Who owns Birkenstock?
Birkenstock is owned by Birkenstock Holding plc (Germany, NYSE: BIRK).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Birkenstock Holding plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Linz am Rhein
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1774
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BIRK
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Birkenstock
Birkenstock sandals are built around a cork and latex footbed moulded to the shape of a foot standing in wet sand, a design sold as orthopaedic long before it was fashionable. Its Arizona and Boston models have been made essentially unchanged for decades.
Ownership timeline of Birkenstock
- 1774 – present Birkenstock [1] reported
Where Birkenstock sits in Birkenstock
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Birkenstock?
The parent company of Birkenstock is Birkenstock Holding plc, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is Birkenstock German?
Yes. Birkenstock originated in Germany in 1774 and its owner, Birkenstock Holding plc, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Birkenstock still owned by Birkenstock Holding plc?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Birkenstock is still owned by Birkenstock Holding plc. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Birkenstock Holding plc Annual Report 2025 — Birkenstock Holding plc, Annual report, published 19 December 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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