$LESL

Leslie's, Inc.

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Why Leslie's (LESL) Stock Is Falling Today

Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) shares fell 42.2% after the pool and spa retailer reported weak fiscal Q3 2026 results, withdrew full-year guidance, and said there is substantial doubt it can continue as a going concern. Revenue fell 8.4% to $458.5M; adjusted EPS was $3.96 vs $5.06 consensus. Long-term debt was $786.7M vs cash $45.9M.

Why is Leslie’s stock plunging today?

Leslie’s (LESL) shares fell 43.2% pre-open to $0.75 after fiscal Q3 2026 results missed expectations and the company withdrew full-year 2026 guidance. Revenue was $458.5M (-8.4% YoY) and adjusted EPS was $3.96 vs $5.06 expected. Gross margin fell to 36.5%. Leslie’s is exploring strategic alternatives and reported a wider nine-month net loss of $87.7M.

LESL sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 4 news stories mentioning LESL (Leslie's, Inc.). Coverage has skewed bearish: 0 bullish, 0 neutral, and 4 bearish.

Recent LESL coverage spans earnings, financial news and corporate actions.

What's driving LESL

  • The guidance withdrawal plus going-concern doubt materially increases balance-sheet and refinancing risk, likely keeping downside pressure until clarity emerges.

    financialcontent.com · Aug 13, 2026

  • Guidance withdrawal plus margin compression and exploration of strategic alternatives raises near-term earnings and liquidity risk, likely keeping downside pressure.

    investing.com · Aug 13, 2026

  • Earnings miss plus weaker store metrics (locations down, same-store sales down) likely drives a negative repricing and raises near-term demand/earnings risk.

    yahoo.com · Aug 12, 2026

  • The 8-K discloses weaker top-line and margin pressure plus a full-year outlook withdrawal, increasing downside risk and raising the probability of balance-sheet actions.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 12, 2026

  • Chapter 11 consideration and distressed debt pricing raise near-term credit and equity risk, likely increasing volatility and downside tail risk.

    yahoo.com · Jul 26, 2026

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Why Leslie's (LESL) Stock Is Falling Today

Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) shares fell 42.2% after the pool and spa retailer reported weak fiscal Q3 2026 results, withdrew full-year guidance, and said there is substantial doubt it can continue as a going concern. Revenue fell 8.4% to $458.5M; adjusted EPS was $3.96 vs $5.06 consensus. Long-term debt was $786.7M vs cash $45.9M.

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Why is Leslie’s stock plunging today?

Leslie’s (LESL) shares fell 43.2% pre-open to $0.75 after fiscal Q3 2026 results missed expectations and the company withdrew full-year 2026 guidance. Revenue was $458.5M (-8.4% YoY) and adjusted EPS was $3.96 vs $5.06 expected. Gross margin fell to 36.5%. Leslie’s is exploring strategic alternatives and reported a wider nine-month net loss of $87.7M.

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Leslie's, Inc. (LESL): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 lesl-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Leslie’s, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results PHOENIX – August 12, 2026 – Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving res

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After 80 stores close, 63-year-old chain gives Chapter 11 warning

Leslie's Poolmart Inc. is reportedly considering restructuring options, including a possible Chapter 11 filing, after closing 80 stores. Bloomberg cited sources saying a $756 million term loan due 2028 trades around 39 cents on the dollar and no final decision has been made. S&P Global Ratings downgraded its issuer credit rating from B to B-.

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