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The significant earnings miss combined with store closures indicates serious operational challenges, resembling previous downturns in similar retail sectors.
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Leslie's reported Q4 earnings of 9 cents vs. $1.29 expected. Sales of $389.206 million surpassed expectations of $370.635 million. Plans to close 80-90 underperforming stores to streamline operations. FY2026 sales guidance is lower than market estimates. Stock plummeted 14.3% following the mixed financial results.
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