LESL
Leslie's, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Specialty Retail Investor Relations →
Leslie's, Inc. (LESL) closed at $1.43 as of 2026-02-02, trading 98.9% below its 200-week moving average of $131.80. This places LESL in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -99.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 14, LESL is in oversold territory.
Over the past 227 weeks of data, LESL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 227 weeks.
With a market cap of $13 million, LESL is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. The stock trades at -0.0x book value.
Over the past 4.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LESL would have grown to $0, compared to $160 for the S&P 500. LESL has returned -72.3% annualized vs 11.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: LESL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LESL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying LESL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -35.0% after 12 months (median -35.0%), compared to -15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -75.0% vs -6.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LESL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LESL has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Ongoing | 227+ | 99.0% | Ongoing | -99.6% |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02