Brooks Running Delivers 14 Percent Growth in First Half of 2026

August 12, 2026

Brooks Running, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported a 14 percent growth in the first half, supported by 9 percent year-over-year in the Americas. International markets accelerated up 39 percent in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and 10 percent in Asia-Pacific (APAC). Brooks’ release also said the company logged a “record Q2.”

Brooks said, accordng to Circana, the company’s growth comes “amid continued expansion of the global running market, up 10 percent year-over-year to $43 billion in 2025, driven by growth across all regions.”

In Europe, Brooks it “outpaced the performance running footwear market in France, which grew 11 percent in Q2, according to Circana. The brand also remained No. 1 in Germany in adult performance running footwear priced €90+, securing the top three styles within the category,” according to Circana. SGB MEDIA