Leslie’s, Inc. Appoints Jeff White as CFO and Treasurer
Leadership Change: Leslie’s, Inc. has appointed Jeff White as the new chief financial officer and treasurer, effective October 5, 2025, succeeding Tony Iskander, who resigned for personal reasons.
Experience and Expectations: Jeff White brings extensive financial leadership experience, having previously served as CFO at Sportsman’s Warehouse, and is expected to enhance Leslie’s financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Transition Support: Tony Iskander will remain with Leslie’s in an advisory role until January 3, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition during this leadership change.
Company Overview: Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, operating over 1,000 locations and a robust digital platform to serve residential and professional customers.
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Management Insights: Sportsman's Warehouse reported a 2.2% increase in same-store sales for Q3 2025, driven by strong performance in hunting, shooting sports, and fishing, despite challenges from a prolonged government shutdown affecting consumer confidence.
Financial Performance: The company achieved net sales of $331.3 million and improved gross margin to 32.8%, but adjusted EBITDA guidance was lowered to $22-$26 million due to increased promotional pressure and lower-than-expected Q4 sales.
Strategic Focus: Management emphasized a conservative approach moving forward, prioritizing inventory discipline and cost control while continuing to focus on core categories and enhancing digital marketing efforts.
Risks and Concerns: Analysts expressed skepticism regarding sales sustainability and inventory risks, highlighting macroeconomic headwinds and the impact of promotional activities on margins as ongoing challenges for the company.
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Victoria's Secret Financial Results: Victoria's Secret reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, with losses of 27 cents per share, surpassing analyst estimates, and raised its FY25 guidance.
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Transcript of Earnings for Sportsman's Warehouse (SPWH)
- Author's Perspective: The views and opinions presented are solely those of the author.
- No Official Endorsement: The content does not necessarily reflect the views of Nasdaq, Inc.
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