Birkenstock Holding PLC $BIRK Stock Holdings Lessened by Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund reduced its holdings in Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) by 26.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,100,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 400,000 shares during the quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund’s holdings in Birkenstock were worth $44,990,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Aurora Investment Counsel lifted its position in shares of Birkenstock by 8.7% in the 4th quarter. Aurora Investment Counsel now owns 53,697 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,196,000 after buying an additional 4,290 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC increased its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 4,980.7% in the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 32,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,322,000 after acquiring an additional 31,677 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Birkenstock in the 4th quarter worth about $42,000. Marshall Wace LLP increased its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 99.9% in the 4th quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 92,369 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,778,000 after acquiring an additional 46,151 shares during the period. Finally, Formula Growth Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Birkenstock in the 4th quarter worth about $409,000. 19.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of Birkenstock from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price objective on shares of Birkenstock from $60.00 to $45.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $55.00 price objective (down from $60.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, April 27th. Morgan Stanley set a $41.00 price objective on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners raised shares of Birkenstock from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $52.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $53.68.

Birkenstock Stock Up 0.1%

Birkenstock stock opened at $48.82 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $8.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.05, a PEG ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a current ratio of 2.95, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $39.46 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $39.98. Birkenstock Holding PLC has a 52 week low of $31.12 and a 52 week high of $53.53.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Birkenstock news, insider Mehdi Nico Bouyakhf sold 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.07, for a total transaction of $2,524,200.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 61,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,572,706.71. This trade represents a 49.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

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.