Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Announces FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.540-1.560 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.540. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.7 billion-$6.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.8 billion.

Levi Strauss & Co. Price Performance

LEVI stock traded down $1.05 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $19.48. The stock had a trading volume of 17,126,887 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,711,717. Levi Strauss & Co. has a twelve month low of $17.72 and a twelve month high of $25.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.03, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.32. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $21.40 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $22.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 0.98.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 7th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $1.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.62 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.66% and a return on equity of 25.79%. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.540-1.560 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently issued reports on LEVI shares. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Raymond James Financial raised their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $25.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Levi Strauss & Co. has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $27.25.

Insider Transactions at Levi Strauss & Co.

In related news, EVP Harmit Singh sold 98,144 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.22, for a total value of $2,377,047.68. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 98,747 shares in the company, valued at $2,391,652.34. This represents a 49.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 1.08% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Levi Strauss & Co.

Here are the key news stories impacting Levi Strauss & Co. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations: Levi reported adjusted earnings of $0.48 per share, exceeding the $0.36 analyst consensus by $0.12. The company also posted a 9.66% net margin and 25.79% return on equity. Levi Strauss third-quarter earnings release
• Positive Sentiment: Higher full-year profit guidance: Management raised its full-year earnings-per-share outlook, helped in part by refunds related to tariffs. This signals better near-term profitability than previously expected. CNBC report on Levi Strauss earnings and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: International and wholesale momentum: Levi highlighted strong growth in international and wholesale operations, along with continued momentum in lifestyle categories, supporting its diversification strategy. Levi Strauss third-quarter results
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue narrowly missed estimates: Quarterly revenue was $1.61 billion versus analysts’ $1.62 billion expectation, indicating that profit gains did not come from stronger-than-expected sales.
• Negative Sentiment: Sales outlook weakened: Levi reduced its full-year net revenue growth projection to the bottom end of its prior range. Investors may view the improved profit outlook as partly dependent on tariff refunds rather than durable demand growth. CNBC report on Levi Strauss sales outlook

Levi Strauss & Co. Company Profile

Levi Strauss & Co is an apparel company best known for its Levi’s brand of denim jeans and related clothing. Its product portfolio includes jeans, tops, bottoms, jackets, footwear, accessories and other casualwear for men, women and children.

Founded in 1853 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also owns the Dockers, Beyond Yoga and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co brands. Levi Strauss & Co sells its products through company-operated stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale partners and other distribution channels.

The company serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia and other international markets.