BTIG Research Reaffirms Buy Rating for Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities research analysts at BTIG Research in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $27.00 price objective on the blue-jean maker’s stock. BTIG Research’s price target points to a potential upside of 31.67% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on LEVI. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 1st. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $33.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $26.46.

Levi Strauss & Co. Trading Down 3.5%

Shares of LEVI stock opened at $20.51 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $21.48 and a 200 day moving average of $21.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 1.52 and a quick ratio of 0.87. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 1-year low of $12.17 and a 1-year high of $24.82. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.01 billion, a PE ratio of 13.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.33.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 27.92% and a net margin of 9.48%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.50 EPS. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.460 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LEVI. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 181.6% during the first 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 period. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in the 1st quarter worth about $224,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position 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 valued at $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 about $241,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings 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 period. 69.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Levi Strauss & Co. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — LEVI reported $0.41 EPS vs. $0.39 expected and $1.77B revenue vs. $1.71B expected, driven by strong denim demand (wide‑leg jeans) that supported margins. Levi Strauss beats quarterly results estimates on strong denim demand
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend announced — Board declared a $0.14 quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~2.7%), payable Feb. 25 to holders of record Feb. 10, which supports income‑oriented holders and signals confidence in cash flow.
• Positive Sentiment: Brand & marketing investment — CEO said Levi will run a Super Bowl ad for the first time in ~20 years, reflecting a push to elevate the brand and drive DTC momentum. Levi Strauss CEO: Super Bowl ad
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational metrics — Net margin (~9.5%) and ROE (~27.9%) remain strong; revenue was only modestly higher y/y (+0.9%) and EPS declined versus last year’s quarter, reflecting mixed underlying trends. Levi press release / Q4 results
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance below consensus — Management set FY‑26 EPS at $1.40–$1.46 vs. street consensus ~ $1.48, which trimmed investor upside despite revenue guidance roughly in line with expectations; this guidance shortfall is the key reason shares weakened. Levi beats Q4 expectations, but shares dip on weak 2026 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Macroeconomic & cost pressure — Management cited higher U.S. import tariffs and softer consumer spending that required pricing actions; while pricing helped offset costs this quarter, the headwinds add risk to margin sustainability. Pricing actions counter tariff impact

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.