Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) Reaches New 52-Week Low on Analyst Downgrade

Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:BIRK)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on the stock from $66.00 to $52.00. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the stock. Birkenstock traded as low as $36.89 and last traded at $37.3810, with a volume of 549431 shares. The stock had previously closed at $38.47.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Birkenstock in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Williams Trading raised shares of Birkenstock to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their price target on shares of Birkenstock from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on shares of Birkenstock from $70.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $62.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Birkenstock

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BIRK. Morse Asset Management Inc purchased a new stake in Birkenstock in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Activest Wealth Management lifted its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 77,500.0% in the 3rd quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 776 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 775 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Birkenstock by 34.5% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 908 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 233 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP grew its holdings in Birkenstock by 99.2% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 988 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 492 shares during the period. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Birkenstock by 61.0% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,288 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 488 shares during the period. 19.93% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Birkenstock Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $6.87 billion, a PE ratio of 17.87, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.17. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $42.33 and a two-hundred day moving average of $45.25. 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 data on Thursday, December 18th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.11. Birkenstock had a net margin of 16.70% and a return on equity of 13.02%. The business had revenue of $617.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $521.12 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.29 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 15.5% on a year-over-year basis. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.40 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Birkenstock Holding PLC will post 1.77 EPS for the current year.

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.