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US’ Levi Strauss posts 7% YoY Q3 revenue growth, raises FY25 outlook
The regional growth was led by Asia (up 12 per cent), followed by the Americas (up 6 per cent) and Europe (up 5 per cent). Meanwhile, Beyond Yoga reported net revenues of $33 million, up 2.5 per cent.
Levi Strauss & Co has reported net revenues of $1.5 billion in Q3 FY25, up 7 per cent YoY, led by strong growth in Asia (12 per cent), the Americas (6 per cent), and Europe (5 per cent).
Net income rose to $122 million, with DTC sales up 11 per cent.
The company raised its FY25 outlook, projecting 3 per cent revenue growth and higher EPS of $1.27–1.32.
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) net revenues increased 11 per cent on a reported basis and 9 per cent on an organic basis. DTC growth on an organic basis reflected a 7 per cent increase in the US, a 4 per cent increase in Europe and a 14 per cent increase in Asia. Net revenues from e-commerce grew 18 per cent on a reported basis and 16 per cent on an organic basis. DTC comprised 46 per cent of total net revenues in Q3. Wholesale net revenues increased 3 per cent on a reported basis and 5 per cent on an organic basis.
The operating margin rose to 10.8 per cent from 2.3 per cent a year earlier, while gross margin improved 110 basis points (bps) to 61.7 per cent. The net income from continuing operations surged to $122 million from $23 million, while adjusted net income stood at $136 million. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations rose to $0.31 from $0.06.
“We delivered another very strong quarter as our pivot to becoming a DTC-first, head-to-toe denim lifestyle retailer is driving a meaningful inflection in our financial performance,” said Michelle Gass, president and CEO at Levi Strauss. “With strength across channels, segments and categories, we are raising our full-year outlook and are well-positioned for the holiday season.”
“Our Q3 results demonstrate the power of our strategic transformation, with strong financial performance exceeding expectations across all key metrics including sales, gross margin, adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted diluted EPS,” said Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “With four consecutive quarters of high-single-digit growth and record gross margins driven by our focus on profitability across the organisation, we are raising our full-year revenue and adjusted diluted EPS expectations. We have built strong momentum that positions us well to continue delivering strong shareholder value in the years to come.”
For the full fiscal 2025, Levi Strauss & Co has raised its net revenue outlook, now expecting growth of 3 per cent—up from the earlier forecast of 1 to 2 per cent. The company also anticipates organic net revenue growth of about 6 per cent, compared to the prior projection of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent. The gross margin expansion has been revised upward to 100 bps from 80 bps, with the adjusted EBIT margin maintained between 11.4 and 11.6 per cent. The effective tax rate remains at approximately 23 per cent, and adjusted diluted earnings per share have been raised to a range of $1.27 to $1.32, up from the earlier $1.25 to $1.3.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
Fashion
US’ Old Navy launches little navy, a new newborn essentials collection
“We designed this collection with parents in mind. Shopping for a newborn, as a gift or for your own, should feel joyful and easy. Everything is intended to be mixed together and matched — it’s fun, it’s emotional, and the value is incredible.”. – Sarah Holme, Head of Design & Product Development for Old Navy.
Old Navy has introduced Little Navy, a new collection of newborn essentials designed to simplify early-stage shopping and gifting.
The range includes layettes, hats, booties and mix-and-match basics in soft, seasonless colours and cosy fabrics.
Sized for babies up to 24 months, the line focuses on comfort, versatility, emotional appeal and strong value for modern parents.
Little Navy goes beyond onesies, offering layettes, hats, booties, and more, all in one convenient collection and no extra searching required. It features a soft, seasonless color palette, cozy fabrics, and versatile styles made for newborns and babies up to 24 months, with sizing that allows Little Navy to grow with baby.
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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Fashion
Bangladesh’s BGMEA seeks policy reforms, release of pending incentives
They said bank audit procedures have stalled numerous applications. Around Tk 57 billion in incentives for the textile and apparel sector remain unsettled in fiscal 2025-26, creating acute liquidity pressure and affecting exports.
Bangladesh trade body BGMEA representatives recently met Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and urged him to release pending cash incentives without waiting for quarterly release schedules and simplify the disbursement process.
They said bank audit procedures have stalled numerous applications.
They also raised concerns over loan rescheduling and working capital.
The authorities were requested to disburse incentives upon application submission instead of waiting for quarterly release schedules, according to a release from the trade body.
BGMEA vice president Mohammad Shihab Uddoja Chowdhury raised concerns over loan rescheduling and working capital. He said banks often reschedule loans to maintain non-performing loan ratios, but fail to provide the working capital factories need to resume operations.
He proposed that banks pair rescheduling with working capital support to create a win-win outcome, allowing factories to operate and repay loans. The finance minister agreed with the proposal.
BGMEA leaders also called for business facilitation and lower operational costs to help Bangladesh remain competitive in the global market. They sought policy support to remove obstacles in customs, ports and other administrative layers and to ensure an investment-friendly environment.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Fashion
Bangladesh’s CPD calls for reforms in biz & tax climate, trade deals
Bangladesh think tank Centre for Policy Dialogue has called for major reforms in business environment, tax collection, trade deals and FDI management, cautioning that the country’s post-election economic transition may be at risk without evidence-based decisions and strong accountability.
A CPD study identified ‘leaking revenue’ as the weakest area across all decision-making indicators.
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