Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · OTC
Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) stock forecast summary
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Leslie's, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $690K. It ranks number 16 by market capitalization among the 17 Retail-Retail Stores, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For LESLQ, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% 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 ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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LESLQ price chart and AI forecast
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Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) 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.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $690K | 16/17 |
| EPS | $-16.71 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $90.51 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -42.2% | 11/11 |
| Gross Margin | 7.8% | 10/11 |
| Operating Margin | -23.0% | 10/11 |
| EBT Margin | -29.8% | 10/11 |
| Tax Rate | 0.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35x | 5/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.45x | 7/12 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.3x | 5/13 |
| Working Capital | $91M | 5/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $11M | 7/11 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6M | 7/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$17M | 2/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 38.7% | 4/7 |
| FCF/Sales | -0.8% | 7/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.0% | 5/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LESLQ | 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 | 3/10 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 71 days | 5/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $848M | 7/9 |
| Operating Income | -$195M | 11/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $401M | 6/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $782M | 7/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LESLQ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 9M | – |
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 | |
| Short-term Debt | $149M | 20.7% of assets |
LESLQ quarterly financials and insider trading
Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Leslie's, Inc. (Retail-Retail Stores, NEC): 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LESLQ Leslie's, Inc. | $690K | |
| JD Jd.Com, Inc. | $41.31B | |
| ULTA Ulta Beauty, Inc. | $27.57B | |
| BBWI Bath & Body Works, Inc. | $4.31B | |
| SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | $1.71B | |
| WOOF Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. | $843M | |
| TITN Titan Machinery Inc. | $521M | |
| HITI High Tide Inc. | $229M | |
| NEGG Newegg Commerce, Inc. | $192M | |
| FLWS 1 800 Flowers Com Inc | $166M | |
| RENT Rent The Runway, Inc. | $77M | |
| BARK Bark, Inc. | $76M | |
| NAAS Naas Technology Inc. | $38M | |
| INHD Inno Holdings Inc. | $8M | |
| TKLF Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. | $6M | |
| RCT Redcloud Holdings Plc | $3M | |
| RMTG Regenerative Medical Technology Group Inc. | $410K |
Where LESLQ sits on the market map
Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) stock news
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Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Leslie's, Inc. (LESLQ) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Leslie's, Inc. every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Leslie's, Inc. stock predictions?
For LESLQ, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 21.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 11.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% 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 Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Leslie's, Inc.'s industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, LESLQ 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).
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