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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) is frequently featured in corporate, financial and strategic news as one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. News coverage highlights its jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under brands such as Levi’s®, Levi Strauss Signature™, Denizen® and Beyond Yoga®, and its presence across approximately 120 countries.
Investors and followers of LEVI stock can expect regular updates on earnings and financial performance. The company issues quarterly results and files related Form 8-Ks, discussing net revenue growth, regional performance in the Americas, Europe and Asia, direct-to-consumer and e-commerce trends, margins, non-GAAP measures and updated outlooks. Levi Strauss & Co. also announces upcoming earnings conference calls and webcasts, detailing how to access live and replay sessions.
Another key stream of news involves strategic transformation and technology initiatives. The company has announced a multiyear digital journey and a pivot to operate as a DTC-first, head-to-to-toe denim lifestyle retailer. In partnership with Microsoft, Levi Strauss & Co. is developing an integrated agentic AI “super-agent” platform for employees, and has launched AI-driven tools such as Outfitting on the Levi’s® app and STITCH for store teams. These stories illustrate how the company is using AI and cloud technologies to support operations and consumer engagement.
Levi Strauss & Co. news also covers community and education programs, such as the Levi’s® Wear Longer Project with Discovery Education, which focuses on repair skills and clothing longevity for high school students. Governance and leadership updates, including board appointments, executive hires and committee changes, are reported through press releases and SEC filings. For those tracking LEVI, this news flow provides insight into the company’s financial health, strategic direction, technology adoption and corporate governance.
Levi's (LEVI) has launched 'Refrigerator', the third chapter of its REIIMAGINE campaign in collaboration with Beyoncé. The campaign, directed by Grammy Award-winner Melina Matsoukas, reimagines Levi's 1988 Refrigerator commercial in a modern setting featuring Beyoncé at a roadside diner, wearing the brand's Iconic Western Shirt and 501® Original Shorts.
The campaign includes a special cameo from Willie Jones, a collaborator on Cowboy Carter, and will be distributed through television, digital, social media, out-of-home, and brand activations. The creative team includes Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Marcell Rév and photographer Mason Poole.
This follows the campaign's previous chapters, Launderette and Pool Hall, which highlighted Levi's heritage and musical connections. Levi's reported net revenues of $6.4 billion in 2024, with products sold in over 120 countries through retailers, department stores, online sites, and approximately 3,400 brand-dedicated stores.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with net revenues reaching $1.5 billion, up 3% reported and 9% organic year-over-year. The company achieved significant margin expansion with operating margin at 12.5% and adjusted EBIT margin increasing 400 basis points to 13.4%.
Key highlights include:
- Levi's® brand grew 8% globally on organic basis
- DTC net revenues increased 9% reported (12% organic), comprising 52% of total revenues
- E-commerce grew 13% reported (16% organic)
- Gross margin improved 330 basis points to 62.1%
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.35, with adjusted diluted EPS at $0.38
The company maintains its 2025 outlook excluding recent tariff impacts, projecting organic net revenue growth of 3.5-4.5% and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.20-$1.25. Notably, Dockers® business has been reclassified as discontinued operations.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with reported net revenues up 3% and organic net revenues up 9% to $1.5 billion. The company achieved an operating margin of 12.5% and adjusted EBIT margin of 13.4%, up 400 basis points year-over-year.
Key highlights include:
- Continuing operations diluted EPS of $0.35, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.38 (up 52% YoY)
- Gross margin increased 330 basis points to 62.1%
- DTC net revenues grew 9% (12% organic), comprising 52% of total revenues
- E-commerce revenues increased 13% (16% organic)
Regional performance showed Americas net revenues up 6% (11% organic), Europe down 5% (up 3% organic), and Asia up 7% (10% organic). The company maintains its full-year 2025 guidance excluding recent tariff impacts, with projected organic net revenue growth of 3.5% to 4.5% and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.20 to $1.25.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025. The call will take place at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the quarter ended March 2, 2025.
The conference call will be led by Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer. Interested participants must pre-register to receive dial-in details. A live webcast will be available, with a replay accessible on the investor relations website for one quarter following the event.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) has announced its participation in two major upcoming investor conferences. Harmit Singh, the company's chief financial and growth officer, will engage in fireside chats and one-on-one meetings with analysts and institutional investors at:
- Citi's Global Consumer & Retail Conference on March 10, 2025, in Aventura, Florida (1:00pm ET)
- UBS's 2025 Global Consumer and Retail Conference on March 13, 2025, in New York (11:00am ET)
Both events will be accessible via webcasts, with replays available afterward on the company's investor relations website.
Levi's and Beyoncé have launched 'Pool Hall,' the second chapter of their REIIMAGINE campaign. This new collaboration reinterprets Levi's iconic 1991 advertisement, featuring Beyoncé in a high-stakes pool game against Timothy Olyphant. The campaign, directed by Grammy Award-winner Melina Matsoukas, showcases denim-on-denim looks and highlights products including Ribcage Wide Leg jeans, Braided Vest, and Spade Trench.
The global campaign includes television, digital, social media, out-of-home advertising, and brand activations. It was created in partnership with TBWA\Chiat\Day LA and produced by de la revolućion/PRETTYBIRD. The campaign builds on the success of Chapter 1 'Launderette,' which reimagined a 1985 advertisement, and continues Levi's tradition of collaborating with celebrated creative talents.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) has received an upgrade from Fitch Ratings, raising its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB-' from 'BB+' with a Stable Rating Outlook. The upgrade reflects improvements in LEVI's EBITDAR leverage following Fitch's lease criteria update.
The company's strong cash flow generation and strategic focus on direct-to-consumer channels and portfolio diversification have contributed to this positive outlook. Key financial metrics include $690 million in cash and $803 million in revolver availability as of December 1, 2024.
The company remains focused on becoming a $10B company with 15% EBIT margins through strategic growth initiatives, including product innovation, direct-to-consumer expansion, and portfolio diversification.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) announced strategic leadership changes to accelerate its transformation into a best-in-class omnichannel retailer. Key organizational changes include:
Karyn Hillman expands role to Chief Product Officer including Merchandising and Design, Jason Gowans becomes Chief Digital and Technology Officer overseeing digital and enterprise technology, Harmit Singh as Chief Financial and Growth Officer adds oversight of Transformation program, and Gianluca Flore as Chief Commercial Officer now oversees Licensing and Planning.
Bernard Bedon joins as Chief Human Resources Officer from Nike, while Liz O'Neill, Chief Operations Officer, announces retirement. The COO position will be replaced with a new Chief Supply Chain Officer role. These changes aim to streamline decision-making, drive operational excellence, and align with strategic priorities for sustainable, profitable growth.