LEG
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated · Consumer Discretionary · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Last
$10.03
−$0.24 (−2.39%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $10.27
Open $10.20
Day high $10.20
Day low $9.80
Volume 1,950,636
Avg vol 2,994,176
Mkt cap
$1.40B
P/E ratio
6.23
FY Revenue
$3.95B
EPS
1.61
Gross Margin
18.34%
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
AI report sections
LEG
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated
Leggett & Platt is trading near its 52-week high with strong recent price momentum and multiple bullish technical signals. At the same time, fundamentals show pressure at the operating-income level and modest revenue contraction but are offset by positive free cash flow, improved earnings, and moderate valuation multiples. The balance sheet reflects meaningful leverage alongside solid liquidity ratios and a positive cash build, while short interest and news flow appear relatively balanced.
AI summarized at 7:20 PM ET, 2026-02-04
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−21% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.79×
RSI
51.17 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
+0.09 (Strong)
MACD: -0.12 Signal: -0.21
Long-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: -0.22 Signal: -0.26
Intraday trend score 43.72

Latest news

LEG 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 4 Negative: 5
Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend and Annual Meeting Results

Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a second quarter 2026 dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on July 15, 2026. The company held its annual shareholder meeting where shareholders elected eight directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditor, endorsed executive compensation, and approved amendments to the Flexible Stock Plan.

LEG dividend quarterly dividend shareholder meeting board of directors executive compensation stock plan
Sentiment note

The company declared a quarterly dividend and successfully held its annual meeting with shareholder approval of all proposed items, including director elections and compensation endorsement. Dividend declarations are generally viewed positively as they indicate financial health and management confidence in future cash flows.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether MKC, LEG, OGN, KW are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating four major companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties. The investigations concern McCormick & Company's merger with Unilever's Foods business, Leggett & Platt's sale to Somnigroup International, Organon & Co.'s sale to Sun Pharmaceutical, and Kennedy-Wilson Holdings' sale to a consortium led by its CEO. The firm is seeking increased consideration and additional disclosures on behalf of shareholders.

MKC MKC.V LEG OGN shareholder investigation merger acquisition fiduciary duty
Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential securities violations in sale to Somnigroup; shareholders will own only ~9% of combined company, indicating significantly diluted ownership

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether LEG, AVNS, SEM, GRTX are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to proposed mergers and acquisitions. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration in deals involving Leggett & Platt, Avanos Medical, Select Medical Holdings, and Galera Therapeutics, noting that insiders may receive substantial benefits unavailable to ordinary shareholders.

LEG AVNS SEM GRTX merger investigation shareholder rights fiduciary duty securities law
Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential unfair deal terms in sale to Somnigroup International; shareholders will own only ~9% of combined company, suggesting potentially dilutive terms

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether AVNS, LEG, SLNO, FORA are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating four companies for potential securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their proposed acquisitions. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair consideration and whether insider benefits may be prioritized over ordinary shareholder interests.

AVNS LEG SLNO FORA merger investigation shareholder rights fiduciary duty acquisition
Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential violations related to its acquisition by Somnigroup, with concerns that shareholders will own only ~9% of the combined company, indicating potentially unfavorable deal terms.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Juan Monteverde
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE: LEG)

Class action law firm Monteverde & Associates PC has launched an investigation into Leggett & Platt's proposed acquisition by Somnigroup International Inc., questioning whether the deal terms offering 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup per Leggett & Platt share represent a fair value for shareholders.

LEG SGI merger investigation class action lawsuit shareholder protection acquisition deal fairness
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a class action investigation questioning the fairness of its merger terms, suggesting potential shareholder concerns about inadequate deal valuation.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend of $.05

Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.05 per share for Q1 2026, payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

LEG dividend quarterly shareholder returns Leggett & Platt
Sentiment note

The company is maintaining its dividend payments to shareholders, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to returning capital to investors. Regular dividend declarations are generally viewed positively as they indicate confidence in the company's cash flow generation and financial health.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Leggett & Platt Announces 4Q and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call

Leggett & Platt announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings results on February 11, 2026, after market close, followed by a conference call on February 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results, guidance, and market conditions.

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Sentiment note

The article is a routine earnings announcement with no forward-looking statements, performance metrics, or qualitative commentary that would indicate positive or negative sentiment. It is purely informational about the timing and logistics of the earnings release and conference call.

Negative The Motley Fool • William Dahl
Pentair Just Hit a Milestone Barely 1 in 1,000 Stocks Achieve: Is It a Buy?

Pentair has achieved Dividend King status with its 50th consecutive annual dividend increase, joining an exclusive club of just 56 companies out of 54,000 publicly traded firms. The water solutions company's strong fundamentals—including 14% adjusted EPS growth, a low 25% payout ratio, and robust share buybacks—suggest it can sustain this achievement long-term, though its dividend yield of 1.05% is slightly below the S&P 500 average.

PNR XOM KO LEG Dividend King dividend growth Pentair water solutions
Sentiment note

Presented as a cautionary tale—despite 141 years of history and 52-year dividend streak, the company cut its dividend by 89% in 2024, with shares falling 33%, illustrating that Dividend King status doesn't guarantee future success.

Positive Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Leggett & Platt Shares Surge On Somnigroup Acquisition Proposal

Somnigroup International proposed an all-stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt at $12.00 per share, representing a 30.3% premium to its 30-day average closing price.

LEG SGI acquisition merger stock transaction premium
Sentiment note

Stock price surged 10.58% on acquisition proposal with significant premium

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend of $.05

Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2025.

LEG dividend quarterly manufacturing shareholders
Sentiment note

Standard dividend announcement with no significant positive or negative implications; routine financial communication indicating stable corporate operations

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES 4Q AND FULL YEAR 2024 EARNINGS CALL

Leggett & Platt, a diversified manufacturer, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results on February 13, 2025, and hold a conference call on February 14, 2025 to discuss the results, guidance, and market conditions.

LEG Leggett & Platt earnings conference call market conditions
Sentiment note

The article provides factual information about Leggett & Platt's upcoming earnings release and conference call, without any explicit positive or negative sentiment.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Eric Volkman
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Zoomed 4% Higher Today

Leggett & Platt, a diversified manufacturer, reported a 6% decline in Q3 sales and a drop in net income, but its stock rose over 4% the next day. The company is considering selling its aerospace business and has reduced its full-year sales and earnings guidance.

LEG Leggett & Platt earnings restructuring aerospace business guidance
Sentiment note

The article presents a mixed outlook for Leggett & Platt. While the company's Q3 results showed declines in sales and net income, the stock price rose on the news, likely due to the company's plans to sell its aerospace business and its revised guidance. The overall sentiment is neutral as the article does not clearly indicate whether the company's performance and outlook are positive or negative.

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