Birks Group Reports $93.1M Net Sales, Up 16.2% in Fiscal 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 05 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Significant Sales Growth: Birks Group reported net sales of $93.1 million for the 26-week period ending September 27, 2025, reflecting a $13 million increase or 16.2% growth compared to the same period in Fiscal 2025, indicating strong performance in the luxury goods market.
- Comparable Store Sales Increase: Comparable store sales rose by 6.3% during the same period, not only showcasing consumer recognition of the Birks brand but also demonstrating the company's sustained competitive advantage in the market.
- Stable Gross Margin: The gross profit reached $36.5 million, an increase of $5.2 million from the previous year, with a gross margin of 39.2%, indicating effective cost control alongside sales growth, thereby enhancing profitability.
- Acquisition-Driven Growth: The sales increase was partly driven by the acquisition of European luxury retail operations, further solidifying Birks' position in the high-end market and setting the stage for future expansion and enhanced brand influence.
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Birks Group Inc. is a designer of fine jewelry and an operator of luxury jewelry, timepieces and gifts retail stores in Canada. The Company operates through two segments: Retail and Other. Its Retail segment operates over 17 stores across Canada under the Maison Birks brand, one retail location in Montreal under the Birks brand, one retail location in Montreal under the TimeVallee brand, one retail location in Calgary under the Brinkhaus brand, one retail location in Vancouver under the Graff brand, one retail location in Vancouver under the Patek Philippe brand, and three retail locations in Laval, Ottawa and Toronto under the Breitling brand. Its Other segment consists primarily of the e-commerce business, wholesale business and gold exchange business. Its collections are available at Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths in the United Kingdom, in addition to several jewelry retailers across North America.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Comparable Store Sales Growth: The comparable store sales increased by 2.5% during the FY2026 holiday period versus FY2025, reflecting robust market demand for branded timepieces and Birks branded jewelry, further solidifying the company's competitive edge in retail and e-commerce.
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Birks Group Reports 16.2% Sales Growth in H1 Fiscal 2026
- Significant Sales Growth: Birks Group reported net sales of CAD 93.1 million for the 26-week period ending September 27, 2025, reflecting a CAD 13.0 million increase or 16.2% year-over-year, primarily driven by the acquisition of European luxury business and increased sales of third-party branded timepieces.
- Comparable Store Sales Rise: Comparable store sales increased by 6.3% compared to the same period last year, indicating strong performance across all product categories, particularly in third-party branded watches and Birks branded jewelry, which enhances market competitiveness.
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- Increased SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to CAD 33.0 million, or 35.4% of net sales, up 5.2% from the previous year, primarily due to the acquisition of European operations and increased personnel costs driven by higher sales volume.
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