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Leslie's vs Star Group, L.P.: LESL and SGU compared
Leslie's is the larger company: $458M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $358M for Star Group, L.P. (Q3 FY26). Star Group, L.P. is growing faster (+17% against -8% a year earlier). Leslie's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.4% against -9.5%.
Where the money goes: LESL and SGU
Leslie's (LESL) · Q3 FY26
Leslie's, Q3 FY26: revenue $458M (-8% year over year), operating margin 13.4%, net earnings $47.8M, operating cash flow $99.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Star Group, L.P. (SGU) · Q3 FY26
Star Group, L.P., Q3 FY26: revenue $358M (+17% year over year), operating margin -9.5%, net loss $28.0M, operating cash flow $118M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Leslie's (LESL) | Star Group, L.P. (SGU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $458M | $358M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -8% | +17% |
| Gross margin | 36.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Net earnings | $47.8M | −$28.0M |
| Net margin | 10.4% | -7.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $99.0M | $118M |
| Free cash flow | $97.9M | $116M |
| Market value | — | $433M |
| P/E | — | 5.0× |
Where the revenue comes from
Star Group, L.P.
- Home Heating Oil and Propane: $153M (43%)
- Installation and Services: $91.1M (25%)
- Equipment Maintenance Service Contracts and Billable Call Services: $58.3M (16%)
- Equipment Installations: $32.7M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Leslie's or Star Group, L.P.?
Leslie's is the larger company: $458M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $358M for Star Group, L.P. (Q3 FY26).
Is Leslie's or Star Group, L.P. growing faster?
Star Group, L.P. is growing faster (+17% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Leslie's or Star Group, L.P.?
Leslie's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 13.4% against -9.5%.
More: Leslie's earnings · how Leslie's makes money · Star Group, L.P. earnings · how Star Group, L.P. makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.