BTIG Research Reaffirms Buy Rating for Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by stock analysts at BTIG Research in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $27.00 target price on the blue-jean maker’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 42.80% from the stock’s previous close.

LEVI has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $25.00 target price for the company. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $26.69.

Levi Strauss & Co. Price Performance

LEVI opened at $18.91 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 12 month low of $12.17 and a 12 month high of $24.82. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $20.18 and a 200 day simple moving average of $21.18. The stock has a market cap of $7.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.34.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.02. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 25.08% and a net margin of 9.20%.The business had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.50 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.460 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Levi Strauss & Co.

In related news, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.83, for a total value of $873,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 92,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,012,704.17. The trade was a 30.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 2,248 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.60, for a total value of $44,060.80. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 106,818 shares in the company, valued at $2,093,632.80. The trade was a 2.06% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 49,341 shares of company stock worth $1,068,909 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.08% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the third quarter worth $2,540,000. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 2,268.2% during the third quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 238,883 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $5,566,000 after acquiring an additional 228,796 shares in the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp acquired a new stake in Levi Strauss & Co. in the third quarter valued at $2,478,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Levi Strauss & Co. by 3.2% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 8,978,738 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $209,205,000 after acquiring an additional 277,835 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Formula Growth Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in the 2nd quarter valued at about $874,000. 69.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Levi Strauss & Co.

Here are the key news stories impacting Levi Strauss & Co. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” on LEVI with a $27 price target, signaling strong analyst confidence and upside versus the current trading level. BTIG Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group kept an “outperform” rating and a $27 target, reinforcing institutional bullishness on growth and multiple expansion potential. Telsey Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Levi’s omnichannel and DTC execution as likely drivers of higher sales in Q1, which could support revenue upside even if margins remain pressured. Zacks: How LEVI Is Poised
• Neutral Sentiment: CNBC’s Jim Cramer flagged Levi among names to watch in the coming week because of its upcoming earnings, reminding investors that macro developments (e.g., inflation, geopolitical risk) could affect retail results. CNBC Cramer Week Ahead
• Neutral Sentiment: Several preview pieces (Zacks, MarketBeat) recap Wall Street’s metric-level projections for Q1 — useful for watching same-store trends, DTC growth, and margin drivers when Levi reports. Zacks: Q1 Projections
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer commentary (MarketBeat on PVH) notes valuation differences across apparel names; investors may re-rate Levi versus peers if margin or growth signals diverge. MarketBeat PVH / Peer Context
• Negative Sentiment: Benzinga reports that some of the most accurate analysts trimmed Q1 EPS estimates to ~$0.37 (from about $0.38 a year earlier); the narrower earnings outlook and a modest pre-earnings share decline suggest investors are worried about margin compression and demand softness. Benzinga: Analysts Revise Forecasts

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co is a global apparel company best known for its denim jeans and casual wear. Founded in 1853 in San Francisco by Bavarian immigrant Levi Strauss, the company pioneered the modern blue jean with the introduction of rivet-reinforced work pants. Over its more than 160-year history, Levi Strauss has evolved into a lifestyle brand, offering a broad portfolio that includes denim for men, women and children, as well as tops, outerwear, footwear and accessories.

The company’s flagship label, Levi’s®, is recognized worldwide for its iconic styles such as the 501® Original Fit Jeans, while additional brands, including Dockers®, Target core metric, and Denizen® by Levi’s, cater to diverse price points and consumer segments.