NASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Top 5 AI Stocks to Buy for 2024 (From Market Moving Trends) (Ad) Free LESL Stock Alerts $5.12 -0.22 (-4.12%) (As of 06/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.07▼$5.4250-Day Range$3.93▼$5.9452-Week Range$3.79▼$11.13Volume5.50 million shsAverage Volume3.59 million shsMarket Capitalization$945.88 millionP/E Ratio64.00Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$6.26 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Leslie's alerts: Email Address Leslie's MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.2% Upside$6.26 Price TargetShort InterestBearish15.83% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 3 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.3.40 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector62nd out of 127 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th out of 13 stocks 2.0 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 2 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 Shorted15.83% 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 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Leslie's has recently increased by 5.01%, 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 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie's has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 0.97 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 9 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% 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 64.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 64.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 0.76. 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 Unstoppable ProsperityRSVP: Charles Payne’s Cash Flow WorkshopDid you know you could "cash flow" the stocks in your portfolio? Without selling a single share of stock? It's true.Click here to register for free. 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 HeadlinesJune 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWhy Leslie's Faces A Tough Path To ProfitabilityJune 3, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Retail Stocks That Smart Investors Will Sell NowJune 1, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Sorry Retail Stocks To Sell In May While You Still CanMay 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLeslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Shares Up 5.5%May 29, 2024 | msn.comGolden Bachelor's Leslie Fhima shows ex Gerry what he's missing in sizzling blue gownMay 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIvanti’s Michelle Hodges, Leslie Alore and Leigh Lebow Recognized on CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel ListMay 27, 2024 | msn.comCountdown to Kickoff profiles No. 96 walk-on Leslie BlackMay 27, 2024 | msn.comWhere is Leslie Ackerman now? 'Dance Moms' alum involved in a physical altercation with Christi LukasiakMay 27, 2024 | msn.comWhat happened to Leslie Carter? What to know about Nick Carter's late sisterMay 26, 2024 | msn.comNDP MP raps Conservative over ‘fake news’ videoMay 26, 2024 | msn.comThe Golden Bachelor: Leslie Fhima Deserved Better Than Gerry TurnerMay 24, 2024 | bizjournals.com2024 CFO of the Year: Leslie Lee, CFO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa BayMay 23, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Odom Jr. talks 'Purlie' Tony nomination, PBS airing, music ahead of visit to BasieMay 23, 2024 | msn.comNeil Leslie: Glut of independent candidates confusing for Irish votersMay 23, 2024 | msn.comLeslie withstands late Laingsburg rally to make Softball Classic finalMay 23, 2024 | msn.comLeslie, Grand Ledge advance to Friday’s championship in Softball ClassicMay 22, 2024 | msn.comFormer Leslie Co. deputy found guilty of murderMay 22, 2024 | yahoo.com2.7-magnitude earthquake occurs in Leslie County, KYMay 21, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comCelebrating Newport author Leslie Thomas a decade onMay 21, 2024 | msn.com'Plays still matter to the health of Broadway': Leslie Odom Jr. on 'Purlie Victorious'May 20, 2024 | msn.comGolden Bachelor's Theresa gets support from love rival Leslie after posting family picsMay 20, 2024 | bizjournals.comMeet Leslie Lee, a 2024 CFO of the Year honoreeMay 19, 2024 | msn.comGolden Bachelor's Leslie Fhima claims she had love affair with PrinceMay 19, 2024 | msn.comLeslie Fhima interested in Bachelor dad after missing out on Golden Bachelorette roleMay 18, 2024 | msn.comGerry Turner, Leslie Fhima And More React To Joan Vassos Being Named The Golden BacheloretteSee 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 Earnings5/08/2024Today6/09/2024Next 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+22.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.08 Trailing P/E Ratio64.00 Forward P/E Ratio20.48 P/E Growth0.79Net 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 / Sales0.65 Cash Flow$0.41 per share Price / Cash Flow12.55 Book Value($0.88) per share Price / Book-5.82Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,740,000Free Float178,277,000Market Cap$945.87 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.21 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 CompetitorsSally BeautyNYSE:SBHPetco Health and WellnessNASDAQ:WOOF1-800-FLOWERS.COMNASDAQ:FLWSATRenewNYSE:RERETitan MachineryNASDAQ:TITNView 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 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 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 brokerages have issued twelve-month 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 year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.2% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LESL shares have decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $5.12. 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 quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.18) EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.18). The firm had revenue of $188.66 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $202.69 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 1.06% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.55%. 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 earnings per share guidance of 0.250-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS 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 initial public offering 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 served as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Leslie's' major shareholders? Leslie's' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders 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 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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