Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Birkenstock Holding, Lowers Price Target to $42
Raymond James analyst Rick Patel maintains Birkenstock Holding (NYSE:BIRK) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $52 to $42.
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Raymond James analyst Rick Patel maintains Birkenstock Holding (NYSE:BIRK) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $52 to $42.
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