Levi Strauss (LEVI.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 35% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Levi Strauss Price Target 2026: Analysts See 36% Upside

The average price target for Levi Strauss is $27.53. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 35.82% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Levi Strauss overvalued or undervalued?

Levi Strauss is currently undervalued with a gap of 35.8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $20.27, which places Levi Strauss in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $24.78, and overvalued when the price exceeds $30.28.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Levi Strauss, the fair value range lies between $24.78 and $30.28.


See the full price target analysis for Levi Strauss →

Analyst Ratings for Levi Strauss stock in 2026: Buy

15 analysts cover Levi Strauss. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 80% recommend buying. The average price target is $27.53, which gives an upside of 35.8% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.27/5)
Strong Buy
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Buy
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Hold
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Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.27 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Levi Strauss – Apparel Manufacturing

Levi Strauss & Co. designs, markets, and sells apparels and related accessories for men, women, and children in the United States and internationally. The company offers jeans, casual and dress pants, activewears, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jumpsuits, shirts, sweaters, jackets, footwear, and related accessories under the Levi's, Levi Strauss Signature, Denizen, and Beyond Yoga brands. It sells its products through third-party retailers, such as department stores, specialty retailers, third-party e-commerce sites, and franchisees; and directly to consumers through company-operated mainline and outlet stores, company-operated e-commerce sites, and select shop-in-shops located in department stores and other third-party retail locations. The company also operates brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops. Levi Strauss & Co. was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Levi Strauss

$7.6B Market cap
$6.6B Revenue
Apparel Manufacturing Industry
13.99 P/E
1.16 P/S
3.32 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Levi Strauss?

Growth stock Value stock Quality stock

Levi Strauss is classified as a growth stock and value stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9).

Score Overview for Levi Strauss

💰 Value Score 76/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 73/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 41/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 63/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Levi Strauss that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 224% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Levi Strauss trades at a P/E ratio of 14.0, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 16.8. The P/S ratio is 1.2. The P/B ratio is 3.3.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Levi Strauss has a profit margin of 9.7% (moderate) and an operating margin of 9.0%. Return on equity (ROE) is 25.4% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 7.2%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 31.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.35 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 223.5% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 8.09% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Levi Strauss Dividend

How much does Levi Strauss pay in dividends?

Levi Strauss does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for Levi Strauss

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

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No historical dividend payments available.

Insider Trading in Levi Strauss 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Levi Strauss have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $40,490,045 out of the stock. Active insiders include Singh Harmit J, Haas Robert D., Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net $422,034 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $40,490,045 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Singh Harmit J sold 17,425 shares at $24.22 each on 2026-07-23.

Who is selling: Singh Harmit J, Haas Robert D., Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund, Haas Margaret E., Jedrzejek David and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Levi Strauss (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Levi Strauss. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-23 Singh Harmit J Sell 17,425 24 422,034
2026-06-12 Haas Robert D. Sell 202,135 24 4,855,283
2026-06-11 Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund Sell 145,662 24 3,497,345
2026-06-11 Haas Robert D. Sell 488,851 24 11,786,198
2026-06-11 Haas Margaret E. Sell 47,721 24 1,145,781
2026-06-10 Haas Robert D. Sell 3,182 24 76,368
2026-06-03 Jedrzejek David Sell 336 23 7,668
2026-05-27 Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund Sell 4,338 24 104,112
2026-05-27 Haas Robert D. Sell 5,832 24 139,968
2026-05-27 Haas Margaret E. Sell 2,279 24 54,719

Who is buying and selling Levi Strauss shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Singh Harmit J, Haas Robert D., Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund, Haas Margaret E., Jedrzejek David and others. In total, $40,490,045 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Levi Strauss Short Selling 2026: 8.1% Sold Short

High short interest: 8.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
8.1%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 8.1% means that 8.1% of the freely traded shares in Levi Strauss have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Levi Strauss Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Levi Strauss is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Levi Strauss 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Levi Strauss & Co

Levi Strauss & Co is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $20.27 is 1.6% above the 20-day average ($19.96). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 6.1% below the 50-day average ($21.59). Long term, the stock is 6.1% below the 200-day average ($21.59), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (21.59) is above the 200-day average (21.59), which is a classic bullish signal for Levi Strauss & Co.

Is Levi Strauss & Co overbought or oversold?

Levi Strauss & Co has an RSI of 47.7, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Levi Strauss & Co

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.406), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.549) by 0.143, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.387), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.199) by 0.586, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Levi Strauss & Co

Levi Strauss & Co has an annual standard deviation of 34.7%, which classifies the stock as Balanced. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Levi Strauss & Co

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.406). Weekly bearish (-0.387).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 47.7 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Levi Strauss stock in 2026

Should you buy Levi Strauss stock now?
No, the technical signal for Levi Strauss is currently Strong Sell. Levi Strauss trades at $20.27 as of Oct 6, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.406 with rising momentum (signal: -0.549); RSI is at 47.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $27.53 points to 35.8% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Levi Strauss stock?
The average analyst price target for Levi Strauss is $27.53. The current price is $20.27, which gives an upside of 35.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $24.78 and $30.28.
Is Levi Strauss a dividend stock?
Yes, Levi Strauss is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.81%. The payout ratio is 52.3%, which is considered moderate.
What is the risk of Levi Strauss stock?
Levi Strauss is rated as a stock in the risk category Balanced. the annual standard deviation is 34.7%, which classifies the stock as Balanced.
Is Levi Strauss overvalued?
No, Levi Strauss is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (35.8% upside). Levi Strauss has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 14.0 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 1.2, a P/B ratio of 3.3. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 35.8%.
Is Levi Strauss overbought?
No, Levi Strauss is not overbought. RSI is at 47.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 47.7 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.6% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Levi Strauss earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Levi Strauss has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Levi Strauss shorted?
Yes, Levi Strauss is shorted with 8.1% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Levi Strauss stock?
No, insiders are not buying Levi Strauss shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 422,034 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 40,490,045 $ sold. Active sellers include Singh Harmit J, Haas Robert D., Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Levi Strauss a good stock?
Based on our total score, Levi Strauss is rated as a good stock with a total score of 63 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum. The score is made up of Value: 76/100, Quality: 73/100, Momentum: 41/100. In addition: analysts see 35.8% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.81%; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Levi Strauss is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Levi Strauss stock?
The outlook for Levi Strauss based on current data: the average analyst price target is $27.53 (+35.8%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 14.0 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Levi Strauss stock moving?
Levi Strauss is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; short interest is 8.1% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Levi Strauss go?
The average analyst price target for Levi Strauss is $27.53, which corresponds to a potential gain of 35.8% from the current price of $20.27. The stock has traded between $17.50 and $25.70 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 21.1% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Levi Strauss fall?
The stock has traded as low as $17.50 over the last 52 weeks — that is 13.7% below the current price of $20.27. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 31.9% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±34.7% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Levi Strauss do?
Levi Strauss & Co. designs, markets, and sells apparels and related accessories for men, women, and children in the United States and internationally. The company offers jeans, casual and dress pants, activewears, tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jumpsuits, shirts, sweaters, jac... The company belongs to the Consumer Cyclical sector, more specifically the Apparel Manufacturing industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Levi Strauss as an investment.
Did Levi Strauss raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Levi Strauss. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Levi Strauss making money or losing money?
Yes, Levi Strauss is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 9.7% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 9.0%. At a P/E ratio of 14.0, you currently pay 14.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Levi Strauss go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Levi Strauss is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.35 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 224% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Levi Strauss have a lot of debt?
Yes, Levi Strauss has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 224%. For the consumer cyclical sector, anything above 200% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Cyclical consumer companies can carry moderate debt in good times — high debt is risky in downturns. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Levi Strauss service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 10.5x, and net debt equals 1.5 years of earnings (EBITDA).