Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) Issues Q1 Earnings Guidance

Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of ($0.21)-($0.20) for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of ($0.19). The company issued revenue guidance of $169-176 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $178.68 million. Leslie’s also updated its Q1 2025 guidance to -0.210–0.200 EPS.

Leslie’s Stock Up 10.0 %

Leslie’s stock opened at $3.51 on Tuesday. Leslie’s has a 52 week low of $2.42 and a 52 week high of $8.21. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $2.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.50. The company has a market capitalization of $649.03 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 175.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.19.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $4.00 target price on shares of Leslie’s in a report on Tuesday, August 27th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on Leslie’s from $6.00 to $4.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Leslie’s has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $3.96.

Leslie’s Company Profile

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 also offers various pool and spa maintenance items, such as chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, safety, recreational, and fitness related products.