Birkenstock maintains growth momentum
Specialist footwear group Birkenstock has reported revenue growth of 14% in constant currency for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, reaching €618 million, despite pressure from currency headwinds, tariffs, inflation and geopolitical disruption.
On a reported basis, revenue rose 8% year on year. Growth was recorded across all regions in constant currency, with the Americas up 14%, EMEA up 11% and APAC up 30%.
B2B revenue increased 9% on a reported basis and 15% in constant currency, while direct-to-consumer sales rose 4% and 12% respectively, supported by continued retail expansion.
Profitability declined over the period. Gross profit margin fell to 53.9% from 57.7% a year earlier, impacted by adverse currency effects, US tariffs and channel mix. Net profit dropped 22% to €82 million, while adjusted EBITDA declined 1% to €198 million, with a margin of 32.1%.
The company said performance was driven by resilient global demand, with particularly strong growth in Asia-Pacific, and continued expansion of its own retail store network.
