Birkenstock Reports Mid-Teens Q1 Revenue Growth, 5-Point FX Headwind
Birkenstock’s Q1 2026 earnings call highlighted mid-teens organic revenue growth with a roughly five-percentage-point drag from foreign-exchange translation. Management pointed to e-commerce sales surging in North America and Europe and reiterated full-year high-teens growth guidance.
1. Q1 2026 Performance and FX Impact
In the Q1 2026 earnings call, Birkenstock reported organic revenue growth in the mid-teens as year-over-year comparisons benefitted from strong consumer demand. The company disclosed that foreign-exchange translation subtracted about five percentage points from growth, primarily due to a stronger euro.
2. E-Commerce and Regional Highlights
Management highlighted robust e-commerce expansion, with online sales in North America and Europe growing at double-digit rates. Wholesale channels also contributed to overall revenue gains, driven by new retail partnerships and product launches.
3. Outlook and Guidance
Birkenstock reaffirmed its full-year guidance for high-teens organic revenue growth, citing continued strength in core markets and targeted marketing investments. Management noted ongoing cost discipline to support margin expansion despite currency headwinds.