Levi Strauss Drops to $13.5 Despite Strong Q125 Earnings Report Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: NYSE:LEVI ) closed at $13.50 on April 7, falling 2.81%. Despite strong Q1 results, macroeconomic pressures and tariff-related uncertainties weighed on the price.
In its Q125 earnings report released on April 07th, 2025, the company reported a 9% organic net revenue growth in Q1 2025. Direct-to-consumer sales rose 12%, driven by strong e-commerce activity. Wholesale revenue increased 5%, with the U.S. segment growing by 8% and international sales rising 9%.
Levi achieved a record gross margin of 62.1%, up 330 basis points from last year. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded by 400 basis points to 13.4%. The adjusted diluted EPS came in at $0.38, marking a 52% year-over-year increase.
SG&A expenses grew 2% to $744 million while inventory levels were up 7% from last year. The company also declared a dividend of $0.13 per share, up 8%.
In regional performance, the Americas led with an 11% increase in revenue. The U.S. segment alone contributed an 8% rise. Europe posted a 3% gain, led by growth in the UK and Germany. Asia saw a 10% revenue increase, with a 14% boost in direct-to-consumer sales.
Despite strong numbers, challenges persist. The company shut down 21 net stores, including 51 franchisee locations in China. The China business was flat year-over-year. Moreover, tariff-related risks remain a concern, potentially impacting pricing and margins.
Technical Analysis: Stock Near Double Support in Descending Channel
NYSE:LEVI is trading within a descending channel from its $24.34 high recorded in June 6th 2024. Price action shows consistent lower highs and lower lows. Currently, the stock is approaching a double support zone around $12.0 to $13.0. This area has acted as a strong floor in past cycles.
Its 3-day RSI currently reads at 26.32, signaling oversold conditions. This could indicate a potential bounce if the support zone holds.
If the price breaks below the $12.0 level, the next downtrend could open and target the $11 or $10 psychological level.
Next Move: Bullish Breakout or Bearish Continuation?
Should the price hold support, a short-term reversal may follow, with resistance at $15.25, and then the descending channel upper band at around $17.00.
A confirmed break above $17.00 would shift momentum to the upside. Until then, the downtrend remains intact. Volume during the recent drop reached 10.7 million shares, showing strong selling interest.
The next earnings report is expected between June 24 and June 30. Watch for signs of reversal or further decline near this key support.