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Levi Strauss Reports 14% Revenue Growth, CFO Retires

4/8/2026

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Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong first quarter, with revenue up 14% to $1.74 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 42 cents, 5 cents above forecasts.
The company raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $6.63–$6.69 billion as demand stays robust, led by Europe with a 24% increase, and direct-to-consumer accounts for 52% of revenue.
Harmit Singh, Chief Financial Officer of Levi Strauss & Co, announced his retirement.

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Historical Context

In 1985, Levi Strauss & Co. faced declining U.S. denim sales, prompting strategic shifts despite reporting $1.74 billion in revenue, a 14% increase. The company, which had previously expanded its manufacturing capacity significantly from 1964 to 1974, closed around 60 plants in the 1980s due to financial difficulties. The retirement of CFO Harmit Singh indicates potential leadership changes as Levi's adapts to a competitive market.

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Story summary

Levi Strauss & Co reported a strong first quarter, with revenue up 14% to $1.74 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 42 cents, 5 cents above forecasts.
The company raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $6.63–$6.69 billion as demand stays robust, led by Europe with a 24% increase, and direct-to-consumer accounts for 52% of revenue.
Harmit Singh, Chief Financial Officer of Levi Strauss & Co, announced his retirement.

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