Bucken reports double growth in revenue and profit for fiscal year 2025, with plans to expand capacity and buy back shares in 2026

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-03T17:01:48+00:00

Economic Observer reports that BIRK(BIRK.US) has seen significant growth in both revenue and net profit for fiscal year 2025, and project expansion plans have also been announced. Revenue for 2025 reached €2.1 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase, with net profit growing by 81.8%. The company will increase capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 and plans to repurchase shares, continuing to expand its global retail network.

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2026-03-03 17:01:48

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Economic Observer Network: BIRK.US delivered strong performance in fiscal year 2025, with significant growth in both revenue and profit, and announced expansion and capital operation plans for 2026.

Performance and Operating Results

In fiscal year 2025 (ended September 30, 2025), total revenue reached €2.1 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year. Net profit surged 81.8% to €348.3 million, with diluted earnings per share rising from €1.02 to €1.87. In the fourth quarter, revenue grew 15.5% year-over-year to €526.3 million, with profit soaring 78.9%.

Operational Status

All business segments, sales channels, and product categories saw growth. The Asia-Pacific market performed notably, with revenue up 31%. By channel, B2B revenue increased 30%, and DTC grew 11%. Regionally, the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and Asia-Pacific increased by 16%, 17%, and 47%, respectively.

Business Development

Closed-toe shoes (such as the Boston series) continued to outperform sandals, increasing their share of revenue to 38% in fiscal year 2025. The company optimized product mix and targeted pricing adjustments, driving a 5% increase in average selling price (ASP) at fixed exchange rates. Full-price sales rate exceeded 90%, reflecting strong brand premium and market demand.

Financial Status

Gross margin in Q3 2025 improved by 100 basis points to 60.5%, and EBITDA margin reached 34.4%, the best quarterly level in history. Full-year profit growth highlights the effectiveness of the company’s vertical supply chain integration in controlling costs.

Company Projects

The company plans to increase capital expenditure to €110-130 million in fiscal year 2026 (up from €85 million in 2025) to expand capacity. Additionally, it announced a $200 million share buyback program and continued expansion of its global direct retail network, aiming to reach approximately 150 stores by 2027.

The above information is compiled from public sources and does not constitute investment advice.

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