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Berkshire Hathaway’s Brooks Running achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, reporting a 17% revenue increase in Q3 as all regions and sales channels delivered double-digit gains. The brand’s continued focus on performance running and the global running boom has propelled Brooks’ expansion worldwide, with year-to-date revenue up 23% in EMEA and 82% in Asia Pacific and Latin America compared to last year.
The global running market remained strong in Q3, driven by heightened demand for performance footwear. In the U.S., where adult performance running shoes grew 13%, Brooks captured the No. 1 market share at national retail and held three of the top six best-selling styles. Across Europe, Brooks outperformed local markets, posting 15% growth in France and 29% in Germany, catching the market leader to share the top spot in performance running footwear. A recent Running USA survey confirmed Brooks as the most preferred shoe brand globally for both training and racing.
“Our entire global team wakes up every day thinking about the runner – how they move, what they feel, the experience they desire,” said Dan Sheridan, CEO of Brooks Running. “Even amid economic uncertainty, more people around the world are running and choosing Brooks as part of their active lifestyle.”
Brooks’ success in Q3 was fueled by product innovation and portfolio depth. The brand launched five new footwear styles across its cushion, trail, and speed categories, driving 17% year-over-year footwear growth. Key franchises such as Adrenaline GTS and Glycerin rose 20% and 29%, respectively, while full-price sales increased 21%. The Cascadia Elite, designed for trail performance, helped Brooks athletes earn 12 first-place finishes and 30 podiums this season.
Expanding beyond performance, Brooks’ lifestyle collaborations also resonated with consumers. The Brooks x RSVP Gallery Caldera 8, created with designer Don C, attracted strong demand alongside refreshed colorways of Brooks’ heritage models. Meanwhile, its partnership with runDisney continued to thrive — the Ghost 17 runDisney Halloween edition sold out during the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, setting new revenue records.
With consistent growth, global expansion, and a deepening connection to runners, Brooks Running continues to solidify its position as a leader in the worldwide performance running market.
© 2025 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.