Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the seventeen research firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $64.7857.

A number of analysts recently issued reports on BIRK shares. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of Birkenstock from $70.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Monday. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Telsey Advisory Group set a $60.00 price target on shares of Birkenstock and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 price target (down from $72.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a report on Monday, December 15th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Birkenstock

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of BIRK. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 34.5% during the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. Connable Office Inc. increased its stake in Birkenstock by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter. Connable Office Inc. now owns 4,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $234,000 after buying an additional 344 shares during the period. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund increased its stake in Birkenstock by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund now owns 35,968 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,628,000 after buying an additional 448 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted 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 worth $87,000 after buying an additional 458 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in Birkenstock by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 16,990 shares of the company’s stock valued at $769,000 after buying an additional 460 shares during the last quarter. 19.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Birkenstock Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE BIRK opened at $42.30 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.78 billion, a PE ratio of 20.24, a P/E/G ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 2.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $42.06 and a 200-day moving average of $46.42. Birkenstock has a 52-week low of $38.16 and a 52-week high of $62.66.

Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $521.12 million. Birkenstock had a return on equity of 13.02% and a net margin of 16.70%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.29 earnings per share. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Birkenstock will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

About Birkenstock

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.