Equities Analysts Issue Forecasts for Leslie’s Q4 Earnings

Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) – Telsey Advisory Group lowered their Q4 2025 earnings estimates for Leslie’s in a report issued on Tuesday, July 29th. Telsey Advisory Group analyst D. Telsey now forecasts that the company will earn $0.08 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.11. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a “Market Perform” rating and a $0.75 target price on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group also issued estimates for Leslie’s’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.09 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on LESL. Loop Capital reduced their price target on shares of Leslie’s from $4.00 to $1.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 9th. Stifel Nicolaus raised shares of Leslie’s from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 25th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Leslie’s to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 26th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Leslie’s from $3.00 to $1.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and nine have issued a hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1.65.

Leslie’s Stock Performance

Shares of LESL opened at $0.41 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.87 million, a PE ratio of -1.70 and a beta of 1.28. Leslie’s has a 1 year low of $0.38 and a 1 year high of $3.63. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $0.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $0.94.

Institutional Trading of Leslie’s

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CWM LLC increased its stake in Leslie’s by 322.1% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 198,005 shares of the company’s stock valued at $83,000 after purchasing an additional 151,091 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its stake in Leslie’s by 1,658.3% in the second quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 114,727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 108,202 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Leslie’s by 136.3% in the second quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 88,094 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 50,815 shares during the last quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in Leslie’s by 168.6% in the second quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC now owns 63,888 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 40,100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in Leslie’s by 123.7% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 2,213,776 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,628,000 after purchasing an additional 1,224,115 shares during the last quarter.

Leslie’s Company Profile

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.