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Leslie's, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) generates frequent news as a U.S. pool and spa care retailer focused on the aftermarket needs of residential customers and pool professionals. The company describes itself as the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, and its updates often center on operations, strategy, and governance.
Visitors to this LESL news page can review company-issued press releases covering quarterly and annual financial results, guidance updates, and commentary on business performance. Recent communications have discussed sales trends, profitability metrics, inventory efficiency, and initiatives tied to what Leslie's calls its strategic transformation plan, including store and distribution center optimization.
The news flow also includes leadership and board changes, such as the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the addition of a Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer with responsibility for merchandising, inventory, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and the digital marketplace business, and the appointment of an independent director with extensive retail experience. These announcements provide insight into how the company is shaping its management team and board to support its stated priorities.
Other updates highlight customer-focused initiatives, including enhancements to the Pool Perks Rewards Program with new loyalty tiers and benefits aimed at residential pool owners. Regulatory and capital markets developments, such as the approval and implementation of a 1-for-20 reverse stock split and subsequent confirmation of compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, are also addressed in company news.
By following the LESL news feed, investors and observers can track Leslie's financial disclosures, strategic actions, loyalty program developments, and governance changes in one place, and reference the company’s own explanations of its operating environment and risk factors.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL) appointed John Hartmann as an independent director, effective January 7, 2026, expanding the Board from eight to nine members. Hartmann, a nearly 25‑year retail executive, has led turnarounds and held senior roles including CEO of Ascend Wellness Holdings, COO of Bed Bath & Beyond, president of buybuy Baby, and CEO of True Value and Mitre 10. He will join as a Class III director and stand for election at Leslie's 2026 Annual Meeting.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL) reported fiscal Q4 sales of $389.2M and full-year sales of $1,242.0M, with comparable sales down 6.5% Q4 and 8.1% FY. The company recorded a non-cash $183.8M impairment (goodwill $180.7M), producing a fiscal Q4 net loss of $162.8M and a fiscal-year net loss of $237.0M. Adjusted EBITDA was $45.2M in Q4 and $61.4M for FY2025. Management announced closure of 80–90 underperforming stores and one distribution center, expects ~10% inventory reduction year-over-year, and targets $7–$12M of direct cost reductions. Available liquidity is ~$168M with no borrowings under the ABL. FY2026 guidance: $1.10B–$1.25B sales, $55M–$75M adjusted EBITDA, and $20M–$25M capex.
Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 financial results after market close on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The company will host a conference call the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss results and progress on its strategic transformation initiatives.
A live webcast will be available at https://ir.lesliespool.com/. A replay will be posted approximately three hours after the call and remain available on the investor relations site for 180 days.
Leslie's Inc (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, has appointed Jeff White as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective October 5, 2025. White succeeds Tony Iskander, who is stepping down as interim CFO on October 4, 2025.
White joins from Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ: SPWH) where he served as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financial strategy, capital markets, and operational efficiency. His background includes rebuilding FP&A and investor relations functions, managing credit facility negotiations, and overseeing various financial operations.
To ensure continuity, Iskander will remain in an advisory role through January 3, 2026.
Leslie's Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, reported challenging Q3 fiscal 2025 results with significant declines across key metrics. Sales decreased 12.2% to $500.3 million, with comparable sales down 12.4%. Net income fell to $21.7 million from $60.7 million year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA declined to $81.6 million from $109.5 million.
The company faced headwinds from adverse weather conditions and competitive pricing dynamics during their peak selling season. Management is conducting a strategic review to stabilize operations and drive long-term growth. Leslie's updated its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting sales of $1,210-$1,235 million and expecting a net loss of $57-65 million.
The company maintains it has sufficient cash coverage for liability obligations, with $42.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 28, 2025.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care company, reported challenging preliminary Q3 2025 results, with net sales declining 12% to $500 million. The company expects net income between $20-22 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $79-82 million.
CEO Jason McDonell attributed the performance decline to extremely wet and unseasonably cool temperatures in key markets, which disrupted peak pool season and delayed customer pool openings. The company has withdrawn its fiscal year 2025 guidance and will provide updated expectations on August 6, 2025.
Leslie's ended the quarter with $43 million in cash and has paid off its $20 million revolving credit facility. The company is conducting a strategic review focused on improving sales, profitability, and working capital efficiency across its operations.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, has scheduled its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results release for August 6, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day to discuss financial results and strategic transformation initiatives. A live webcast will be available on their investor relations website, with a replay accessible for 180 days following the call.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading U.S. pool and spa care brand, has appointed Amy College as Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer, effective July 20, 2025. College brings over 25 years of retail operations leadership experience, succeeding Moyo LaBode who departed on July 15, 2025.
College joins from Petco where she served in the same role, overseeing category merchandising, demand planning, and distribution operations. Previously, she spent 20+ years at Best Buy in various merchandising leadership positions. In her new role at Leslie's, she will oversee merchandising, inventory, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and the company's digital marketplace business.
Leslie's (NASDAQ: LESL), the leading direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, has scheduled the release of its fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results for May 8, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day to discuss:
- Financial results for Q2 2025
- Progress updates on strategic transformation initiatives
Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast through the company's Investor Relations website at ir.lesliespool.com. A replay of the conference call will be made available within approximately three hours after the call concludes and will remain accessible on the company's website for 180 days.
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