Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK – Free Report) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Saturday morning.
Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. BTIG Research lowered their price objective on Birkenstock from $65.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Seaport Research Partners cut Birkenstock from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $55.00 target price (down from $60.00) on shares of Birkenstock in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Zacks Research upgraded Birkenstock from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $41.00 price target on Birkenstock in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $52.97.
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Birkenstock Trading Up 0.4%
Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.70 by ($0.12). The firm had revenue of $714.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $716.62 million. Birkenstock had a net margin of 16.26% and a return on equity of 12.95%. Birkenstock’s quarterly revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.63 EPS. Birkenstock has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.220-2.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Birkenstock will post 2.27 EPS for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, insider Mehdi Nico Bouyakhf sold 30,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.50, for a total transaction of $1,305,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 31,153 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,355,155.50. This represents a 49.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.
Institutional Trading of Birkenstock
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bamco Inc. NY increased its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 25.4% during the fourth quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 7,966,037 shares of the company’s stock valued at $325,811,000 after acquiring an additional 1,612,236 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Birkenstock by 11.9% in the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 11,886,454 shares of the company’s stock worth $486,156,000 after purchasing an additional 1,264,841 shares in the last quarter. Holocene Advisors LP lifted its holdings 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 worth $85,984,000 after purchasing an additional 1,233,085 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in Birkenstock by 61.8% in the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,093,620 shares of the company’s stock valued at $126,534,000 after purchasing an additional 1,181,919 shares during the period. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA acquired a new stake in Birkenstock in the 4th quarter valued at $41,110,000. 19.93% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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.
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