Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) have received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and fourteen have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $64.7857.

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Telsey Advisory Group set a $60.00 target price on Birkenstock in a report on Friday. Guggenheim reissued a “buy” rating and set a $60.00 price objective on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Monday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Friday. Finally, Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on shares of Birkenstock from $70.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday.

Birkenstock Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:BIRK opened at $42.53 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $7.99 billion, a PE ratio of 20.35, a PEG ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.14. The company’s fifty day moving average is $42.02 and its 200 day moving average is $46.86. Birkenstock has a 52 week low of $38.16 and a 52 week high of $62.66. The company has a quick ratio of 1.29, a current ratio of 2.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $617.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $521.12 million. Birkenstock had a net margin of 16.70% and a return on equity of 13.08%. The company’s revenue was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.29 earnings per share. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Birkenstock will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Birkenstock

Here are the key news stories impacting Birkenstock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 / FY25 beats — Revenue and EPS topped Street estimates and full‑year revenue grew ~16–18% (constant currency), driven by strong consumer demand across channels. This supports near‑term top‑line momentum. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still show conviction — Several firms reaffirmed buy/outperform stances and price targets in the $60–$70 range, indicating continued upside potential from longer‑term growth assumptions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity — Elevated options volume suggests traders are positioning for volatility around guidance and tariff news; this can amplify intraday moves but is not a fundamental change. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff headwind to margins — Management warned that new tariffs (and FX) will materially hurt gross margins in FY26, a primary reason for the weaker outlook. That warning drove immediate investor concern. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Slower FY26 guidance / production limits — Birkenstock issued revenue and EPS guidance below some analysts’ expectations and cited temporary production constraints that should slow growth next year. Those factors prompted sharp selloffs in earlier sessions. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Operational hiccups — Management said there is no demand problem, but temporary production issues may constrain fulfillment and near‑term revenue progression until resolved. Read More.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in Birkenstock in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its stake in Birkenstock by 77,500.0% in the third quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 776 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 775 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings in Birkenstock by 34.5% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 233 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in Birkenstock by 99.2% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 988 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 492 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in Birkenstock by 61.0% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,288 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 488 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 19.93% of the company’s stock.

Birkenstock Company Profile

Birkenstock Group AG, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BIRK, is a global footwear manufacturer renowned for its anatomically contoured footbeds and iconic sandal designs. The company’s core product lines include classic models such as the Arizona, Boston and Madrid, alongside a range of clogs, shoes and orthotic insoles. In addition to footwear, Birkenstock offers complementary accessories, including socks and leather care products, reinforcing its commitment to foot health and comfort.

Birkenstock reaches consumers through a diversified distribution network that combines direct-to-consumer channels—such as branded retail stores and e-commerce platforms—with wholesale partnerships spanning specialty footwear retailers, department stores and select online marketplaces.