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Recommendation Rating
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 228.60 | 87.80 | 40.40 | 1.60 | — | — | — |
Low Price
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| — | — | — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 488.00 | 342.50 | 164.20 | 48.60 | — | — | — |
High Price
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| — | — | — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 4,200 | 4,100 | 3,850 | 3,790 | — | — | — |
Employees
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| — | — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.33 | — | — | — |
Revenue/Emp
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1,562.12 | 1,451.21 | 1,330.12 | 1,241.92 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 43.13% | 37.78% | 35.85% | 35.40% | — | — | — |
Gross Margin
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 208.12 | 36.74 | (13.28) | (232.77) | — | — | — |
EBT
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 13.32% | 2.53% | (1.00%) | (18.74%) | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
EBT Margin
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| — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 159.03 | 27.24 | (23.38) | (236.97) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Net Income
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 32.75 | 36.24 | 35.27 | 35.67 | — | — | — |
Depreciation
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 169.48 | 157.89 | 144.05 | 134.00 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | 17.20 | 3.00 | (2.60) | (25.51) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Earnings/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 7.23 | 0.70 | 11.64 | 0.95 | ‡‡‡‡ | — | — |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (3.40) | (4.02) | (5.11) | (2.74) | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Capex/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3.83 | (3.32) | 6.53 | (1.78) | — | — | — |
Free CF/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (21.48) | (17.56) | (19.18) | (44.02) | ‡‡‡‡ | — | — |
Book Value/Sh
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 9.22 | 9.19 | 9.23 | 9.27 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Shares
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 16.91 | 36.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
PE Ratio
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1.74 | 0.68 | 0.44 | 0.04 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PS Ratio
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| — | — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PB Ratio
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 2.17 | 1.18 | 0.94 | 0.60 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
EV/Sales
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 95.89 | (56.31) | 20.77 | (45.18) | — | — | — |
EV/FCF
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 66.64 | 6.47 | 107.47 | 8.82 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Op' Cash Flow
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (31.32) | (36.99) | (47.16) | (25.35) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | — |
Capex
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 35.33 | (30.52) | 60.30 | (16.53) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | — | — |
FCF
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 194.42 | 194.46 | 175.52 | 119.73 | — | — | — |
Working Cap'
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 787.83 | 781.38 | 777.17 | 752.06 | — | — | — |
Total Debt
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 675.53 | 725.96 | 668.66 | 687.72 | — | — | — |
Net Debt
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| — | — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (197.95) | (161.36) | (177.15) | (407.99) | — | — | — |
Sh' Equity
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| — | — | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 14.78% | 2.54% | (2.24%) | (26.45%) | — | — | — |
ROA
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 31.25% | 11.31% | 7.26% | (37.95%) | — | — | — |
ROIC
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| — | — | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (76.55%) | (15.16%) | 13.81% | 81.00% | — | — | — |
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Latest News
26 Aug
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) credit rating downgraded to CCC- as distressed exchange deemed likely. Credit downgrade to CCC- signals high default risk and will pressure stock price and financing options.
13 Aug
Leslie's Inc. (LESL) Q2 earnings report is upcoming with key facts provided beforehand. Q2 earnings releases drive substantial valuation shifts and investor sentiment changes.
Leslie's Inc (LESL) reports Q3 2026 sales decline alongside strategic shift to address challenges. Sales decline triggers strategic shift with moderate effects on operations and market position.
12 Aug
Leslie's missed Q2 CY2026 sales estimates, triggering a 42.9% stock drop. Sales miss below estimates produced a 42.9% stock plunge that signals lasting damage to valuation and investor outlook.
Leslie’s, Inc. reported its third quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release affects short-term valuation and trading activity.
24 Jul
Leslie's, Inc. closed 80 stores nationwide and now faces possible bankruptcy. Store closures and bankruptcy risk threaten company survival and erase shareholder value.
18 May
Leslie's Q1 results show customer re-engagement efforts and cost reduction initiatives producing higher margins. Customer re-engagement and cost initiatives lifted Q1 margins and may support near-term performance.
14 May
Leslie's (LESL) will report quarterly earnings tomorrow, with focus on expected revenue, EPS, guidance, and potential stock reaction. Upcoming earnings report carries potential for major shifts in LESL's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Leslie's Inc. (LESL) reported revenue growth and detailed strategic initiatives during Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. Revenue growth and strategic initiatives represent major positive developments poised to significantly enhance LESL's trajectory and investor sentiment.
Leslie's (LESL) stock surged nearly 26% in after-hours trading, prompting questions about the driving factors behind the sharp rally. Nearly 26% after-hours surge indicates major positive developments likely to significantly boost investor sentiment and alter LESL's market trajectory.
Leslie's, Inc. reported Q2 2026 financial results in its earnings call, covering revenue, margins, store performance, and forward guidance amid seasonal pool supply demand and cost pressures. Quarterly earnings and guidance provide moderate updates to financial trajectory and near-term sentiment without signaling major strategic shifts.
13 May
Leslie's (LESL) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, management discussion, and outlook. Q2 2026 earnings transcript reveals financial performance, guidance, and strategic updates that significantly shape LESL's trajectory and market sentiment.
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) released the full transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings call transcript contains financial performance metrics, strategic updates, and guidance that significantly influence LESL's stock trajectory and investor sentiment.
Leslie's (LESL) stock surged 12% after market close following first-quarter results with revenue of $184.4 million beating $179.7 million estimates and EPS of $0.05 topping $0.01 forecast, despite a net loss from $72.4 million goodwill impairment; full-year guidance reaffirmed. Earnings beat and reaffirmed outlook represent significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Leslie's Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) reported impressive Q1 CY2026 results, driving its stock price up 32.1%. Impressive Q1 CY2026 results triggered a 32.1% stock surge, indicating strong financial momentum with potential to shape investor sentiment and future performance.
Leslie’s, Inc. announced second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings announcements typically drive significant stock price movements and shape investor expectations for future performance.
9 Apr
Specialty retail stocks posted mixed Q4 earnings results, with Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) performance highlighted amid sector comparisons. Q4 earnings review influences LESL's financial outlook and short-term market sentiment.
8 Apr
Leslie's (LESL) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript details fiscal fourth-quarter financial results, operational updates, and management's outlook for the pool supplies retailer. Q4 earnings call transcripts disclose key financial metrics, guidance, and strategies that significantly impact stock price and investor perceptions of future performance.
Leslie's (LESL) Q3 2025 earnings call transcript released, covering financial results, outlook, and management discussion. Q3 2025 earnings details and guidance directly shape investor expectations for LESL's financial trajectory and stock performance.
1 Mar
Leslie's Pools, operated by Leslie's, Inc. (LESL), plans to close 80 stores as part of restructuring efforts, with specific impacts and details outlined for Arizona locations including affected stores, customer options, and operational changes. Closing 80 stores indicates major operational downsizing that could significantly reduce revenue footprint and erode investor confidence.
24 Feb
Top 5 analyst questions from Leslie's Inc. (LESL) Q4 earnings call spotlight investor concerns on sales performance, inventory management, competitive pressures, cost controls, and future growth strategies. Analyst questions highlight operational challenges and strategic priorities that could moderately influence investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.
22 Feb
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) spotlighted as top cash-burning stock with exciting growth potential, while two other stocks face skepticism. Cash-burning label signals financial strain but exciting potential boosts investor interest moderately.
18 Feb
Leslie's (LESL) stock plunged more than 20% after reporting fiscal Q2 net sales of $495.4 million, down 11% year-over-year and missing estimates, EPS of $0.03 versus $0.11 expected, amid soft consumer demand, excess inventory, and slashed full-year sales and EPS guidance. Earnings miss and lowered full-year outlook likely to significantly pressure future financial performance and investor sentiment.
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) reports Q4 revenue decline amid challenging market conditions, launching a transformation plan centered on customer retention to drive recovery and long-term growth. Revenue decline signals financial pressure, but transformation plan marks a major strategic shift targeting core customer retention for improved future performance.
Leslie's, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial performance, operational updates, and future outlook for the pool supplies retailer. Q1 earnings call summary reveals key financial metrics and guidance that significantly influence investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Leslie's Inc. (LESL) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strategic shifts amid sales decline. Sales decline signals challenges, but strategic shifts represent major moves likely to significantly alter trajectory and investor sentiment.
17 Feb
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) released the transcript of its Q1 2026 earnings call, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses key financial metrics, strategic initiatives, and outlook that could significantly shape LESL's market performance.
Leslie’s, Inc. announced first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting net sales decline, adjusted EBITDA loss, and reaffirmed full-year guidance amid softer demand and weather impacts. Q1 earnings reveal sales declines and reaffirmed guidance, significantly influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
15 Feb
Leslie's (LESL) reports earnings tomorrow with analysts outlining expectations for financial results, sales, margins, and guidance. Upcoming earnings report carries potential for major shifts in stock price, valuation, and strategic outlook based on results versus expectations.
1 Feb
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) is highlighted as a risky investment due to concerns over its financial performance and market position. Analysts point to potential challenges in consumer spending and competition within the pool supply industry. The company's reliance on seasonal sales and economic fluctuations raises red flags for investors. Overall, the outlook for Leslie's appears uncertain amidst broader market volatility. Concerns about financial performance and market position may moderately influence investor sentiment and operational aspects.
Leslie’s, Inc. (LESL), the top U.S. pool supplies retailer, trades near multi-year lows after plummeting 99% from 2021 peaks, hammered by the post-pandemic fade in pool demand, revenue drops from $1.56 billion in 2022 to projected $1.19 billion in 2026, and swinging from profits to massive $237 million losses in 2025 amid crumbling margins and high interest rates curbing spending. Balance sheet strains persist with $777 million debt and negative equity, echoing distressed retailers like Rite Aid, yet cash flows show resilience with $107 million operating cash in 2024.
Bullish sparks emerge amid the gloom: insiders snapped up 204,000 shares in May 2025 at $0.78-$0.83, signaling conviction, while analysts forecast stabilization and mean price targets implying 235% upside from dirt-cheap 0.04x PS ratios, betting on membership growth, service expansion, and margin recovery to 38-40%.
This deep-value setup mirrors turnaround tales like AutoZone in housing busts, hinging on Fed rate cuts, housing rebounds, and debt paydown via $60 million FCF runway—but cyclical risks and 70% historical failure rates demand caution. Dive into the full analysis for the path to potential 2x returns.