Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) Earns “Outperform” Rating from Telsey Advisory Group

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reissued by Telsey Advisory Group in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $60.00 price objective on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s target price indicates a potential upside of 50.65% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on BIRK. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Birkenstock from $66.00 to $58.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on Birkenstock from $70.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Birkenstock from $66.00 to $52.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.12.

Birkenstock Stock Performance

Shares of BIRK stock opened at $39.83 on Thursday. Birkenstock has a 12 month low of $36.44 and a 12 month high of $59.50. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $41.15 and its 200-day simple moving average is $43.90. The firm has a market cap of $7.32 billion, a PE ratio of 17.47, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 2.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.20. Birkenstock had a net margin of 17.68% and a return on equity of 13.69%. The firm had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $521.12 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.29 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 15.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Birkenstock will post 1.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Birkenstock

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Connable Office Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 7.8% in the second quarter. Connable Office Inc. now owns 4,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $234,000 after purchasing an additional 344 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 7.2% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 5,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,000 after buying an additional 348 shares during the last quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 9.0% during the 4th quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 5,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $209,000 after buying an additional 420 shares during the period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund grew its stake in Birkenstock by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 35,968 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,628,000 after buying an additional 448 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Birkenstock by 30.7% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,951 shares of the company’s stock valued at $87,000 after acquiring an additional 458 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 19.93% of the company’s stock.

Birkenstock News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Birkenstock this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management said holiday demand remained strong and Q1 revenue grew double-digits (reported ~11%, ~18% in constant currency), helping the company beat some internal targets and demonstrate durable consumer interest. Birkenstock CEO says holiday demand remained strong, sticks to forecast
• Positive Sentiment: CEO reiterated FY‑2026 guidance despite Q1 headwinds, which reassures investors that management expects the business to hit prior targets. Birkenstock CEO sticks to annual revenue forecast, cites strong holiday demand
• Positive Sentiment: An independent analyst firm (Telsey) reaffirmed an Outperform stance with a $60 price target, providing third‑party support for upside vs. current levels. Benzinga: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirms outperform, $60 PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were broadly in-line to slightly ahead of consensus depending on the source: EPS roughly matched or modestly beat estimates and revenue beat some analyst models — the takeaways vary by outlet. Investors should review the full transcript/slide deck for detail. Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Company slide deck and earnings call transcripts are available for deeper analysis (useful for modeling cadence across channels/categories). Earnings call presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail promotions (e.g., Presidents Day sales) could support near‑term demand but are not a structural catalyst. Best Presidents Day Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Margins softened: the company cited tariff impacts and adverse FX as reasons for lower profit margins, which pressures near‑term profitability and could weigh on forward margin assumptions. Birkenstock Books Lower Profit Margin as Tariffs, Currency Effects Weigh
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage flagged that revenue missed certain estimates and noted consumer pullback in discretionary spending, creating near‑term headline risk. Birkenstock Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates as Consumers Pull Back
• Negative Sentiment: A recent investor note downgraded the company to a less bullish stance, highlighting execution and margin risks despite long‑term potential — that view could pressure sentiment. Seeking Alpha: Downgrade note

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.