Levi Strauss & Co. Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:LEVI)

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) saw some unusual options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock traders purchased 5,873 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 93% compared to the typical daily volume of 3,040 call options.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Jason Gowans sold 40,000 shares of the business’s 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 92,199 shares in the company, valued at $2,012,704.17. The trade was a 30.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP David Jedrzejek sold 7,093 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.38, for a total transaction of $151,648.34. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 98,193 shares in the company, valued at $2,099,366.34. The trade was a 6.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 49,341 shares of company stock worth $1,068,909 in the last quarter. 1.08% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Levi Strauss & Co.

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Hsbc Holdings PLC bought a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,887,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 417,900.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 4,180 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $87,000 after buying an additional 4,179 shares during the period. SB Capital Management Inc bought a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at about $2,023,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Levi Strauss & Co. by 2.4% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 178,045 shares of the blue-jean maker’s stock valued at $3,693,000 after buying an additional 4,214 shares during the period. Finally, EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Levi Strauss & Co. during the fourth quarter valued at about $311,000. 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: Levi beat Q1 estimates on both revenue and EPS and raised full-year sales and profit guidance, driven by broad-based growth and strength in direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels — a primary catalyst for the stock rally. Business Wire: Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are bullish: BTIG reaffirmed a Buy and set a $27 target (~37.5% upside from $19.63) and Needham reaffirmed Buy with a $28 target (~42.6% upside), supporting upside expectations. Benzinga: BTIG & Needham Notes
• Positive Sentiment: Other sell‑side coverage echoed the bullish view (Bank of America, Needham coverage highlighted margin upside, DTC momentum and an undemanding valuation), reinforcing investor confidence. TipRanks: Analyst Notes
• Positive Sentiment: Levi declared a quarterly dividend (0.14 per share; ~2.9% yield annualized), which can attract income-minded investors and support the share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market tailwinds — U.S. futures rose after reports of a temporary de‑escalation in Iran — helped lift retail and cyclical names, providing a favorable backdrop for LEVI. Investopedia: Market Movers
• Neutral Sentiment: Product/innovation narratives (AI try‑on features) and category moves (Dockers sale discussion) are getting coverage — these are strategic positives but longer‑term and may not move near‑term price materially. Yahoo Finance: AI Try‑On
• Negative Sentiment: Levi announced the planned retirement of longtime Chief Financial & Growth Officer Harmit Singh; transition risk exists until a successor is named, which can introduce short-term uncertainty. Business Wire: CFGO Retirement
• Negative Sentiment: Macro and geopolitical risks (tariff impacts, gas prices, and broader consumer caution) remain a headwind; analysts note leverage to discretionary spending despite the strong quarter. Proactive: Preview & Macro Risks

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Up 10.9%

LEVI traded up $2.15 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $21.86. 2,782,425 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,491,848. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The business’s 50 day moving average is $20.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $21.08. Levi Strauss & Co. has a fifty-two week low of $12.17 and a fifty-two week high of $24.82. The stock has a market cap of $8.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.97, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.34.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 7th. The blue-jean maker reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.05. Levi Strauss & Co. had a net margin of 9.20% and a return on equity of 25.08%. The firm had revenue of $1.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.38 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts expect that Levi Strauss & Co. will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Levi Strauss & Co. Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 6th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 22nd will be paid a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 22nd. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Levi Strauss & Co.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 38.36%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently issued reports on LEVI. Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 target price on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $28.00 price objective on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial initiated coverage on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $26.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Levi Strauss & Co. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage on shares of Levi Strauss & Co. in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $25.00 price objective on the stock. Twelve 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 stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $26.69.

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.