Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Warren Buffett's 'mystery stock' (From Stansberry Research) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $4.95 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 10:15 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.85▼$5.0050-Day Range$3.93▼$7.5352-Week Range$3.79▼$11.15Volume124,595 shsAverage Volume3.44 million shsMarket Capitalization$914.48 millionP/E Ratio61.88Dividend 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/Downside26.4% Upside$6.26 Price TargetShort InterestBearish15.09% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.29Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth40.00%From $0.25 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.4.22 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector53rd out of 136 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th out of 14 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 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie's has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 0.56 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Leslie's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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.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 40.00% in the coming year, from $0.25 to $0.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 61.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.55.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 61.88, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 16.62.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.75. 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 InvestorPlaceRead this before you buy AI stocksBREAKING: New "Formula" Could Lead to Huge AI Payouts When you click here and see what Elon Musk's new invention does… Investors — including multiple billionaires — are now tapping into a unique AI secret to pocket huge, consistent payouts. Starting today, you could siphon a new stream of income from this $3 billion pool of cash. 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 21 at 8:52 AM | uk.news.yahoo.comCelebrating Newport author Leslie Thomas a decade onMay 21 at 8:52 AM | msn.com'Plays still matter to the health of Broadway': Leslie Odom Jr. on 'Purlie Victorious'May 20 at 3:02 PM | msn.comGolden Bachelor's Theresa gets support from love rival Leslie after posting family picsMay 20 at 10:02 AM | bizjournals.comMeet Leslie Lee, a 2024 CFO of the Year honoreeMay 19 at 6:53 PM | msn.comGolden Bachelor's Leslie Fhima claims she had love affair with PrinceMay 19 at 6:53 PM | msn.comLeslie Fhima interested in Bachelor dad after missing out on Golden Bachelorette roleMay 18 at 2:53 PM | msn.comGerry Turner, Leslie Fhima And More React To Joan Vassos Being Named The Golden BacheloretteMay 18 at 2:53 PM | msn.comPrep roundup: Portland St. Patrick, Fowlerville, Leslie softball record winsMay 16, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Retail Stocks to Sell in May Before They Crash & BurnMay 16, 2024 | msn.comGet to know Leslie Hankins ahead of The Creative BallMay 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comLeslie's, Inc. Appoints Maile (Clark) Naylor to Board of DirectorsMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie's and Cullen Jones Team Up to Drive Awareness of Three Tenets of Pool Safety for National Water Safety MonthMay 14, 2024 | msn.comThe Golden Bachelors Leslie Fhima Reveals If She Wants To Date Gerry Turner Again After Theresa DivorceMay 13, 2024 | msn.comGolden Bachelor star Leslie's savage response about dating Gerry againMay 13, 2024 | msn.com‘Palm Royale’ 2024 Emmys FYC event: Watch red carpet interviews with Carol Burnett, Bruce Dern, Leslie Bibb and moreMay 13, 2024 | msn.comGolden Bachelor runner-up Leslie Fhima shares the cosmetic procedure she gets twice a yearMay 13, 2024 | msn.comLeslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLeslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 13, 2024 | msn.comFirst WNBA player to dunk: The story of Lisa Leslie's iconic 2002 dunk and its aftermathMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Given Market Perform Rating at Telsey Advisory GroupMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Price Target Cut to $6.00May 12, 2024 | msn.com‘The Golden Bachelor’ Star, Leslie Fhima, Reveals Whether She’d Get Back Together With Gerry TurnerMay 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 11, 2024 | msn.comComedian Leslie Jones Will Be A Commentator At the Paris OlympicsSee 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 Earnings11/28/2023Today5/21/2024Next 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+26.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.08 Trailing P/E Ratio61.88 Forward P/E Ratio19.80 P/E Growth0.75Net 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 / Sales0.63 Cash Flow$0.42 per share Price / Cash Flow11.89 Book Value($0.88) per share Price / Book-5.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,740,000Free Float178,277,000Market Cap$914.46 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.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 CompetitorsOlaplexNASDAQ:OLPXScholasticNASDAQ:SCHLBRCNYSE:BRCCAdecoagroNYSE:AGROWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsComerica BankBought 9,172 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.155%Walleye Trading LLCSold 10,800 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Janus Henderson Group PLCBought 156,938 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 3.963%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 9,555 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.095%Bayesian Capital Management LPBought 121,065 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.066%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 1-year target prices for Leslie's' shares. Their LESL share price targets range from $5.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $6.26 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.4% 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 stock has decreased by 28.4% and is now trading at $4.95. 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) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November, 28th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates 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 negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.55% and a net margin of 1.06%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.34 earnings per share. 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 updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.250-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 a price of $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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Ariel Investments LLC (13.52%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.37%), Champlain Investment Partners LLC (7.83%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (3.96%), DAVENPORT & Co LLC (2.45%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.29%). 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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