Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.53
Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
36.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
LEVI Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
LEVI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.53
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout42.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR7.1%
5Y CAGR27.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return29.0%
5Y Total Return-3.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,66010Y ago$11,76920Y ago$11,769
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LEVI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
LEVI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Levi Strauss & Co. distributes 36.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LEVI has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.1% and 5-year CAGR of 27.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LEVI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -3.5%, with dividends contributing 8.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,769 today.
LEVI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.40
Avg/Payment$0.1200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 2.45% | May 6, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 2.51% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 2.63% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $0.1400 | ↑ +7.7% | 2.58% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 3.26% | May 9, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 2.92% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 2.88% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.1300 | ↑ +8.3% | 2.86% | Aug 20, 2024 |
LEVI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
36.8% payout
Streak
7Y
27.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVILevi Strauss & Co. | $9.7B | 2.2% | 36.8% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $3.6B | 0.2% | 29.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $24.1B | 0.9% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  VFCV.F. Corporation | $6.4B | 2.2% | 55.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  GESGuess', Inc. | $877M | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  NKENIKE, Inc. | $63.9B | 3.6% | 71.5% | 24 | Watch |
LEVI Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $0.54 | 8.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 4.2% | 4 | $0.52 | 96.2% | 1.04x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $0.62 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 69.2% | 4 | $1.41 | 31.2% | 3.20x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | 62.5% | 4 | $1.35 | 19.3% | 5.19x | 1.3% |
| 2020 | $0.16 | 6.7% | 2 | $-0.32 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2019 | $0.15 | — | 1 | $0.97 | 15.5% | 6.47x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.72 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.72 | — | — | — |
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LEVI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEVI stock.
How much dividend does LEVI pay per share?
Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LEVI's next ex-dividend date?
LEVI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LEVI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LEVI's dividend safe?
LEVI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.8% and FCF payout ratio of +42.8%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LEVI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Levi Strauss & Co. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LEVI pay dividends?
Levi Strauss & Co. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LEVI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LEVI five years ago would be worth approximately $9,660 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LEVI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LEVI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.