Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Earns “Outperform” Rating from Telsey Advisory Group

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating restated by investment analysts at Telsey Advisory Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $27.00 target price on the blue-jean maker’s stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 42.80% from the company’s previous close.

LEVI has been the topic of several other reports. BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $25.00 target price on the stock. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.69.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 0.5%

LEVI opened at $18.91 on Wednesday. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 12 month low of $12.17 and a 12 month high of $24.82. The company has a market cap of $7.38 billion, a PE ratio of 12.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.55, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The company has a 50 day moving average of $20.18 and a 200 day moving average of $21.18.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.50 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.460 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Levi Strauss & Co.

In other news, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 2,248 shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.60, for a total transaction of $44,060.80. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 106,818 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,093,632.80. The trade was a 2.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.83, for a total transaction of $873,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 92,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,012,704.17. This trade represents a 30.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 49,341 shares of company stock worth $1,068,909. Corporate insiders own 1.08% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of LEVI. US Bancorp DE lifted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,121 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,425 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 833 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, Hara Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 8,080.0% during the second quarter. Hara Capital LLC now owns 2,045 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 2,020 shares in the last quarter. 69.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting 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.