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 - $18.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.24M
Average Volume (3M)138.10K
Market Cap
$25.18M
Enterprise Value$248.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$16.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$237.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.70
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
5.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-29.75
Shares Outstanding9,359,448
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 Cap9.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.25Price Target Upside17.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumable SalesA core business built on consumables and services drives repeat purchases and predictable demand across seasons. Recurring chemical and maintenance spend supports steady transaction frequency and customer lifetime value, providing a durable revenue base that cushions volatility in big-ticket categories.
Gross Margin Improvement Via PricingMeaningful margin expansion driven by pricing, mix and distribution/occupancy leverage signals structural improvement in unit economics. If pricing gains (management cites 100–150 bps) and operational leverage persist, margins can sustainably improve EBITDA prospects and fund reinvestment over the next several quarters.
Concrete Operational Cost And Assortment ActionsActions like SKU rationalization, inventory cuts, store optimization and convenience rollouts (BOPIS, same‑day delivery) are tangible, measurable levers. These reduce working capital, improve gross margin realization and should yield lasting EBITDA uplift if execution continues, strengthening cash conversion.
Bears Say
Persistent Unprofitable ResultsSustained and large net losses after margin improvements indicate structural profitability gaps remain. Continued negative earnings erode retained capital, hinder reinvestment capacity, and mean the company must deliver material margin or volume gains to restore sustainable profitability over the next several quarters.
Negative Shareholder EquityNegative equity constrains financial flexibility, complicates covenant assessments and heightens refinancing risk. With a thin capital base, the company is more exposed to shocks and less able to absorb prolonged operating losses without costly external financing or asset sales, a durable strategic handicap.
Weak Free Cash FlowVery limited and declining free cash flow reduces the firm's ability to self‑fund initiatives and deleveraging. Given ongoing losses and material long‑term debt, weak FCF raises the probability the company will need external liquidity or to slow investment, constraining strategic options through the next several quarters.
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 $18.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Leslie's’s market cap?
Leslie's’s market cap is $25.18M.
When is Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Leslie's’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Leslie's’s earnings last quarter?
Leslie's released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -$5.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$4.413 by -$0.947.
Is Leslie's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Leslie's’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 5.06.
How many shares outstanding does Leslie's have?
Leslie's has 9,359,448 shares outstanding.
What happened to Leslie's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Leslie's reported an EPS of -$5.36 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$4.413. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 144.755%.
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized solid operational and commercial progress: revenue and comparable sales growth, strong customer reactivation, meaningful gross margin expansion, inventory reductions, and a $9.2M improvement in adjusted EBITDA. Management outlined concrete cost-savings levers (store optimization, SKU rationalization, expense reductions) and reiterated full-year guidance while rolling out the Price Drop initiative and convenience capabilities (BOPIS, Uber). However, significant headwinds remain—GAAP and adjusted net losses are still material, adjusted EBITDA remains negative, store closures create a near-term sales drag, there is an upcoming one-time margin impact from inventory optimization, and leverage is high at $753M. On balance, the progress and momentum in customer metrics, margin expansion, and operational initiatives outweigh the outstanding challenges, but the company is not yet profitable and execution risk into the peak season and back half of the year is meaningful.View all LESL earnings summariesLESL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.25
▲(17.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.79% Insiders
38.47% Mutual Funds
41.45% Other Institutional Investors
7.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors