Levi Strauss & Co. Plans to Go Public Again
The San Francisco-based, iconic American clothing company, Levi Strauss & Co. – known for creating the first pair of blue jeans -- is planning to go public again (according to the report published by CNBC).
Looking to raise somewhere between $600 million to $800 million, the company is targeting the first quarter of 2019 to go public.
With an aim to debut with a valuation upward of $5 billion, the company hired Goldman Sachs (GS) and J.P. Morgan (JPM) to manage the deal. However, the timing and size of the offering hasn’t been disclosed yet and might change also.
Levi's has been in this position before, back in 1971 when it became one of the largest IPO’s ever by generating proceeds worth around $50 million. But as profits and revenue started declining, the company ran into trouble and finally the descendants of Levi Strauss took the company private in a $1.7 billion leveraged buyout deal in 1984.
Currently headed by Mr. Chip Bergh, a former Proctor &Gamble executive, the company’s recent string of strong commendable performance along with a strong balance sheet is considered to be the main reason for going public again. For the August ending quarter, the company reported a total revenue of $1.4 billion - a 10% increase from the same quarter in 2017. Net income for the quarter stood at $130 million, representing a growth of 45%. According to the fillings, the company has also reduced its debt to almost half of what it was two years ago.
GAP's RSI Oscillator stays in oversold zone for 2 days
It is expected that a price bounce should occur soon.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GAP advanced for three days, in of 286 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GAP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 210 cases where GAP Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GAP as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GAP turned negative on February 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
GAP moved below its 50-day moving average on March 05, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GAP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 06, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GAP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.330) is normal, around the industry mean (5.865). P/E Ratio (10.293) is within average values for comparable stocks, (26.570). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.354) is also within normal values, averaging (2.211). Dividend Yield (0.029) settles around the average of (0.030) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.573) is also within normal values, averaging (2.248).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. GAP’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GAP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock worse than average.
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an operator of stores that retail clothing, accessories and personal care products
Industry ApparelFootwearRetail
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