Leslie's Inc.: Sinking Fast In The Pool Care Market (Ratings Downgrade) [Seeking Alpha]
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL)
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Grassroots Trading Follower s Follow Play 13min Summary Leslie's Inc. faces significant financial struggles, with a 77% stock decline, high debt, and weak sales, prompting a switch to a "Sell" rating. Despite logistical advantages and customer loyalty, rising costs and ineffective SG&A management are squeezing profits, impacting operating income and margins. Growth among PRO customers and improved inventory management offer some positives, but overall financial metrics and valuation remain concerning. Ongoing macroeconomic challenges and soft demand for non-essential items further complicate Leslie's path to recovery, making long-term stability uncertain. Matt Porteous Thesis I covered Leslie's Inc. ( NASDAQ: LESL last spring during a deep dive into the pool and spa care industry. They're a leading direct-to-consumer brand, selling everything you need to keep pools and spas in shape. They stock chemicals, parts, cleaning tools, and safety This article was wr
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- LESLIE’S ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Leslie’s, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the FirmGlobeNewswire
- Are Investors Undervaluing Leslies (LESL) Right Now? [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Why Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) is the Best All-Time Low Stock To Buy Right Now? [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) had its "market perform" rating re-affirmed by analysts at William Blair.MarketBeat
- Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) had its price target lowered by analysts at Robert W. Baird from $4.00 to $3.50. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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- 11/25/24 - Miss
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- 12/17/24 - Form 4
- 12/17/24 - Form 4
- 12/17/24 - Form 4
- LESL's page on the SEC website