14 Best Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

5. Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 37

Market Cap: $8.6 Billion

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) is among the best dividend stocks to invest in.

On January 12, UBS lifted its price target on Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) to $33 from $32, while sticking with a Buy rating on the stock.

A few weeks earlier, on December 23, Raymond James launched coverage of Levi Strauss with an Outperform rating and a $26 price target. The firm sees Levi as a steady mid-single-digit revenue grower, supported by multiple drivers across its business. Raymond James described Levi as a growth story “with levers across channels, geographies, customers, and categories.” The firm also expects Levi’s EBIT margin to improve over time, which should support earnings growth of at least the high-single-digit range. Analysts added that Levi’s direct-to-consumer segment could be a key upside driver, helped by new store openings, better productivity, and continued digital expansion. Raymond James also argued that current consensus forecasts look conservative and leave room for upside surprises.

In November, Levi said it plans to expand its premium denim rollout next year by offering its new $300 jeans line in more stores. CFO and Chief Growth Officer Harmit Singh told Reuters the company is leaning into strong demand for higher-end denim as it looks to accelerate growth. The premium Blue Tab collection, which features higher-quality jeans and shirts, was first launched in Asia earlier this year and has been introduced in roughly two dozen stores across Europe and the US since September. The move is part of Levi’s broader effort to elevate the brand and attract a wider customer base, especially more women shoppers.

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) designs and sells jeans, casual clothing, and related accessories for men, women, and children.