Why Levi Strauss Could Be a Perfect Fit for Your Portfolio

Levi Strauss has executed a successful turnaround under CEO Michelle Gass through 'Project Fuel,' shifting toward direct-to-consumer sales and improving operational efficiency. The company reported 14% revenue growth in Q1 2026, raised full-year guidance, and increased its dividend by 5%. The stock has risen 56% over the past 12 months and is trading at a reasonable 20x earnings multiple despite being near its 52-week high.

04/11/2026, 9:19 PM • The Motley Fool

Levi Strauss Gains as DTC Continues to Fuel Revenue Growth

Levi Strauss reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.74B (beating $1.65B consensus) and EPS of 42 cents (beating 37 cents expectations). The company's direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales reached 52% of net revenue with 7% comparable sales growth, while Beyond Yoga posted 23% revenue increase. Full-year guidance was raised, and the company returned $214M to shareholders. The stock surged 11% post-earnings, though analysts caution about potential profit-taking.

04/10/2026, 2:08 PM • Investing

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Surge As Trump Declares Ceasefire On Iran Strikes— SoFi, Uber, Levi Strauss In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures surged on Wednesday following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire on Iran strikes. Major indices posted strong gains with the S&P 500 up 2.46%, Nasdaq 100 up 3.25%, and Russell 2000 up 3.59%. However, analyst Jeremy Siegel warns of near-term caution despite long-term bullish outlook, citing labor strength, inflationary pressures, and earnings risks. Several stocks gained significantly on company-specific news.

04/08/2026, 8:58 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Futures Surge As Trump Declares Ceasefire On Iran Strikes—SoFi Technologies, Uber, Levi Strauss In Focus

U.S. stock futures surged on Wednesday following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire on Iran strikes. Major indices posted strong gains with the S&P 500 up 2.46%, Nasdaq 100 up 3.25%, and Russell 2000 up 3.59%. However, analyst Jeremy Siegel warns of near-term caution despite long-term bullish outlook, citing labor strength, inflationary pressures, and earnings risks. Several stocks gained significantly on company-specific news.

04/08/2026, 5:14 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Drop Ahead Of Trump's 'Power Plant Day' Deadline— UnitedHealth, Silo Pharma, Phillips 66 In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors awaited Trump's deadline regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz. UnitedHealth Group surged 6.86% following favorable Medicare Advantage payment rates, while Silo Pharma jumped 45.31% on a patent approval for PTSD treatment. Phillips 66 declined 0.75% due to reported losses from rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted modest gains, with analysts maintaining optimistic outlooks for 2026 despite ongoing market volatility.

04/07/2026, 8:50 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead Of Trump's 'Power Plant Day' Deadline—UnitedHealth, Silo Pharma, Phillips 66 In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors awaited Trump's deadline regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz. UnitedHealth Group surged 6.86% after favorable Medicare Advantage payment rates, while Silo Pharma jumped 45.31% on a patent approval for PTSD treatment. Phillips 66 declined 0.75% due to reported losses from rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted modest gains in premarket trading.

04/07/2026, 5:02 AM • Benzinga

Calvin Klein’s Parent May Be the Market’s Best Bargain

PVH Corp., parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is identified as a potential market bargain following strong Q4 2026 earnings. The stock surged over 10% post-earnings, trading near 6X earnings before the rally and now above 10X, still below peers. Strong cash flow ($550M+), improving margins, and positive guidance support continued upside potential toward analyst consensus target of $88.

04/02/2026, 2:12 PM • Investing

Levi Strauss May Be a Super Buying Opportunity After the Earnings Dip

Levi Strauss beat earnings expectations on both top and bottom lines but provided lighter-than-expected 2026 guidance, causing a 7% stock decline. However, the company faces headwinds from tariffs while benefiting from pricing power and lower cotton costs. Technical indicators suggest a potential breakout, and the company's first Super Bowl commercial in 20 years could provide marketing momentum.

02/03/2026, 11:37 AM • Investing

Levi Strauss Stock Slips Despite Q4 Beat: What You Need To Know

Levi Strauss reported Q4 earnings of $0.41 per share, beating the $0.39 estimate, with revenue of $1.77 billion exceeding the $1.71 billion consensus. However, the stock slipped 1.42% in extended trading after the company issued fiscal 2026 guidance of $1.40-$1.46 adjusted earnings per share, below the $1.48 analyst estimate.

01/28/2026, 5:45 PM • Benzinga

Levi Strauss Stock Recovery Strengthens as Direct-to-Consumer Margins Expand

Levi Strauss reported strong Q3 performance with 6.9% core business growth, improved margins, and raised full-year guidance. The company is focusing on direct-to-consumer and e-commerce strategies while maintaining a strong balance sheet and returning capital to shareholders.

10/13/2025, 11:36 AM • Investing

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slip As Fed Minutes Signal Tariff-Related Uncertainty—PepsiCo, Delta, Levi Strauss In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday following mixed market performance, with Fed minutes revealing concerns about trade tariffs' impact on growth and inflation. Several companies are set to report earnings, and the AI sector continues to show strong momentum.

10/09/2025, 8:28 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Tumble As Fed Minutes Signal Tariff-Related Uncertainty—PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines, Levi Strauss In Focus

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday following mixed market performance, with Fed minutes revealing concerns about trade tariffs' impact on growth and inflation. AI stocks continued to surge while markets anticipate potential interest rate cuts.

10/09/2025, 5:41 AM • Benzinga

Interact Launches New Features to Expand Its Industry-Leading Employee Experience Platform

Interact has expanded its Employee Experience Platform with new AI-powered features including AI Search Assistant, Classified Ads, Editorial Calendar, Auto-Translations, and Mobile Chat to improve workplace communication and productivity.

08/19/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

4 Major Stocks Raise 2025 Guidance, Analyst Targets Rise

Four major U.S. companies - Netflix, Levi Strauss, JPMorgan Chase, and Johnson & Johnson - raised their 2025 full-year guidance following strong Q2 earnings, prompting analysts to increase price targets across multiple sectors.

07/23/2025, 8:37 AM • Investing

Levi Strauss Reports Record Q2 Margins

Levi Strauss reported strong Q2 FY2025 earnings with 9% organic net revenue growth, record gross margin of 62.6%, and 37% increase in adjusted diluted EPS. The company is accelerating its direct-to-consumer strategy, expanding brand equity, and successfully navigating macroeconomic challenges.

07/11/2025, 9:25 AM • The Motley Fool