Levi Strauss (LEVI, $19.39) beats earnings estimates; international growth cushions Americas weakness
Levi Strauss shares traded higher after-hours Tuesday, following the jean company’s earnings beat.
For the quarter ended Aug. 25, Levi’s adjusted earnings came in at 31 cents per share, surpassing the 28 cents a share that analysts expected (based on FactSet poll of analysts). The earnings were, however, lower than the year-ago quarter’s 34 cents.
Revenue in the quarter increased +3.8% year-over-year to $1.45 billion, compared to analysts’ estimate of $1.44 billion.
Growth in international sales offset softness in Americas sales. Revenue from Europe surged +14% year-over-year and that from Asia climbed +9%. Americas business fell -3%.
Direct-to-consumer sales grew +12% year-over-year in the third quarter, on the back of new store openings and expansion of Levi’s e-commerce offerings.
Looking ahead, the company expects revenue to grow +5.5% to +6% on a constant-currency basis for the full-year.
“For the fourth quarter, we again expect strong performance in international, direct-to-consumer, women’s and tops, and improved comparisons for U.S. wholesale,” CEO Chip Bergh said.
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LEVI's RSI Oscillator recovers from oversold territory
The RSI Indicator for LEVI moved out of oversold territory on September 03, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 38 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 18 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LEVI advanced for three days, in of 290 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
LEVI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 07, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LEVI as a result. In of 84 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 LEVI turned negative on July 31, 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 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
LEVI moved below its 50-day moving average on August 10, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for LEVI crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 13, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 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 LEVI 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 Aroon Indicator for LEVI entered a downward trend on September 03, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
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 (3.566) is normal, around the industry mean (6.264). P/E Ratio (15.043) is within average values for comparable stocks, (30.687). LEVI's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (0.835). Dividend Yield (0.027) settles around the average of (0.025) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.261) is also within normal values, averaging (0.888).
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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. LEVI’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. LEVI’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 93, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of jeans, casual apparel, and sportswear
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