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Leslie's, Inc. reports developments in the U.S. pool and spa care aftermarket, where it serves residential customers and pool professionals through company-operated locations and a digital platform. The company sells essential pool and spa care products, including chemicals, equipment, parts, cleaning and maintenance items, and related products, and also provides installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual results, seasonal demand, pricing actions, inventory and cost initiatives, store and distribution optimization, and progress under strategic transformation programs. Company news also includes board and executive changes, shareholder-meeting matters, Nasdaq listing compliance, and other public-company governance developments.
Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) reported fiscal Q2 2026 sales of $184.7 million, up 4.3%, with comparable sales up 6.6% and customer count up 8%. Gross profit rose 21.4% and gross margin expanded to 28.9%, while adjusted EBITDA improved to $(26.8) million.
For the first six months, sales declined 5.8% and net loss reached $135.5 million. The company closed 80 underperforming stores and one distribution center, reduced inventories by 21.7% to $262.4 million, reported liquidity of $97.1 million, and reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for $1.10–$1.25 billion sales and $55–$75 million adjusted EBITDA.
Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) will report second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 13, 2026 to review results and progress on strategic transformation initiatives. A live webcast and a replay (available about three hours after the call) will be posted on the company’s Investor Relations website for 180 days.
Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results on Feb 17, 2026: sales $147.1M (-16.0% YoY), gross profit $27.1M (-43.3% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $(40.3)M. The company recorded $10.1M non-cash impairment for 80 store and one DC closures and reiterated full-year FY26 guidance of $1.10B–$1.25B sales and $55M–$75M adjusted EBITDA.
Inventories improved, down ~22.5% YoY to $210.0M; cash was $3.6M with total liquidity of $128.3M. Management reiterated seasonal second-half strength and a pricing/marketing push for the 2026 pool season.
Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) will report first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on February 17, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern the same day to discuss results and progress on strategic transformation initiatives.
A live webcast will be available at the company’s investor site and a replay will be posted within approximately three hours and remain available for 180 days.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL) appointed John Hartmann as an independent director, effective January 7, 2026, expanding the Board from eight to nine members. Hartmann, a nearly 25‑year retail executive, has led turnarounds and held senior roles including CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, COO of Bed Bath & Beyond, president of buybuy Baby, and CEO of True Value and Mitre 10. He will join as a Class III director and stand for election at Leslie's 2026 Annual Meeting.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL) reported fiscal Q4 sales of $389.2M and full-year sales of $1,242.0M, with comparable sales down 6.5% Q4 and 8.1% FY. The company recorded a non-cash $183.8M impairment (goodwill $180.7M), producing a fiscal Q4 net loss of $162.8M and a fiscal-year net loss of $237.0M. Adjusted EBITDA was $45.2M in Q4 and $61.4M for FY2025. Management announced closure of 80–90 underperforming stores and one distribution center, expects ~10% inventory reduction year-over-year, and targets $7–$12M of direct cost reductions. Available liquidity is ~$168M with no borrowings under the ABL. FY2026 guidance: $1.10B–$1.25B sales, $55M–$75M adjusted EBITDA, and $20M–$25M capex.
Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 financial results after market close on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The company will host a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss results and progress on its strategic transformation initiatives.
A live webcast will be available at https://ir.lesliespool.com/. A replay will be posted approximately three hours after the call and remain available on the investor relations site for 180 days.
Leslie's Inc (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, has appointed Jeff White as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective October 5, 2025. White succeeds Tony Iskander, who is stepping down as interim CFO on October 4, 2025.
White joins from Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ: SPWH) where he served as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financial strategy, capital markets, and operational efficiency. His background includes rebuilding FP&A and investor relations functions, managing credit facility negotiations, and overseeing various financial operations.
To ensure continuity, Iskander will remain in an advisory role through January 3, 2026.
Leslie's Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, reported challenging Q3 fiscal 2025 results with significant declines across key metrics. Sales decreased 12.2% to $500.3 million, with comparable sales down 12.4%. Net income fell to $21.7 million from $60.7 million year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA declined to $81.6 million from $109.5 million.
The company faced headwinds from adverse weather conditions and competitive pricing dynamics during their peak selling season. Management is conducting a strategic review to stabilize operations and drive long-term growth. Leslie's updated its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting sales of $1,210-$1,235 million and expecting a net loss of $57-65 million.
The company maintains it has sufficient cash coverage for liability obligations, with $42.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 28, 2025.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care company, reported challenging preliminary Q3 2025 results, with net sales declining 12% to $500 million. The company expects net income between $20-22 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $79-82 million.
CEO Jason McDonell attributed the performance decline to extremely wet and unseasonably cool temperatures in key markets, which disrupted peak pool season and delayed customer pool openings. The company has withdrawn its fiscal year 2025 guidance and will provide updated expectations on August 6, 2025.
Leslie's ended the quarter with $43 million in cash and has paid off its $20 million revolving credit facility. The company is conducting a strategic review focused on improving sales, profitability, and working capital efficiency across its operations.