Leslie's Q3 sales down 8.4% to $458.5M; withdraws FY outlook, explores deleveraging

Leslie's, Inc.

Sales $458.5M, down 8.4% YoY; comp sales -6.2%; gross margin 36.5% vs 39.6%.
Adjusted EPS $3.96 vs $2.72; adjusted EBITDA $55.7M vs $81.6M.
Withdraws FY2026 outlook citing macro softness and consumer uncertainty.
Exploring strategic alternatives, possibly deleveraging with financing transactions.
Nine-month net loss -$87.7M; closed 80 stores and 1 DC, impairment $8.3M.

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