Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedMost-Downgraded StocksMost-DowngradedNASDAQ:LESL Leslie's (LESL) Stock Forecast, Price & News $5.02 +0.13 (+2.66%) (As of 09/22/2023 08:52 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$4.78▼$5.1350-Day Range$4.89▼$7.2252-Week Range$4.78▼$17.13Volume5.61 million shsAverage Volume3.90 million shsMarket Capitalization$923.73 millionP/E Ratio13.57Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$8.06 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Leslie's MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside60.5% Upside$8.06 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.06% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.07Based on 34 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$519,500 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth76.00%From $0.25 to $0.44 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.80 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector18th out of 134 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry3rd out of 12 stocks 4.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLeslie's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 1 buy rating, 11 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $8.06, Leslie's has a forecasted upside of 60.5% from its current price of $5.02.Amount of Analyst CoverageLeslie's has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.06% 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 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Leslie's has recently increased by 3.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. 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 1.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLeslie's has a news sentiment score of -0.07. 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 0.66 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 34 news articles for Leslie's this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for LESL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Leslie's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Leslie's insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $519,500.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.90% of the stock of Leslie's is held by insiders. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Leslie's are expected to grow by 76.00% in the coming year, from $0.25 to $0.44 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 13.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Leslie's is 13.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLeslie's has a PEG Ratio of 5.33. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) StockLeslie'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 offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, safety, recreational, and fitness related products, as well as installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment. The company also sells its products through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Leslie's, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More LESL Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LESL Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 25, 2023 | msn.com5 ways Hong Kong legend Tony Leung got into character thanks to his costumesSeptember 23, 2023 | yahoo.com‘You Could See In His Face That He Made a Mistake’: Leslie Jones Says Prince Thought She Was Chris Rock When He Came to SNLSeptember 25, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Watch SHOCKING Footage of AI Facility with Ties to Elon MuskI recently traveled more than 3,000 miles and shot this video outside what could end up being Elon Musk’s biggest secret. Most people don’t know about this facility, but it could be the most important AI project in the world. What’s happening inside these walls is so important that our government has declared it a matter of national security.September 22, 2023 | news.yahoo.comLeslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her Into A ‘Caricature’ Of HerselfSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comLeslie Jordan to be Honored with 462nd Star on Palm Springs Walk of The StarsSeptember 22, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones says Saturday Night Live made her a "caricature of myself"September 22, 2023 | msn.comLeslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her a ‘Caricature of Myself’: I’m Either Loving on White Boys, Beating Up White Boys or ‘Doing Something Loud’September 22, 2023 | usatoday.comLate actor Leslie Jordan to be added to Palm Springs Walk of Stars on Oct. 20September 25, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Watch SHOCKING Footage of AI Facility with Ties to Elon MuskI recently traveled more than 3,000 miles and shot this video outside what could end up being Elon Musk’s biggest secret. Most people don’t know about this facility, but it could be the most important AI project in the world. What’s happening inside these walls is so important that our government has declared it a matter of national security.September 22, 2023 | yahoo.comGet a first look at Leslie Odom Jr.'s return to Broadway in “Purlie Victorious”September 21, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones: SNL Turned Me Into ‘Caricature of Myself’September 21, 2023 | benzinga.comLESL Shareholder Alert: Investors with Large Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Recovery Against Leslie's, Inc.September 21, 2023 | bizjournals.com20 People to Know in Nonprofits: Leslie SmartSeptember 21, 2023 | omaha.comLeslie Jones blasts trolls over Ghostbusters death threatsSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.comGTA producer’s new game Everywhere looks like Roblox for adultsSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.comGet a first look at Leslie Odom Jr.'s return to Broadway in Purlie VictoriousSeptember 21, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones says that Prince once mistook her for Chris Rock backstage at 'Saturday Night Live'September 21, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones Recalls Jason Reitman's 'Unforgivable' 'Ghostbusters' Comment: 'Damage Was Done'September 21, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones Recalled The Racist Hate She Received After "Ghostbusters," And It's Truly HeartbreakingSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comChris Rock went to counseling after Oscars slap, says Leslie JonesSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comLeslie Jones opens up about racism, death threats after ‘Ghostbusters’ in new memoirSeptember 20, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones on Sister Souljah, 'Kindred,' and the Book That Should be on Every College SyllabusSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comLeslie Jones reflects on director Jason Reitman’s ‘unforgivable’ Ghostbusters commentSeptember 19, 2023 | msn.comLeslie Jones reveals she had 3 abortions in her mid-20s: ‘Would do the same thing’ to this daySeptember 19, 2023 | msn.com'To this day I would do the same thing': Leslie Jones had three abortionsSeptember 19, 2023 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Leslie's, Inc. (LESL)September 19, 2023 | yahoo.comLeslie Jones says “SNL” wouldn't let her kill Whoopi Goldberg in a sketchSee 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 LESL Company Calendar Last Earnings8/02/2023Today9/24/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/29/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:LESL CUSIPN/A CIK1821806 Weblesliespool.com Phone602-366-3999FaxN/AEmployees4,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$8.06 High Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$6.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+60.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.37 Trailing P/E Ratio13.57 Forward P/E Ratio20.08 P/E Growth5.33Net Income$159.03 million Net Margins4.60% Pretax Margin5.95% Return on Equity-37.02% Return on Assets7.08% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.70 Quick Ratio0.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.56 billion Price / Sales0.59 Cash Flow$1.09 per share Price / Cash Flow4.59 Book Value($1.08) per share Price / Book-4.65Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares184,010,000Free Float176,829,000Market Cap$923.73 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.72 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael R. Egeck (Age 64)CEO & Director Comp: $1.79MMr. Brad A. Gazaway (Age 53)Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec. Comp: $485.82kMr. Steven M. Weddell (Age 49)Special Advisor to the CEO Comp: $999.31kMs. Paula F. Baker (Age 55)Chief Revenue Officer Comp: $554.4kMr. Moyo LaBode (Age 52)Chief Merchandising Officer Comp: $548.6kMr. Scott Justin Bowman (Age 56)CFO & Treasurer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBRCNYSE:BRCCArkoNASDAQ:ARKOMedifastNYSE:MEDThe Hain Celestial GroupNASDAQ:HAINWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 207,093 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.134%Comerica BankBought 173,321 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.094%California State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 10,346 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.116%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 118,136 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.089%Orion Portfolio Solutions LLCSold 62,137 shares on 8/17/2023Ownership: 0.010%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LESL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Leslie's stock right now? 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leslie's in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 1 buy rating 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 forecast for 2023? 12 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Leslie's' stock. Their LESL share price forecasts range from $6.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $8.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 60.5% 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 2023? Leslie's' stock was trading at $12.21 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LESL shares have decreased by 58.9% and is now trading at $5.02. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Leslie's' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 29th 2023. View our LESL earnings forecast. How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter? Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $610.89 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $611.08 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 4.60% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.02%. What ETF holds Leslie's' stock ? Schwab Ariel ESG ETF holds 17,727 shares of LESL stock, representing 1.38% of its portfolio. What guidance has Leslie's issued on next quarter's earnings? Leslie's issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.28-$0.32 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.30. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.43-$1.45 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.44 billion. When did Leslie's IPO? (LESL) raised $600 million in an initial public offering 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 acted as the underwriters for the IPO. What is Leslie's' stock symbol? Leslie's trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LESL." Who are Leslie's' major shareholders? Leslie's' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.48%), Ariel Investments LLC (9.02%), Champlain Investment Partners LLC (8.37%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.00%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.95%) and State Street Corp (3.43%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Leslie's' stock price today? One share of LESL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.02. How much money does Leslie's make? Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) has a market capitalization of $923.73 million and generates $1.56 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $159.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.37 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Leslie's have? The company employs 4,200 workers across the globe. How can I contact Leslie's? The official website for the company is lesliespool.com. The company can be reached via phone at 602-366-3999 or via email at investorrelations@lesl.com. This page (NASDAQ:LESL) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Leslie's, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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