Leslie’s reports Q2 adjusted EPS (25c), consensus (24c)

Reports Q2 revenue $177.13M, consensus $185M. Comparable sales decreased 6.7%. “I am proud of our team’s dedication, resiliency and customer first mindset as we move forward in our transformation journey. Our team remains focused on the fundamentals of our business to deliver progress against our strategic initiatives,” said Jason McDonell, Leslie’s (LESL) chief executive officer. “During our second quarter, weather trends impacted traffic resulting in a slightly softer topline than planned. However, through swift action, we delivered adjusted EBITDA in line with our expectations.”