Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Collapse of the Petrodollar (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $4.76 -0.43 (-8.29%) (As of 05/10/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.62▼$5.2450-Day Range$3.93▼$7.8952-Week Range$3.79▼$11.15Volume7.00 million shsAverage Volume5.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$878.27 millionP/E Ratio59.50Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$6.26 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/Downside31.4% Upside$6.26 Price TargetShort InterestBearish15.09% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.24Based on 40 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 Sector20th out of 138 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th 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.Read more about Leslie's' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted15.09% 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 7.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Leslie's has recently increased by 36.45%, 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 0.24. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 40 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 23 articles on an average week.Search Interest16 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 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.Read more about Leslie's' insider trading history. 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 59.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 59.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.99.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.74. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Read more about Leslie's' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! 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 12, 2024 | yahoo.comAfter 31 years as a Journal Star reporter and photographer, Leslie Renken says goodbyeMay 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) Just Reported Earnings, And Analysts Cut Their Target PriceMay 12, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.May 11, 2024 | msn.comComedian Leslie Jones Will Be A Commentator At the Paris OlympicsMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Shares Down 8.9% After Analyst DowngradeMay 10, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Jones joining NBC’s Summer Olympics coverage againMay 10, 2024 | msn.comLeslie 'Bull' Allen Single-Handedly Rescued 12 Wounded American Soldiers at Mount TambuMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's Inc. (LESL) Q2 Fiscal 2024 Earnings: Misses Analyst Forecasts Amid Seasonal ChallengesMay 12, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.May 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagMay 9, 2024 | msn.comNeil Leslie: In a time of crisis and collapse, 'business as usual' shouldn’t be an optionMay 9, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Jones Rejoins NBCU’s Olympics Team in Paris (Exclusive)May 9, 2024 | msn.comLeslie students partake in 12th annual Bike and Roll to School DayMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Is Leslie's (LESL) Stock Soaring TodayMay 9, 2024 | fool.comWhy Leslie's Stock Skyrocketed TodayMay 9, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Jones Rejoins NBCU's Olympics Team in Paris (Exclusive)May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 Leslie's Inc Earnings CallMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslies Inc (LESL) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Market Challenges ...May 9, 2024 | msn.comLESL Stock Earnings: Leslies Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q2 2024May 8, 2024 | marketwatch.comLeslie's 2Q Loss Widens, Sales DropMay 8, 2024 | msn.comLeslie’s Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.17 beats by $0.01, revenue of $188.7M misses by $12.22MMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie’s, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial ResultsMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Misses Q1 Revenue EstimatesMay 7, 2024 | yahoo.comDistrict 97’s Leslie Hunt took singing lessons before she tracked Stay For The EndingMay 7, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Broadhurst retires from Randall High after 36 years of coachingMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from Leslies's earnings reportMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's (LESL) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look ForSee 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 Earnings11/28/2023Today5/12/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal 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$6.26 High Stock Price Target$8.00 Low Stock Price Target$5.00 Potential Upside/Downside+31.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.08 Trailing P/E Ratio59.50 Forward P/E Ratio20.70 P/E Growth0.74Net Income$27.24 million Net Margins1.06% Pretax Margin1.23% Return on Equity-12.55% Return on Assets2.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.73 Quick Ratio0.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.45 billion Price / Sales0.61 Cash Flow$0.43 per share Price / Cash Flow11.19 Book Value($1.25) per share Price / Book-3.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,510,000Free Float178,055,000Market Cap$878.27 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.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 CompetitorsB&G FoodsNYSE:BGSDuckhorn PortfolioNYSE:NAPABRCNYSE:BRCCWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTMatthews InternationalNASDAQ:MATWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCovestor LtdBought 6,502 shares on 5/11/2024Ownership: 0.004%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 9,525 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 10.366%Jade Capital Advisors LLCSold 120,000 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.134%Blair William & Co. ILBought 8,518 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.057%Eagle Bay Advisors LLCSold 2,165 shares on 5/9/2024Ownership: 0.003%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 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Leslie's' stock. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $6.26 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.4% 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 shares have decreased by 31.1% and is now trading at $4.76. 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, August 7th 2024. View our LESL earnings forecast. How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter? Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 28th. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.02. The company earned $432.37 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $419.39 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 1.06% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.55%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $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. What guidance has Leslie's issued on next quarter's earnings? Leslie's updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.250-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.280. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.4 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 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 investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.37%), DAVENPORT & Co LLC (2.45%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%), Raymond James & Associates (0.91%) and Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.87%). 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. 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