Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyLevi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.400-1.460 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.480. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.6 billion-$6.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.6 billion.
Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:LEVI traded down $0.74 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $20.51. 3,980,689 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,968,430. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $21.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $21.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Levi Strauss & Co. has a 12 month low of $12.17 and a 12 month high of $24.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.33.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.71 billion. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.48% and a return on equity of 27.92%. Levi Strauss & Co. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.460 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on LEVI. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $23.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $24.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 1st. Raymond James Financial began coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 price objective for the company. Finally, BTIG Research assumed coverage on Levi Strauss & Co. in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $27.00 price objective for the company. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $26.46.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 140.7% in 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. US Bancorp DE grew its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 260.5% during the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,121 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 810 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 133.5% in the first 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 last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC raised its holdings in Levi Strauss & Co. by 17,721.6% during the second quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 6,594 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $122,000 after purchasing an additional 6,557 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Comerica Bank increased its position in shares of Levi Strauss & Co. by 1,162.9% during the third quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 6,807 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock worth $159,000 after purchasing an additional 6,268 shares in the last quarter. 69.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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.