Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI – Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be given a dividend of 0.16 per share by the blue-jean maker on Wednesday, August 5th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a 14.3% increase from Levi Strauss & Co.’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.14.
Levi Strauss & Co. has raised its dividend by an average of 0.3%per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 4 years. Levi Strauss & Co. has a dividend payout ratio of 41.2% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Levi Strauss & Co. to earn $1.68 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.56 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 33.3%.
Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Down 2.3%
Levi Strauss & Co. stock opened at $23.81 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $9.16 billion, a PE ratio of 14.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.58. Levi Strauss & Co. has a fifty-two week low of $17.72 and a fifty-two week high of $25.58. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $23.08 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.63.
Levi Strauss & Co. News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Levi Strauss & Co. this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Levi Strauss reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results, with EPS of $0.28 versus $0.24 expected and revenue of $1.56 billion versus $1.52 billion expected, showing continued demand for its denim and broader apparel offerings.
- Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook and lifted its quarterly dividend by 14.3%, signaling management confidence in cash generation and operating momentum.
- Positive Sentiment: Direct-to-consumer sales remained a bright spot, extending a multi-quarter growth streak and supporting the company’s shift toward a higher-margin DTC-first model.
- Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research and Needham both reiterated Buy ratings on LEVI, with price targets above the current share price, which may help support investor sentiment. Article Title Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Management also highlighted efforts to grow women’s sales and broaden the product mix, including tops and “denim luxury,” which could aid longer-term growth but is not an immediate catalyst.
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat, the stock sold off because the guidance was viewed as conservative and investors remain concerned about tariff and currency headwinds.
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.
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