Leslie’s (LESL) faces revenue decline expectations ahead of May 15 earnings

Leslie’s Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL) is scheduled to report quarterly results on May 15, 2026, with analysts expecting revenue to fall 8.1% year over year, signaling further weakness for the pool products retailer. The company reported $147.1 million in revenue last quarter, down 16% from a year earlier and below Wall Street estimates. EBITDA also missed expectations. Leslie’s has missed revenue estimates multiple times over the past two years, though most analysts have kept forecasts unchanged over the past 30 days. Recent consumer retail earnings have been mixed. Tractor Supply posted 3.6% revenue growth but missed estimates by 1.1%, while CarMax reported flat revenue and beat estimates by 3.9%. Their shares fell 13.1% and 17.5%, respectively, after results. Leslie’s shares have risen 13.6% over the past month, compared with a 3.4% average decline for consumer retail peers. The stock recently traded at $1.58, below the average analyst price target of $2.08.