Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Receives Buy Rating from Needham & Company LLC

Needham & Company LLC reissued their buy rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage currently has a $28.00 target price on the blue-jean maker’s stock.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Raymond James Financial boosted their price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Levi Strauss & Co. from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $27.21.

Levi Strauss & Co. Price Performance

Levi Strauss & Co. stock opened at $23.81 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.70, a PEG ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.33. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 1 year low of $17.72 and a 1 year high of $25.58. The business has a 50-day moving average of $23.08 and a 200-day moving average of $21.63. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 8th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.04. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.66% and a return on equity of 25.95%. The business had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.22 EPS. Levi Strauss & Co.’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.0% on a year-over-year basis. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.460-1.520 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.51 EPS for the current year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be paid a $0.16 dividend. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a boost from Levi Strauss & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 35.67%.

Insider Activity

In other Levi Strauss & Co. news, EVP Harmit J. Singh sold 121,767 shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.52, for a total value of $2,863,959.84. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 148,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,498,764.64. This trade represents a 45.01% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder E. Haas Jr. Family Fund Peter sold 145,662 shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.01, for a total value of $3,497,344.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 145,662 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,497,344.62. This represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,468,570 shares of company stock worth $34,136,152. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of LEVI. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. US Bancorp DE lifted its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% in the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,121 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% in the second 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. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. during the 4th quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 1,879 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

Levi Strauss & Co. News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Levi Strauss beat Q2 expectations, with EPS of $0.28 versus $0.24 expected and revenue of $1.56 billion versus $1.52 billion projected. Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised full-year guidance and increased its quarterly dividend by 14.3%, signaling confidence in cash flow and continued operating momentum. Levi Strauss beats quarterly expectations, raises guidance and dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Direct-to-consumer growth remained a bright spot, extending its winning streak and suggesting Levi’s digital and brand strategy is working. Levi’s Extends DTC Winning Streak to 17 Quarters, Raises Outlook After World Cup Viral Moment
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary remained constructive, with buy ratings reaffirmed and price targets implying upside after the earnings release. Analyst coverage on Levi Strauss
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is still leaning into women’s apparel and broader product expansion, which could help long-term growth but is not an immediate catalyst. Levi Strauss CEO Michelle Gass hopes to ring up more sales to women
• Negative Sentiment: Shares are falling because the company’s FY26 outlook was seen as conservative, with tariff and foreign-exchange pressures still weighing on sentiment. Levi’s FY26 conservative outlook leaves Wall Street feeling blue
• Negative Sentiment: Several reports noted the stock dropping despite the earnings beat, suggesting investors were disappointed by the margin and guidance mix rather than the quarter itself. Levi Strauss Q2 2026 earnings beat, stock falls after hours

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.