Leslie's (LESL) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Leslie's (LESL) recorded quarterly Research & Development of $8.6 million in Q2 2026, up 9.52% quarter-over-quarter from $7.9 million in Q1 2026, and up 14.58% on a YoY basis from $7.5 million in Q2 2025.
Leslie's (LESL) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Leslie's' Research & Development history runs 3 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $8.6 million for 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 was $8.6 million for Q2 2026 at Leslie's, up from $7.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $8.6 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $7.1 million in Q4 2024.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $7.8 million across 3 years, with a median of $7.7 million in 2025.
- Biggest YoY gain for Research & Development was 14.58% in 2026; the steepest drop was 10.6% in 2026.
- A 3-year view of Research & Development shows it stood at $7.1 million in 2024, then grew by 5.71% to $7.5 million in 2025, then increased by 14.58% to $8.6 million in 2026.
- The last three Research & Development figures came in at $8.6 million (Q2 2026), $7.9 million (Q1 2026), and $7.5 million (Q1 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caseys General Stores | 27.84 Bn | 27.38 Bn | 1.01 Bn | - |
| 2 | Williams Sonoma | 24.59 Bn | 23.57 Bn | 1.10 Bn | - |
| 3 | Ulta Beauty | 20.75 Bn | 20.25 Bn | 1.48 Bn | - |
| 4 | Dick'S Sporting Goods | 17.81 Bn | 16.45 Bn | 1.77 Bn | - |
| 5 | Tractor Supply | 15.90 Bn | 15.67 Bn | 1.30 Bn | - |
| 6 | Best Buy | 15.61 Bn | 13.87 Bn | 2.10 Bn | - |
| 7 | NaaS Technology | 14.72 Bn | 14.70 Bn | - | - |
| 8 | Five Below | 10.27 Bn | 9.34 Bn | 696.98 Mn | - |
| 9 | Murphy USA | 10.20 Bn | 10.08 Bn | 3.98 Bn | - |
| 10 | Leslie's | 48.89 Mn | 31.97 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 |