Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) SVP Sells $151,648.34 in Stock

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) SVP David Jedrzejek sold 7,093 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.38, for a total transaction of $151,648.34. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 98,193 shares in the company, valued at $2,099,366.34. The trade was a 6.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 3.5%

Shares of LEVI opened at $19.82 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $21.47 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $21.49. The company has a market cap 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. Levi Strauss & Co. has a one year low of $12.17 and a one year high of $24.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.55 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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. Research analysts forecast that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Raymond James Financial assumed coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on Levi Strauss & Co. from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $26.46.

Levi Strauss & Co. News Roundup

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Levi Strauss & Co. by 181.6% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 151,645 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $2,364,000 after buying an additional 97,800 shares during the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. during the first quarter valued at approximately $224,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 133.5% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 3,286 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 1,879 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in Levi Strauss & Co. during the first quarter worth $241,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 3.4% in the first 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 purchasing an additional 52,332 shares during the last quarter. 69.14% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.