Leslie's (LESL)
NASDAQ:LESL
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LESL Stock Chart & Stats
$2.76
>-$0.01(-0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$2.76
>-$0.01(-0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.87 - $18.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.24M
Average Volume (3M)138.10K
Market Cap
$16.40M
Enterprise Value$259.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$244.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.70
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-4.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.24
Shares Outstanding9,316,575
10 Day Avg. Volume148,912
30 Day Avg. Volume138,096
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.11
Price to Sales (P/S)0.04
P/FCF Ratio-2.74
Enterprise Value/Market Cap15.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.00Price Target Upside-63.77% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumable Revenue And LoyaltyLeslie’s core goods (water-treatment chemicals) produce frequent, repeat purchases and high-margin consumables that support steady revenue across seasons. Coupled with Pool Perks loyalty capturing >85% of transactions, this creates durable customer engagement and recurring demand that cushions revenue volatility and supports lifetime value.
Execution On Cost And Footprint OptimizationManagement is actively reshaping the cost base via rapid store closures, SKU rationalization and distribution-center consolidation. Those actions reduce structural rent and inventory carrying costs, simplify operations, and should sustainably improve EBITDA margins and operating leverage if customer reach and omnichannel fulfillment are preserved.
Positive Cash Generation And Liquidity RunwayDespite reported losses, the business generates operating cash intermittently and held meaningful liquidity at quarter-end. Positive cash flow and an available revolver provide a runway to fund restructuring, invest in omnichannel and seasonal inventory, and reduce refinancing risk while execution on savings improves cash conversion over the medium term.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue Decline And Customer LossSustained revenue declines and meaningful customer attrition erode scale, reduce fixed-cost absorption, and weaken supplier leverage. Recovering lost residential customers and stabilizing comps will require durable improvements in retention, product assortment and marketing; absent that, top-line recovery may be slow and margin recovery constrained.
Gross Margin Compression And Near-term HeadwindsSharp margin deterioration reflects weak volume and one-time impairments; planned margin-reducing pricing and inventory-clearing actions will further pressure gross margins in the near term. Sustained margin recovery depends on successful demand restoration, better assortment productivity, and realizing targeted structural cost savings.
Strained Balance Sheet And Negative EquityPersistent negative equity limits financial flexibility, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and constrains capital allocation. Even with recent debt paydown, substantial long-term debt and reduced assets mean the company has less cushion for macro shocks, making execution and cash generation essential to avoid liquidity stress.
Leslie's News
LESL FAQ
What was Leslie's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Leslie's lowest stock price was $0.87 and its highest was $18.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Leslie's’s market cap?
Leslie's’s market cap is $16.40M.
When is Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Leslie's’s earnings last quarter?
Leslie's released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported -$5.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$4.271 by -$0.969.
Is Leslie's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Leslie's’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Leslie's pay dividends?
Leslie's does not currently pay dividends.
What is Leslie's’s EPS estimate?
Leslie's’s EPS estimate is -4.51.
How many shares outstanding does Leslie's have?
Leslie's has 9,316,575 shares outstanding.
What happened to Leslie's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Leslie's reported an EPS of -$5.24 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$4.271. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Leslie's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LESL
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Company Description
Leslie's
Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It offers pool chemicals consisting of chlorine, sanitizers, water balancers, specialty chemicals, and algae control; pool covers, including winter, solar and safety covers, leaf nets, cover reels, and cover alternatives; pool equipment, which comprise pool cleaners, pool pumps, pool filters, pool heating, and lighting; and pools, such as above ground pools, soft side pools, above ground pools liners and equipment, ladders and rails, and diving boards. The company also provides pool maintenance products, including pool closing and opening supplies, filter catridges, chlorine floaters, backwash and vacuum hoses, and cleaning attachments; parts, such as automatic pool cleaner parts, pool filter and pump parts, and pool heater and heat pump parts; and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. In addition, it provides pool equipment and repair services. The company markets its products through 952 company operated locations in 38 states and e-commerce websites. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
LESL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mixed but cautionary picture: management demonstrated clear, concrete progress on a multi-pronged transformation (rapid store closures, SKU rationalization, DC optimization, expense reductions, national pricing campaign, loyalty activation and delivery rollouts) and reaffirmed full-year guidance and planned EBITDA improvements. However, Q1 financials were materially weak—net sales down 16%, comps down 15.5%, gross margin compressed sharply (27.2% to 18.4%), a larger net loss ($83M) and worsening adjusted EBITDA—driven by seasonality, prior-year one-offs, customer churn and noncash impairment charges. Management expects near-term margin pressure from pricing and inventory actions but projects multi-sourced cost savings to partially offset and deliver modest net EBITDA benefit in fiscal 2026. Overall, the operational progress is notable, but near-term financial performance remains challenged.View all LESL earnings summariesLESL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.00
▼(-63.77% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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