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Levi Strauss & Co. financial performance and outlook

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Levi Strauss & Co. has demonstrated fluctuating financial performance and updated its market outlook across recent reporting periods. Initially, the company saw shares reach a record high following better-than-expected earnings and an optimistic sales forecast. This growth was supported by strong demand signals and an increased quarterly dividend, despite previous revenue declines caused by pandemic-related retail closures. In subsequent reporting, fiscal third-quarter 2026, the company reported a 4% increase in third-quarter net revenue, driven by organic growth in Asia, Europe, and the Beyond Yoga brand. revenue to $1.61 billion, with net income reaching $169 million. While profitability was bolstered by tariff refunds contributing 16 cents per share, refunds, the company faced pressure from weak direct-to-consumer lowered its annual revenue growth forecast to the lower end of its previous guidance, at 7%. Performance varied by channel: wholesale revenue rose 6%, supported by strength in Europe and Asia, while the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment saw slower growth of 2% and U.S. sales declined by 1%. CEO Michelle Gass attributed DTC challenges to a 1% decline back-to-school marketing campaign that failed to drive expected traffic and a mismatch in U.S. revenue. product trends, specifically noting that a focus on baggy silhouettes missed rising demand for low-rise fits. To address these issues, the company is leveraging Google Cloud data infrastructure to pivot inventory toward high-demand styles. To support shareholders, the company announced a $100 million share buyback plan and raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance. per share guidance to a range of $1.54 to $1.56. Additionally, the company is undergoing a leadership transition with the appointment of a John Vandemore as the new Chief Financial Officer. CFO, effective November 1.

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  1. 2026-10-09 01:41 UTC Levi Strauss & Co. financial performance and outlook
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