Robert Haas Sells 202,135 Shares of Levi Strauss & Co.

Robert Haas, a significant shareholder, recently sold 202,135 shares of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) in a planned transaction on June 12, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.02, totaling approximately $4.86 million.

Insider Buying and Selling at Levi Strauss & Co.

Robert Haas's recent sale of Levi Strauss shares was planned, involving 202,135 shares at an average price of $24.02 on June 12, 2026. Additionally, Margaret Haas also engaged in transactions, selling 47,721 shares at $24.01 on June 11, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Levi Strauss & Co.

Several institutional investors have been active in Levi Strauss & Co. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holding by 1,941,439 shares, now holding 6,976,472 shares valued at about $126.7 million. Bank of New York Mellon Corp significantly boosted its position by 3,979,223 shares, resulting in 4,839,861 shares worth approximately $89.5 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both established positions with 4,300,344 and 4,087,528 shares, respectively. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reduced its holdings by 429,565 shares, leaving them with 3,814,115 shares valued at $70.5 million.

Levi Strauss & Co. Stock Up 13.0%

Shares of Levi Strauss & Co. traded around $24.01. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $9.23 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.65. With a beta of 1.335, the stock's 52-week range spans from $16.95 to $24.82. Its 50-day moving average is $22.30, and the 200-day moving average is $21.52. Levi Strauss maintains a current ratio of 1.577 and a quick ratio of 0.835, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 105.03.

Recent Earnings

In its recent earnings report, Levi Strauss & Co. posted revenue of about $6.5 billion, reflecting a growth of 14.1%. The company's net margin stood at 9.52%, with a return on equity of 25.41%. The next earnings announcement is expected on June 24, 2026.

Dividend

Levi Strauss & Co. offers an annual dividend rate of $0.56, yielding 2.33%. The dividend payout ratio is 40.44%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts remain optimistic about Levi Strauss & Co. On April 8, 2026, UBS maintained its 'buy' rating with a price target of $34. Telsey Advisory Group also maintained a 'buy' rating on April 1, 2026, with a target of $27. The consensus recommendation is 'buy', with an average target price of $27.13 based on 15 analyst opinions.

About Levi Strauss & Co.

Levi Strauss & Co., based in San Francisco, California, is a well-known apparel manufacturer in the consumer cyclical sector. The company designs, markets, and sells a wide range of clothing items, including jeans, pants, and accessories under various brands like Levi's and Denizen. It operates globally through retail partners and its own stores, employing around 19,000 people. Levi Strauss was founded in 1853 and continues to be a leader in the apparel industry.

Bottom Line

The sale by Robert Haas is a planned transaction and part of routine insider trading activity. Levi Strauss & Co. remains a strong player in the apparel industry, with solid earnings and a positive outlook from analysts. Investors keep a close eye on such insider activities for insights, though these transactions do not necessarily indicate future performance. As with all 13F filings and insider trades, it's important to remember that these reports reflect past actions and may not represent current or future holdings.