LESL (Leslies) Institutional Ownership: 62.10% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LESL Leslies Inc LESL
56 GF Score
Price $2.81
GF Value $46.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Leslies Institutional Ownership?

Leslies LESL -5.39% 56 Institutional Ownership is 62.10% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LESL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Leslies's institutional ownership is 62.10%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Leslies's Insider Ownership is 31.83%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Leslies's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 68.07%.

Leslies Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leslies's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Leslies Institutional Ownership Chart

Leslies Historical Data

The historical data trend for Leslies can be seen below:

2022-05-31 2022-08-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 96.94 98.35 64.23 48.26 48.26 48.26 47.84 33.96 33.48 33.41
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Leslies Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 62.10% mean?
Leslies (LESL) has a Institutional Ownership of 62.10% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Leslies and its competitors.
Is Leslies' Institutional Ownership too high?
Leslies' current Institutional Ownership is 62.10%. Overall, Leslies has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leslies' Institutional Ownership compare to GRWG and BARK?
Leslies' Institutional Ownership of 62.10% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Leslies and its competitors. Leslies's current Institutional Ownership is 62.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leslies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies (LESL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.22, compared to a current price of $2.81 — trading 93.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 62.10%. Leslies' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leslies (LESL), the current Institutional Ownership is 62.10% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Leslies (LESL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leslies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.81 is trading 93.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.22. GuruFocus considers Leslies to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LESL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 62.10%
  • GF Value™: $46.22 vs. price of $2.81 (93.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LESL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Leslies Business Description

Other Exchanges LE30:Germany
Address 2005 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85016
Leslies Inc is a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand offering a comprehensive assortment of products, including chemicals, equipment and parts, cleaning and maintenance equipment, and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. The company serves residential pool, residential spa, professional pool, and commercial pool consumers and markets its products through over 1,000 company-operated locations in 39 states and e-commerce websites, operating only in the United States. It operates mainly in the pool and spa aftermarket industry and offers regularly purchased, non-discretionary maintenance items, along with installation and repair services for pool and spa equipment.
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