Leslie’s FY26 Q3 net income rises to $47.8 million; net sales drop 8.4% to $458.5 million year over year

• Leslie’s fiscal Q3 net sales fell 8.4% to USD 458.5 million, with comparable sales down 6.2%.
• GAAP net income rose to USD 47.8 million, while GAAP diluted EPS more than doubled to USD 5.01.
• GAAP gross margin slipped 310 basis points to 36.5%, while adjusted EBITDA dropped 31.72% to USD 55.7 million.
• Management said it is exploring strategic alternatives with financial stakeholders, including a potential deleveraging transaction and financing.
• Leslie’s withdrew its prior full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, citing macroeconomic softness and uncertainty around consumer behavior.

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