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Birkenstock Tops Quarter, Guides Below Street as Tariffs Squeeze 2026 Margins

The outlook cites tariff plus currency pressures expected to clip margins despite strong demand.

Overview

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose to €526 million (about $616 million), up roughly 15% year over year, and adjusted EPS beat analyst estimates.
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for sales of $2.689 billion to $2.747 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.22 to $2.40, both slightly under consensus.
  • Management expects roughly a 100-basis-point gross-margin drag from new U.S. import duties and about 100 basis points from currency, targeting a 57.0%–57.5% gross margin.
  • To meet demand and ease capacity constraints, the company plans €110 million to €130 million in capex, about 40 new own-retail stores, and up to $200 million in share repurchases.
  • Shares fell about 9%–10% in early trading after the guidance update, even as executives highlighted ongoing double-digit growth and robust brand demand.