Leslie's (LESL) drops 43.09% premarket after Q3 earnings miss and guidance withdrawal
ByAinvest Wire
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 4:20 am ET1min read
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Leslie's (LESL) shares fell 43.09% in premarket trading after the company reported a Q3 2026 sales miss and withdrew full-year fiscal 2026 guidance. Third-quarter sales declined 8.4% year-over-year to $458.5 million, missing analyst estimates of $520.4 million, while comparable sales dropped 6.2%. The company cited unfavorable weather patterns and softer demand as key headwinds.
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