Teacher Retirement System of Texas Raises Holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. $LEVI

Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) by 53.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 80,884 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 28,171 shares during the quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas’ holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. were worth $1,885,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 3.2% during the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 26,094 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $639,000 after purchasing an additional 806 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised 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 valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 833 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 46.6% during the 2nd quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 4,817 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $89,000 after buying an additional 1,531 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc grew its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 94,280 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $1,743,000 after acquiring an additional 1,711 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 7.5% in the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 27,904 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $650,000 after acquiring an additional 1,938 shares during the last quarter. 69.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 3.5%

Shares of NYSE:LEVI opened at $19.82 on Friday. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 52-week low of $12.17 and a 52-week high of $24.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.41 and a beta of 1.33. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $21.47 and a 200-day moving average price of $21.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.55.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last released 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. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 25.08% and a net margin of 9.20%.The firm’s revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.50 earnings per share. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.460 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th will be issued a $0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 10th. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 38.36%.

Key Levi Strauss & Co. News

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Levi Strauss & Co.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen downgraded Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Levi Strauss & Co. from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Levi Strauss & Co. currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $26.46.

Levi Strauss & Co. Profile

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.