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Mar 02

Levi's Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Levi Strauss & Co. reported stronger-than-expected results in Q1 2025, with solid gains in earnings and margins.

Key Takeaways

Levi's delivered a strong Q1 2025 with adjusted EPS rising to $0.38, net income of $140M, and revenue growth driven by direct-to-consumer and e-commerce channels. Margins expanded significantly, and the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Adjusted EPS rose to $0.38, up from $0.25 last year

Net revenue reached $1.53B, driven by strong DTC and e-commerce growth

Operating margin climbed to 12.5%, while adjusted EBIT margin hit 13.4%

Net income improved to $140M from a $10M loss in Q1 2024

Total Revenue
$1.53B
Previous year: $1.56B
-2.1%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.26
+46.2%
Operating Margin
12.5%
Previous year: 0.04%
+31150.0%
Adjusted EBIT Margin
13.4%
Previous year: 9.4%
+42.6%
Gross Margin
62.1%
Previous year: 58.8%
+5.6%
Gross Profit
$948M
Previous year: $918M
+3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$574M
Previous year: $517M
+11.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$14.1M
Previous year: $214M
-106.6%
Total Assets
$6.2B
Previous year: $5.96B
+4.0%

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Forward Guidance

Levi Strauss reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, maintaining expectations for adjusted EPS and margin expansion while excluding any potential impact from recent tariffs or macroeconomic pressures.

Positive Outlook

  • Full-year organic net revenue expected to grow 3.5% to 4.5%
  • Adjusted EBIT margin forecast raised to 11.4% to 11.6%
  • Gross margin outlook improved to 61.6%
  • Strong liquidity with $1.4B in total liquidity
  • Majority of Q2 U.S. inventory needs already secured

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance excludes impact of newly announced tariffs
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty remains a risk
  • Continued cost pressures in supply chain
  • Elevated inventory levels year-over-year
  • Potential FX headwinds baked into EPS range

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