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Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Stock

$1.26 +1.61% NASDAQ: LESL Consumer Cyclical

Leslie's, Inc. operates as a leading direct-to-consumer brand specializing in comprehensive pool and spa care throughout the United States.

Valuation

MetricValue
Price$1.26
Market Cap$11.79M
P/E Ratio-0.04
P/B Ratio-0.02
P/S Ratio0.01
EPS (TTM)$-25.51
52-Week High$13.56
52-Week Low$0.87
Dividend Yield0.00%

Financials & Margins

MetricValue
ROE65.64%
ROA-38.65%
ROCE0.95%
Gross Margin1.77%
Operating Margin1.77%
Net Margin-22.64%
Debt/Equity-2.01
Current Ratio1.57

Annual Financials (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Revenue$1.3B$1.6B$1.5B$1.3B$1.2B
Operating Profit$209.0M$239.0M$102.0M$57.0M$14.0M
Net Profit$127.0M$159.0M$27.0M$-23.0M$-237.0M
EPS$13.40$17.00$2.96$-2.60$-25.51
Op Margin15.6%15.3%7.0%4.3%1.1%

Balance Sheet (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Total Assets$1.0B$1.1B$1.0B$1.1B$741.0M
Total Liabilities$1.3B$1.3B$1.2B$1.2B$1.1B
Cash$345.0M$112.0M$55.0M$109.0M$64.0M
Borrowings$1.0B$1.0B$1.0B$1.1B$1.0B

Latest News

3 Reasons to Avoid LESL and 1 Stock to Buy Instead StockStory · Jul 7, 2026 A Look Back at Consumer Retail Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Vs The Rest Of The Pack StockStory · Jun 17, 2026 3 Unpopular Stocks We Steer Clear Of StockStory · May 22, 2026 5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Leslie's’s Q1 Earnings Call StockStory · May 21, 2026 LESL Q1 Deep Dive: Customer Re-engagement and Cost Initiatives Drive Margin Gains StockStory · May 18, 2026

Cash Flow (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Operating Cash Flow$170.0M$67.0M$6.0M$107.0M$9.0M
Investing Cash Flow$-64.0M$-171.0M$-91.0M$-94.0M$-51.0M
Financing Cash Flow$-10.0M$-151.0M$-3.0M$-1.0M$0
Net Cash Flow$188.0M$-231.0M$-57.0M$53.0M$-44.0M
Free Cash Flow$141.0M$35.0M$-32.0M$60.0M$-17.0M

Valuation & Return Ratios

MetricValue
PEG Ratio0.00
EV / EBITDA20.42
FCF Yield-144.15%
Quick Ratio0.58
Interest Coverage0.22
Return 1Y-62.97%
Return 3Y-97.78%
Return 5Y-99.40%

Peer Comparison

TickerPriceChangeP/EMarket CapDiv Yield
CDRO $8.97 +0.67% 310.00 $407.87M 0.00%
FATFAT Brands Inc. $0.16 +150.15% -0.01 $3.02M 0.00%
ISPOInspirato Incorporated $4.26 +0.00% -8.35 $53.54M 0.00%
NDLSNoodles & Company $15.06 -1.95% -3.83 $88.73M 0.00%
NTZ $1.22 -0.81% -1.15 $13.44M 0.00%

About Leslie's, Inc.

Leslie's, Inc. operates as a leading direct-to-consumer brand specializing in comprehensive pool and spa care throughout the United States. The company actively markets and sells a vast array of supplies, equipment, and related services to ensure optimal pool and spa maintenance for its diverse clientele, which includes residential homeowners, pool and spa professionals, and commercial consumers. Their extensive product offerings encompass essential pool chemicals like chlorine, sanitizers, water balancers, specialty chemicals, and algae control solutions. They also provide various pool covers (e.g., winter, solar, safety options, leaf nets, reels) and critical pool equipment such as cleaners, pumps, filters, heating systems, and lighting. For those looking to set up a pool, Leslie's stocks diverse pool types—ranging from above-ground and soft-side models to liners, essential equipment, ladders, rails, and diving boards. Beyond initial setup, the company supplies a full spectrum of maintenance products, including seasonal opening and closing kits, filter cartridges, chemical dispensers, and cleaning accessories (like hoses and attachments). A wide selection of replacement parts is available for automatic pool cleaners, filters, pumps, and heating systems. Additionally, Leslie's offers safety, recreational, and fitness-related products for an enhanced pool and spa experience. Complementing its product lines, Leslie's also provides vital pool equipment repair services. The company reaches its customers through a significant network of 952 company-operated locations spread across 38 states, further supported by robust e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1963, Leslie's, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

Leslie's, Inc. is led by CEO Jason McDonell, publicly traded since 2020.

Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) stock trades at $1.26 with a market capitalization of $11.79M. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.04, price-to-book of -0.02, price-to-sales of 0.01. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $0.87 and $13.56, and currently trades 90.7% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, Leslie's, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 65.64% — well above the market average, a sign of a high-quality business, return on capital employed of 0.95%, an operating margin of 1.77%, a net profit margin of -22.64%.

Official website: lesliespool.com

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