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NYSE:LEG

Leggett & Platt - LEG Stock Forecast, Price & News

$31.88
+0.90 (+2.91%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$31.20
$31.89
50-Day Range
$30.23
$38.04
52-Week Range
$30.05
$41.94
Volume
790,809 shs
Average Volume
920,740 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.24 billion
P/E Ratio
14.04
Dividend Yield
5.52%
Price Target
$32.00

Leggett & Platt MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.4% Upside
$32.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
5.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-3.19
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.45mentions of Leggett & Platt in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.66%
From $1.58 to $1.78 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.01 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

210th out of 264 stocks

Household Furniture Industry

8th out of 8 stocks


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About Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Stock

Leggett & Platt, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of furniture and engineered components and products among homes, offices, automobiles, and commercial aircraft. It operates through the following segments: Bedding, Flooring, Furniture & Textile, and Specialized Products. The Bedding Products segment supplies products and components for the home, including mattress springs and specialty foam, as well as adjustable beds, bedding machinery, steel rod, and drawn wire. The Flooring, Furniture & Textile Products segment is a producer of an extensive line of components and engineered systems for office, residential, and contract furniture manufacturers. The Specialized Products segment supplies titanium, nickel, and stainless-steel tubing for the aerospace industry, and serves the construction market with its hydraulic cylinders group. The company was founded by J. P. Products and C. B. Platt in 1883 and is headquartered in Carthage, MO.

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LEG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/13 Dividend
12/14/2022
Dividend Payable
1/13/2023
Last Earnings
2/06/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend
3/14/2023
Today
3/31/2023
Dividend Payable
4/14/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Household furniture
Sub-Industry
Home Furnishings
CUSIP
52466010
Employees
19,900
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$32.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$40.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$21.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+0.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$309.80 million
Pretax Margin
7.84%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.15 billion
Cash Flow
$3.84 per share
Book Value
$12.38 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
130,985,000
Market Cap
$4.24 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.30

Key Executives

  • J. Mitchell Dolloff
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Jeffrey L. Tate
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Michael W. Blinzler
    Chief Information Officer & Vice President
  • Vincent Lyons
    Vice President-Engineering & Technology
  • Steven K. Henderson
    Executive VP & President-Specialized Products













LEG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Leggett & Platt stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Leggett & Platt in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LEG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LEG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Leggett & Platt's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Leggett & Platt's shares. Their LEG share price forecasts range from $21.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $32.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have LEG shares performed in 2023?

Leggett & Platt's stock was trading at $32.23 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, LEG stock has decreased by 1.1% and is now trading at $31.88.
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Are investors shorting Leggett & Platt?

Leggett & Platt saw a decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 7,980,000 shares, a decrease of 5.8% from the February 13th total of 8,470,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 904,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 8.8 days. Approximately 6.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Leggett & Platt's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 1st 2023.
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How were Leggett & Platt's earnings last quarter?

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) posted its earnings results on Monday, February, 6th. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.09. The company earned $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion. Leggett & Platt had a net margin of 6.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.09%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share.
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How often does Leggett & Platt pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Leggett & Platt?

Leggett & Platt announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 23rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.44 per share on Friday, April 14th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.52%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 14th.
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Is Leggett & Platt a good dividend stock?

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.73%. LEG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company 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 is 77.53%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, LEG will have a dividend payout ratio of 98.88% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What guidance has Leggett & Platt issued on next quarter's earnings?

Leggett & Platt updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Monday, February, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.50-$1.90 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $2.06. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.8-$5.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.07 billion.

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

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

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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (4.27%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.68%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (1.42%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.37%), Morgan Stanley (1.30%) and ProShare Advisors LLC (0.78%). Insiders that own company stock include Joseph W Mcclanathan, Judy C Odom, Karl G Glassman, Kimberly Rutledge, Phoebe A Wood, Robert E Brunner, Scott S Douglas and Susan R Mccoy.
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How do I buy shares of Leggett & Platt?

Shares of LEG stock 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 $31.88.

How much money does Leggett & Platt make?

Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) has a market capitalization of $4.24 billion and generates $5.15 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $309.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.27 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Leggett & Platt have?

The company employs 19,900 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Leggett & Platt?

Leggett & Platt's mailing address is NO. 1 LEGGETT ROAD, CARTHAGE MO, 64836. The official website for the company is www.leggett.com. The company can be reached via phone at (417) 358-8131, via email at invest@leggett.com, or via fax at 417-358-8449.

This page (NYSE:LEG) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff