Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The blue-jean maker reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by $0.04, FiscalAI reports. Levi Strauss & Co. had a return on equity of 25.35% and a net margin of 9.52%.The company had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.460-1.520 EPS.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSE:LEVI traded down $0.28 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $24.38. 6,813,816 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,684,545. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $23.02 and a 200-day moving average price of $21.60. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 52 week low of $17.72 and a 52 week high of $25.58. The company has a market cap of $9.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 1.33.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. UBS Group increased their target price on Levi Strauss & Co. from $33.00 to $34.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price target on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $27.21.

Insider Transactions at Levi Strauss & Co.

In related news, major shareholder Robert D. Haas sold 488,851 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.11, for a total transaction of $11,786,197.61. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, major shareholder E. Haas Jr. Family Fund Peter sold 145,662 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.01, for a total transaction of $3,497,344.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 145,662 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,497,344.62. The trade was a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 valued at $34,136,152. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Levi Strauss & Co.

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. US Bancorp DE raised its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,121 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 810 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 1,425 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 833 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,879 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC raised its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 17,721.6% in the 2nd quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 6,594 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $122,000 after buying an additional 6,557 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Levi Strauss & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Levi Strauss reported second-quarter EPS of $0.28, topping the $0.24 consensus, while revenue came in at $1.56 billion versus expectations of $1.52 billion, signaling solid sales momentum. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY 2026 EPS guidance to $1.46-$1.52, roughly in line with the $1.51 consensus, and revenue guidance to $6.7 billion-$6.8 billion, matching to slightly above expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management also increased the dividend, reinforcing confidence in cash generation and the durability of the business. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Levi Strauss continues shifting toward a direct-to-consumer model, including warehouse closures and job cuts in Kentucky, which may improve efficiency over time but could create near-term transition costs and operational disruption. Article Title

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.