GET DAILY SIGNALSLevi 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 in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on October 08, 2026
LEVI may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 31 of 41 cases where LEVI's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 15, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LEVI as a result. In 61 of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.
LEVI moved above its 50-day moving average on October 19, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for LEVI crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 23, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 12 of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
Following a +3.24% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LEVI advanced for three days, in 195 of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 10 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The 50-day moving average for LEVI moved below the 200-day moving average on October 05, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
The Aroon Indicator for LEVI entered a downward trend on October 14, 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 SMR rating for this company is 34 (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 45 (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 Valuation Rating of 58 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (3.811) is normal, around the industry mean (2.792). P/E Ratio (13.804) is within average values for comparable stocks, (14.260). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.020) is also within normal values, averaging (0.686). Dividend Yield (0.028) settles around the average of (0.256) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.176) is also within normal values, averaging (0.827).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 59 (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 95 (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
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