Should I buy or sell Leslie's stock right now?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leslie's in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LESL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LESL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LESL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Leslie's' stock price target for 2024?

10 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Leslie's' shares. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $6.37 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 43.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LESL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have LESL shares performed in 2024?

Leslie's' stock was trading at $6.91 at the start of the year. Since then, LESL stock has decreased by 35.9% and is now trading at $4.43. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Leslie's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our LESL earnings forecast .

How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter?

Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 1st. The company reported ($0.21) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.01. The firm earned $173.96 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $169.17 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 1.25% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00%.

What ETFs hold Leslie's' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) stock in their portfolio include Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) . Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY) .

What guidance has Leslie's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Leslie's issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.250-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.410. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion.

When did Leslie's IPO?

Leslie's (LESL) raised $600 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 29th 2020. The company issued 40,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and BofA Securities acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are Leslie's' major shareholders?

Leslie's' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.87%), Diversified Trust Co (0.04%) and Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Brad Gazaway, Investor Aggregator L Bubbles, John Strain , Michael R Egeck , Moyo Labode, Paula Baker , Steven L Ortega , Steven M Weddell and Steven M Weddell . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Leslie's?

Shares of LESL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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$4.42

+0.01 (+0.23%)

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Today's Range: $4.37
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50-Day Range: $4.29
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52-Week Range: $4.16
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$11.68

Volume: 826,692 shs
Average Volume: 2.88 million shs
Market Capitalization: $815.53 million

P/E Ratio: 44.20
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $6.37

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Leslie's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 43.7% Upside
$6.37 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
10.51% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -1.30
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.20
Based on 23 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 56.52%
From $0.23 to $0.36 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.80 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

7th out of 136 stocks

Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

3rd out of 12 stocks

4.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Leslie's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Leslie's has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.51% of the float of Leslie's has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Leslie's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Leslie's has recently decreased by 7.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Leslie's does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Leslie's does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Leslie's has received a 65.04% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Above ground pools", "Swimming pool sanitization equipment ", "Inflatable hot tubs", "Swimming pool ladders", and "Swimming pool heaters" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Leslie's is -1.30.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Leslie's has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Leslie's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Leslie's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.50% of the stock of Leslie's is held by insiders.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Leslie's are expected to grow by 56.52% in the coming year, from $0.23 to $0.36 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Leslie's is 44.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.77.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Leslie's is 44.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.81.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Leslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.64. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

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About Leslie's Stock (NASDAQ:LESL)

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 also offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, safety, recreational, and fitness related products. In addition, the company provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. It also sells its products through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. The company offers complimentary, commercial-grade in-store, water testing, and analysis services. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Leslie's, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

LESL Stock Price History

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LESL Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | yahoo.com

Leslie Odom Jr. Is on the 2024 TIME100 List

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

Lyndsay Lamb & Leslie Davis Announce New Show

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April 18, 2024 | msn.com

Leslie Fhima Shares 1st Comments After ‘Golden Bachelor’ Divorce Announcement

April 17, 2024 | yahoo.com

Gerry, Theresa Divorce Reactions From Golden Bachelor Cast: Leslie

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

Leslie Moonves Fined $15,000 for Obtaining Secret Intel on LAPD Sex Assault Investigation

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

One-on-one with Leslie Odom Jr. ahead of Troy concert

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April 17, 2024 | msn.com

‘Rock the Block’ Champions Share ‘Best Move’ That Clinched Them the Win

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

Jennifer Lopez Poses for Rare Selfie With Her 2 Lookalike Sisters During Night Out

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

The Golden Bachelor: Are Gerry Turner & Leslie Fhima Back Together After Gerry's Theresa Nist Split?

April 15, 2024 | msn.com

Caitlin Clark’s true feelings on potential Olympic selection after Lisa Leslie endorsement

April 15, 2024 | yahoo.com

Golden Bachelor’s Leslie Fhima Supports Theresa Nist After Gerry Split: ‘Beautiful Inside and Out’

April 15, 2024 | yahoo.com

The Golden Bachelor Contestants Defend Gerry and Theresa After Divorce Announcement

April 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Hits New 1-Year Low at $4.36

April 13, 2024 | msn.com

Leslie Fhima Breaks Silence On Gerry & Theresa Divorce

April 13, 2024 | msn.com

Lisa Leslie's message to Caitlin Clark puts more pressure on her and gives her no choice in her future

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Caitlin Clark gets eye-opening Olympic endorsement from Lisa Leslie

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Caitlin Clark is already 'one of the best players in the WORLD,' says WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, who adds the former Iowa star 'better be' on the USA's Olympic team in Paris

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

‘The Golden Bachelor’: Leslie Fhima Responds to Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s Divorce

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Iran would be a ‘parking lot’ if they attacked Israel: Leslie Marshall

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Canyon ISD renames Randall HS gym after Leslie Broadhurst

April 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Shares Gap Down to $5.42

April 11, 2024 | msn.com

House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't look like he can lead: Leslie Marshall

April 11, 2024 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/01/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Retail stores, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LESL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1821806
Web: lesliespool.com
Phone: 602-366-3999
Fax: N/A
Employees: 4,100
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $6.37
High Stock Price Target: $8.00
Low Stock Price Target: $5.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +44.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.10
Trailing P/E Ratio: 44.10
Forward P/E Ratio: 19.17
P/E Growth: 0.64
Net Income: $27.24 million
Net Margins: 1.25%
Pretax Margin: 1.65%
Return on Equity: -15.00%
Return on Assets: 2.75%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.92
Quick Ratio: 0.28

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.45 billion
Price / Sales: 0.56
Cash Flow: $0.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.10
Book Value: ($0.88) per share
Price / Book: -5.01

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 184,510,000
Free Float: 178,055,000
Market Cap: $813.69 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.90

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Key Executives

Mr. Michael R. Egeck (Age 65)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.04M
Mr. Scott Justin Bowman (Age 57)
CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $536.85k
Mr. Brad A. Gazaway (Age 54)
Chief Legal, Real Estate & Sustainability Officer and Corporate Secretary
Comp: $432.75k
Mr. Steven M. Weddell (Age 50)
Special Advisor to the CEO
Comp: $690.88k
Mr. Moyo LaBode (Age 53)
Chief Merchandising & Supply Chain Officer
Comp: $441.5k
Mr. Mike Africa (Age 50)
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Ms. Naomi Cramer (Age 58)
Chief People Officer
Mr. Dave Caspers (Age 53)
Chief Stores Officer

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LESL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Leslie's stock right now?: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leslie's in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LESL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LESL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View LESL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Leslie's' stock price target for 2024?: 10 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Leslie's' shares. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $6.37 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 43.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for LESL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have LESL shares performed in 2024?: Leslie's' stock was trading at $6.91 at the start of the year. Since then, LESL stock has decreased by 35.9% and is now trading at $4.43.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Leslie's' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
View our LESL earnings forecast.
How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter?: Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 1st. The company reported ($0.21) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.01. The firm earned $173.96 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $169.17 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 1.25% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00%.
What ETFs hold Leslie's' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) stock in their portfolio include Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF).Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY).

What guidance has Leslie's issued on next quarter's earnings?: Leslie's issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.250-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.410. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion.
When did Leslie's IPO?: Leslie's (LESL) raised $600 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 29th 2020. The company issued 40,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and BofA Securities acted as the underwriters for the IPO.
Who are Leslie's' major shareholders?: Leslie's' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.87%), Diversified Trust Co (0.04%) and Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Brad Gazaway, Investor Aggregator L Bubbles, John Strain, Michael R Egeck, Moyo Labode, Paula Baker, Steven L Ortega, Steven M Weddell and Steven M Weddell.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Leslie's?: Shares of LESL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:LESL) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Leslie's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Leslie's Stock (NASDAQ:LESL)

LESL Stock Price History

LESL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

LESL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™