Leslie'sLESL
LESL
About: Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products across chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company offers its products and services for Residential Pool, Residential Spa, Professional Pool, and Commercial Pool consumers. Geographically, it operates only in the United States.
Employees: 3,850
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
238% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $642K | Put options by funds: $190K
13% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 72 | Existing positions reduced: 64
0.12% more ownership
Funds ownership: 105.25% [Q3] → 105.36% (+0.12%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 225 [Q3] → 210 (-15) [Q4]
19% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 59
29% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $615M [Q3] → $435M (-$180M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$1.40
143%
upside
Avg. target
$2.09
262%
upside
High target
$3
420%
upside
5 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
3 neutral
60%
2 negative
40%
Telsey Advisory Group Dana Telsey 28% 1-year accuracy 50 / 181 met price target | 420%upside $3 | Market Perform Maintained | 18 Mar 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Simeon Gutman 58% 1-year accuracy 21 / 36 met price target | 160%upside $1.50 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 3 Mar 2025 |
B of A Securities Elizabeth Suzuki 46% 1-year accuracy 6 / 13 met price target | 143%upside $1.40 | Underperform Downgraded | 18 Feb 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Kate McShane 68% 1-year accuracy 21 / 31 met price target | 420%upside $3 | Neutral Maintained | 11 Feb 2025 |
Stifel W. Andrew Carter 33% 1-year accuracy 12 / 36 met price target | 169%upside $1.55 | Sell Maintained | 7 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Leslie's, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Changes
PHOENIX, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie's, Inc. (“Leslie's”, “we”, “our”, “its”, or “Company”; NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, today announced a series of senior leadership changes as part of the Company's ongoing work to support its transformation.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Matt Skelly - VP, IR Jason McDonell - CEO Scott Bowman - CFO Conference Call Participants Jonathan Matuszewski - Jefferies Shaun Calnan - Bank of America Ryan Merkel - William Blair Justin Kleber - Baird David Bellinger - Mizuho Securities Lauren Cassel - Morgan Stanley Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call for Leslie's. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.22 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.21. This compares to loss of $0.20 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Leslie's, Inc. to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on February 6, 2025
PHOENIX, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, today announced that its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 will be released after market close on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
LESLIE'S ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Leslie's, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Leslie's on September 8, 2023 with a Class Period from February 5, 2021 to July 13, 2023. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Leslie's have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Leslies (LESL) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Leslie's: Valuation Unlikely To See Upside As Demand Environment Remains Poor
I recommend a hold rating for Leslie's stock due to persistent weak demand and an uncertain macro environment, despite some signs of recovery. LESL's Q3FY24 results showed an 8% y/y decline in net sales and a significant drop in margins, with adj. EPS missing consensus estimates. LESL's high leverage ratio of 6.1x net debt-to-EBITDA and recent $5 million one-time charge indicate financial strain and operational limitations.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Leslie's Inc.: Sinking Fast In The Pool Care Market (Ratings Downgrade)
Leslie's Inc. faces significant financial struggles, with a 77% stock decline, high debt, and weak sales, prompting a switch to a "Sell" rating. Despite logistical advantages and customer loyalty, rising costs and ineffective SG&A management are squeezing profits, impacting operating income and margins. Growth among PRO customers and improved inventory management offer some positives, but overall financial metrics and valuation remain concerning.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 25, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Matt Skelly - VP, IR Jason McDonell - CEO Scott Bowman - CFO Conference Call Participants Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Ryan Merkel - William Blair Jonathan Matuszewski - Jefferies Rene Marin - Guggenheim Securities David Bellinger - Mizuho Securities Justin Kleber - Baird Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call for Leslie's. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.
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