Leggett & Platt Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) will announce its first quarter earnings results on May 1, 2023, post-market. The company will host a quarterly conference call on May 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to discuss quarterly performance and annual guidance. The call will be accessible via their Investor Relations website. Leggett & Platt, a diversified manufacturer, operates 15 business units with around 20,000 employees globally, producing essential components for bedding, automotive, and furniture industries. The firm is recognized as a leading U.S. manufacturer in various segments including bedding components and automotive seat support systems.

Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) will present at the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 7, 2023, at 1:40 p.m. Eastern in Orlando, Florida. CEO Mitch Dolloff will address the investment community. Interested parties can access the webcast via the Investor Relations section of Leggett's website, with a recommendation to log on at least five minutes early. Leggett is a diversified manufacturer specializing in engineered components for homes and automobiles, with approximately 20,000 employees across 135 manufacturing facilities in 18 countries.

Leggett & Platt has declared a first-quarter dividend of $.44 per share, marking a 4.8% increase from the same period in 2022. The upcoming dividend, which translates to an annual yield of 5.2%, reflects the company's strong financial health. This dividend will be paid on April 14, 2023, to shareholders on record as of March 15, 2023. Leggett & Platt has now achieved an impressive record of increasing its annual dividends for 51 consecutive years, further solidifying its status among the Dividend Kings.

Leggett & Platt reported a 10% decline in 4Q 2022 sales, totaling $1.2 billion, and a decrease in EPS to $.39. For 2022, sales reached a record $5.15 billion, up 1% year-over-year, but EPS fell to $2.27, a $.67 decline from 2021. The company anticipates 2023 sales between $4.8 billion and $5.2 billion and EPS of $1.50 to $1.90. Operating cash flow for 2022 was $441 million, a 63% increase. The President expressed confidence in navigating market challenges and emphasized operational efficiency and product development.

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) will release its fourth quarter earnings results on February 6, 2023, after market close. The results will be discussed in a conference call on February 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This call will be accessible via the Investor Relations section on Leggett & Platt’s website. The company, with a 140-year history, operates approximately 130 manufacturing facilities across 17 countries and employs around 20,000 people. Its diverse portfolio includes bedding components, automotive seating systems, and adjustable beds.

Leggett & Platt announced a fourth quarter dividend of $.44 per share, marking a 4.8% increase from Q4 2021. This dividend, payable on January 13, 2023, reflects the company’s commitment to shareholders, as it has raised annual dividends for 51 consecutive years. The indicated annual dividend yield is 5.1%, based on the closing price of $34.45 per share, further solidifying its position among the Dividend Kings.

Leggett & Platt reported third-quarter sales of $1.29 billion, a 2% decrease year-over-year. Organic sales dipped 3%, while volume fell 8% due to soft demand in residential markets, though automotive and industrial markets showed growth. EBIT declined to $113 million, down $31 million from the previous year, with an EBIT margin of 8.7%. EPS was $.52, reflecting a $.19 decrease. Despite challenges, the company maintains its full-year guidance of $5.1–$5.2 billion in sales and $2.30–$2.45 in EPS.

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) will announce its third quarter earnings on October 31, 2022, post-market close. A conference call to discuss the results and annual guidance is scheduled for November 1, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed via the company's Investor Relations website. Leggett & Platt, a 139-year-old diversified manufacturer, operates 130 facilities across 17 countries, providing engineered components found in homes and automobiles, primarily in the bedding and automotive sectors.

Leggett & Platt has revised its full-year 2022 sales guidance to $5.1–$5.2 billion, down from $5.2–$5.4 billion, citing lower volume as the primary reason. EPS guidance is also lowered to $2.30–$2.45 from $2.65–$2.80. The company has recently acquired a hydraulic cylinders business and two textiles businesses, which are expected to enhance operational capabilities despite current challenges. The EBIT margin is now projected at 9.5%–10.0%, with cash from operations expected to be $400–$450 million.