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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$560K
small-cap · #14 of 15 peers
Summary
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Leslie's, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Leslie's, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $560K. It ranks number 14 by market capitalization among the 15 Retail-Retail Stores, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LESL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How LESL ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Retail Stores, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $560K | 14/15 |
| EPS | $-16.71 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $90.51 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -42.2% | 12/12 |
| Gross Margin | 7.7% | 10/11 |
| Operating Margin | -23.0% | 10/11 |
| EBT Margin | -29.8% | 10/11 |
| Tax Rate | 0.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35x | 4/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.45x | 6/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.3x | 5/14 |
| Working Capital | $91M | 5/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $11M | 7/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6M | 5/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$17M | 2/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 38.7% | 3/6 |
| FCF/Sales | -0.8% | 5/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.0% | 6/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.17x | 8/10 |
| Receivables Turnover | 26.4x | 6/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.4x | 5/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 11.2x | 5/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 14 days | 4/9 |
| Days Inventory | 109 days | 6/10 |
| Payables Period | 52 days | 2/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 71 days | 5/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $847M | 7/9 |
| Operating Income | -$195M | 12/12 |
| SG&A Expense | $401M | 6/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $782M | 7/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LESL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 9M | – |
| EPS Growth | -27850.0% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $351M | 48.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $46M | 6.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $32M | 4.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $233M | 32.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.21B | 168.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $149M | 20.7% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
LESL quarterly financials and insider trading
Industry Peers · Retail-Retail Stores, NEC
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Leslie's, Inc. (Retail-Retail Stores, NEC): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LESL Leslie's, Inc. | ▼ | $560K |
| JD Jd.Com, Inc. | ▼ | $76.25B |
| ULTA Ulta Beauty, Inc. | ▶ | $24.76B |
| BBWI Bath & Body Works, Inc. | ▶ | $3.63B |
| SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $1.49B |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. | ▶ | $781M |
| TITN Titan Machinery Inc. | ▲ | $554M |
| HITI High Tide Inc. | ▶ | $225M |
| FLWS 1 800 Flowers Com Inc | ▲ | $166M |
| BARK Bark, Inc. | ▶ | $72M |
| TKLF Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. | ▶ | $64M |
| RENT Rent The Runway, Inc. | ▲ | $60M |
| RCT Redcloud Holdings Plc | ▼ | $7M |
| RMTG Regenerative Medical Technology Group Inc. | ▲ | $660K |
| NSTM Novelstem International Corp. | ▼ | $490K |
| INHD Inno Holdings Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| NAAS Naas Technology Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| NEGG Newegg Commerce, Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
Where LESL sits on the market map
Trade & Services · Retail-Retail Stores, NEC
News
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) stock news
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FAQ
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Leslie's, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Leslie's, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LESL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Leslie's, Inc. forecasts updated?
Leslie's, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Leslie's, Inc.'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, LESL included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Retail Stores, NEC. The largest are: Jd.Com, Inc. (JD), Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA), Bath & Body Works, Inc. (BBWI), Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH), Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF), Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.