LESL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how LESL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LESL sees a -6.30% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -6.05% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.37%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
LESL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
175.23M
0.73%
-55.96%
Gross Margin
27.23%
-6.04%
-24.36%
Operating Margin
-22.43%
10.00%
-367.66%
Net Margin
-25.43%
11.83%
921.29%
EPS
-0.24
-14.29%
380.00%
No Data Available
LESL Earnings Analysis
Leslie's Inc Corporation (LESL.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Positive Revenue Trend: Revenue of $175 million, up 0.7% compared to Q1 2024, indicating a positive sales trend.
Pro Pool Sales Growth: Pro Pool sales increased by 9%, demonstrating strong growth in this segment.
Core Chemical Sales Increase: Core chemical sales rose approximately 4%, driven by improved in-stock levels and positive unit volumes.
Inventory Management Success: Inventory levels decreased by $63 million or 19% year-over-year, reflecting effective inventory management and cost control.
Cash Increase and Debt Reduction: Cash and cash equivalents increased to $12 million from $8 million year-over-year, alongside a $27 million reduction in debt, enhancing financial stability.
Negative
EBITDA Loss Decline: Leslie’s, Inc. reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $29 million, which is a decline from a loss of $24 million in the same period last year, indicating worsening operational performance.
Gross Profit Decline: The company experienced a gross profit decrease to $48 million from $50 million year-over-year, with a gross margin rate decline of 180 basis points to 27.2%, primarily due to inventory optimization costs.
Increased Adjusted Net Loss: Adjusted net loss increased to $41 million compared to a loss of $37 million in the same period last year, reflecting deteriorating financial health.
Q2 Fiscal 2025 Sales Outlook: Sales guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 indicates a potential decline of up to 5% year-over-year, suggesting ongoing challenges in revenue generation.
Adjusted EBITDA Loss Forecast: The company anticipates an adjusted EBITDA loss of $38 million to $33 million for the second quarter, which reflects a lower gross margin rate and increased professional fees, indicating continued financial strain.
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LESL Earning Call Sentiment
Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:LESL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call reveals mixed financial results with slight revenue growth but increased losses, declining gross margins, and significant debt. The lack of a shareholder return plan and cautious economic outlook further weigh on sentiment. While management highlights progress in asset utilization and inventory management, concerns about competitive pressures, professional fees, and unclear guidance responses persist. The Q&A section does not provide significant positive catalysts, and the cautious revenue outlook suggests potential challenges ahead. Overall, the sentiment leans negative, indicating a likely stock price decline in the near term.
