Leslie's (LESL) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Leslie's (LESL) posted quarterly Research & Development of $8.6 million for Q2 2026, up 14.58% year-over-year from $7.5 million in Q2 2025, and up 9.52% on a QoQ basis from $7.9 million in Q1 2026.
Leslie's (LESL) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Leslie's (LESL) has reported Research & Development for 3 consecutive years, with $8.6 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 14.58% year-over-year to $8.6 million; the TTM figure through Apr 2026 stood at $31.2 million (changed N/A YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $31.8 million, up 4.7% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $8.6 million for Q2 2026 at Leslie's, up from $7.9 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Research & Development was $8.6 million in Q2 2026, with the low at $7.1 million in Q4 2024.
- Average Research & Development over 3 years is $7.8 million, with a median of $7.7 million recorded in 2025.
- The largest YoY upside for Research & Development was 14.58% in 2026 against a maximum downside of 10.6% in 2026.
- Year by year, Research & Development stood at $7.1 million in 2024, then gained by 5.71% to $7.5 million in 2025, then advanced by 14.58% to $8.6 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $8.6 million, $7.9 million, and $7.5 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q1 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NaaS Technology | 29.20 Bn | 29.20 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | Caseys General Stores | 28.94 Bn | 28.48 Bn | 1.08 Bn | - |
| 3 | Williams Sonoma | 27.71 Bn | 26.69 Bn | 1.10 Bn | - |
| 4 | Dick'S Sporting Goods | 19.10 Bn | 17.75 Bn | 1.77 Bn | - |
| 5 | Tractor Supply | 16.98 Bn | 16.76 Bn | 1.30 Bn | - |
| 6 | Best Buy | 16.25 Bn | 14.50 Bn | 2.10 Bn | - |
| 7 | Murphy USA | 10.35 Bn | 10.23 Bn | 3.98 Bn | - |
| 8 | Five Below | 10.07 Bn | 9.13 Bn | 696.98 Mn | - |
| 9 | Winmark | 8.93 Bn | 8.93 Bn | 20.23 Mn | - |
| 10 | Leslie's | 86,220.00 | -16.83 Mn | 53.35 Mn | 8.63 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | 8.63 Mn |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 7.88 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 7.53 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 7.12 Mn |