Leslie's (LESL)
NASDAQ:LESL
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
$9.50M
Enterprise Value$250.36M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$244.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.28
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 Cap26.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.41
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 Consumables DemandLeslie’s core product mix is dominated by consumable chemicals and maintenance products that drive repeat purchases across seasons. Durable recurring demand for consumables supports a steadier revenue base and repeat transactions, underpinning longer‑term cash generation and customer lifetime value.
Rapid Transformation ExecutionManagement has implemented concrete structural actions—rapid store closures, SKU rationalization and DC consolidation—that reduce fixed costs and streamline operations. These changes lower the cost base and improve operating leverage, making margins more sustainable over the medium term if execution continues.
Liquidity And Cash GenerationDespite reported losses, the company shows positive TTM operating cash flow, modest free cash flow and a meaningful liquidity buffer. This financial runway supports the multi‑quarter transformation program, funds inventory rationalization and limits refinancing risk while savings and efficiencies phase in.
Bears Say
Weak Balance SheetNegative shareholders’ equity signals structural capital depletion and elevates solvency risk. Even with recent debt reduction, a negative equity base limits flexibility for investment or downturns, increases creditor sensitivity and constrains the company's ability to absorb shocks over the coming quarters.
Multi‑year Revenue & Margin DeclineSustained revenue shrinkage and meaningful gross margin compression reflect weakening demand, pricing pressure or cost absorption problems. This structural deterioration makes restoring healthy profitability harder and prolongs the timeframe for the transformation to return the business to consistent positive margins.
Customer Attrition & SeasonalitySignificant residential customer loss combined with strong seasonality concentrates performance risk into the back half of the year. That raises execution risk for re‑engagement initiatives and makes cash flow, inventory and staffing harder to stabilize across quarters, prolonging recovery timelines.
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 $9.50M.
When is Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 38 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
0:00 / 0:00
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
Currently, No data available
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