Seaport Research Partners Reiterates “Neutral” Rating for Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK)

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Seaport Research Partners in a research note issued to investors on Monday, MarketBeat Ratings reports.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on BIRK. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $41.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen cut Birkenstock from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 5th. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on Birkenstock in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $52.00 price objective for the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Birkenstock from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $55.00 target price (down from $60.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, April 27th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Birkenstock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $53.57.

Birkenstock Stock Performance

NYSE BIRK opened at $44.33 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 2.95 and a quick ratio of 1.19. Birkenstock has a 1 year low of $31.12 and a 1 year high of $53.53. The company has a market capitalization of $8.15 billion, a PE ratio of 20.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a fifty day moving average of $42.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $40.24.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.70 by ($0.12). Birkenstock had a return on equity of 12.95% and a net margin of 16.26%.The firm had revenue of $714.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $716.62 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.63 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.400 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Birkenstock will post 2.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Birkenstock

In other Birkenstock news, insider Mehdi Nico Bouyakhf sold 60,000 shares of Birkenstock stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.07, for a total value of $2,524,200.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 61,153 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,572,706.71. This trade represents a 49.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Birkenstock

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of BIRK. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new position in Birkenstock in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 1,161.7% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 757 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 697 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 125.9% in the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 768 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 428 shares during the period. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in shares of 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, Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Birkenstock in the fourth quarter valued at about $42,000. Hedge funds and other 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.