Birkenstock Reports 22% Net Profit Decline, Margin Contraction Amid Tariffs and FX Headwinds

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Birkenstock reported an 8% revenue increase (14% constant currency) but a 22% drop in net profit and significant margin contraction for Q2 FY26, citing ongoing headwinds from tariffs, currency, and geopolitical events.

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• Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

  Reported revenue of €618.3 million (up 8% reported, 14% constant currency) but net profit declined 22% to €81.9 million and EPS fell 20% to €0.45.

• Significant Margin Contraction

  Gross profit margin decreased by 380 basis points to 53.9%, and Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted by 270 basis points to 32.1%.

• Ongoing External Headwinds

  Profitability was significantly impacted by unfavorable currency translation, incremental U.S. tariffs, and the military conflict in the Middle East. These factors are expected to continue affecting fiscal year 2026 results, with tariffs and FX each projected to impact margins by approximately 100 basis points in Q3.

• Increased Net Leverage

  Net debt increased to €1,159.5 million, raising net leverage to 1.7x from 1.5x, primarily due to a seasonal decrease in cash.

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Birkenstock's Q2 fiscal year 2026 results show a significant decline in net profit and margins, despite constant currency revenue growth. The company explicitly attributes this to ongoing external pressures from U.S. tariffs, unfavorable currency translation, and geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which are expected to continue impacting profitability. This indicates a challenging operating environment and increased financial leverage, which are critical factors for investors to consider.