Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fifteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $26.6923.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 target price on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Wall Street Zen lowered Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 0.4% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 132,304 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $2,744,000 after acquiring an additional 465 shares during the last quarter. Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC now owns 50,939 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $1,056,000 after acquiring an additional 583 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 10.3% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 6,553 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $151,000 after acquiring an additional 614 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 26,732 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $575,000 after acquiring an additional 638 shares during the last quarter. Finally, US Bancorp DE increased its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 810 shares during 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: Q1 beat and guidance raise: LEVI reported adjusted EPS of $0.42 vs. $0.37 expected and revenue of $1.74B vs. $1.65B expected, and it raised its annual sales and profit outlook — a clear catalyst for the stock’s upward move. Reuters: Levi Strauss raises annual forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: DTC strategy and category breadth driving growth: Management highlighted broad‑based growth across channels, regions and categories — especially DTC — which supports margin improvement and the upgraded outlook. Business Wire: First-Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned CFO retirement: Executive VP & Chief Financial & Growth Officer Harmit Singh will retire after a planned transition; he will remain until a successor is appointed. The orderly process reduces immediate governance risk but creates medium‑term execution and investor‑relations questions. Business Wire: CFO Retirement
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic initiatives: Coverage notes AI try‑on tech and potential Dockers sale as strategic moves that could reshape the investment case; benefits are plausible but timing and payoff are uncertain. Yahoo Finance: AI Try-On and Dockers Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Macro and tariff headwinds remain risks: Management said demand has been resilient, but U.S. tariffs and broader macro uncertainty (e.g., energy/geo‑political risks) could pressure margins and consumer spending going forward. Analysts flagged that part of recent growth was price‑driven. CNBC: Levi Strauss beats expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Perception / sentiment headwind: Commentators (including Jim Cramer) have noted Levi’s struggles for premium investor respect, a reminder that positive results may need to be sustained to change broader sentiment. Yahoo Finance: Jim Cramer on Levi’s

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Performance

Shares of LEVI opened at $19.63 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $20.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.08. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 52-week low of $12.17 and a 52-week high of $24.82. The firm has a market cap of $7.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.45, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.34. 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. (NYSE:LEVI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 7th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.05. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 25.08% and a net margin of 9.20%.The company had revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.38 EPS. Levi Strauss & Co.’s quarterly revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th were issued a $0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 10th. Levi Strauss & Co.’s payout ratio is 38.36%.

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.