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Brooks Running, a Berkshire Hathaway company, closed 2025 with record-breaking global revenue, posting 16% year-over-year growth and marking its ninth consecutive year of expansion. The performance reinforces a nearly 25-year growth trajectory for the brand, delivering a 14% compound annual growth rate since 2001.
Growth was broad-based across regions. North America revenue increased 13%, while Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) grew 22%. Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) led the way with 66% growth, fueled by a 245% surge in China sales. Momentum in China was driven in part by Brooks’ ranking as the No. 1 international brand among sub-three-hour finishers at the Shanghai Marathon, one of the country’s largest races.
“Running continues to gain extraordinary momentum around the world as more people choose movement as part of their approach to health and wellness,” said Dan Sheridan, Brooks CEO.
In North America, Brooks achieved the No. 1 market position in performance running footwear at U.S. specialty retail in the fourth quarter. The Brooks Run Club loyalty program surpassed 2 million members, doubling year over year. In EMEA, Brooks outpaced overall market growth in key countries, growing 22% in France and 28% in Germany. In Germany, the brand secured the No. 1 position in adult performance running footwear priced above €90.
Globally, Brooks’ running communities also expanded rapidly. On Strava, Brooks’ combined North America and EMEA run clubs exceeded 785,000 members—more than any other running brand on the platform—while the number of Brooks-affiliated clubs more than tripled in 2025.
Product innovation remained a key growth driver. Ten Brooks footwear styles delivered year-over-year revenue growth of 20% or more. The Glycerin franchise, powered by the new DNA Tuned midsole foam, grew revenue 33% and unit sales 27%, with a 46% revenue surge in the fourth quarter. The Adrenaline GTS celebrated its 25th anniversary with double-digit full-price growth, while Brooks also introduced the all-new Glycerin Flex, featuring an industry-first articulated, segmented midsole.
Following a record year, Brooks enters 2026 with continued investment in innovation, community, and performance-driven design for runners worldwide.
© 2026 David Mazor
Disclosure: David Mazor is a freelance writer focusing on Berkshire Hathaway. The author is long in Berkshire Hathaway, and this article is not a recommendation on whether to buy or sell the stock. The information contained in this article should not be construed as personalized or individualized investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.