Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $27.43 According to Brokerages

Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the thirteen analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $27.25.

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, September 30th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Citigroup dropped their target price on Levi Strauss & Co. from $25.00 to $22.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Harmit Singh sold 98,144 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.22, for a total value of $2,377,047.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 98,747 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,391,652.34. The trade was a 49.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 1.08% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Essential Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 42.1% during the 2nd quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 1,795 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 532 shares in the last quarter. Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC increased its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC now owns 52,056 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $1,293,000 after purchasing an additional 830 shares during the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 15,136 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $376,000 after buying an additional 867 shares in the last quarter. Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in the second quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc boosted its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 63,716 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $1,582,000 after purchasing an additional 1,520 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

Levi Strauss & Co. Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock opened at $19.86 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a current ratio of 1.60 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $21.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $22.10. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 1 year low of $17.72 and a 1 year high of $25.70. The company has a market capitalization of $7.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.32.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 8th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.04. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.66% and a return on equity of 25.79%. The company had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.52 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.22 earnings per share. The company’s revenue 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. Research analysts forecast that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.54 EPS for the current year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 22nd were given a $0.16 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a positive change from Levi Strauss & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 39.51%.

Trending Headlines about Levi Strauss & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Healthy denim demand may support the third quarter. Jefferies expects a solid quarter and said full-year profit guidance could move modestly higher, although revenue guidance may be reiterated because of persistent inflation. Jefferies expects a solid third quarter for Levi Strauss
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reaffirmed its “Buy” rating. The bullish stance provides some support ahead of the earnings release, while Needham reportedly viewed Levi’s incoming finance chief favorably. BTIG reaffirms Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Levi is strengthening its finance organization. Skechers CFO John Vandemore is scheduled to become Levi’s CFO and executive vice president on November 1, potentially bringing additional operating and financial-management expertise. Skechers CFO joins Levi’s
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on the upcoming third-quarter report. Wall Street forecasts and key operating metrics for the quarter ended August 2026 will shape expectations for revenue, margins and the company’s full-year outlook. Levi Strauss third-quarter earnings forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts are trimming valuation expectations ahead of earnings. Citigroup lowered its expectations for LEVI’s stock price, while other reports cited reduced price targets. The cuts signal concern about inflation, the revenue outlook or limited upside despite continued denim demand. Citigroup lowers expectations for Levi Strauss
• Negative Sentiment: The CFO transition creates near-term uncertainty. Levi is replacing its finance chief while also making broader strategic adjustments; reports that former creative executive Derek Lam is returning add to the perception of an ongoing management and strategy reshuffle. Levi’s management changes

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co is an apparel company best known for its Levi’s brand of denim jeans and related clothing. Its product portfolio includes jeans, tops, bottoms, jackets, footwear, accessories and other casualwear for men, women and children.

Founded in 1853 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also owns the Dockers, Beyond Yoga and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co brands. Levi Strauss & Co sells its products through company-operated stores, e-commerce platforms, wholesale partners and other distribution channels.

The company serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia and other international markets.