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Levi Strauss Tops Q3 and Raises 2025 Outlook as Direct Sales Boost Margins

Guidance assumes current U.S. tariffs through year-end, with selective pricing helping to blunt costs.

Overview

  • Adjusted earnings were 34 cents per share on revenue of $1.54 billion, beating LSEG forecasts of 31 cents and $1.50 billion.
  • Levi lifted its fiscal 2025 outlook to adjusted EPS of $1.27–$1.32 and revenue of $6.48–$6.59 billion.
  • Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 11% and online sales increased 16%, supporting a gross margin of 61.7% and an operating margin of 10.8%.
  • The company expects tariff rates to hold at 30% for China and 20% for other countries through year-end, and it has secured inventory ahead of the holidays.
  • Shares fell in extended trading despite the beat and raised guidance, while investor coverage highlighted an estimated 2.27% dividend yield.