Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) recently:

• 4/11/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 4/8/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 4/8/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $33.00 to $34.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/8/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by BTIG Research. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/8/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Needham & Company LLC. They now have a $28.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/1/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by BTIG Research. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/1/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Telsey Advisory Group. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/12/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG.
• 2/24/2026 – Levi Strauss & Co. was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

Levi Strauss & Co. Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 22nd. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 35.67%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 92,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,012,704.17. This represents a 30.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 2,248 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.60, for a total value of $44,060.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 106,818 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 49,341 shares of company stock valued at $1,068,909. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.