NASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $4.71 +0.35 (+8.03%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.52▼$4.8150-Day Range$3.93▼$7.9052-Week Range$3.79▼$11.68Volume6.20 million shsAverage Volume4.32 million shsMarket Capitalization$869.04 millionP/E Ratio47.10Dividend 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/Downside35.2% Upside$6.37 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.06% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.31Based on 27 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.4.43 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector22nd out of 135 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 13 stocks 3.0 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 only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.06% 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 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Leslie's has recently increased by 5.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie's has a news sentiment score of 0.31. 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 0.47 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Leslie's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 47.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 47.10, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.45.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.73. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchGlobal crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Behind closed doors, at least 41 major US banks have signed up to a strange new crypto project... Here's everything you need to know. 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 HeadlinesMay 5, 2024 | msn.comReigning champ Leslie, state-ranked Laingsburg among teams in Softball Classic fieldMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Shares Up 9.4%May 5, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)Charles Payne Demystifies OptionsWhen it comes to retirement, everyone fears one thing… Outliving their retirement savings. You'll discover conservative, beginner-friendly options strategies which could help to cash flow your stock portfolio. May 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Rating Reiterated by Telsey Advisory GroupMay 4, 2024 | msn.com“I really care about what happens with the purple and gold” - Lisa Leslie on Sparks not wanting her to come back and talk to her former teamMay 4, 2024 | msn.comLisa Leslie Discusses Shared Competitive Drive with Kobe BryantMay 3, 2024 | msn.com"I cannot motivate you to want to win" - Lisa Leslie reflects on conversations with Kobe Bryant that highlight their similar mentalitiesMay 3, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Jamison's new memoir Splinters examines motherhood and the end of her marriageMay 5, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)Charles Payne Demystifies OptionsWhen it comes to retirement, everyone fears one thing… Outliving their retirement savings. You'll discover conservative, beginner-friendly options strategies which could help to cash flow your stock portfolio. May 3, 2024 | msn.comThis Week’s Golden Apple Award winner is Leslie CooneMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMaintaining Hold on Leslie’s Amid Q2 Uncertainty and Optimistic H2 RecoveryMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Starbucks (SBUX), Graphic Packaging (GPK) and Leslie’s (LESL)May 2, 2024 | msn.comWith two goals in the first half, Manchester defeats Leslie to win the game.May 2, 2024 | msn.comPrep roundup: Leslie softball picks up sweepMay 2, 2024 | msn.comManchester gets a pair of first-half goals to beat LeslieMay 1, 2024 | msn.comCCM alumni Dorian Harewood, Shoshana Bean and Leslie Kritzer land Tony Award nominationsApril 30, 2024 | msn.com‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’, Leslie Odom Jr. Score 2024 Tony Nominations (See Full List)April 30, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Odom Jr., Jonathan Groff, Adam Blackstone, and others nominated for Tony AwardsApril 30, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.comITV News presenter Rageh Omaar victim of fake social media account after on-air health crisisApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAnthony Ramos, Lynette Coll, Leslie Grace, and others have joined the 2024 NVISION LATINO FILM & MUSIC Festival committeeApril 29, 2024 | msn.comFinal Tony Awards Predictions 2024: Eddie Redmayne, Sarah Paulson, Leslie Odom Jr and Daniel Radcliffe Among Likely NomineesApril 29, 2024 | msn.comAnthony Ramos, Lynette Coll, Leslie Grace and More Join NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival Committee (EXCLUSIVE)April 29, 2024 | msn.com‘Golden Bachelor' Leslie Fhima Shares ‘Date Night' PicsApril 29, 2024 | yahoo.comAces of Trades: Leslie Yurocko helps people live healthier at Destination WellnessApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Hits New 1-Year Low at $3.95April 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsApril 26, 2024 | msn.comKSP investigating Leslie Co. murderSee 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 Earnings11/28/2023Today5/05/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal 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+35.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.10 Trailing P/E Ratio47.10 Forward P/E Ratio20.48 P/E Growth0.73Net 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 / Sales0.60 Cash Flow$0.43 per share Price / Cash Flow11.07 Book Value($0.88) per share Price / Book-5.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,510,000Free Float178,055,000Market Cap$869.04 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.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 CompetitorsEuropean Wax CenterNASDAQ:EWCZBioceres Crop SolutionsNASDAQ:BIOXOatly GroupNASDAQ:OTLYLavoroNASDAQ:LVROMission ProduceNASDAQ:AVOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDAVENPORT & Co LLCBought 500,292 shares on 5/4/2024Ownership: 2.449%Capstone Investment Advisors LLCBought 35,779 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.032%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 247,886 shares on 4/30/2024Ownership: 1.293%Yousif Capital Management LLCSold 8,145 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.045%Simplicity Wealth LLCBought 95,969 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.052%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 year. 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 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Leslie's' stock. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $6.37 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.2% 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 31.8% and is now trading at $4.71. 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 8th 2024. View our LESL earnings forecast. How can I listen to Leslie's' earnings call? Leslie's will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter? Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 28th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.02. The business earned $432.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $419.39 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 1.25% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.00%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.34 EPS. What ETF holds Leslie's' stock? Schwab Ariel ESG ETF holds 45,977 shares of LESL stock, representing 1.58% of its portfolio. 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 served as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Leslie's' major shareholders? Leslie's' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include DAVENPORT & Co LLC (2.45%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Raymond James & Associates (0.91%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.87%) and Simplicity Wealth LLC (0.05%). 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 5/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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