US stocks: Birkenstock shares jump 15% as strong demand prompts revenue forecast hike

Birkenstock has raised its annual sales growth forecast after surpassing quarterly revenue expectations. The company's robust performance was largely driven by strong full-price demand for its premium sandals. Sales through the direct-to-consumer channel surged by fourteen percent, accounting for nearly thirty-nine percent of total revenue. The Asia-Pacific region led the way in growth, while EMEA and the Americas also enjoyed robust double-digit increases.