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LEVI delivered a solid beat-and-raise quarter that demonstrates the denim giant's operational momentum despite macro headwinds. The company posted Q1 EPS of 42 cents versus Street estimates of 37 cents, driven by robust 14% headline revenue growth (9% organic) to $1.742 billion against expectations of $1.648 billion. Operating margins expanded to 12.5%, nearly 50 basis points ahead of plan, with strength "across channels, regions, and categories" - direct-to-consumer up 10% organically, wholesale climbing 8%, Asia surging 12%, Europe gaining 10%, and the Beyond Yoga brand jumping 23% (the US lagged at just 4% growth). Management raised full-year guidance, now expecting organic revenue growth of 5% versus prior 4.5% with operating margins of 12% versus the previous 11.9% target. However, executives acknowledged significant environmental uncertainty from "volatile trade relations and military and civil conflicts" particularly Middle East tensions. The company also announced a CFO transition alongside earnings.
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