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

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $27.00 price target on the blue-jean maker’s stock. BTIG Research’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 37.54% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Wall Street Zen lowered Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 31st. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. 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 price target on the stock. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Levi Strauss & Co. currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $26.69.

Levi Strauss & Co. Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of LEVI opened at $19.63 on Wednesday. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 52-week low of $12.17 and a 52-week high of $24.82. The business’s fifty day moving average is $20.06 and its 200-day moving average is $21.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.55. 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.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 7th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 quarter last year, the company posted $0.38 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 2,248 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.60, for a total transaction 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. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 92,199 shares in the company, valued at $2,012,704.17. This represents a 30.26% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 49,341 shares of company stock worth $1,068,909 in the last 90 days. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of LEVI. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. US Bancorp DE lifted its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% during 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 period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,425 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 833 shares during the period. Hara Capital LLC lifted its holdings 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 worth $38,000 after buying an additional 2,020 shares during the period. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 4th quarter worth about $39,000. Institutional investors own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

Key Levi Strauss & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and raised guidance — Levi posted $0.42 adj. EPS on $1.74B revenue (both above estimates), raised annual sales/profit guidance and highlighted strong DTC and global demand; this is the main catalyst pushing the stock up. Reuters: Levi Strauss raises annual forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst reinforcement — Needham and Bank of America reiterated Buy ratings and highlighted stronger execution, margin upside and an undemanding valuation, supporting further upside potential. TipRanks: Needham reiteration TipRanks: BofA reiteration
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend announcement — Levi declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14/share (yield ~2.9%), which can attract income-oriented investors and supports downside protection. (Company release and investor notices accompanying the quarterly results.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned CFO transition — Longtime CFGO Harmit Singh will retire after a planned transition; company is conducting a formal search and Singh will remain through a handoff, which reduces disruption risk but creates near-term succession uncertainty. BusinessWire: CFGO retirement
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro tailwinds/market moves — Broader market rallies (e.g., news-driven geopolitical ceasefires) have lifted equities today, helping momentum names like Levi in addition to company-specific news. Benzinga: Market reaction to ceasefire news
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic initiatives — Coverage highlights AI try-on, Dockers clearance activity and emphasis on AI/DTC as potential long-term growth drivers; impact is positive but still developmental. Yahoo Finance: AI try-on & Dockers
• Negative Sentiment: Price-mix and macro risks — Some coverage notes that roughly half of recent growth reflected higher prices vs. unit gains, which could limit volume upside if consumers pull back; ongoing geopolitical/tariff risks remain a potential headwind. CNBC: Pricing contribution and commentary

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.