Levi Strauss (LEVI) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Since a changi ...

Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Levi Strauss & Co. Is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, LEVI sticks out at as one of the market's strongest value stocks. Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constan ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Levi Strauss (LEVI) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 15% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $22.97 in the previous session. Levi Strauss has gained 37.1% since the start of the year compared to the 10.6% move for the Zacks Retail- Wholesale sector and the 12.8% return for the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry. What's Driving the Outperformance? The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it ha ...

Levi Strauss has found that selling through its own stores gives it greater insights into consumer trends.The company’s D2C channels also allow it to test new products before making them available to wholesalers and reduce the uncertainty around dealing with wholesale customers like department stores, which have seen slower sales in recent years, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 22).Levi’s is making progress in its shift to a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model, according to the report. The c ...

Levi Strauss (LEVI) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this jeans maker have returned +12.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, which Levi Strauss falls in, has lost 2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?Although m ...

Did you analyze how Levi Strauss (LEVI) fared in its international operations for the quarter ending February 2024? Given the widespread global presence of this jeans maker, scrutinizing the trends in international revenues becomes imperative to assess its financial strength and future growth possibilities.In the current global economy, which is more interconnected than ever, a company's success in penetrating international markets is crucial for its financial health and growth journey. Investors must under ...

We are gaining share in the middle-income consumer, says Michelle Gass – the chief executive of Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE: LEVI)Levi’s reports a strong Q1 and raises guidance Copy link to section The denim jeans company came in ahead of expectations for Q1 and raised profit guidance for the full year last night. Discussing the earnings release on CNBC today – the chief executive added: Denim category in the U.S., our biggest market, after a couple of years of volatility, has stabilised. Denim … and I’d say Le ...

Shares of the apparel company were up on better-than-expected earnings results.Shares of Levi Strauss (LEVI 14.82%) were soaring today after the apparel company beat estimates in its first-quarter earnings report and raised its guidance for the year.As of 10:21 a.m. ET, the stock was up 17.5% on the news. Levi hops over a low barLevi Strauss said revenue in the quarter was down 8% to $1.56 billion, but that was slightly ahead of the consensus at $1.55 billion.Revenue was down in part due to one-time events ...

Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE:LEVI) stock is soaring to two-year highs, up 16.9% at $21.81 at last glance, earlier hitting a peak of $22.39. The retailer posted strong first-quarter earnings and stellar 2024 forecast thanks to direct customer sales and cost-saving measures, including job cuts and fewer promotions. Plus, no fewer than seven analysts lifted their price targets after the event. On track for its highest single-day percentage gain since March 2020, LEVI is up 33% since the start of the year. Recent su ...

The Levi Strauss & Co. label is seen on clothes in a store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022.Shares of Levi Strauss surged 18% on Thursday after the retailer raised its full-year profit guidance and posted holiday earnings that beat expectations. Late Wednesday, Levi's announced its fiscal first quarter earnings and said it expects adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2024 to be between $1.17 and $1.27, up from a previous range of $1.15 to $1.2 ...