Leggett & Platt Stock Forecast, Price & News

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leggett & Platt a buy right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leggett & Platt in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Leggett & Platt stock.
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How has Leggett & Platt's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Leggett & Platt's stock was trading at $34.30 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, LEG shares have increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $39.03.
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When is Leggett & Platt's next earnings date?

Leggett & Platt is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 7th 2022.
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How were Leggett & Platt's earnings last quarter?

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) released its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, October, 31st. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.06. The firm earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 billion. Leggett & Platt had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.42% and a net margin of 8.13%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.80 earnings per share.
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How often does Leggett & Platt pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Leggett & Platt?

Leggett & Platt declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 9th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, January 14th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.30%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 14th.
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Is Leggett & Platt a good dividend stock?

Leggett & Platt pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.27%. LEG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Leggett & Platt has been increasing its dividend for 51 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Leggett & Platt is 57.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Leggett & Platt will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.45% next year. This indicates that Leggett & Platt will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Leggett & Platt issued on next quarter's earnings?

Leggett & Platt updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Monday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.700-$2.800 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.850. The company issued revenue guidance of $5 billion-$5.10 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.02 billion.

What price target have analysts set for LEG?

1 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Leggett & Platt's stock. Their forecasts range from $55.00 to $55.00. On average, they anticipate Leggett & Platt's stock price to reach $55.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 40.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Leggett & Platt's key executives?

Leggett & Platt's management team includes the following people:

• Karl G. Glassman, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• J. Mitchell Dolloff, President, Chief Operating Officer & Director
• Jeffrey L. Tate, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Michael W. Blinzler, Chief Information Officer & Vice President-IT
• Vincent Lyons, Vice President-Engineering & Technology

What is Karl G. Glassman's approval rating as Leggett & Platt's CEO?

59 employees have rated Leggett & Platt CEO Karl G. Glassman on Glassdoor.com. Karl G. Glassman has an approval rating of 82% among Leggett & Platt's employees.

Who are some of Leggett & Platt's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Leggett & Platt include Mohawk Industries (MHK), Tempur Sealy International (TPX), La-Z-Boy (LZB), Hooker Furniture (HOFT), Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) and Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Leggett & Platt own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Leggett & Platt investors own include AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), McDonald's (MCD), 3M (MMM), PepsiCo (PEP), Pfizer (PFE) and Walmart (WMT).

What is Leggett & Platt's stock symbol?

Leggett & Platt trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LEG."

Who are Leggett & Platt's major shareholders?

Leggett & Platt's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC (0.32%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.13%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.11%), Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.09%), Silver Lake Advisory LLC (0.07%) and AE Wealth Management LLC (0.07%). Company insiders that own Leggett & Platt stock include Joseph W Mcclanathan, Judy C Odom, Kimberly Rutledge, Phoebe A Wood, Scott S Douglas and Susan R Mccoy.
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Which institutional investors are selling Leggett & Platt stock?

LEG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., B & T Capital Management DBA Alpha Capital Management, Monument Capital Management, Wedbush Securities Inc., Richard P Slaughter Associates Inc, Park National Corp OH, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., and Wealthfront Advisers LLC. Company insiders that have sold Leggett & Platt company stock in the last year include Joseph W Mcclanathan, Judy C Odom, Kimberly Rutledge, Phoebe A Wood, and Susan R Mccoy.
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Which institutional investors are buying Leggett & Platt stock?

LEG stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, Silver Lake Advisory LLC, Agate Pass Investment Management LLC, Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, and AE Wealth Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Leggett & Platt?

Shares of LEG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Leggett & Platt's stock price today?

One share of LEG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $39.03.

How much money does Leggett & Platt make?

Leggett & Platt has a market capitalization of $5.21 billion and generates $4.28 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $247.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.93 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Leggett & Platt have?

Leggett & Platt employs 20,400 workers across the globe.

What is Leggett & Platt's official website?

The official website for Leggett & Platt is www.leggett.com.

Where are Leggett & Platt's headquarters?

Leggett & Platt is headquartered at NO. 1 LEGGETT ROAD, CARTHAGE MO, 64836.

How can I contact Leggett & Platt?

Leggett & Platt's mailing address is NO. 1 LEGGETT ROAD, CARTHAGE MO, 64836. The company can be reached via phone at (417) 358-8131, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 417-358-8449.