European organic revenue increased 5%, while reported revenue rose 4%. Operating margin improved 150 basis points to 22.8%. Wholesale prebookings for spring and summer 2027 rose at a high-single-digit rate.

Asia delivered 10% organic revenue growth, while reported revenue rose 5%. Revenue in China increased 13%.

Among brands, Signature revenue jumped 13%, driven by demand for denim and lifestyle products. Beyond Yoga revenue grew 9% across both sales channels.

Levi's brand revenue increased 4%, with men's and women's categories recording mid-single-digit growth.

Women's DTC sales accelerated in September. The company expects its overall women's business to grow at a high-single-digit rate in the fourth quarter.

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Levi Strauss Raises Earnings Outlook, Trims Revenue Forecast

Levi Strauss raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings forecast to $1.54-$1.56 per share from $1.46-$1.52. Analysts expect $1.54 per share.

The company lowered its annual reported revenue growth forecast to approximately 7%, compared with its previous outlook of 7%-7.5%. Organic revenue is expected to increase about 6%.

The company reaffirmed its long-term goal of achieving a 15% operating margin. Management expects slower growth in advertising spending and lower distribution-transition costs to support margin expansion in 2027.

For the fourth quarter, Levi Strauss expects reported revenue growth of approximately 3% and organic growth of 4%. Adjusted earnings are projected at 36-38 cents per share.

CEO Michelle Gasswarned during Wednesday's earnings call that competition in the denim market has intensified as existing brands become more aggressive and new players enter the category.

While denim demand remains strong, Gass said Levi's must continue innovating and responding quickly to changing fashion trends to defend its market leadership.

She added that the company continues to gain market share in men's and women's denim in the U.S.

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Building Wealth Across More Than Just the Market

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Bito

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DLP Capital

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Fundrise

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