Birkenstock Holding PLC $BIRK Shares Sold by Voya Investment Management LLC

Voya Investment Management LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) by 12.1% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 442,614 shares of the company’s stock after selling 60,723 shares during the period. Voya Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Birkenstock were worth $20,028,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bamco Inc. NY increased its stake in Birkenstock by 11.3% in the second quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 4,477,403 shares of the company’s stock valued at $220,199,000 after purchasing an additional 453,052 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 214.3% in the 2nd quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 2,991,187 shares of the company’s stock valued at $147,107,000 after buying an additional 2,039,623 shares in the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 72.8% in the 2nd quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 2,038,210 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,239,000 after buying an additional 858,522 shares in the last quarter. Holocene Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Birkenstock by 239.3% in the 2nd quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 1,748,348 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,984,000 after buying an additional 1,233,085 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP lifted its position in Birkenstock by 6.6% in the second quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP now owns 1,676,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $82,472,000 after acquiring an additional 104,265 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 19.93% of the company’s stock.

Birkenstock Stock Up 3.4%

Birkenstock stock opened at $42.53 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $42.02 and a two-hundred day moving average of $46.74. Birkenstock Holding PLC has a twelve month low of $38.16 and a twelve month high of $62.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.35, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a current ratio of 2.78, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.11. Birkenstock had a return on equity of 13.08% and a net margin of 16.70%.The business had revenue of $617.67 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $521.12 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.29 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly 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. As a group, research analysts expect that Birkenstock Holding PLC will post 1.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Birkenstock News

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.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on BIRK shares. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $65.00 price objective (down previously from $72.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, December 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Birkenstock from $81.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 19th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group set a $60.00 target price on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Friday. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $64.79.

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.