Leggett & Platt, Inc.
S&P 500LEG/Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.88%
$0.20 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
LEG's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 12.4% earnings payout ratio & 13.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 5.1% operating margin & 18.6% gross margin.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 12.4%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 13.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 6.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -34.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Operating Margin: 5.1%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Gross Margin: 18.6%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
Payout & Coverage
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CautionAbout Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Leggett & Platt, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces a broad array of components and products across multiple industries. The company operates through five key segments: Residential Furnishings, which supplies bedding components, furniture mechanisms, and related consumer products; Commercial Furnishings and Components, offering store fixtures, point-of-purchase displays, material handling systems, office furniture parts, and plastic components; Aluminum Products, providing aluminum die castings, custom tooling, machining, finishing, and molten aluminum; Industrial Materials, encompassing drawn steel wire, specialty wire products, and welded steel tubing; and Specialized Products, including production machinery, seating suspension systems, control cables, and lumbar support systems for automotive, office, and residential applications. These offerings serve sectors such as furniture, automotive, retail, and industrial manufacturing, making Leggett & Platt, Inc. a vital supplier of engineered solutions for everyday homes, offices, stores, and vehicles. Founded in 1883 and headquartered in Carthage, Missouri, the company maintains a global presence with manufacturing in the United States, Europe, China, Canada, and Mexico.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.88%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
12.42%
FCF Payout Ratio
13.09%
52-Week Range
$7.86 - $13.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
LEG annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
LEG earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-51.38%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-34.02%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-16.81%
3-Year Total Growth
-88.51%
5-Year Total Growth
-87.50%
10-Year Total Growth
-84.13%
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