Posted by admin on Aug 20th, 2022

Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL – Get Rating) and Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:RENT – Get Rating) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

This table compares Leslie’s and Rent the Runway’s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Leslie’s has higher revenue and earnings than Rent the Runway.

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Leslie’s and Rent the Runway, as provided by MarketBeat.

Leslie’s presently has a consensus target price of $21.22, suggesting a potential upside of 34.32%. Rent the Runway has a consensus target price of $11.36, suggesting a potential upside of 116.86%. Given Rent the Runway’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Rent the Runway is more favorable than Leslie’s.

This table compares Leslie’s and Rent the Runway’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

69.8% of Rent the Runway shares are held by institutional investors. 3.6% of Leslie’s shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.7% of Rent the Runway shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Rent the Runway beats Leslie’s on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Leslie's, Inc. operates as a direct-to-consumer pool and spa care brand in the United States. The company markets and sells pool and spa supplies and related products and services. It offers pool chemicals consisting of chlorine, sanitizers, water balancers, specialty chemicals, and algae control; pool covers, including winter, solar and safety covers, leaf nets, cover reels, and cover alternatives; pool equipment, which comprise pool cleaners, pool pumps, pool filters, pool heating, and lighting; and pools, such as above ground pools, soft side pools, above ground pools liners and equipment, ladders and rails, and diving boards. The company also provides pool maintenance products, including pool closing and opening supplies, filter catridges, chlorine floaters, backwash and vacuum hoses, and cleaning attachments; parts, such as automatic pool cleaner parts, pool filter and pump parts, and pool heater and heat pump parts; and safety, recreational, and fitness-related products. In addition, it provides pool equipment and repair services. The company markets its products through 952 company operated locations in 38 states and e-commerce websites. It serves the residential, professional, and commercial consumers. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Rent the Runway, Inc. rents designer wear for women through its stores and online retail. The company offers ready-to-wear, workwear, denim, casual, maternity, outerwear, blouses, knitwear, loungewear, jewelry, handbags, activewear, ski wear, home goods, evening wear, and kids wear, as well as accessories. It also engages in the software development and support activities. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

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