Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Prepare for a recession unlike any other (From American Hartford Gold Group) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $4.25 -0.32 (-7.00%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.20▼$4.5250-Day Range$4.25▼$7.9052-Week Range$4.16▼$11.68Volume2.58 million shsAverage Volume3.50 million shsMarket Capitalization$784.17 millionP/E Ratio42.50Dividend 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/Downside49.8% Upside$6.37 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy10.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.25Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth52.17%From $0.23 to $0.35 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.4.76 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector9th out of 133 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 14 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 1.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie's has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.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 52.17% in the coming year, from $0.23 to $0.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 42.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 42.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.50.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.70. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued. 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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 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie’s, Inc. to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results on May 8, 2024April 23, 2024 | msn.comInsights from Angel Carter on The Carter Siblings’ Heartbreaking Losses: An In-Depth Look | The Loss of Leslie, Aaron, and Bobbie Jean CarterApril 25, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. 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Start by opening your eyes to what’s all around you, says Cambridge author Clare Walker Leslie.April 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's Debunks Five Common Pool Myths, Offers Free Pool Noodles for National Pool Opening Day on April 27April 23, 2024 | msn.comPrep roundup: Lansing Catholic, Leslie, Perry baseball earn league sweepsApril 22, 2024 | msn.comUSC Basketball News: Lisa Leslie is the Undisputed Champion of USA BasketballApril 22, 2024 | msn.comAttorneys for teen who filed civil lawsuit against Ja Morant file motion to withdraw from the caseApril 25, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Leslie’s (LESL), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) and Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)April 22, 2024 | msn.comThe Golden Bachelor: How Leslie Fhima Is Rubbing Her Happiness In Gerry Turner's FaceApril 21, 2024 | msn.comQuick Takes With: Leslie BennettApril 20, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Windman: A Maryland chiropractor making adjustments in IsraelApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's, Inc. (LESL)April 19, 2024 | yahoo.comLeslie Odom Jr. Is on the 2024 TIME100 ListApril 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 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’See 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 Earnings2/01/2024Today4/24/2024Next 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+49.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.10 Trailing P/E Ratio42.50 Forward P/E Ratio18.48 P/E Growth0.67Net 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 / Sales0.54 Cash Flow$0.41 per share Price / Cash Flow10.48 Book Value($0.88) per share Price / Book-4.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,510,000Free Float178,055,000Market Cap$784.17 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.90 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsMatthews InternationalNASDAQ:MATWB&G FoodsNYSE:BGSOlaplexNASDAQ:OLPXWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTMission ProduceNASDAQ:AVOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSimplicity Wealth LLCBought 95,969 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.052%Raymond James & AssociatesBought 83,034 shares on 4/22/2024Ownership: 0.914%Everpar Advisors LLCSold 9,148 shares on 4/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%Allspring 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%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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leslie's in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Leslie's' stock. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $6.37 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.8% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, LESL stock has decreased by 38.5% and is now trading at $4.25. 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) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.01. The company earned $173.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 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 earnings per share 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 IPO 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Raymond James & Associates (0.91%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.87%), Simplicity Wealth LLC (0.05%), 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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