Levi Strauss raises 2026 profit outlook as Q3 net revenues rise 4% to $1.6 billion
Levi Strauss reported third-quarter 2026 net revenues of $1.6 billion, up 4% on a reported basis, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.48 versus $0.34 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $1.54 to $1.56 from $1.46 to $1.52 and plans a $100 million accelerated share repurchase. Tariff refunds boosted Q3 margins and profit, but management said direct-to-consumer sales fell short of internal expectations.
Key points
- Q3 2026 adjusted diluted EPS was $0.48 versus $0.34 in Q3 2025; GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.43 versus $0.31.
- Tariff refunds contributed $0.16 of Q3 EPS, of which about $0.05 was redeployed to support the business.
- DTC net revenues rose 2%, while U.S. DTC net revenues decreased 1%; management said DTC fell short of internal expectations.
- Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance was raised to $1.54 to $1.56; a $100 million ASR is planned and a $0.16 dividend is payable November 4, 2026.
The filing
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