Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.05 EPS

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The blue-jean maker reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.05, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.20% and a return on equity of 25.08%.

Levi Strauss & Co. Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. stock traded down $0.02 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $19.63. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 7,428,972 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,496,669. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 52-week low of $12.17 and a 52-week high of $24.82. The company has a market cap of $7.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.45, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $20.10 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Levi Strauss & Co. Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 10th were paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 10th. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is 38.36%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Levi Strauss & Co. news, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 2,248 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.60, for a total transaction of $44,060.80. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 106,818 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,093,632.80. This represents a 2.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.83, for a total transaction of $873,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 92,199 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,012,704.17. The trade was a 30.26% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 49,341 shares of company stock valued at $1,068,909 in the last ninety days. 1.08% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Levi Strauss & Co.

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. US Bancorp DE boosted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% during the 3rd 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 period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% during the 2nd 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 period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Levi Strauss & Co. during the 4th quarter valued at $39,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted 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 buying an additional 1,879 shares during the period. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC boosted its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 17,721.6% during 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 period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.14% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Levi Strauss & Co.

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

• Positive Sentiment: Beat estimates and raised guidance — Levi exceeded top- and bottom-line expectations for Q1 and raised FY guidance, citing resilient premium-denim demand and DTC strength; management said price/mix accounted for a material portion of growth. Levi Strauss raises annual forecasts on resilient demand for premium jeans
• Positive Sentiment: Confirmed upside in results and guidance increase — coverage highlights that the company beat on revenue and EPS and lifted guidance, noting about half of revenue growth came from higher prices versus volume gains. Levi Strauss beats expectations on the top and bottom lines, raises guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Company release and CEO commentary emphasize DTC strategy — Levi’s official results and CEO remarks point to broad-based channel and category growth and the benefit of evolving into a DTC-first brand. This supports longer-term margin and growth narratives. Levi Strauss & Co. Reports First-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Product/strategic initiatives could boost the investment case — analysis of Levi’s AI try-on and the Dockers sale discussion point to innovation and portfolio moves that could expand addressable market and improve margins if executed well. Is Levi’s AI Try‑On And Dockers Sale Reshaping The Investment Case For Levi Strauss (LEVI)?
• Neutral Sentiment: Planned CFO retirement and succession search — Harmit Singh will transition after a successor is found; company calls it a planned/managed process, which is neutral but worth monitoring for timing and successor profile. Levi Strauss & Co. Announces That After a Planned Transition, Chief Financial & Growth Officer Harmit Singh Will Retire
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst caution on macro risks — Previews from Jefferies and others expected a solid quarter but flagged macro uncertainty (consumer spending/price sensitivity) that keeps some analysts cautious. Levi’s could beat Q1 estimates, but macro risks keep analysts cautious
• Neutral Sentiment: Market context and news flow — Levi was a scheduled earnings event in premarket rundowns; broader geopolitical and macro headlines are also influencing investor sentiment today. 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
• Negative Sentiment: Critical media commentary — High‑profile commentators have questioned Levi’s positioning and brand respect, which can amplify short-term sentiment pressure despite the beat. Jim Cramer Says Some Companies “Really Struggle for Respect” and “That’s the Case With Levi’s”

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on LEVI shares. Raymond James Financial started coverage on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $28.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $26.69.

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.