Birkenstock Q1 Sales Miss Expectations but Raises Guidance
Birkenstock shares rose 3.29% as the stock reached a 20-day high amid positive market conditions.
The company reported Q1 sales of $467.9 million, slightly missing expectations but showing an 11.1% year-over-year growth, indicating strong holiday demand. Despite the slight miss, Birkenstock raised its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to between $2.759 billion and $2.808 billion, reflecting confidence in future growth. Analysts from Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $60, further supporting the stock's upward movement.
This positive outlook and the raised guidance suggest that Birkenstock is well-positioned for future growth, despite the slight sales miss. The strong demand across regions, particularly in APAC, highlights the brand's resilience in the market.
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Birkenstock Q1 Sales Slightly Miss Expectations Amid Strong Demand
- Sales Performance Overview: Birkenstock reported Q1 sales of $467.9 million, slightly missing the market expectation of $468.5 million, although it showed an 11.1% year-over-year growth, indicating strong holiday demand.
- Regional Growth Analysis: Sales grew across all regions, with APAC leading at 28% growth (37% on a constant currency basis), Americas up 5% (14% constant currency), and EMEA up 16% (17% constant currency), showcasing robust global market performance.
- Profitability Changes: Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% year-over-year to €106 million, but margins narrowed by 170 basis points to 26.5%, primarily due to unfavorable currency translation and U.S. tariffs, which reduced margins by 230 and 130 basis points, respectively.
- Future Outlook: The company raised its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to $2.759 billion to $2.808 billion, reflecting confidence in future growth, while Telsey Advisory Group analyst reiterated an Outperform rating on Birkenstock with a price target of $60.
BIRKENSTOCK STOCK FALLS 1.6% AS COMPANY CONFIRMS ANNUAL REVENUE AND PROFIT PROJECTIONS
Stock Performance: Birkenstock shares have decreased by 1.6%.
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Birkenstock Q1 Earnings Highlights
- Earnings Performance: Birkenstock reported Q1 GAAP EPS of €0.27 with revenue of €401.9 million, reflecting an 11.1% year-over-year growth, indicating the company's stable growth potential in the market.
- Gross Margin Decline: The adjusted gross profit margin stood at 57.4%, down 290 basis points from 60.3% in the prior year, highlighting the impact of cost pressures on profitability, which may affect future pricing strategies.
- EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA reached €106 million, up 4% year-over-year, although the EBITDA margin decreased to 26.5%, down 170 basis points from 28.2% in the previous year, indicating challenges in cost control.
- Investor Outlook: At the Investor Day, Birkenstock tempered its growth outlook; however, analysts reiterated a “Buy” rating, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term potential.
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Consumer Discretionary Performance: Consumer discretionary stocks have seen minimal growth, with only a 2% increase over the past year as indicated by the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF.
Comparison with Other S&P Sectors: Among the 11 major S&P sectors, consumer discretionary stocks performed poorly, with only financials showing worse performance, remaining unchanged over the same period.
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Birkenstock Q1 Sales Slightly Miss Expectations Amid Strong Demand
- Sales Performance Overview: Birkenstock reported Q1 sales of $467.9 million, slightly missing the market expectation of $468.5 million, although it showed an 11.1% year-over-year growth, indicating strong holiday demand.
- Regional Growth Analysis: Sales grew across all regions, with APAC leading at 28% growth (37% on a constant currency basis), Americas up 5% (14% constant currency), and EMEA up 16% (17% constant currency), showcasing robust global market performance.
- Profitability Changes: Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% year-over-year to €106 million, but margins narrowed by 170 basis points to 26.5%, primarily due to unfavorable currency translation and U.S. tariffs, which reduced margins by 230 and 130 basis points, respectively.
- Future Outlook: The company raised its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to $2.759 billion to $2.808 billion, reflecting confidence in future growth, while Telsey Advisory Group analyst reiterated an Outperform rating on Birkenstock with a price target of $60.
BIRKENSTOCK STOCK FALLS 1.6% AS COMPANY CONFIRMS ANNUAL REVENUE AND PROFIT PROJECTIONS
Stock Performance: Birkenstock shares have decreased by 1.6%.
Core Financials: The decline follows the announcement of core financial metrics, including annual revenue and profit forecasts.
Birkenstock Q1 Earnings Highlights
- Earnings Performance: Birkenstock reported Q1 GAAP EPS of €0.27 with revenue of €401.9 million, reflecting an 11.1% year-over-year growth, indicating the company's stable growth potential in the market.
- Gross Margin Decline: The adjusted gross profit margin stood at 57.4%, down 290 basis points from 60.3% in the prior year, highlighting the impact of cost pressures on profitability, which may affect future pricing strategies.
- EBITDA Growth: Adjusted EBITDA reached €106 million, up 4% year-over-year, although the EBITDA margin decreased to 26.5%, down 170 basis points from 28.2% in the previous year, indicating challenges in cost control.
- Investor Outlook: At the Investor Day, Birkenstock tempered its growth outlook; however, analysts reiterated a “Buy” rating, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term potential.
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