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.
LEVI sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for LEVI moved above the 200-day moving average on May 28, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 25, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LEVI as a result. In of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for LEVI just turned positive on June 26, 2026. Looking at past instances where LEVI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 54 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LEVI advanced for three days, in of 291 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 211 cases where LEVI 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 10-day RSI Indicator for LEVI moved out of overbought territory on May 29, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 35 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 35 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 57 cases where LEVI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within 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 .
LEVI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring 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 (4.115) is normal, around the industry mean (6.335). P/E Ratio (17.360) is within average values for comparable stocks, (30.774). LEVI's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.127). Dividend Yield (0.024) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.447) is also within normal values, averaging (0.948).
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 steady price growth. LEVI’s price grows at a higher 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 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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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 92, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of jeans, casual apparel, and sportswear
Industry ApparelFootwear
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