Leslie's (LESL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LESL Stock Forecast
Leslie's stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $8.47 (represents a 191.07% upside from LESL’s last price of $2.91) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 6 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LESL Price Target
The average price target for Leslie's (LESL) is $8.47 based on 1-year price targets from 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $36.00 to $3.00. This represents a potential 191.07% upside from LESL's last price of $2.91.
LESL Analyst Ratings
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Leslie's's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for LESL stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (16.67%), 5 'Hold' (83.33%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Leslie's Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Jonathan Matuszewski | Jefferies | $3.25 | $2.76 | 17.75% | 11.68% |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Greg Badishkanian | Wolfe Research | $4.00 | $2.79 | 43.11% | 37.46% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | David Bellinger | Mizuho Securities | $4.00 | $2.85 | 40.60% | 37.46% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Garik Shmois | Loop Capital Markets | $3.00 | $2.69 | 11.73% | 3.09% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Peter Keith | Piper Sandler | $3.00 | $4.08 | -26.47% | 3.09% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Jonathan Matuszewski | Jefferies | $4.00 | $3.33 | 20.12% | 37.46% |
| May 09, 2024 | Garik Shmois | Loop Capital Markets | $6.00 | $5.63 | 6.57% | 106.19% |
| May 09, 2024 | David Bellinger | Mizuho Securities | $6.00 | $4.69 | 27.93% | 106.19% |
| May 09, 2024 | Peter Benedict | Robert W. Baird | $6.00 | $4.69 | 27.93% | 106.19% |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Dana Telsey | Telsey Advisory | $8.50 | $6.70 | 26.87% | 192.10% |
The latest Leslie's stock forecast, released on Aug 27, 2024 by Jonathan Matuszewski from Jefferies, set a price target of $3.25, which represents a 17.75% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($2.76), and a 11.68% increase from LESL last price ($2.91).
Leslie's Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 3 | 9 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $3.75 | $4.36 |
| Last Closing Price | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 28.87% | 49.83% |
In the current month, the average price target of Leslie's stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Leslie's's last price of $2.91. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Loop Capital Markets | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Jefferies | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Loop Capital Markets | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| May 09, 2024 | Loop Capital Markets | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Telsey Advisory | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
Leslie's's last stock rating was published by Jefferies on Aug 27, 2024. The company gave LESL a "Hold" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Leslie's Financial Forecast
Leslie's Revenue Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $173.96M | $432.37M | $610.89M | $212.84M | $195.10M | $475.59M | $673.63M | $228.07M | $145.01M | $408.93M | $596.54M | $192.44M | - | $381.31M |
| Avg Forecast | $437.77M | $627.37M | $210.33M | $187.11M | $418.92M | $596.57M | $196.23M | $178.68M | $404.01M | $569.99M | $199.98M | $169.61M | $419.39M | $611.06M | $222.68M | $178.68M | $470.32M | $691.12M | $211.32M | $165.48M | $388.45M | $572.19M | $149.68M | $141.05M | $377.81M |
| High Forecast | $456.59M | $654.34M | $219.37M | $195.15M | $436.93M | $622.22M | $204.67M | $186.36M | $409.41M | $569.99M | $200.47M | $170.95M | $424.54M | $637.34M | $232.25M | $186.36M | $470.32M | $691.12M | $211.32M | $165.48M | $388.45M | $572.19M | $149.68M | $141.05M | $377.81M |
| Low Forecast | $413.95M | $593.22M | $198.88M | $176.93M | $396.12M | $564.10M | $185.55M | $168.95M | $398.38M | $569.99M | $199.50M | $167.44M | $411.00M | $577.81M | $210.56M | $168.96M | $470.32M | $691.12M | $211.32M | $165.48M | $388.45M | $572.19M | $149.68M | $141.05M | $377.81M |
| # Analysts | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 0.96% | 1.09% | 1.01% | 0.97% | 1.08% | 0.88% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.29% | - | 1.01% |
Leslie's's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 3 analysts is $199.98M, with a low forecast of $199.50M, and a high forecast of $200.47M. LESL's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 14.96% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $173.96M (Dec 23).
Leslie's EBITDA Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-36.47M | $47.12M | $115.81M | $-16.27M | $-18.48M | $83.08M | $179.34M | $2.43M | $-26.46M | $74.00M | $171.92M | $4.63M | - | $76.21M |
| Avg Forecast | $65.87M | $94.39M | $31.65M | $28.15M | $63.03M | $89.76M | $29.52M | $26.88M | $60.79M | $85.76M | $3.37M | $25.52M | $63.10M | $91.94M | $3.60M | $-3.98M | $70.76M | $103.99M | $3.28M | $24.90M | $58.44M | $86.09M | $7.87M | $21.22M | $50.81M |
| High Forecast | $68.70M | $98.45M | $33.01M | $29.36M | $65.74M | $93.62M | $30.79M | $28.04M | $61.60M | $85.76M | $4.04M | $25.72M | $63.88M | $95.89M | $4.32M | $-3.18M | $70.76M | $103.99M | $3.93M | $24.90M | $58.44M | $86.09M | $9.44M | $21.22M | $60.97M |
| Low Forecast | $62.28M | $89.26M | $29.92M | $26.62M | $59.60M | $84.87M | $27.92M | $25.42M | $59.94M | $85.76M | $2.69M | $25.19M | $61.84M | $86.94M | $2.88M | $-4.77M | $70.76M | $103.99M | $2.62M | $24.90M | $58.44M | $86.09M | $6.29M | $21.22M | $40.64M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -1.43% | 0.75% | 1.26% | -4.51% | 4.65% | 1.17% | 1.72% | 0.74% | -1.06% | 1.27% | 2.00% | 0.59% | - | 1.50% |
6 analysts predict LESL's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $25.52M, with a high of $25.72M and a low of $25.19M. This is -45.84% lower than Leslie's's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $47.12M.
Leslie's Net Income Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-39.55M | $16.48M | $72.55M | $-31.53M | $-30.26M | $57.93M | $122.99M | $-7.44M | $-30.26M | $44.54M | $118.80M | $-6.45M | - | $42.05M |
| Avg Forecast | $37.40M | $79.97M | $-33.43M | $-36.30M | $28.24M | $70.32M | $-31.32M | $-34.89M | $20.86M | $60.62M | $-10.33M | $-38.76M | $30.20M | $73.64M | $-11.05M | $-15.90M | $57.95M | $136.29M | $-10.04M | $-10.54M | $46.83M | $105.90M | $-10.97M | $-21.34M | $28.04M |
| High Forecast | $39.49M | $84.44M | $-31.07M | $-33.73M | $29.82M | $74.25M | $-29.10M | $-29.38M | $24.65M | $60.63M | $-8.26M | $-35.07M | $57.05M | $77.75M | $-8.84M | $-12.72M | $57.95M | $136.29M | $-8.04M | $-10.54M | $46.83M | $105.90M | $-8.77M | $-21.34M | $33.64M |
| Low Forecast | $34.75M | $74.31M | $-35.30M | $-38.33M | $26.25M | $65.34M | $-33.07M | $-38.56M | $17.07M | $60.61M | $-12.40M | $-44.30M | $25.17M | $68.43M | $-13.26M | $-19.08M | $57.95M | $136.29M | $-12.05M | $-10.54M | $46.83M | $105.90M | $-13.16M | $-21.34M | $22.43M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 0.55% | 0.99% | 2.85% | 1.90% | 1.00% | 0.90% | 0.74% | 2.87% | 0.95% | 1.12% | 0.59% | - | 1.50% |
Leslie's's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $-38.76M, with a range of $-44.30M to $-35.07M. LESL's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -335.20% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $16.48M (Sep 23).
Leslie's SG&A Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $86.88M | $121.62M | $135.79M | $96.36M | $92.28M | $134.12M | $131.47M | $89.62M | $77.49M | $120.95M | $117.26M | $70.37M | - | $98.59M |
| Avg Forecast | $125.56M | $179.94M | $60.32M | $53.66M | $120.15M | $171.10M | $56.28M | $51.25M | $115.87M | $163.48M | $124.43M | $48.65M | $120.28M | $175.26M | $133.08M | $87.76M | $134.89M | $198.22M | $120.98M | $47.46M | $111.41M | $164.11M | $119.64M | $40.45M | $65.72M |
| High Forecast | $130.96M | $187.67M | $62.92M | $55.97M | $125.32M | $178.46M | $58.70M | $53.45M | $117.42M | $163.48M | $149.32M | $49.03M | $121.76M | $182.79M | $159.70M | $105.32M | $134.89M | $198.22M | $145.18M | $47.46M | $111.41M | $164.11M | $143.56M | $40.45M | $78.87M |
| Low Forecast | $118.72M | $170.14M | $57.04M | $50.74M | $113.61M | $161.79M | $53.22M | $48.46M | $114.26M | $163.48M | $99.55M | $48.02M | $117.88M | $165.72M | $106.47M | $70.21M | $134.89M | $198.22M | $96.79M | $47.46M | $111.41M | $164.11M | $95.71M | $40.45M | $52.58M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.79% | 1.01% | 0.77% | 0.72% | 1.05% | 0.99% | 0.66% | 0.74% | 1.63% | 1.09% | 0.71% | 0.59% | - | 1.50% |
Leslie's's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $124.43M, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $99.55M to $149.32M. The forecast indicates a 43.23% rise compared to LESL last annual SG&A of $86.88M (Dec 23).
Leslie's EPS Forecast
| Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $-0.21 | $0.09 | $0.39 | $-0.17 | $-0.16 | $0.32 | $0.67 | $-0.04 | $-0.17 | $0.23 | $0.63 | $-0.03 | - | $0.23 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.20 | $0.43 | $-0.18 | $-0.20 | $0.15 | $0.38 | $-0.17 | $-0.19 | $0.11 | $0.33 | $-0.18 | $-0.21 | $0.16 | $0.40 | $-0.11 | $-0.13 | $0.31 | $0.74 | $-0.02 | $-0.06 | $0.25 | $0.57 | $-0.09 | $-0.12 | $0.20 |
| High Forecast | $0.21 | $0.46 | $-0.17 | $-0.18 | $0.16 | $0.40 | $-0.16 | $-0.16 | $0.13 | $0.33 | $-0.17 | $-0.19 | $0.31 | $0.42 | $-0.11 | $-0.12 | $0.31 | $0.74 | $-0.02 | $-0.06 | $0.25 | $0.57 | $-0.09 | $-0.12 | $0.20 |
| Low Forecast | $0.19 | $0.40 | $-0.19 | $-0.21 | $0.14 | $0.35 | $-0.18 | $-0.21 | $0.09 | $0.33 | $-0.19 | $-0.24 | $0.14 | $0.37 | $-0.12 | $-0.13 | $0.31 | $0.74 | $-0.02 | $-0.06 | $0.25 | $0.57 | $-0.09 | $-0.12 | $0.20 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 0.55% | 0.98% | 1.50% | 1.26% | 1.02% | 0.91% | 1.87% | 2.98% | 0.91% | 1.10% | 0.33% | - | 1.12% |
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Leslie's's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $-0.21, with a low estimate of $-0.24 and a high estimate of $-0.19. This represents a -332.99% decrease compared to LESL previous annual EPS of $0.09 (Sep 23).
Leslie's Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONN | Conn's | $0.10 | $5.50 | 5400.00% | Buy |
| LESL | Leslie's | $2.91 | $8.47 | 191.07% | Hold |
| EYE | National Vision | $11.63 | $28.38 | 144.02% | Hold |
| SPWH | Sportsman's Warehouse | $2.62 | $6.29 | 140.08% | Hold |
| HZO | MarineMax | $28.69 | $47.20 | 64.52% | Buy |
| FLWS | 1-800-FLOWERS | $8.18 | $9.50 | 16.14% | Buy |
| CASY | Casey's General Stores | $381.08 | $379.00 | -0.55% | Buy |
| SBH | Sally Beauty | $12.92 | $12.00 | -7.12% | Buy |
LESL Forecast FAQ
Is Leslie's a good buy?
No, according to 6 Wall Street analysts, Leslie's (LESL) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 16.67% of LESL's total ratings.
What is LESL's price target?
Leslie's (LESL) average price target is $8.47 with a range of $3 to $36, implying a 191.07% from its last price of $2.91. The data is based on 6 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Leslie's stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LESL stock, the company can go up by 191.07% (from the last price of $2.91 to the average price target of $8.47), up by 1137.11% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 3.09% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Leslie's stock reach $4?
LESL's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $8.47 supports the claim that Leslie's can reach $4 in the near future.
What are Leslie's's analysts' financial forecasts?
Leslie's's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.39B (high $1.45B, low $1.31B), average EBITDA is $209.2M (high $218.19M, low $197.81M), average net income is $32.35M (high $45.59M, low $19.96M), average SG&A $398.78M (high $415.92M, low $377.08M), and average EPS is $0.175 (high $0.247, low $0.108). LESL's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.46B (high $1.53B, low $1.38B), average EBITDA is $220.06M (high $229.52M, low $208.08M), average net income is $47.64M (high $59.13M, low $35.44M), average SG&A $419.48M (high $437.52M, low $396.65M), and average EPS is $0.258 (high $0.32, low $0.192).
Did the LESL's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Leslie's's last annual report (Sep 2023), the company's revenue was $1.45B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.43B by 1.35%. Apple's EBITDA was $102.18M, missing the average prediction of $154.66M by -33.93%. The company's net income was $27.24M, missing the average estimation of $76.9M by -64.57%. Apple's SG&A was $446.04M, missing the average forecast of $516.39M by -13.62%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.15, missing the average prediction of $0.322 by -53.41%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Leslie's's revenue was $173.96M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $169.61M by 2.56%. The company's EBITDA was $-36.47M, missing the average prediction of $25.52M by -242.91%. Leslie's's net income was $-39.553M, beating the average estimation of $-38.764M by 2.04%. The company's SG&A was $86.88M, beating the average forecast of $48.65M by 78.59%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-0.21, beating the average prediction of $-0.21 by 0.15%