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Levi Strauss vs Columbia Sportswear: LEVI and COLM compared
Levi Strauss is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $963M for Columbia Sportswear (Q3 2026). Levi Strauss is growing faster (+4% against +2% a year earlier). Levi Strauss is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.8% against 11.4%.
Where the money goes: LEVI and COLM
Levi Strauss (LEVI) · Q3 FY26
Levi Strauss, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.6B (+4% year over year), operating margin 13.8%, net earnings $169M, operating cash flow $103M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) · Q3 2026
Columbia Sportswear, Q3 2026: revenue $963M (+2% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $84.7M, operating cash flow −$318M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Levi Strauss (LEVI) | Columbia Sportswear (COLM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $963M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 66.2% | 49.8% |
| Operating margin | 13.8% | 11.4% |
| Net earnings | $169M | $84.7M |
| Net margin | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $103M | −$318M |
| Free cash flow | $44.3M | — |
| Market value | $8.9B | $3.6B |
| P/E | 15.3× | 15.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $26.79 | $73.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Levi Strauss
- Americas: $839M (52%)
- Europe: $442M (27%)
- Asia: $293M (18%)
- Beyond Yoga®: $36.0M (2%)
Columbia Sportswear
- Apparel, Accessories and Equipment: $744M (77%)
- Footwear: $219M (23%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Levi Strauss or Columbia Sportswear?
Levi Strauss is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $963M for Columbia Sportswear (Q3 2026).
Is Levi Strauss or Columbia Sportswear growing faster?
Levi Strauss is growing faster (+4% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Levi Strauss or Columbia Sportswear?
Levi Strauss is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.8% against 11.4%.
More: Levi Strauss earnings · how Levi Strauss makes money · Columbia Sportswear earnings · how Columbia Sportswear makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 7, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.