Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Strange new buyer driving up gold (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $4.37 -0.04 (-0.91%) (As of 03:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.32▼$4.5150-Day Range$4.29▼$8.1852-Week Range$4.16▼$11.68Volume3.51 million shsAverage Volume2.91 million shsMarket Capitalization$806.31 millionP/E Ratio43.70Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$6.37 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Leslie's alerts: Email Address Leslie's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside45.7% Upside$6.37 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy10.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.20Based on 24 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth56.52%From $0.23 to $0.36 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.4.79 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector7th out of 136 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 12 stocks 4.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLeslie'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 CoverageLeslie's has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.51% of the float of Leslie's has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLeslie's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Leslie's has recently decreased by 7.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLeslie's does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLeslie's does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLeslie'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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Leslie's is -1.30. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie'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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 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. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Leslie's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.50% of the stock of Leslie's is held by insiders. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings 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 MarketThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 43.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.49.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 43.70, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 18.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.64. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad TradeSmithThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)There's been a lot of buzz surrounding A.I. over the past year... Most of it is just hype and speculation. But there's one recent A.I. development you NEED to hear about...Click here to see Louis' new video for yourself. 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.Read More LESL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LESL Stock News HeadlinesApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's, Inc. (LESL)April 19, 2024 | yahoo.comLeslie Odom Jr. Is on the 2024 TIME100 ListApril 19, 2024 | TradeSmith (Ad)The A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)There's been a lot of buzz surrounding A.I. over the past year... Most of it is just hype and speculation. But there's one recent A.I. development you NEED to hear about...April 18, 2024 | msn.comLyndsay Lamb & Leslie Davis Announce New ShowApril 18, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Fhima Shares 1st Comments After ‘Golden Bachelor’ Divorce AnnouncementApril 17, 2024 | yahoo.comGerry, Theresa Divorce Reactions From Golden Bachelor Cast: LeslieApril 17, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Moonves Fined $15,000 for Obtaining Secret Intel on LAPD Sex Assault InvestigationApril 17, 2024 | msn.comOne-on-one with Leslie Odom Jr. ahead of Troy concertApril 19, 2024 | TradeSmith (Ad)The A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)There's been a lot of buzz surrounding A.I. over the past year... Most of it is just hype and speculation. But there's one recent A.I. development you NEED to hear about...April 17, 2024 | time.comLeslie Odom Jr.April 17, 2024 | msn.comHow Leslie Liao left Netflix’s HR department to return as a rising star in stand-up comedyApril 17, 2024 | msn.com‘Rock the Block’ Champions Share ‘Best Move’ That Clinched Them the WinApril 16, 2024 | msn.comJennifer Lopez Poses for Rare Selfie With Her 2 Lookalike Sisters During Night OutApril 16, 2024 | msn.comThe Golden Bachelor: Are Gerry Turner & Leslie Fhima Back Together After Gerry's Theresa Nist Split?April 15, 2024 | msn.comCaitlin Clark’s true feelings on potential Olympic selection after Lisa Leslie endorsementApril 15, 2024 | yahoo.comGolden Bachelor’s Leslie Fhima Supports Theresa Nist After Gerry Split: ‘Beautiful Inside and Out’April 15, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Golden Bachelor Contestants Defend Gerry and Theresa After Divorce AnnouncementApril 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Hits New 1-Year Low at $4.36April 13, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Fhima Breaks Silence On Gerry & Theresa DivorceApril 13, 2024 | msn.comLisa Leslie's message to Caitlin Clark puts more pressure on her and gives her no choice in her futureApril 12, 2024 | msn.comCaitlin Clark gets eye-opening Olympic endorsement from Lisa LeslieApril 12, 2024 | msn.comCaitlin 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 ParisApril 12, 2024 | msn.com‘The Golden Bachelor’: Leslie Fhima Responds to Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s DivorceApril 12, 2024 | msn.comIran would be a ‘parking lot’ if they attacked Israel: Leslie MarshallApril 12, 2024 | msn.comCanyon ISD renames Randall HS gym after Leslie BroadhurstApril 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Shares Gap Down to $5.42April 11, 2024 | msn.comHouse Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't look like he can lead: Leslie MarshallSee More Headlines Receive LESL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Leslie's and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/01/2024Today4/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/01/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LESL CUSIPN/A CIK1821806 Weblesliespool.com Phone602-366-3999FaxN/AEmployees4,100Year FoundedN/APrice 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 RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.10 Trailing P/E Ratio44.10 Forward P/E Ratio19.17 P/E Growth0.64Net Income$27.24 million Net Margins1.25% Pretax Margin1.65% Return on Equity-15.00% Return on Assets2.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.92 Quick Ratio0.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.45 billion Price / Sales0.56 Cash Flow$0.44 per share Price / Cash Flow10.10 Book Value($0.88) per share Price / Book-5.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,510,000Free Float178,055,000Market Cap$813.69 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.90 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael R. Egeck (Age 65)CEO & Director Comp: $1.04MMr. Scott Justin Bowman (Age 57)CFO & Treasurer Comp: $536.85kMr. Brad A. Gazaway (Age 54)Chief Legal, Real Estate & Sustainability Officer and Corporate Secretary Comp: $432.75kMr. Steven M. Weddell (Age 50)Special Advisor to the CEO Comp: $690.88kMr. Moyo LaBode (Age 53)Chief Merchandising & Supply Chain Officer Comp: $441.5kMr. Mike Africa (Age 50)Chief Digital & Technology Officer Ms. Naomi Cramer (Age 58)Chief People Officer Mr. Dave Caspers (Age 53)Chief Stores Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBioceres Crop SolutionsNASDAQ:BIOXMatthews InternationalNASDAQ:MATWMission ProduceNASDAQ:AVOB&G FoodsNYSE:BGSSunOptaNASDAQ:STKLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 247,886 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 1.293%Diversified Trust CoBought 3,200 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.044%Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLCBought 20,373 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.011%Reinhart Partners LLC.Sold 24,639 shares on 4/3/2024Ownership: 0.871%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 43,851 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Leslie's' shares. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $6.37 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.7% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LESL shares have decreased by 36.8% and is now trading at $4.37. 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 results on Thursday, February, 1st. The company reported ($0.21) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.22) by $0.01. The company earned $173.96 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $169.17 million. Leslie's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00% and a net margin of 1.25%. 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 updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) 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 a price of $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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors 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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