Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) has significantly upgraded its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026, projecting stronger revenue growth and earnings per share, a move attributed to robust performance and the strategic expansion of its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model.
The denim and apparel giant now anticipates reported revenue growth to be in the range of 7% to 7.5% for FY2026. Concurrently, the company has also raised its earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the same period, expecting it to land between $1.46 and $1.52. These updated projections signal confidence in the company’s ongoing transformation and market positioning.
This upward revision follows a strong second quarter of fiscal 2026, where Levi Strauss exceeded expectations on both its top and bottom lines. CEO, President & Director Michelle Gass commented, “We’re pleased to report another strong quarter with Q2 exceeding expectations across the top and bottom line,” adding that the company continues “to evolve into a DTC-first lifestyle.”
The consistent shift towards a DTC-centric business model, which enables more direct customer engagement and potentially higher margins, remains a cornerstone of Levi Strauss’s growth strategy, underpinning these optimistic forecasts for the coming years.
