LESLConsumer Cyclical · Specialty RetailThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Leslie's, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.5 — +3331.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Leslie's, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Size (100): Smaller than most of the companies we track.
Momentum (8): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3331.4% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Outperform | $2.00 → $3.00 |
| 8 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $4.00 → $3.50 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 17 Sept 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 July 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Mar 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LESL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Leslie's, Inc. returned −97.9% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
Cheaper than 93% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Leslie's, Inc. has a market value of $843K and an enterprise value of $977.5M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter shrank 8.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$250.5M, a −21.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−27.08.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$6.3M.
Trailing P/E: 159.5×; forward P/E: 0.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Leslie's, Inc. employs 3,790 people — $311K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| LESLLeslie's, Inc. | $842,892.00 | 34 |
| CGTLCreative Global Technology Holdings Ltd. | $5.5M | 51 |
| BQBoqii Holding Ltd. | $6.0M | 36 |
| RECTRectitude Holdings Ltd. | $19.0M | 11 |
| TLFTandy Leather Factory, Inc. | $20.4M | 42 |
| IPWiPower, Inc.* | $1.2M | 21 |
| MYSZMy Size, Inc.* | $1.2M | 21 |
* Nearest Consumer Cyclical names by size — few specialty retail companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Leslie's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with plans to close 76 stores and reduce roughly $685 million in debt. The company said it will remain fully operational during the process.
Why it matters — A Leslie's watcher would care because a bankruptcy filing with significant store closures marks a major operational and financial restructuring for the company.
Leslie's Inc. shares plunged Friday morning following reports that the swimming pool supplies retailer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week.
Why it matters — A Leslie's watcher would care because reported plans for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing signal significant financial distress for the company.
Seeking Alpha published prepared remarks from Leslie's, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call covering the company's third-quarter performance discussion.
Why it matters — A LESL watcher would review the Q3 2026 earnings call transcript for management's commentary on the company's latest quarterly results.
Leslie's, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2026. The company reported its performance for the period ending in August 2026.
Why it matters — This quarterly report provides the latest financial performance snapshot of Leslie's, the largest direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry.
Leslie's, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The company made the announcement on August 5, 2026.
Why it matters — A Leslie's watcher would care because the scheduled release will provide updated quarterly financial results for the pool and spa care company.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Leslie's, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3.5, with estimates ranging from $3.5 to $3.5. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Leslie's, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Leslie's, Inc. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Oct 2026, Leslie's, Inc. ranks 34 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +3331.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Leslie's, Inc. 34 out of 100 as at 5 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Leslie's, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LESL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3.5 to $3.5 over the next 12 months.
Leslie's, Inc. returned -97.9% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Leslie's, Inc. is a specialized retail and service company focused on pool and spa care in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Fox Business, 2 Oct 2026): "Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores". Leslie's Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with plans to close 76 stores and reduce roughly $685 million in debt. The company said it will remain fully operational during the process.
Leslie's, Inc. is a specialized retail and service company focused on pool and spa care in the United States. Leslie's markets a broad range of products for residential, professional, and commercial customers, including chemicals, cleaning supplies, equipment, replacement parts, and safety accessories. The company also provides maintenance-related services such as water testing, equipment installation, repair, and in-store technical support, making it a one-stop source for ongoing pool and spa upkeep. Its business is built around an integrated omnichannel model that combines physical locations with digital sales platforms, allowing customers to shop and access services through multiple channels. Leslie's plays an important role in the aftermarket pool and spa market by supplying essential maintenance products and services to households, pool professionals, and commercial operators.
CEO Mr. Jason B. McDonell · 3,790 employees · United States · https://lesliespool.com
