Levi Strauss & Co.’s (LEVI) Buy Rating Reiterated at Needham & Company LLC

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Needham & Company LLC in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $28.00 price target on the blue-jean maker’s stock. Needham & Company LLC’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 42.63% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $25.00 price objective on the stock. BTIG Research reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Weiss Ratings raised Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.69.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 0.1%

NYSE LEVI opened at $19.63 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.55, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $20.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.08. The company has a market capitalization 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. has a 1-year low of $12.17 and a 1-year high of $24.82.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 7th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 25.08% and a net margin of 9.20%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 14.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.38 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Levi Strauss & Co.

In other Levi Strauss & Co. news, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 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 7,093 shares of the company’s 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 transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 98,193 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,099,366.34. This represents a 6.74% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 49,341 shares of company stock worth $1,068,909 over the last three months. 1.08% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of LEVI. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 181.6% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 151,645 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $2,364,000 after buying an additional 97,800 shares in the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 1st quarter worth $224,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings 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 worth $51,000 after buying an additional 1,879 shares in the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 1st quarter worth $241,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 3.4% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,597,687 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $24,908,000 after buying an additional 52,332 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

More 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

Levi Strauss & Co. Company 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.