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NASDAQ:LESL

Leslie's (LESL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$10.26
+0.47 (+4.80%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$9.96
$10.33
50-Day Range
$9.24
$11.31
52-Week Range
$9.02
$19.99
Volume
2.43 million shs
Average Volume
2.83 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.89 billion
P/E Ratio
15.78
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$14.88

Leslie's MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
45.0% Upside
$14.88 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
11.69% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-1.30
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.17mentions of Leslie
Based on 32 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
15.07%
From $0.73 to $0.84 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.30 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

65th out of 140 stocks

Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

5th out of 12 stocks


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About Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Stock

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 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. As of October 1, 2022, the company operated 990 retail locations in 39 states. It also sells its products through e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. The company serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. Leslie's, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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LESL Price History

LESL Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/03/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Retail stores, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LESL
Fax
N/A
Employees
4,200
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$14.88
High Stock Price Forecast
$20.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$11.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+45.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.25
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$159.03 million
Pretax Margin
10.03%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.56 billion
Cash Flow
$1.18 per share
Book Value
($1.39) per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
176,673,000
Market Cap
$1.89 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.82

Key Executives

  • Mr. Michael R. EgeckMr. Michael R. Egeck (Age 64)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $3.11M
  • Mr. Steven M. Weddell (Age 48)
    Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer
    Comp: $1.96M
  • Ms. Paula F. BakerMs. Paula F. Baker (Age 55)
    Chief Revenue Officer
    Comp: $705.7k
  • Mr. Brad A. Gazaway
    Chief Legal Officer & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Moyo LaBode
    Chief Merchandising Officer













LESL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Leslie's stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leslie's in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 2 buy 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.
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What is Leslie's' stock price forecast for 2023?

8 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Leslie's' stock. Their LESL share price forecasts range from $11.00 to $20.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $14.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 45.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have LESL shares performed in 2023?

Leslie's' stock was trading at $12.21 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LESL stock has decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $10.26.
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When is Leslie's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 4th 2023.
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.

How were Leslie's' earnings last quarter?

Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by $0.02. The firm earned $212.84 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $221.36 million. Leslie's had a net margin of 7.65% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 54.83%.

What guidance has Leslie's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Leslie's issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.78-$0.86 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.80. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.560-$1.640 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.62 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.95%), Champlain Investment Partners LLC (8.47%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (6.30%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (3.42%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.39%) and River Road Asset Management LLC (2.80%). 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.
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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.
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What is Leslie's' stock price today?

One share of LESL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.26.

How much money does Leslie's make?

Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) has a market capitalization of $1.89 billion and generates $1.56 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $159.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.65 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 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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