Leslie's
Pool-and-spa aftermarket retailer combining products, water testing, and repair services.
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Profile
Sells recurring pool-and-spa care products, equipment, and services through specialty stores and digital channels, pairing proprietary merchandise with water testing and technical help. A vertically integrated network is concentrated in warm-weather states and depends on seasonal demand, inventory, skilled service, and digital systems.
Supplies the aftermarket care of residential and commercial pools and spas through chemicals, equipment and replacement parts, cleaning and maintenance products, and installation and repair services. Products reach do-it-yourself owners, pool professionals, and commercial operators through stores, e-commerce, the mobile app, and marketplaces.
Combines proprietary and custom-formulated merchandise with AccuBlue water analysis, in-store repair support, Pool Perks, and field technicians. Its network is concentrated in warm-weather states—particularly California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida—while digital channels extend reach nationwide.
Service quality relies on trained staff, accurate testing, timely inventory, and working digital systems. Demand and operations remain tied to pool-season weather, Sunbelt conditions, supply availability, competition, cybersecurity and privacy obligations, and water-use and chemical regulation.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −69.0% · Average volume (30d) 1.5M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Reiterate | Underweight | $1.50 | $1 | |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | Underweight | $3.50 | $1.50 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Target | $7 | $3.50 | ||
| Dec 3, 2025 | Jefferies | Reiterate | Hold | $3.25 | $3.75 | |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Telsey Advisory | Target | $8.50 | $3 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026Q3 FY26 | $4.86 | $3.96 | −18.5% | $503.2M | $458.5M | −8.9% | −41.67% |
| May 13, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$4.41 | −$5.36 | −21.5% | $162.5M | $184.7M | +13.7% | +144.76% |
| Feb 17, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$4.27 | −$5.24 | −22.7% | $158.4M | $147.1M | −7.1% | −17.00% |
| Dec 2, 2025Q4 FY25 | $1.12 | $0.09 | −92.0% | $371.7M | $389.2M | +4.7% | −20.95% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $177.1M | $500.3M | $389.2M | $147.1M | $184.7M | $458.5M | |
| Gross profit | $43.9M | $197.9M | $150.1M | $27.1M | $53.3M | $167.1M | |
| Operating income | −$48.4M | $68.3M | $33.7M | −$58.6M | −$38.9M | $61.5M | |
| Net income | −$51.3M | $21.7M | −$162.8M | −$83.0M | −$52.5M | $47.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$5.60 | $2.34 | −$17.54 | −$8.92 | −$5.63 | $5.01 | |
| Gross margin | 24.8% | 39.6% | 38.6% | 18.4% | 28.9% | 36.5% | |
| Operating margin | -27.3% | 13.7% | 8.7% | -39.8% | -21.0% | 13.4% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.34B · FY22 $1.56B · FY23 $1.45B · FY24 $1.33B · FY25 $1.24B
Balance sheet, Jul 4, 2026Cash & short-term investments $45.9M · Total debt $1.02B · Total assets $722.2M · Shareholders' equity −$492.7M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 9.36M · Float 9.13M · 97.5% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 2.88M | 30.80% | 13F | May 14, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 478.1K | 5.10% | 13G | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Lind Value Ii Aps | 454.6K | 4.86% | 13F | May 11, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 280.9K | 3.00% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
| Gsa Capital Partners LLP | 259.3K | 2.77% | 13F | May 8, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
No open-market trades in the last 12 months.
View detailsPeers
- POOLCORP
Specialty pool retail and service rival through Pinch A Penny.
- Home Depot
Large-format home-improvement retailer for pool supplies and parts.
- Lowe's
Home-improvement chain selling pool chemicals and maintenance essentials.
- Amazon
Online marketplace rival for pool parts and long-tail replenishment.
- Walmart
Mass merchant for pool chemicals, supplies, and seasonal merchandise.
- Costco
Warehouse-club rival for bulk pool chemicals and seasonal kits.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie's | $0.5341 | −0.28% | $5.0M | — | — | 0.0 | −8.4% |
| POOLCORP | $188.07 | +0.05% | $6.85B | 17.3 | 16.5 | 1.3 | +2.2% |
| Home Depot | $330.25 | +0.05% | $329.24B | 23.1 | 21.4 | 1.9 | +5.7% |
| Lowe's | $208.40 | +0.12% | $116.66B | 17.6 | 16.6 | 1.3 | +8.3% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Walmart | $103.07 | −0.03% | $820.40B | 37.2 | 34.5 | 1.1 | +5.9% |
| Costco | $945.47 | −0.03% | $419.30B | 47.6 | 43.0 | 1.4 | +11.6% |
| Median | 22.3 | 24.9 | 1.4 | +7.1% |








