Reflecting On Specialty Retail Stocks’ Q1 Earnings: Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL)Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Leslie's (
NASDAQ:LESL) and the best and worst performers in the specialty retail industry.
Leslie's (LESL) Stock Trades Up, Here Is WhyShares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (
NASDAQ:LESL) jumped 3.5% in the pre-market session after the company announced the appointment of a seasoned retail executive, Amy College, as its new Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer.
Leslie's, SoundHound AI, E.W. Scripps, eHealth, and VF Corp Shares Are Falling, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
1 Oversold Stock Set for a Comeback and 2 to QuestionRock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
Leslie's, Petco, Bloomin' Brands, ChargePoint, and GEO Group Shares Are Falling, What You Need To KnowA number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 -1.1%) as Israel carried out significant strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, dramatically escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. This development has sent crude oil prices surging, as investors fear potential disruptions to global oil supply and a wider regional conflict.
3 Cash-Producing Stocks with Questionable FundamentalsA company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
3 Small-Cap Stocks in the DoghouseInvestors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
3 Stocks Under $10 Playing with FireInvestors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10.
However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.
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But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
LESL Q1 Earnings Call: Weather-Driven Sales Miss, Strategic Initiatives Take Center StagePool products retailer Leslie’s (
NASDAQ:LESL) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 6.1% year on year to $177.1 million. On the other hand, the company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $1.34 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.25 per share was 4.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Leslie's (NASDAQ:LESL) Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates, Stock DropsPool products retailer Leslie’s (
NASDAQ:LESL) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 6.1% year on year to $177.1 million. On the other hand, the company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $1.34 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.25 per share was 4.2% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Leslie's (LESL) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To ExpectPool products retailer Leslie’s (
NASDAQ:LESL) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what to look for.
3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks Walking a Fine LineThe stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
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3 Cash-Producing Stocks That Concern UsGenerating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
