Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday.

LEVI has been the topic of several other reports. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 10th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $28.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.46.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Performance

Shares of LEVI opened at $19.82 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.55, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $21.47 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $21.49. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 12 month low of $12.17 and a 12 month high of $24.82. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.33.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $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. As a group, analysts predict that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Levi Strauss & Co.

In related news, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 7,093 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.38, for a total value of $151,648.34. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 98,193 shares in the company, valued at $2,099,366.34. This represents a 6.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 1.25% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Levi Strauss & Co.

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LEVI. US Bancorp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% in the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,121 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 810 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,425 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 833 shares during the last quarter. Hara Capital LLC lifted its stake in Levi Strauss & Co. by 8,080.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hara Capital LLC now owns 2,045 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 2,020 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in Levi Strauss & Co. by 133.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 3,286 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 1,879 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Command Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 2nd quarter worth $71,000. 69.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Levi Strauss & Co. News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Adjusted EPS $0.41 vs $0.39 expected and revenue $1.77B vs $1.71B, driven by denim and DTC strength; this confirms near‑term demand resilience. Proactive: Levi Strauss tops quarterly estimates
• Positive Sentiment: DTC/strategy momentum — CEO called the business at a “true inflection,” emphasizing DTC-first, brand elevation and marketing (including a planned Super Bowl ad) that support longer‑term margin expansion and revenue mix improvement. MSN: CEO sees ‘true inflection’
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Multiple firms (TD Cowen, Needham, BTIG) reiterated Buy ratings and raised/maintained targets (~$26–$28), indicating analyst conviction in execution and upside from current levels. TipRanks: Analyst note
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns — Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.14/share, ~2.7% yield annualized), reinforcing capital return policy and supporting valuation floor for income‑seeking investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor‑day/earnings call color — Transcripts provide detail on product mix (denim, yoga), pricing actions and marketing spend (useful for thesis but less likely to move price immediately). Seeking Alpha: Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 guidance short of consensus — Company set FY26 EPS at $1.40–$1.46 vs ~$1.48 consensus, prompting near‑term selling despite the quarter beat. Investing.com: Beat but weak outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressures — Tariff cost impacts and a softer wholesale channel were cited as headwinds to near‑term margins, limiting upside to profit despite revenue growth. Proactive: Tariff, wholesale headwinds
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — SVP David Jedrzejek sold ~7,093 shares (~6.7% reduction of his holding), a modest negative signal for some investors. SEC Form 4: Jedrzejek sale

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.