Levi Strauss

LEVI

Market cap $8.75B

According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings data, the apparel maker's momentum score experienced a dramatic week-on-week surge, skyrocketing from a sluggish 23.48 to an impressive 72.90.

Shares of several companies selling stuff people want, rather than need, were trading lower Monday despite a recovery in the broader stock market, as Wall Street worried that failed Middle East peace talks would push up gasoline prices enough to crimp consumer spending.

Levi Strauss beat Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter of 2026. The stock price has increased 56% in the past 12 months.

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Levi Strauss & Co. NYSE: LEVI saw big gains the morning after the company reported a double beat in its Q1 2026 earnings report. The company released earnings after the market closed on April 7, and investors liked what they heard.

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LEVI posts Q1 beats on EPS and revenues, driven by strong DTC and e-commerce growth, while raising its fiscal 2026 outlook.

Levi's direct-to-consumer sales are booming. The company's wholesale business is also performing well.

Levi Strauss & Co. is making progress on its drive to become a “DTC-first denim lifestyle brand,” executives said Tuesday (April 7) during an earnings call. During the quarter ended March 1, direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales accounted for 52% of the company's total net revenues, according to a Tuesday earnings release.

Levi Strauss & Co. delivered strong Q1 results, with accelerating comp sales and raised full-year guidance, fueling a 10% post-earnings rally. Despite recent gains and a 75% 12-month surge, LEVI remains attractively valued given improved execution and a positive outlook. LEVI is expanding market share internationally and growing its product portfolio, notably with Beyond Yoga.