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LEVI STRAUSS & CO 3Q 2026: Revenue $1.61B, EPS $0.43— 10-Q Summary

Levi Strauss & Co. reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $1.61B, up 4.3% YoY, but net income fell 22.7% to $168.6M. EPS declined 21.8% to $0.43. Revenue growth was driven by wholesale and DTC sales, with DTC accounting for 49% of YTD revenue. The Levi's brand contributed 94% of net revenues. The company completed the Dockers divestiture and received tariff refunds.

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Published Oct 7, 2026, 8:21 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LEVIBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release shows revenue growth but declining profitability, suggesting short‑term stock weakness.

02

Market read

Fresh earnings data for a mid‑cap consumer discretionary stock, likely to move the share price in after‑hours trading.

03

What to watch

The transition to third‑party logistics and IEEPA tariff refunds may improve margins in upcoming quarters.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Levi Strauss & Co is a leading denim and apparel brand, listed on NYSE under ticker LEVI.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LEVIBearishHigh confidence
Context

Levi Strauss & Co reported Q3 2026 results with revenue $1.61B and EPS $0.43, a fresh earnings disclosure.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as the market prices in the earnings miss

Evidence & confidence

The company posted lower EPS and net income versus the prior year, indicating weaker profitability.

Market effects

Sector

Apparel sector may see modest pullback as a major player reports weaker earnings.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary stocks could face short-term pressure.

Global

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the market overreacts to the EPS miss, a bounce could occur on the company's strong revenue growth and DTC expansion.

Key entities

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    Levi Strauss & Co

    Apparel manufacturer reporting Q3 2026 results.

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