
LEG Stock Forecast & Price Target
LEG Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Leggett & Platt Inc has shown a notable increase in overall EBITDA margins, rising 80 basis points year-over-year to 14.3% due to operational improvements and the strategic abandonment of low-margin business segments, while the Bedding segment specifically has improved visibility for future earnings growth. The company also experienced a significant increase in Steel Rod sales, with a 72% rise in sales volume, which, combined with stabilization in market share for Springs, signals better execution and leveraging of intellectual property. Additionally, with an anticipated product line refresh from Sealy expected to contribute to improved fundamentals in 2025 and management's confidence in year-over-year EPS growth, Leggett & Platt appears well-positioned for a more positive outlook in the near future.
Bears say
Leggett & Platt Inc reported a 7.6% decline in revenue for 2Q24, totaling $1,129 million, which fell short of expectations, alongside a notable decrease in organic sales driven by a 4% drop in both volume and price. The company has revised its full-year 2024 outlook, now projecting a sales decline of 7% to 9% year-over-year and reducing expected earnings per share (EPS) to $1.00 to $1.10, reflecting weaker-than-anticipated demand across all business segments, particularly in Specialized Products and Furniture, Flooring, and Textile Products. Additionally, the automotive segment is facing structural challenges due to increased competition from Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles, exacerbating the negative trends in sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margins across multiple divisions.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Leggett & Platt and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
LEG Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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