Legget & Platt (LEG) Reports Next Week: What Awaits?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/21/2025
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Leggett & Platt Announces 1Q 2025 Results
- Carthage, MO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release first quarter earnings results on Monday, April 28, 2025 after the market closes, and hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results, annual guidance, market conditions, company initiatives and related matters on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m.
- 04/15/2025
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Leggett & Platt Signs Agreement to Sell its Aerospace Products Group
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt has signed an agreement to sell its Aerospace Products Group to affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated for a cash purchase price of $285 million before customary working capital and debt-type adjustments.
- 04/02/2025
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LEG Immobilien: Recent Correction Creates Buying Opportunity For Long-Term Investors
- LEG Immobilien is an attractive value play in the European real estate sector, particularly in the German residential market, due to its defensive profile and structural demand. Rising long-term interest rates have negatively impacted real estate valuations, creating a buying opportunity for long-term investors as the sector shows signs of recovery. LEG's acquisition of Brack Capital Properties at a significant discount enhances its portfolio and demonstrates management's strategic and financial acumen.
- 03/08/2025
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Buy 3 "Safer" Dividend Kings Of 24 Out Of 52 For February
- Seven of the top-ten Dividend Kings by yield offer annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices, making them attractive buys. Six Dividend Kings, including Altria Group and Hormel Foods, are currently fair-priced, with dividends meeting or exceeding their single-share prices. Analysts predict net gains between 15% and 45.53% for the top-ten Dividend Kings by February 2026, based on target prices.
- 02/27/2025
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Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend of $.05
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.05 per share for the first quarter 2025.
- 02/26/2025
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Why Dividends Matter, Even The Little Ones
- Dividends provide a reliable income stream, especially during tough economic times, alleviating financial pressure without the need to sell shares. Persistent inflation makes dividend income increasingly valuable, as it offers stability when market returns are volatile or negative. Investing in well-established, high-yield dividend companies with strong cash flows can ensure a steady income and reduce financial stress.
- 02/21/2025
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Leggett & Platt: Financial Improvements, New Cash Coming, And Quite Cheap
- Leggett & Platt appears undervalued, trading at 9.8x GAAP FWD earnings and 6.7x 2029 EPS, making it a potential buy. Significant reorganization efforts, including Hydraulic Cylinders and G&A initiatives, are expected to enhance EBIT margins and free cash flow in 2025. Anticipated cash from real estate sales and potential Aerospace Group sale could improve the balance sheet and stock valuation.
- 02/19/2025
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - VP, IR Karl Glassman - CEO Ben Burns - CFO Tyson Hagale - President, Bedding Products Sam Smith - President, Specialized Products and Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Leggett & Platt Fourth-Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
- 02/14/2025
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Leggett Q4 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Beat, Both Fall Y/Y
- LEG's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect soft demand trends in residential end markets and headwinds in Automotive business due to ongoing economic challenges.
- 02/14/2025
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Is Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
- Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- 02/14/2025
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Legget & Platt (LEG) Q4 Earnings
- Although the revenue and EPS for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 02/13/2025
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Matches Q4 Earnings Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago.
- 02/13/2025
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Leggett & Platt Reports 4Q and Full Year 2024 Results and Announces Leadership Update for the Specialized Products Segment
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 4Q sales of $1.1 billion, a 5% decrease vs 4Q23 4Q EPS of $.10, 4Q adjusted1 EPS of $.21, a $.05 decrease vs adjusted1 4Q23 EPS 2024 sales of $4.4 billion, a 7% decrease vs 2023 2024 EPS of ($3.73), 2024 adjusted1 EPS of $1.05, a $.34 decrease vs adjusted1 2023 EPS 2025 guidance: sales of $4.0–$4.3 billion, EPS of $.83–$1.24; adjusted1 EPS of $1.00–$1.20 Sam Smith appointed President of Specialized Products segment President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, "In 2024, we made excellent progress on our strategic priorities, particularly the execution of our restructuring plan, which consistently met or exceeded our expectations.
- 02/13/2025
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Leggett Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect From the Stock
- LEG's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 performance is expected to have been hurt by soft demand in most of the markets served.
- 02/12/2025
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Unlocking Q4 Potential of Legget & Platt (LEG): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Legget & Platt (LEG) for the quarter ended December 2024 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
- 02/10/2025
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Should Value Investors Buy Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock?
- Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- 01/29/2025
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES 4Q AND FULL YEAR 2024 EARNINGS CALL
- Carthage, MO, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release fourth quarter and full year earnings results on Thursday, February 13, 2025 after the market closes, and hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year results, annual guidance, market conditions, company initiatives and related matters on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).
- 01/27/2025
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Collect Dividends Like Clockwork From These 2 Dividend Kings
- Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola, despite recent pullbacks, remain strong long-term dividend investments due to their resilient business models and consistent dividend histories. Both companies face short-term headwinds from high interest rates and shifting consumer sentiment but maintain strong fundamentals and well-covered dividends. Procter & Gamble offers a 2.44% yield, with a safe payout ratio of 73%, and Coca-Cola offers a 3.14% yield, with a safer payout ratio of 62%.
- 01/20/2025
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These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
- Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.
- 01/17/2025
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Should Value Investors Buy Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock?
- Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- 01/13/2025
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Leggett: A Long-Term Player That's Also Relatively Inexpensive
- Leggett & Platt's vertical integration and restructuring plans are expected to enhance operating margins and free cash flow growth, making the stock undervalued at $9-$10. The company's stock repurchase program at $20 per share indicates confidence in its valuation, suggesting significant upside potential from the current price. Potential sale of the Aerospace segment could inject cash, reduce net debt, and improve overall valuation, further supporting the bullish outlook.
- 12/26/2024
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 1.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 11/27/2024
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LEG Immobilien: An Interesting Value Play In The European Real Estate Sector
- LEG Immobilien is a compelling value play in the German residential real estate market, benefiting from improved investor sentiment and declining interest rates. The company's resilient operational performance and strategic shift from balance sheet management to growth mode have driven a 43% share price increase in 2024. The recent acquisition of Black Capital Partners at a significant discount is expected to enhance earnings growth and provide revenue and cost synergies.
- 11/22/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $.05
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.05 per share for the fourth quarter 2024.
- 11/07/2024
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Leggett & Platt: A Fair Company At A Wonderful Price
- Leggett & Platt, a former Dividend King, was forced to cut their dividend by 89% earlier this year due to headwinds. The company now expects to use freed-up capital to pay down debt and deleverage towards their long-term target of 2.0x. With the dividend reset, LEG is expected to cover the dividend with free cash flow by the end of 2024.
- 11/07/2024
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Why Leggett & Platt Stock Zoomed 4% Higher Today
- We might see a slimmed-down company in the near future.
- 10/29/2024
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Leggett Misses Q3 Earnings & Sales Estimates, Lowers '24 Guidance
- LEG's third-quarter 2024 results reflect soft demand trends in residential end markets and headwinds due to ongoing economic challenges.
- 10/29/2024
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - Vice President, Investor Relations Karl Glassman - Chief Executive Officer Ben Burns - Chief Financial Officer Tyson Hagale - President, Bedding Products Sam Smith - President, Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Judy Merrick - Truist Securities Operator Greetings and welcome to the Leggett & Platt Third Quarter 2024 Webcast and Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
- 10/29/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
- While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
- 10/28/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.36 per share a year ago.
- 10/28/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT REPORTS 3Q RESULTS
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Q sales of $1.1 billion, a 6% decrease vs 3Q23 3Q EPS of $.33; 3Q adjusted1 EPS of $.32, a $.04 decrease vs adjusted1 3Q23 EPS 2024 EPS guidance is ($3.56)–($3.71), including impact of non-cash goodwill impairment charge, restructuring charges, real estate gains, and certain other costs 2024 guidance lowered: adjusted1 EPS of $1.00–$1.10, sales of $4.3–$4.4 billion President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, "We continued to make solid progress on our restructuring and operating efficiency improvement initiatives, although demand headwinds were more challenging than anticipated in the third quarter.
- 10/28/2024
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Dip Buying Opportunity: 2 Dividend Growth Stocks For Potential Long-Term Upside
- Visa and Pepsi are facing headwinds, creating attractive buying opportunities for long-term investors due to their recent price declines. Visa's strong fundamentals include double-digit revenue growth, low payout ratio, and robust cash flow supporting continued buybacks. Pepsi, a Dividend King, has a solid dividend track record, and I expect growth to pick up as interest rates should provide tailwinds.
- 09/30/2024
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Buy 7 September Dividend Kings, Watch 9 More
- "What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.” - suredividend.com. The 53 Dividend Kings, screened as of Sept. 10, represented eight of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker-targeted top 10 net gains ranged around 11.59%-35.94%, topped by Emerson and Stephan. By yield, Altria tops all. Top 10 September dogs: HRL, KVUE, FRT, FTS, UBSI, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, UVV, and MO averaged 4.70% in yield.
- 09/12/2024
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2 Stocks To Consider For Income Reliability And Upside Potential
- Verizon and NNN REIT are reliable dividend stocks with potential for upside in the long term. Verizon offers a safe dividend, improving cash flows, and decreasing debt, potentially leading to strong upside once interest rates are considerably lower over the next 12 months. NNN REIT focuses on non-rated tenants, delivering consistent FFO growth, increasing dividends, and a strong balance sheet, offering potential for growth.
- 08/17/2024
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2 Fallen Former Dividend Kings For A Small Cap Recovery Trade
- Small caps that were once large are optimal in this environment for a small cap trade in my opinion. Despite challenges, some companies like Leggett & Platt and VF Corporation are working on turnaround stories and are cutting costs while reducing debt. Debt burdens are a concern, but rate cuts may provide some assistance in navigating small cap purgatory.
- 08/09/2024
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53 August Dividend Kings: Buy 7, Watch 9 More
- “What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.”—suredividend.com. The 53 Dividend Kings, screened as of August 6, represented 8 of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker-targeted top-ten net-gains ranged 9.36%-31.67% topped-by PPG, and Target. By yield, Altria tops-all. Top-ten August dogs: NFG, FRT, KVUE, FTS, UBSI, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, UVV, & MO averaged 4.92% in yield.
- 08/08/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $.05
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.05 per share for the third quarter 2024.
- 08/07/2024
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Dividend Income: Lanny's July 2024 Summary
- In July, we (my wife and I) received a dividend income total of $2,836.82. 2023 was up 24%. 7 months down in 2024 and the S&P 500 is still up almost 13%, despite the recent sell-offs. We have a high likelihood of a rate cut in September, but too much speculation is happening beyond that date. Time is ticking on that FOMC meeting.
- 08/06/2024
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Leggett & Platt: True Earning Power Could Have Been Overestimated
- Leggett & Platt's gross profit margin has been shrinking for the past eight years, which has offset any growth in sales during that time frame. The true earning power of LEG may have been overestimated due to acquisition costs, which are not included in net income. A more protective stance on foreign imports after the U.S. elections could benefit LEG in the mid-term.
- 08/06/2024
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Leggett (LEG) Q2 Earnings Meet, Sales Miss, 2024 View Down
- Leggett's (LEG) second-quarter results reflect slow demand in most of the markets served.
- 08/02/2024
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - Vice President, Investor Relations Karl Glassman - President and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Burns - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tyson Hagale - Executive Vice President, President, Bedding Products Samuel Smith - Senior Vice President, President, Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Operator Greetings and welcome to the Leggett & Platt Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
- 08/02/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
- Although the revenue and EPS for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 08/01/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.38 per share a year ago.
- 08/01/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT REPORTS 2Q RESULTS
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 2Q sales of $1.1 billion, an 8% decrease vs 2Q23 2Q EPS of ($4.39), primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge 2Q adjusted1 EPS of $.29, a $.09 decrease vs adjusted1 2Q23 EPS 2024 EPS guidance is ($3.43)–($3.58), including impact of non-cash goodwill impairment charge, restructuring charges, real estate gains, and certain other costs 2024 adjusted1 EPS narrowed to $1.10–$1.25; sales guidance lowered to $4.3–$4.5 billion President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, "While our second quarter results reflect the ongoing challenging macro environment, I am immensely proud of our team's execution.
- 08/01/2024
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Sell Alert: 3 Dividend Aristocrats That May Kill Your Passive Income Snowball
- Dividend stocks are my favored way for generating passive income for retirement. Passive income is generated with minimal effort once set up, and can snowball beautifully as dividends are reinvested. Not all Dividend Aristocrats are good for a massive dividend snowball, here are 3 I wouldn't own.
- 06/26/2024
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Leggett & Platt: A Cash Generation Machine Priced At A Discount
- Leggett & Platt's share price has declined by more than 80% over the past 3 years, culminating in a drop of over 25% after the recent dividend cut. Recent weakness in the industry and low-cost competition from overseas have caused revenue and margins to decline, ultimately making the hefty dividend payout unsustainable. The company's challenges are real, but the drop in share price offers an opportunity for long-term investors to generate an attractive return.
- 06/24/2024
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KKR, CrowdStrike Holdings and GoDaddy Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600
- NEW YORK , June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, June 24, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range.
- 06/07/2024
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Leggett & Platt: Dividend Lessons Learned From A Former King
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated has cut its dividends after 51 consecutive years of dividend hikes. A key lesson I learned for analyzing dividend stocks is to not just look at the yields and simple payout ratios. Instead, analyze the company's financials more holistically. Looking ahead, I am seeing strong EPS headwinds, inventory issues, and stretched balance sheet.
- 06/04/2024
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An Important Warning For Dividend Investors
- Dividend stocks have struggled in recent years due to rising interest rates and companies cutting or eliminating their dividends. We look at some concerning storm clouds brewing on the horizon for the sector. We also share some of our top picks for navigating the current choppy waters in the sector.
- 06/03/2024
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 20.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 05/30/2024
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Closed-End Funds: 2024 Revisit Of Funds That Never Cut Distributions With Inception Pre-2008
- Closed-end funds tend to cut their payouts over time due to negative consequences of leverage during market crashes, leading to potential permanent capital destruction. Today, we are looking to revisit the six funds that have inceptions prior to the 2008/09 Global Financial Crisis that have still never cut their regular distributions. A long history of no-cuts can be important for income-focused investors, but we also examine coverage and valuations to determine whether they are worth exploring further.
- 05/26/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT APPOINTS KARL GLASSMAN AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karl Glassman appointed President and CEO and will continue to serve as Board Chairman Mitch Dolloff resigned as President and CEO and a member of the Board Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Karl Glassman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- 05/21/2024
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Private Advisor Group LLC Acquires 1,551 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG)
- Private Advisor Group LLC boosted its stake in Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG – Free Report) by 8.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 19,610 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,551 shares during the period. Private Advisor Group LLC’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $513,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Leggett & Platt by 0.9% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 12,946,981 shares of the company’s stock valued at $328,983,000 after purchasing an additional 117,499 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Leggett & Platt by 7.0% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 6,231,637 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,888,000 after purchasing an additional 405,363 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its stake in shares of Leggett & Platt by 68.5% in the fourth quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 1,934,905 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,636,000 after purchasing an additional 786,297 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in Leggett & Platt by 45.7% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,699,580 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,186,000 after acquiring an additional 532,780 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd grew its position in shares of Leggett & Platt by 329.6% during the third quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 834,221 shares of the company’s stock worth $21,198,000 after purchasing an additional 640,015 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.23% of the company’s stock. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Leggett & Platt news, EVP Ryan Michael Kleiboeker acquired 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $13.39 per share, for a total transaction of $133,900.00. Following the acquisition, the executive vice president now owns 41,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $556,153.65. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.57% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Leggett & Platt Price Performance LEG opened at $12.07 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $17.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $21.28. The company has a market capitalization of $1.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.41 and a beta of 1.19. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated has a 12-month low of $11.02 and a 12-month high of $33.06. Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 30th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.24 by ($0.01). Leggett & Platt had a positive return on equity of 11.31% and a negative net margin of 3.44%. The business had revenue of $1.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.39 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Leggett & Platt, Incorporated will post 1.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Leggett & Platt Cuts Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a $0.05 dividend. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 14th. Leggett & Platt’s payout ratio is -158.62%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth LEG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on shares of Leggett & Platt from $16.00 to $13.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 1st. StockNews.com upgraded Leggett & Platt from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Leggett & Platt from $20.00 to $14.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 2nd. Truist Financial dropped their target price on Leggett & Platt from $16.00 to $13.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 3rd. Finally, TheStreet downgraded shares of Leggett & Platt from a “c” rating to a “d+” rating in a research note on Monday, March 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and three have given a hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.33. Check Out Our Latest Research Report on LEG About Leggett & Platt (Free Report) Leggett & Platt, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and sells engineered components and products in the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Bedding Products; Specialized Products; and Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products. The company offers steel rods, drawn wires, specialty foam chemicals and additives, innersprings, specialty foam for use in bedding and furniture, private label finished mattresses, ready-to-assemble mattress foundations, static foundations, and adjustable beds, as well as machines for producing innersprings; industrial sewing and quilting machines; mattress-packaging; and glue-drying equipment for various industrial users of steel rod and wire, manufacturers of finished bedding, bedding brands and mattress retailers, E-commerce retailers, big box retailers, department stores, and home improvement centers.
- 05/20/2024
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5 Dividend Stocks To Build A Portfolio For Conservative Retirees
- Investing in dividend stocks can provide a steady stream of income for those in retirement. Dividend stocks are especially beneficial for older individuals who may need additional income beyond retirement benefits. When selecting dividend stocks, it is important to consider factors such as quality, income yield, and potential for growth.
- 05/12/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leggett & Platt's annual meeting of shareholders was held this morning in Carthage, Missouri.
- 05/08/2024
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Dividend Income: Lanny's April 2024 Summary
- In April, we (my wife and I) received a dividend income total of $2,431.31.
- 05/07/2024
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Why Leggett & Platt Stock Was Lagging This Week
- Its first-quarter results featured declines in key fundamentals. The company also made a deep dividend cut.
- 05/03/2024
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Leggett (LEG) Lags on Q1 Earnings & Sales, Cuts Dividend by 89%
- Leggett's (LEG) first-quarter results reflect slow demand in most of the markets served.
- 05/01/2024
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript May 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - VP, IR Mitchell Dolloff - President & CEO Benjamin Burns - EVP & CFO Tyson Hagale - EVP & President, Bedding Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Operator Greetings and welcome to the Leggett & Platt First Quarter 2024 Webcast and Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
- 05/01/2024
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Leggett & Platt (LEG) stock slips as it loses its dividend king status
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) stock price plunged by more than 37% on Wednesday as the company lost its dividend king status. It crashed to a low of $11.5, its lowest level since October 11th.
- 05/01/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
- Although the revenue and EPS for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 04/30/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.
- 04/30/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT REPORTS 1Q RESULTS, ANNOUNCES 2Q DIVIDEND OF $.05 AND UPDATES CAPITAL ALLOCATION PRIORITIES
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1Q sales of $1.1 billion, a 10% decrease vs 1Q23 1Q EPS and adjusted1 EPS of $.23, a decrease of $.16 vs 1Q23 Board declared second quarter dividend of $.05 per share Company updated capital allocation priorities 2024 sales and EPS guidance unchanged: sales of $4.35–$4.65 billion; EPS of $.95–$1.25 and adjusted1 EPS of $1.05–$1.35 President and CEO Mitch Dolloff commented, "First quarter results were in line with our expectations and our full year sales and EPS guidance range remain unchanged.
- 04/30/2024
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Gear Up for Legget & Platt (LEG) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Legget & Platt (LEG), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2024.
- 04/29/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
- Legget & Platt (LEG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/23/2024
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Dividend Investors Beware: 3 Yield Traps Masquerading as Bargains
- High-yield stocks often catch the eye of investors due to the seemingly significant, tangible returns on investment. Yet, not all that glitters is gold.
- 04/19/2024
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Leggett & Platt: Dividend King Status At Stake As Tough Environment Set To Persist
- Leggett & Platt has a strong dividend track record, but its current payout ratio of 175% is unsustainable and may lead to a dividend cut.
- 04/19/2024
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Now
- Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
- 04/18/2024
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES 1Q 2024 EARNINGS CALL
- Carthage, MO, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release first quarter earnings results on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 after the market closes, and hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results, annual guidance, market conditions, company initiatives, and related matters on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).
- 04/16/2024
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Leggett & Platt: Lower Sales And Worsening Margins Are Bad News For This King
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. is facing lower sales, shrinking margins, and declining return on invested capital, putting its dividend king status at risk. The company has years ahead before it can see any growth in sales. The well-diversified product line does provide some strength for facing uncertain times.
- 04/14/2024
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55 April Dividend Kings: Buy 8, Watch 8
- "What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases."—suredividend.com. The 55 Dividend Kings screened as of April 10 represented 9 of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gains ranged 15.19%-33.38% topped-by Middlesex Water, and SJW Group. By yield, Leggett tops-all. Top-ten April Kings: FRT, UBSI, FTS, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, MMM, UVV, MO, & LEG averaged 6.24% in yield.
- 04/12/2024
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Dividend Danger Zone: 3 Aristocrats on the Brink of a Payout Cut
- Dividend Aristocrats are stocks that are members of the S&P 500 index and have raised their dividend payouts yearly for 25 years or more. It's an exclusive list of companies.
- 04/10/2024
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This Analyst With 86% Accuracy Rate Sees More Than 62% Upside In Riot Platforms - Here Are 5 Stock Picks For March From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
- U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, but recorded gains last month. For March, the S&P 500 gained 3.1%, while the Dow added 2.1%.
- 04/01/2024
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6 Of The Highest Yielding Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever
- Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes.
- 03/29/2024
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The 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings for March 2024
- There is no substitute for dividend stocks when it comes to making money on Wall Street. Studies show dividend payers significantly outperform stocks that don't reward shareholders and do so with less risk.
- 03/27/2024
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Leggett & Platt: 2 High-Yield Income Options
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated stock has tanked due to a disappointing earnings outlook and a corporate restructuring plan. The company's net sales declined by $400 million and expenses grew in 2023, leading to a net loss. Despite the challenges, the Leggett & Platt dividend is still covered by free cash flow.
- 03/19/2024
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Why Leggett & Platt Stock Fell Today
- Piper Sandler's Peter Keith reduced his per-share price target and reiterated an underweight rating on Leggett & Platt stock. The analyst cited concerns over an increased risk of a dividend cut.
- 03/12/2024
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The 7 Most Deeply Undervalued Stocks on Wall Street Right Now
- The stock market has clearly hit a fork in the road. On one path, we find the high-flying tech and growth stocks that have rapidly recovered or even exceeded their pre-pandemic highs.
- 03/08/2024
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Leggett & Platt: Declining Cash Flows Make This Dividend King A Stock I Would Avoid
- Leggett & Platt: Declining Cash Flows Make This Dividend King A Stock I Would Avoid
- 03/07/2024
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Passive Income Investors Love The 5 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings
- It operates through three segments: Bedding, Specialized Products Furniture, Flooring Textile Products The company offers Steel rods, drawn wires, foam chemicals, and additives Innerspring, specialty foams, private label finished mattresses, mattress foundations, Wire forms for mattress foundations, adjustable beds, industrial sewing and quilting machines Mattress packaging and glue drying equipment, machines to produce innerspring for industrial users of steel rods and wires, manufacturers of finished bedding, big box and e-commerce retailers, bedding brands and mattress retailers, department stores, and home improvement centers.
- 03/03/2024
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3 Dividend Kings That Have the Highest Payouts in the Market
- Penny stocks and startups might be great for speculation, but building a retirement portfolio requires more stability. Preparing for the golden years requires a blend of growth, safety and, more importantly, income.
- 02/27/2024
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2 Popular Dividend Stocks That Could Cut The Cheese
- Some sub-sectors of the market are facing severe challenges. Even some blue chips are at risk of a dividend cut. We highlight 2 popular dividend stock that could cut soon.
- 02/21/2024
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DivHut Dividend Income Update: January 2024
- DivHut Dividend Income Update: January 2024
- 02/16/2024
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February's 55 Dividend Kings: Buy 9, Watch 3
- "What is a Dividend King? A stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.”—suredividend.com. The 55 Dividend Kings screened as of February 12 represented 9 of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gains ranged 14.3%-28.7% topped-by Northwest Natural, and Archer-Daniels Midland. By yield, Altria tops-all. Top-ten February King yields reported for UBSI, FRT, FTS, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, UVV, MMM, LEG, & MO averaged 6.00%.
- 02/14/2024
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4 Stocks to Watch From the Thriving Furniture Industry
- Improving macroeconomic scenario and focusing on digitization and product innovation raise hope for LEG, MLKN, AMWD and FLXS.
- 02/12/2024
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Why Leggett & Platt Stock Dropped Today
- Leggett & Platt delivered weaker-than-expected quarterly results amid continued weak demand for its bedding products segment. The diversified manufacturer is restructuring that segment to focus on advancing key product growth.
- 02/09/2024
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Leggett (LEG) Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, 2024 View Tepid
- Leggett's (LEG) fourth-quarter results reflect slow demand in most of the markets served.
- 02/09/2024
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February 2024 Stock Considerations
- February 2024 Stock Considerations
- 02/09/2024
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
- Although the revenue and EPS for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 02/08/2024
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Leggett (LEG) to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What to Expect
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have been hurt by supply-related issues and intense inflation.
- 02/07/2024
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Unlocking Q4 Potential of Legget & Platt (LEG): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Legget & Platt (LEG), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2023.
- 02/06/2024
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Are Investors Undervaluing Leggett & Platt (LEG) Right Now?
- Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- 02/05/2024
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Recent Stock Purchase January 2024
- Recent Stock Purchase January 2024
- 02/03/2024
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Earnings Preview: Legget & Platt (LEG) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 02/01/2024
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Is The Leggett & Platt Stock A Good Buy Ahead Of Its Q4 Results?
- Leggett & Platt has experienced a challenging twelve months, losing 28% of its value and underperforming the S&P 500. We cover some of the major themes that could dominate the Q4 earnings event, which is due to be held on the 9th of Feb. We close with our thoughts on whether investors should approach LEG stock now.
- 01/31/2024
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3 Dividend Stocks Yielding More Than 6% That I Bought This Week
- AT&T, Leggett & Platt, and Cracker Barrel currently yield between 6.5% and 7.9%. AT&T stumbled with this week's financial update, but the business is stabilizing, with five quarters of marginal but positive top-line growth.
- 01/25/2024
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7 Beaten-Down Value Stocks Poised for an Epic Turnaround
- With the S&P 500 reaching new highs last week, investors appear to be taking an optimistic view of the overall stock market. However, not all stocks are participating in this rally.
- 01/23/2024
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7 Dividend Aristocrats That Will Pay You for Years to Come
- Dividend Aristocrats are stocks that have been increasing dividends for the last 25 years. Inherently, these companies have deep stability and for that reason continue to be attractive.
- 01/22/2024
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Peace Dividend Cut Alert: Important Warning To Passive Income Investors
- The peace dividend is likely about to be "cut." We look at the ramifications of a peace dividend cut on the stock market and dividend stocks in particular. We share how we are preparing our portfolio for such a scenario.
- 01/22/2024
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Is Leggett & Platt (LEG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
- Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
- 01/19/2024
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After Plunging -12.64% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Legget & Platt (LEG)
- Legget & Platt (LEG) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
- 01/19/2024
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Leggett (LEG) Unveils Restructuring Plan, Withdraws Targets
- Leggett's (LEG) implementation of restructuring initiatives to improve manufacturing and distribution efficiency. Yet, it pulls back long-term shareholder returns targets.
- 01/17/2024
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The 7 Highest Yielding 2024 Dividend Kings To Buy and Hold Forever
- Altria owns over 10% of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), the world's largest brewer.
- 01/14/2024
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January's 54 Dividend Kings: Buy 8, Watch 5
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 54 Dividend Kings screened as of December 29 represented 9 of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gains ranged 18.52%-38.49% topped-by Northwest Natural, and Altria Group. By yield, Altria tops-all. Top-ten Kingly January yields reported for ABBV, FTS, FRT, BKH, UVV, NWN, MMM, CDUAF, LEG, & MO averaged 5.45%.
- 12/31/2023
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7 Stocks That Are Ready For Dividend Hikes in 2024
- This is one of the top energy stocks and remains a favorite across Wall Street, paying a dependable 6.41% dividend.
- 12/27/2023
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My Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2024
- The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF continues its recent good run in December, through the 22nd, the ETF is up 3.91%. I present 3 strategies that can theoretically beat the dividend aristocrat index in the long term.
- 12/26/2023
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High-Yield Heroes: The Top 3 Dividend Stocks in My Portfolio
- Although Wall Street has many paths to profits, one of the best, with nearly a 100-year track record, is investing in dividend stocks. Particularly in periods of high inflation and slowing economic growth, one constant investors can count on is the reliability of dividend stocks to see them through.
- 12/26/2023
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3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2024
- Whirlpool has had a whirlwind year, but the stock is a value option for investors. Leggett & Platt is a Dividend King that offers an ultra-high yield at a discounted price.
- 12/26/2023
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Dividend kings: Which stocks continued to increase payouts in 2023?
- Dividend stocks have always been and will be, among the most compelling choices for investors seeking stable and enduring returns.
- 12/19/2023
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Leggett's 8% Yield Is Great, But These 8% Yielding Aristocrats Are Much Better Buys
- Dividend aristocrats can fail over time, as seen with the bankruptcies of Winn-Dixie, K Mart, and terrible long-term returns from GE, AT&T, CenturyLink, and VF Corp. I love recommending safe, high-yield aristocrat bargains to buy now and warn about rising dividend cut risk at deteriorating dividend aristocrats like Leggett & Platt. Leggett's pandemic supply chain disruption and inflation impacts have left it in a weakened state, likely going into a 2024 recession.
- 12/07/2023
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 2.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 11/29/2023
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Buy 6 December Dividend Kings, 4 More On Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive years." - Dogs of the Dow. The 49 Dividend Kings screened as of November 22 represented eight of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gains ranged 18.52%-38.49% topped by Northwest Natural and Gorman-Rupp. By yield, Altria tops all. Top-ten Kingly December yields reported for NFG, ABBV, FRT, BKH, NWN, UVV, CDUAF, MMM, LEG, & MO averaged 5.86%.
- 11/27/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Evaluating The Near 8% Yield Of This Dividend King
- Leggett & Platt is selling at 1997 prices yet the company has grown substantially. The near 8% yield has only been higher in the GFC of 2008. Revenue and earnings have all grown mid to high double digits over the decade. The stock is down -22% over that time. This indicates value.
- 11/15/2023
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Dividend Income Update October 2023
- Without rehashing the wild ride we experienced in the market the last couple of months with triple digit gains and losses, I could find comfort in one thing, my dividends. Dividends may not increase every year and a cut or elimination is even possible, but the odds are greatly reduced when you diversify among different companies and sectors and focus on dividend quality. Another four-digit month came in this year. As you can imagine, I am quite happy seeing that.
- 11/14/2023
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7 Dividend Stocks for Daring Investors Who Want to Make Bank
- With 10-year treasuries continuing to yield nearly 5% income investors have a lot of choices. Strong yields are currently available in the bond market and the equity market.
- 11/09/2023
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This 7.5% Yielding Dividend King Manages Tough Times Just Fine
- Leggett & Platt is an industrial company with heavy exposure to the housing market. The housing market is in a state of flux as rising interest rates make it more expensive to buy a house.
- 11/09/2023
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Leggett & Platt: The 7.7% Dividend May Not Be Worth It After The Poor Q3
- Leggett & Platt's Q3 results showed a decline in revenue and EPS due to weak demand for their products, particularly in the Bedding and Furniture segments. The company's lowered guidance for 2023 reflects a negative outlook for both sales and EPS. Estimated fair value of LEG has increased to $26.5/share based on the updated inputs to our dividend discount model, but due to macroeconomic headwinds, a rating upgrade isn't justified.
- 11/01/2023
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Recent Stock Purchase October 2023
- With October ending and the markets giving us better buying opportunities (down a lot), I decided to add to some of my existing positions. I stuck to my UGI and LEG and now MO. UGI and LEG have both been on my buy list for several months as they both continue to decline in 2023. These recent buys continue to put me on track towards beating my 2023 dividend income totals.
- 11/01/2023
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Leggett & Platt (LEG) Lags Q3 Earnings & Sales, Lowers Guidance
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) Q3 performance reflects lower residential end-market demand due to macroeconomic volatility. Yet, Specialized Products' growth aids the company.
- 10/31/2023
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript October 31, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - Senior Director, Investor Relations Mitch Dolloff - President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Burns - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tyson Hagale - Executive Vice President and President-Bedding Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Operator Greetings. Welcome to Leggett & Platt Third Quarter 2023 Webcast and Earnings Conference Call.
- 10/31/2023
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Compared to Estimates, Legget & Platt (LEG) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- The headline numbers for Legget & Platt (LEG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
- 10/30/2023
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago.
- 10/30/2023
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7 Top Dividend Stock Powerhouses That Can Make You Richer in 2023
- In just three short years, investors learned the extremes of volatility. The stock market swung wildly between the crushing pandemic collapse, followed by a raging bull market infused by stimulus check spending.
- 10/25/2023
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3 Dividend Growth Stocks With 6% to 8% Yields
- Geopolitical turmoil in Ukraine and Israel. J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's stark warning about not only military conflict but also the burgeoning national debt.
- 10/17/2023
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3 Passive Income Powerhouses With 20-Plus Years of Dividend Raises
- Coca-Cola's product mix and regional exposure are excellent examples of diversification. Caterpillar is more capable of growing its dividend than you might think.
- 10/12/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Down But Not Out From A Historical Perspective
- Leggett & Platt's topline and bottom line fell, but its cash and cash flow are still sound, and a dividend cut is unlikely in the near term. Its cash conversion cycle is still held up while retained earnings are still at a higher level, and the macro pressure remains but is seen largely priced in. Historically, the company has weathered more volatile periods than where it is currently but managed to grow and expand organically.
- 10/01/2023
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Leggett & Platt: One Of The Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Exceeding 7%
- Dividend-focused companies like Altria Group, Verizon, and Enbridge are experiencing negative years while AI and big tech drive major indices. Leggett & Platt, a Dividend King, has seen a -24.64% YTD decline due to softened demand and lowered guidance. The tightening economy and high-interest rates are impacting Leggett & Platt, but its long-term track record and high dividend yield make it an interesting investment opportunity.
- 09/27/2023
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8 Dividend Kings Down 11% or More You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip
- When times get tough, investors turn to dividend stocks, particularly Dividend Kings. Rising prices, elevated energy costs, and slowing economic growth mean the one constant investors can count on is the reliability of dividend stocks to see them through.
- 09/20/2023
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7 Dividend Aristocrats Sporting the Highest Yields
- History proves there is no better way to create generational wealth than buying dividend stocks — especially the Dividend Aristocrats. There has not been a single decade over the last 93 years where dividend-paying stocks on the S&P 500 did not outperform non-dividend stocks.
- 09/12/2023
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Leggett & Platt: This Dividend King Might Have Bottomed
- Leggett & Platt: This Dividend King Might Have Bottomed
- 09/07/2023
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September 2023 Stock Considerations
- With a new trading month already in full swing it is time, once again, to highlight some of my potential stock purchases. The reality of the day is that we'll continue to see stock prices continue to come down as interest rates rise. No reason to believe interest rates will stop climbing anytime soon (though recent odds are placing rate hikes at a pause).
- 09/05/2023
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I Just Bought This High Yield Dividend King and Things Have Gotten Worse
- Leggett & Platt is an industrial company with a heavy focus on the bedding and furniture sectors. The stock has fallen since I bought it, but I'm not particularly worried.
- 08/31/2023
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Buy Ratings For 5 September Dividend Kings; Watch 4 More
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 50 Dividend Kings screened as of August 28, 2023, represented seven of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 19.16%-33.65%, topped by Northwest Natural and Gorman-Rupp. By yield, Altria tops all. Top-ten Kingly September yields from NFG, ABBV, FRT, BKH, NWN, CDUAF, MMM, LEG, UVV, & MO averaged 5.51%.
- 08/30/2023
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Recent Stock Purchase August 2023
- With August ending, and the markets still humming along relatively flat, I decided to add to some of my existing positions. I couldn't resist these juicy yields, as a result of stock price declines, and decided to deploy another small batch of fresh capital this month. My preferred method has always been to dollar-cost average into stocks.
- 08/25/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Best Time In 14 Years To Buy This 6.4%-Yielding Dividend King
- Value is starting to outperform, as typically happens after a red-hot tech run. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is among the best ultra-yield dividend bargains for anyone confident in the company's turnaround plan. Leggett & Platt is trading at its highest yield in 14 years, and trades at 10.3x cash-adjusted earnings, a 15% lower valuation than billionaires are paying for their deals.
- 08/19/2023
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3 Dividend Champions That Have Raised Their Payouts Every Year Since 2000 (or Earlier!)
- Stocks that pay a continuously growing dividend are often known as dividend champions. On this list of dividend champions I'll be looking at, there's an assortment of companies that have impressively increased their distributions on an annual basis for the last 25 years or more.
- 08/14/2023
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Dividend Income Update July 2023
- July was exciting as ever as my year-over-year numbers continue to highlight the trifecta magic of dividend investing, which includes adding fresh capital, dividend raises and basic compounding to create an ever increasing passive income stream. I have to say I'm quite pleased with my July totals. Not too far from that coveted four-digit milestone too. After all, dividends don't lie. It's real cash being returned to investors. With patience and consistency these results and better can be achieved.
- 08/07/2023
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2 Attractively Valued Dividend Aristocrats
- The allure of Dividend Aristocrats is perennially enticing for investors seeking a reliable income stream. In the fluctuating landscape of the stock market, they stand as reliable beacons, resilient even amid economic turbulence.
- 08/02/2023
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Buy 5 August Dividend Kings, Watch 4 More
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 50 Dividend Kings screened as of July 28, 2023, represented nine of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 13.68%-34.52% topped-by Target, and Gorman-Rupp. By yield, Altria tops-all. Top-ten Kingly August yields from NFG, ABBV, BKH, FRT, NWN, MMM, CDUAF, LEG, UVV, & MO averaged 5.24%.
- 08/01/2023
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Leggett & Platt (LEG) Lags Q2 Earnings & Sales, Lowers Guidance
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) second-quarter results reflect lower residential end-market demand due to macroeconomic volatility. Yet, Specialized Products' growth aids the company.
- 08/01/2023
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Compared to Estimates, Legget & Platt (LEG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
- 07/31/2023
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.70 per share a year ago.
- 07/31/2023
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3 Dividend Stocks You Better Be Buying on Each and Every Dip
- The stock market is an unpredictable master. Over decades, Wall Street can transform you into a millionaire, but can lose you money in any given year.
- 07/27/2023
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2 Red-Hot Dividend Kings and 1 Unstoppable High-Yield Dividend Stock to Power Your Passive Income
- Illinois Tool Works is best in breed. Stanley Black & Decker faces ongoing headwinds, but it's also overcoming its issues.
- 07/27/2023
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Recent Stock Purchase June/July 2023
- With July ending soon and the markets on an uptrend, I decided to add to some of my lagging existing positions. I couldn't resist some juicy yields, as a result of stock price declines, and decided to deploy a small amount of cash for June and July. I always like to lay out my potential buys each month as it gives me a general roadmap of stocks I'd like to add.
- 07/24/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Is The Dividend King's Throne At Risk?
- Leggett & Platt, a dividend king with 52 consecutive annual dividend hikes, has underperformed compared to high-yield peers despite its 6.1% dividend yield. The company faces challenges with slow growth and increasingly risky dividend coverage, despite improvements in cash generation and a decent balance sheet. While the company is undervalued, its potential for earnings growth in the coming years is uncertain, leading to a neutral rating and caution about its future prospects.
- 07/20/2023
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Leggett & Platt: The Reasons We Are Not Yet Buyers Of The Stock
- Leggett & Platt: The Reasons We Are Not Yet Buyers Of The Stock
- 07/13/2023
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July 2023 Stock Considerations
- With a new trading month already in full swing it is time, once again, to highlight some of my potential stock purchases. The reality of the day is that we'll continue to see stock prices continue to come down as interest rates rise. No surprise here, I am looking at Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) once again.
- 07/06/2023
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July Dividend Kings: 5 Buys, 4 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 50 Dividend Kings screened as of June 27, 2023, represented nine of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 20.35%-40.04% topped-by ABM Industries, and Gorman-Rupp. By yield, MO tops-all. Top-ten Kingly July yields from NFG, BKH, ABBV, NWN, FRT, CDUAF, MMM, UVV, LEG, & MO averaged 5.4%.
- 06/29/2023
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Leggett & Platt names Benjamin Burns new CFO
- Leggett & Platt Inc. LEG, -1.59% said late Thursday that Benjamin Burns was appointed chief financial officer on Wednesday. Burns succeeds Jeffrey Tate, who “departed from his position.
- 06/22/2023
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15 Upcoming Dividend Increases, Including A Dividend King
- Companies with a track record of increasing dividends tend to perform better than those without, indicating strong business performance and commitment to rewarding shareholders. The article provides a list of stocks raising their dividends in the next week, sorted by ex-dividend day and streak, with data sourced from the U.S. Dividend Champions spreadsheet and NASDAQ. The list includes companies with a minimum of five years of consistent dividend growth, and it is important for investors to consider historical returns and perform due diligence before investing.
- 06/08/2023
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My 12 Best Dividend Kings For June 2023
- The Dividend Kings are an elite group of companies that have paid and increased dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. The strategy focuses on selecting the top quarter of Dividend Kings with the best-forecasted EPS growth rate combined with the current valuation. A buy-and-hold approach is recommended for this strategy, as it is easier and more tax-friendly.
- 06/06/2023
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Here's Why I Bought This Struggling Stock
- Leggett & Platt is a diversified industrial company with a heavy focus on bedding and furniture components. The company has increased its dividend annually for over 50 years.
- 06/02/2023
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Buy 7 June Dividend Kings And Watch 3
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 47 Dividend Kings screened as of May 26, 2023, represented eight of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 16.08%-39.93% topped-by VF Corp & Gorman-Rupp. By yield, MO tops-all. Top-ten Kingly June yields from BKH, ABBV, NWN, FRT, CDUAF, LEG, UVV, MMM, VFC, & MO averaged 5.59%.
- 05/31/2023
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 05/31/2023
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Here's Why Leggett (LEG) is Performing Better Than Its Industry
- Leggett (LEG) is benefiting from its long-term strategic plan amid ongoing industry challenges.
- 05/26/2023
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Better Buy: 3M vs. Leggett & Platt
- 3M is a Dividend King with a generous 6% yield. Leggett & Platt is a Dividend King with a yield of 5.7%.
- 05/20/2023
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Dividend Portfolio Update: April 2023
- Markets continue to look shaky, real estate is starting to crack, precious metals doing pretty well but are still manipulated well below true value and the crypto world has started to thaw but nowhere near mania mode, yet. These lows and uncertain times are when the real profits and income is generated for the future.
- 05/10/2023
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My 12 Best Dividend Kings For May 2023
- The 49 Dividend Kings collectively were up 0.51% in April and continue their positive year-to-date return. The 12 best dividend kings selected for April, based on forecasted growth and valuation, outperformed the average dividend king return by 2.78%.
- 05/08/2023
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Leggett (LEG) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat, Margins Down Y/Y
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) first-quarter results reflect softness in demand in residential end markets.
- 05/02/2023
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Bert's March 2023 Dividend Income Summary
- I invest in dividend stocks to grow my passive income with dividend income. We received $743.05 in April dividend income.
- 05/02/2023
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May 2023 Stock Considerations
- This month, I have my eye on four potential buys, but as we all know, Mr. Market can give us fresh buying opportunities at any time and those four potential buys can become five or six. I am looking at Verizon Communications Inc. once again.
- 05/01/2023
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.66 per share a year ago.
- 05/01/2023
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Leggett & Platt stock up as much as 5% as company's Q1 profit tops views
- Shares of Leggett & Platt Inc. LEG rose by as much as 5% in the extended session Monday after the maker of mattresses, seating components and other home and industrial products reported first-quarter profit that topped Wall Street views and kept its guidance for the year intact. Leggett & Platt earned $54 million, or 39 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $90 million, or 66 cents a share, in the year-ago period.
- 05/01/2023
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6 May Dividend Kings To Buy Plus 4 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years." - Dogs of the Dow. The 47 Dividend Kings screened as of April 27, 2023, represented eight of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted top ten net gainers ranged 16.08%-39.93% topped by ABM & VFC.
- 04/28/2023
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12 Dividend Aristocrats That Should Leave You Swimming In Cash
- 12 Dividend Aristocrats That Should Leave You Swimming In Cash.
- 04/22/2023
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My 12 Best Dividend Kings For April 2023
- The 49 Dividend Kings collectively lost 1 basis point in March but retained a positive year-to-date return. The 12 best dividend kings selected for March, based on forecasted growth and valuation, underperformed the average dividend king return by 32 bps.
- 04/10/2023
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Dividend Growth Investing Like Peter Lynch
- Although Peter Lynch wasn't explicitly a dividend growth investor, his principles and advice are highly applicable to a dividend growth strategy. Certain categories and sectors of stocks work better for dividend growth investors than others.
- 04/07/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Look At Cash Flow Instead Of Earnings
- LEG is a high-quality company that operates in cyclical business lines. The long-tenured management team are incentivized to generate ample cash flow and returns on invested capital.
- 04/06/2023
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April 2023 Stock Considerations
- In this article, I highlight some of my potential stock buys for April. With all the recent market volatility, there is no shortage of stocks that are looking seemingly cheaper when compared to the closing months of 2022.
- 04/04/2023
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6 April Dividend Kings To Buy, 5 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: A publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive years." - Dogs of the Dow. The 47 Dividend Kings screened as of March 27, 2023, represented eight of 11 Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted top 10 net gainers ranged 21.65%-59.78% topped by VFC and GRC.
- 03/31/2023
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Recent Stock Purchase March 2023
- I make a stock purchase every single month no matter what is going on in the world and despite the doom and gloom headlines. This month, I went heavier than I normally do, deploying over $3,000.
- 03/25/2023
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My 12 Best Dividend Kings For March 2023
- The 49 Dividend Kings started the new year on a positive note but cooled off in February, collectively losing 2.06%. The 11 best dividend kings selected for February, based on forecasted growth and valuation, outperformed the average dividend king return by 19 bps.
- 03/08/2023
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/08/2023
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March Dividend Kings: 5 Buys, 4 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 47 Dividend Kings screened as of February 24, 2023, represented eight of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 15.54%-31.75% topped-by NFG & VFC.
- 02/28/2023
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LEGGETT & PLATT ANNOUNCES WEBCAST OF MARCH 7th PRESENTATION
- CARTHAGE, Mo. , Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that Mitch Dolloff, Chief Executive Officer, will speak to the investment community at the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 1:40 p.m.
- 02/28/2023
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Colgate To Declare 60th Year Of Dividend Growth, 10 Companies Boost Annual Dividends
- The dividend increases continued to come fast and furious in February. Home Depot and Silgan both announced 10%+ increases as Genuine Parts and Walmart extended their dividend growth records.
- 02/27/2023
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Walmart, Home Depot Among 15 Companies To Announce Dividend Increases In Second Half Of February
- When it comes to annual dividend increases, February is the highlight of the year. There were at least 27 dividend boosts that were announced from a wide variety of companies. Widely held companies 3M, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola all boosted their dividends in the first half of the month, with Pepsi announcing a 10% increase.
- 02/19/2023
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Dividend Income Update: January 2023
- Dividends may not increase every year and a cut or elimination is even possible but the odds are greatly reduced when you diversify among different companies and sectors and focus on dividend quality. The market may move up and down irrationally and seemingly on a whim while our dividends remain much more stable, reliable, and predictable.
- 02/13/2023
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's January 2023 Summary
- Investing in dividend stocks allows you to earn dividend income, the best passive income stream. Dividend Income is the fruit from the labor of investing your money in the stock market.
- 02/11/2023
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Leggett (LEG) Q4 Earnings Miss, Stock Falls, 2023 View Tepid
- Leggett's (LEG) fourth-quarter results reflect slow demand in most of the markets served.
- 02/07/2023
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Bert's January 2023 Dividend Income Summary
- We received $736.32 in January dividend income! This represents an 18.46% dividend increase compared to last year. The strong dividend income growth is great! That is exactly how you want to start the year off. Our dividend income grew nearly $115 from January 2022.
- 02/07/2023
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -18.75% and 1.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/06/2023
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My 11 Best Dividend Kings For February 2023
- The 49 Dividend Kings started the new year on a positive note, collectively gaining 3.10% in January. The 11 best dividend kings selected for January, based on forecasted growth and valuation, outperformed the average dividend king return by 264 bps.
- 02/06/2023
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Leggett (LEG) to Release Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) fourth-quarter earnings are likely to have been hurt by supply-related issues and intense inflation.
- 02/03/2023
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February Dividend Kings: 5 Buys; 1 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. The 47 Dividend Kings screened as of January 25, 2023, represented eight of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 12.84%-36.92% topped-by ABM & NFG.
- 01/27/2023
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Dividend Growth Checkup - 2022
- Analyzing my real-life portfolio's dividend growth for 2022. Dividend growth pulled back some compared to 2021; however, it was still a strong year of dividend growth.
- 01/25/2023
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The Dividend Kings Ranked By Quality Score
- Dividend Kings have an astounding track record of 50 or more years of higher dividend payouts. I rank the Dividend Kings using Quality Snapshots, a simple yet elegant system for assessing the quality of dividend growth stocks.
- 01/24/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Sturdy Foundation But Underwhelming Projections
- Leggett & Platt maintains a stable performance despite the softening of demand. Its liquidity stays decent, allowing it to sustain its capacity and potential headwinds.
- 01/21/2023
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Leggett & Platt: Dividend Growth Could Be At Risk In 2023
- Leggett & Platt designs, develops and manufactures products and components for homes and automobiles. Q3 recorded a significant decrease in margins on the bidding segment.
- 01/11/2023
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My 11 Best Dividend Kings For January 2023
- The 48 Dividend Kings ended the year with a loss in December, collectively down 3.95%. Last month, the 11 best dividend kings based on forecasted growth and valuation underperformed the average dividend king return by 140 bps.
- 01/06/2023
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5 Dividend Aristocrat Buys For January
- "Dividend Aristocrats. in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years. "--Kiplinger.com/Investing. 65 Aristocrats screened as of January 3, 2022 represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 13.23%-26.61% topped by VFC & TGT.
- 01/05/2023
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The 9 Best 4+% Yielding Dividend Aristocrats For 2023
- Dividend growth blue-chips are the best performing assets in history. There are no more dependable dividend growth blue-chips for the 2023 recession than dividends aristocrats.
- 12/31/2022
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January Dividend Kings And Princes: 3 Buys And 2 To Watch
- "There is only one-criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years." - Dogs of the Dow. The 41 Dividend Kings and 2 Princes (next in line for kingship) (K&P) screened as of December 28, 2022, represented ten of eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 9.61%-20.75%.
- 12/31/2022
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4 Dividend Aristocrat Buys For December
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger Investing. 65 Aristocrats screened as of December 12, 2022 represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 10.63%-21.12% topped by VFC & TGT.
- 12/14/2022
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Leggett & Platt: A High-Yielding Coiled Spring Ready To Pop
- LEG is seeing challenges on its consumer products side, driven primarily by a slowdown in the housing market. Meanwhile, its automotive business is growing, and it's expanding its hydraulics business.
- 12/04/2022
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3 Dividend Juggernauts Trading at Bargain Prices
- When investors think of dividend stocks, oftentimes our minds go straight to the gold standard of dividend payers: the Dividend Aristocrats, which are S&P 500 stocks that have not only paid but grown their dividends for 25 years or more.
- 11/30/2022
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Up 5.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 11/30/2022
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12 Potent Picks Are December's Ideal Dividend Buys
- A February 2, 2022, Kiplinger Today special report headlined, "Potent Picks to Profit in 2022,” featured 97 dividend-fetching stocks from 118 in that article. Here is YCharts 11/25/22 update. Article titles were: '65 Best Dividends', '15 Value Stocks', '15 Best Mid-Caps', '10 European Plays', '9 High Yields', '6 Sturdy Defensive Stocks.'
- 11/29/2022
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Leggett & Platt: 2 Reasons Why We Maintain Our Sell Rating
- Declining sales, contracting margins and declining net income have been reported for Q3. Macroeconomic headwinds, including poor consumer confidence and the unfavorable FX environment, are likely to keep negatively impacting LEG's results in the coming quarters.
- 11/26/2022
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5%-Yielding Dividend Aristocrat Hidden-Gem Bargains
- The recent market rally has made stocks overvalued once more, but some small-cap hidden gems are 30% undervalued. Many small caps have already mostly priced in the 2023 recession and might bottom much sooner than the S&P.
- 11/22/2022
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Walgreens Named November Aristocrats Top Dog
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger.com/Investing. 65 Aristocrats screened as of November 8, 2022 represented all eleven Morningstar sectors. Broker-estimated top-ten net gains ranged 11.21%-36.63%, topped by MDT & ESS.
- 11/10/2022
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Bert's October Dividend Income Summary
- We received $801.63 in October dividend income. This was the first quarter we received a dividend from Vanguard's S&P 500 Index fund (VOO).
- 11/09/2022
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My 11 Best Dividend Kings For November 2022
- The 48 Dividend Kings finished October with a nice gain, collectively up 10.85%. Last month, the 11 best dividend kings based on forecasted growth and valuation underperformed the average dividend king return by 55 bps.
- 11/08/2022
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Leggett & Platt Q3 Earnings: Is The Dividend In Danger?
- As Leggett & Platt had already lowered its sales and earnings guidance before the publication of the third quarter results, the share price hardly reacted to the somewhat weak results. However, it's important to note that 2021 was LEG's strongest year ever in terms of sales, and a comparison is not really fair given the cyclicality of the business.
- 11/03/2022
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Leggett (LEG) Q3 Earnings Beat, Stock Down on Tepid Views
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) third-quarter results reflect slow demand in most of the markets served.
- 11/01/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.12% and 5.05%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 10/31/2022
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My 11 Best Dividend Kings For October 2022
- The 45 Dividend Kings finished September with the worst loss this year, collectively losing 8.34%. Last month, the 11 best dividend kings based on forecasted growth and valuation underperformed the average dividend king return by 5 bps.
- 10/12/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Is The Canary In The Coal Mine Smelling A Recession?
- LEG reported mixed results for the second quarter. The Bedding Products segment continues to show signs of a slowdown, but the automotive and aerospace segments remain strong - for now. Management had to revise its sales and profit forecasts but remains optimistic about the company's short- and long-term performance.
- 09/21/2022
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Here's Why Investors Should Retain Leggett's (LEG) Stock Now
- Leggett (LEG) is benefiting from its long-term strategic plan amid ongoing industry challenges.
- 09/14/2022
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4 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat Dogs To Buy, 1 To Watch
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years. "--Kiplinger.com/Investing. 65 Aristocrats screened as of September 8, 2022 represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 16.54%-36.34% topped by VFC & SWK.
- 09/11/2022
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Is This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock a Buy?
- Leggett & Platt is a well-established yet largely unknown dividend stock.
- 08/31/2022
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Buy 6 August 40+ Year Dividend Growers
- DRIP Investing lists over 800 stocks that have annually increased dividends for 5 years or more. As of July, 62 stocks have hiked their dividends annually 40 years or more. Parsed from 129 Champions, utilizing YCharts data as of 8/15/22, those 62 select-dividend stocks ranged 0.87% to 5.95% in annual yield, and ranged -17.74% to 31.143% in analyst 1-yr price.
- 08/17/2022
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Bert's July Dividend Income Summary | Dividend Investing 2022
- Our total dividend income decreased from $771.96 received in July 2021. Canadian Imperial takes the crown for the largest dividend payment of the month.
- 08/15/2022
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Buy 4 S&P 500 August Dog Days Dividend Aristocrats
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger.com/Investing. 65 Aristocrats screened as of August 4, 2022 represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated top-ten net gains ranged 14.54%-40.69% topped by XOM & SWK.
- 08/08/2022
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Leggett (LEG) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates, Stock Down
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) second-quarter results reflect solid pricing.
- 08/02/2022
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) CEO Mitch Dolloff on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2022 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Susan McCoy - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Mitch Dolloff - President & Chief Executive Officer Jeff Tate - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Steve Henderson - Executive Vice President and President, Specialized Products & Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Tyson Hagale - Senior Vice President, President, Bedding Products Conference Call Participants Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Keith Hughes - Truist Securities Peter Keith - Piper Sandler Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Leggett & Platt's Second Quarter 2022 Webcast and Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode.
- 08/02/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q2 Earnings Match Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 0.28%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 08/01/2022
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Why Leggett & Platt (LEG) Might Surprise This Earnings Season
- Leggett & Platt (LEG) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
- 07/29/2022
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Leggett & Platt Has A Very Low Bar For Solid Returns
- Leggett & Platt is a Dividend King with 51 consecutive years of dividend growth. Outside of a brief period of time during the 2020 selloff and the current drawdown, Leggett & Platt hasn't offered an ongoing dividend yield greater than 4.55% since ~2012.
- 07/26/2022
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Buy 3 Dividend Kings For July
- "There is only one criterion to be included among the Dividend Kings: a publicly-traded company must increase its total fiscal-year dividend-payout for a minimum of 50 consecutive-years."--Dogs of the Dow. 38 Dividend Kings and 5 Princes (next-in-line for kingship) (K&P) screened as of July 22, 2022, represented ten-of-eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 17.09%-39.59%, topped by MO & ABM.
- 07/25/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 07/25/2022
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7 Value Stocks Trading at a Massive Discount Right Now
- These value stocks trading at discount are trading at attractive valuations while their fundamentals continue to impress. The post 7 Value Stocks Trading at a Massive Discount Right Now appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 07/24/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Ignore The Short-Term Turmoil, The Long Term Looks Good
- Leggett & Platt is a dividend king with 51 years of consecutive increases. It went through tough times before and will manage a possible economic downturn again. The outlook shows a return to the normal free cash flow generation. The long-term growth expectation is in line with its past growth.
- 07/20/2022
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2 Value Stocks You Can Buy Right Now With Less Than $100
- In this environment of high inflation and slowing economic growth, value stocks are the new growth stocks.
- 07/20/2022
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Seven 40-Year-Plus Dividend Growers To Buy In July
- Drip Investing lists over 800 stocks that have annually increased dividends for 5 years or more. As of July, 62 stocks have hiked their dividends annually 40 years or more. Parsed from 129 Champions, utilizing YCharts data as of 7/14/22, those 62 select-dividend stocks ranged 0.86% to 5.89% in annual yield, and ranged -5.48% to 48.10% in analyst one-year price.
- 07/16/2022
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Can Legget & Platt (LEG) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
- 07/15/2022
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The 7 Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings to Buy Now and Hold Forever
- Every time a bullish market commentator says things are fine, you can almost count on the market going into a tailspin.
- 07/11/2022
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Buy 4 July S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Out Of 65
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger.com/Investing. The 65 Aristocrats screened as of July 5, 2022, represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 23.2%-41.21% topped by CAT & SWK.
- 07/08/2022
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Reasons to Stay Away from Leggett (LEG) Despite Outperformance
- Leggett's (LEG) 2022 results are likely to be hurt by the ongoing industry challenges.
- 07/05/2022
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7 Value Stocks to Buy in July 2022
- Investors should pay a lot of attention to high-quality value stocks with sound fundamentals and low valuations. The post 7 Value Stocks to Buy in July 2022 appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 07/01/2022
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7 Cheap Retirement Stocks to Buy Right Now
- With the volatile markets providing steep discounts across the board, long-term buyers should consider these cheap retirement stocks. The post 7 Cheap Retirement Stocks to Buy Right Now appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 06/28/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Why This Dividend King's 5.1% Yielding Payout Could Be At Risk
- LEG has a phenomenal dividend growth track record that earns it the title of Dividend King. Leggett & Platt has durable competitive advantages that provide a solid platform for driving long-term growth.
- 06/20/2022
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14 June High-Yield And High-Rising Dividend Dogs Ready To Buy
- June 2022, The AAII Journal listed two sets of stocks sorted as: High-Yielding Dividend Payers, and Biggest Rising Dividend Payers. Those two articles revealed 40 dividend-paying-equities. The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) is an independent non-profit corporation assisting individual investors through programs of education, information, and research.
- 06/16/2022
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7 ‘Strong Buy' Dividend Kings to Own Now If the Fed Rate Increase This Week Is Huge
- One thing has become painfully obvious, after Friday's consumer price index reading came in at a scorching 8.6% year over year, the highest reading since 1981.
- 06/13/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Declining Consumer Confidence Is Likely To Hurt The Sale Of Durable Goods
- Declining consumer confidence is likely to impact the spending behavior of the consumers, primarily resulting in spending cuts on durable goods. Already in the first quarter of 2022, LEG has experienced a sales volume decline in the bedding products segment by as much as 9%.
- 06/10/2022
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7 Surprising Stocks With Fat Dividends That Offer Some Solid Inflation Protection
- We got what we expected Friday, as the consumer price index came in again at levels not seen in 40 years.
- 06/10/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Up 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 06/01/2022
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The 7 Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings Likely Can Fight Inflation and a Recession
- At 24/7 Wall St., we know how important dividend size, stability and growth are to growth and income investors that need a dependable stream of income.
- 06/01/2022
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Leggett (LEG) Impresses Investors With a 4.8% Dividend Hike
- Leggett (LEG) continues to impress investors with regular dividend increases.
- 05/18/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Dividend Cut Likely If Free Cash Flow Problems Persist
- Leggett & Platt may look attractive here due to its valuation and strong dividend yield. Free cash flow though was not enough to cover the dividend over the past four quarters.
- 05/12/2022
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Leggett & Platt: This High-Yielding Dividend King Is A Buy
- Leggett & Platt's adjusted EPS payout ratio in 2021 was 59% and the payout ratio will only slightly expand to 60.4% in 2022. The manufacturer reported record sales and adjusted EPS for the first quarter.
- 05/06/2022
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Leggett's (LEG) Stock up as Q1 Earnings & Sales Top Estimates
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) first-quarter results reflect solid pricing and buyout synergies.
- 05/04/2022
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Leggett & Platt's (LEG) CEO Mitch Dolloff on Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2022 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Susan McCoy – Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Mitch Dolloff – President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Tate – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tyson Hagale – Senior Vice President and President of the Bedding Products Steve Henderson – Executive Vice President and President, Specialized Products & Furniture, Flooring and Textile Products Conference Call Participants Keith Hughes – Truist Bobby Griffin – Raymond James Peter Keith – Piper Sandler Susan Maklari – Goldman Sachs Operator Greetings, and welcome to Leggett & Platt First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.
- 05/03/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 17.86% and 4.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 05/02/2022
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7 High-Quality Dividend Stocks With High Yields
- As uncertainty ratchets back up, consider it high time to scoop up these high-quality, high-yield dividend stocks. The post 7 High-Quality Dividend Stocks With High Yields appeared first on InvestorPlace.
- 04/18/2022
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10 Ideal April Dividend Buys Unleashed From Potent Picks
- February 2, 2022, A Kiplinger Today special report featured "Potent Picks to Profit in 2022". This article features 98 dividend-fetching stocks out of 119 per YCharts 4/7/22 data.
- 04/11/2022
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Don't Let Leggett & Platt Become An Overlooked Dividend King
- Leggett & Platt has been increasing its dividend for 50 years.
- 04/10/2022
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This Unofficial Dividend King Is a Great Stock for Income Investors
- Leggett & Platt flies under the radar for most dividend investors. But it shouldn't.
- 04/08/2022
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40 Year+ Dividend Builders Boast 5 Buys For April
- Drip Investing lists over 800 stocks that have annually increased dividends for 5 years or more. As of April 1, there are 58 stocks that have hiked dividends annually for 40 years.
- 04/03/2022
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Leggett & Platt Is Focused on Shareholder Returns
- Leggett & Platt Inc. ( LEG , Financial) is in the business of producing above-market shareholder returns. It also designs and produces engineered components and products found in cars and homes.
- 03/25/2022
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4 S&P 500 Aristocrats Are April's Top Dividend Dogs
- "Dividend Aristocrats. in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger.com/Investing.
- 03/25/2022
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3 Dividend Paying Consumer Stocks Near 52-Week-Lows
- Consumer stocks often suffer during an inflationary environment but that also means its a great time for opportunistic investors to add or build a position.
- 03/24/2022
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Leggett & Platt's Financial Performance Since 1999 Suggests It Will Keep Marching On
- For a small cyclical business, LEG has performed very well and was able to increase its normalized free cash flow per share at a CAGR of 4.4% since 1999.
- 03/22/2022
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Dividend Aristocrats For "Prudent Speculators"
- We find significant appeal in dividend stocks as relatively low interest rates for developed markets around the globe plague income-oriented investors, while sustained inflation threatens to erode our purchasing power, asserts Jason Clark, editor at The Prudent Speculator.
- 03/18/2022
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Deep Dive: 10 highest-yielding Dividend Aristocrat stocks for uncertain times as interest rates rise and economic growth slows
- Now that the Federal Reserve has started to raise interest rates to counter inflation, this is a good time to take a deep look at the S&P Dividend Aristocrats and isolate stocks with the highest yields. There are more aristocrats than you might expect, with three broad U.S. indexes maintained by S&P Global.
- 03/16/2022
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2 Blue-Chip Strong Buys With 5% Yields
- The highest rate of inflation in 40 years is causing incredible strain for producers of various goods.
- 03/13/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/09/2022
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Bert's Dividend Stock Watch List: March 2022 Edition
- Volatility presents buying opportunities.
- 03/07/2022
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Dividend Income Update January 2022
- With February already underway, it is time for all dividend income investors to look back at the previous month and see how much passive dividend income our portfolios generated.
- 02/22/2022
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Leggett & Platt: An Overlooked 4.5% Yielding Dividend King
- Leggett & Platt is a diversified multinational manufacturer that is down 50% from its 52-week high.
- 02/18/2022
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Leggett & Platt - This Time, It's For Real
- As a former shareholder of Leggett & Platt, I was impressed by the company's performance in fiscal 2021.
- 02/11/2022
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Leggett & Platt: Why This Dividend King Is Too Cheap To Ignore
- Leggett & Platt recently achieved Dividend King status, and that's something the company prides itself on. It achieved record sales in 2021, and management sees a return to volume growth as supply chain issues in key customer segments ease.
- 02/08/2022
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Leggett (LEG) Q4 Earnings Top, Margins Fall on Economic Woes
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) fourth-quarter performance reflects lower EBIT and macro-economic woes.
- 02/08/2022
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Management on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Management on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 02/08/2022
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 5.48% and 3.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/07/2022
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Analysts Estimate Legget & Platt (LEG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 01/31/2022
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Dividend Growth Checkup - 2021
- Analyzing my real-life portfolio's dividend growth for 2021. Dividend growth rebounded sharply in 2021, which was a more-than-welcomed sight. Weighted dividend growth came in at 8.7%, which is more than adequate.
- 01/31/2022
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3 Dividend Aristocrats Yielding Over 4%
- When looking for great dividend stocks, one of the best places to start is with the Dividend Aristocrats. These companies have stood the test of time and economic weakness, and in the case of Leggett & Platt, AbbVie and Chevron, they all have current yields that are more than triple that of the S&P 500.
- 01/20/2022
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3 Cheap Stocks With Triple the Yield of the S&P 500
- The S&P 500 Index yields just 1.25% as of yesterday's close, making it hard to find safe sources of income. Finding value can also be difficult with the index close to all-time highs.
- 01/13/2022
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Sleep Well With Leggett & Platt
- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is a leading international maker of all things bedding and a wide range of other household and commercial products. The company estimates 2021 annual sales of $5 to $5.1 billion in 2021, has 20,000 employees and 130 facilities in the US and 17 other countries.
- 01/09/2022
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Buy Signals Sound For 14 Top January Dividends On Earth
- Kiplinger "insights for investors" online, first published 91 "Top Dividend Stocks From Around The World" 7/13/20. Two Kiplinger articles provided this 105 Best Dividend Stocks on Earth list compiled 7/1/21.
- 01/07/2022
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Dividend Stock Watch List: Lanny's January 2022 Edition
- STOR almost has $10 billion in market capitalization, steadily growing over their 7+ years of being public. The stock is up about 3% since last month and finished off 2021 up 7.17%. Anthem stock crushed 2021, well beating the S&P 500 return of 28%.
- 01/06/2022
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Leggett & Platt: At Current Share Price This Dividend King Is A Buy
- Leggett & Platt: At Current Share Price This Dividend King Is A Buy
- 12/28/2021
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Top Dividend Aristocrats Tag 4 To Buy For January
- "Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years." - Kiplinger. The 65 Aristocrats screened as of December 23, 2021, represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker targeted-top-ten net-gainers ranged 14.59%-32.89% topped by MDT and LEG.
- 12/26/2021
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Forget Leggett (LEG), Buy These Furniture Stocks Instead in 2022
- While supply-chain issues mar Leggett's (LEG) 2022 prospects, stocks like WillScot Mobile Mini (WSC) and La-Z-Boy (LZB) are poised to gain from product innovation as well as housing demand.
- 12/24/2021
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Leggett & Platt: Time To Buy This Dividend King? - Dividend Stock Analysis
- Leggett & Platt opened its doors 138 years ago. Since then, the company has grown into a multi-national powerhouse that is a major player in the home furnishings sector. Leggett & Platt's stock price continues to stumble in December 2021.
- 12/21/2021
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Why Investors Should Get Rid of Leggett (LEG) Stock Now
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) 2021 results are likely to be hurt by the ongoing industry challenges.
- 12/20/2021
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Santa Is Delivering 10 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Bargains You Won't Want To Miss
- Santa Is Delivering 10 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Bargains You Won't Want To Miss
- 12/15/2021
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15 Best Dividends On Earth Priced To Buy In December
- Kiplinger "insights for investors" online, first-published 91 "Top Dividend Stocks From Around The World" 7/13/20. Two Kiplinger articles provided this 105 Best Dividend Stocks on Earth compiled 7/1/21. 40 European “Dividend Aristocrats,” showed 10 years of stable or increasing dividends; 65 S&P 500 Aristocrats showed 25 years of increases for U.S. companies.
- 12/11/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 7.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 12/01/2021
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5 Dividend Aristocrat Bargains Near 52-week Lows
- As people kick off Black Friday shopping across the U.S., five dividend aristocrat stocks with high guru ownership that are trading near 52-week lows are Cardinal Health Inc. ( CAH , Financial), AT&T Inc. ( T , Financial), Medtronic PLC ( MDT , Financial), International Business Machines Corp ( IBM , Financial) and Leggett & Platt Inc. ( LEG , Financial), according to the All-in-one Screener, a Premium feature of GuruFocus.
- 11/26/2021
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Dividend Increases: November 6-12, 2021
- This weekly article series covers dividend changes. A summary table provides relevant data and key statistics of dividend increases.
- 11/16/2021
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's October 2021 Report
- Dividend Income Summary: Bert's October 2021 Report
- 11/09/2021
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112 S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Deliver More Dog Per Dollar
- "S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index is designed to measure the performance of companies within the S&P Composite 1500 that have consistently increased dividends every year for at least 20 years." - spindices.com.
- 11/05/2021
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Leggett & Platt: I Am Preparing To Buy More Shares
- Leggett & Platt is suffering particularly badly from inflation and supply chain delays. evertheless, the business model is extremely resilient.
- 11/04/2021
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 11/02/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -6.58% and 1.53%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 11/01/2021
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Recap: Leggett & Platt Q3 Earnings
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) reported its Q3 earnings results on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 04:00 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
- 11/01/2021
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Preview: Leggett & Platt's Earnings
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2021-11-01. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
- 10/29/2021
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Leggett (LEG) to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) third-quarter earnings are likely to have been hurt by supply-related issues and intense inflation.
- 10/27/2021
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Leggett & Platt Announces 3Q 2021 Earnings Call
- Carthage, MO, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release third quarter earnings results on Monday, November 1, 2021 after the market closes, and hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results, annual guidance, market conditions and related matters on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).
- 10/19/2021
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3 Stocks to Buy if You Want $1,000 a Month in Dividends
- Having a steady stream of income is key to ensuring a worry-free retirement.
- 10/12/2021
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Here's 14 Top Dividends On Earth At Ideal Prices For October
- Kiplinger "insights for investors" online first offered a list of 91 "Top Dividend Stocks From Around The World" 7/13/20. Two Kiplinger articles provided this 102 Top Dividend Stocks list 7/1/21. 39 European “Dividend Aristocrats” showed 10 years of stable or increasing dividends; 65 S&P 500 Aristocrats showed 25 years of increases for U.S. companies.
- 10/09/2021
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5 Reasons to Support Leggett's (LEG) Solid Prospects for 2021
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) strategic long-term growth plan and inorganic drive are set to boost its performance for the rest of 2021.
- 09/30/2021
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My 3 Top Dividend Stocks for October
- There are still plenty of great options out there for investors seeking reliable, above-average income.
- 09/30/2021
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Leggett & Platt Stock Price Lagging EPS Growth
- Leggett & Platt Stock Price Lagging EPS Growth
- 09/28/2021
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Leggett & Platt: An Underappreciated Dividend King
- Last month, Leggett & Platt announced its 50th consecutive dividend increase, which makes it a prestigious Dividend King. Leggett & Platt's adjusted EPS payout ratio appears safe considering that its payout ratio will be in the high-50% to low-60% range this year.
- 09/25/2021
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4 Furniture Stocks for Solid Returns Amid Industry Challenges
- Although rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions pose risks, an improving housing market along with a focus on digitization and product innovation raise hopes for WSC, LEG, SNBR, and LZB.
- 09/20/2021
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Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: September 14-27, 2021
- We provide a summary of upcoming ex-dividend dates in a quick reference table. The table includes relevant data and key statistics as well as the next payout and pay date.
- 09/13/2021
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The 13 Ideally Priced Most Reliable Dividends On Earth For September
- The 13 Ideally Priced Most Reliable Dividends On Earth For September
- 09/08/2021
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Why Is Legget & Platt (LEG) Down 0.9% Since Last Earnings Report?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 09/01/2021
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Top Holdings Of Dividend ETFs (Part 2b: The Top Cyclical Sector Stocks)
- In Part 1 of this article, I presented the top 50 holdings of 50 dividend-paying ETFs, ranked by using a proportional scoring system that favors larger investments and larger ETFs. In Part 2a, I showcased the top Defensive Sector stocks. The article presented the seven top-ranked stocks in each of the Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Utilities sectors.
- 08/31/2021
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3 Retail Stocks With Juicy Dividends You Can Buy Right Now
- Investors win big with stocks that offer potential for capital appreciation and tempting shareholder payouts.
- 08/21/2021
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's July 2021 Summary
- In July, we received $771.96 in dividend income! Our top dividend payment for the month was a HUGE special dividend payment from T. Rowe Price.
- 08/14/2021
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Furnishing Stocks Deck Out Gains Amid Home Spending
- Buying interest in home furnishing stocks doesn't look like it will ease anytime soon. Trade two better-known names with these tactical ideas.
- 08/12/2021
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Leggett & Platt Announces Quarterly Dividend of $.42
- CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Third quarter dividend is $.42 per share, an increase of 5% versus 3Q 2020 Indicated dividend yield is 3.5% Annual dividends have increased for 50 consecutive years Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors announced a dividend of $.42 per share for the third quarter, an increase of $.02 per share or 5% versus the third quarter of 2020.
- 08/11/2021
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The 102 Most Reliable Dividends On Earth For August
- Kiplinger "insights for investors" online first offered a list of 91 "Top Dividend Stocks From Around The World" 7/13/20. Two recent Kiplinger articles provided 102 Top Dividend Stocks on Earth list 7/1/21. 39 European “Dividend Aristocrats” showed 10 years of stable or increasing dividends; 65 S&P 500 Aristocrats showed 25 years of increases for U.S. companies.
- 08/04/2021
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Leggett & Platt's (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 08/03/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 29.41% and 4.27%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 08/02/2021
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Recap: Leggett & Platt Q2 Earnings
- Shares of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) were unchanged in after-market trading after the company reported Q2 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share rose 312.50% year over year to $0.66, which beat the estimate of $0.54.
- 08/02/2021
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Leggett & Platt Reports Record 2Q Results
- CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 2Q sales were a quarterly record1 $1.27 billion, a 50% increase vs 2Q20 2Q EBIT was $172 million, an increase of $149 million vs 2Q20 2Q record adjusted2 EBIT was $144 million, up $94 million vs 2Q20 2Q EPS was $.82, up $.87 vs 2Q20; 2Q adjusted2 EPS was $.66, up $.51 vs 2Q20 adjusted2 EPS Acquired Kayfoam, an Ireland-based provider of specialty foam and finished mattresses Increasing 2021 guidance: sales of $4.9–$5.1 billion; EPS of $2.86–$3.06; adjusted2 EPS of $2.70–$2.90 Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported record1 quarterly sales in second quarter of $1.27 billion, a 50% increase versus second quarter last year.
- 08/02/2021
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Leggett's (LEG) Q2 Earnings to Benefit From Strong Demand
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) second-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from strong demand in residential end markets and solid housing industry.
- 07/28/2021
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40-Year-Plus Annual Dividend Boosters Bust Out Six Buys For August
- 40-Year-Plus Annual Dividend Boosters Bust Out Six Buys For August
- 07/27/2021
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Leggett & Platt Seems Resilient With Secular Tailwinds
- Leggett & Platt Seems Resilient With Secular Tailwinds
- 07/20/2021
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Here's Why You Should Buy Leggett (LEG) Stock Right Now
- Leggett's (LEG) focus on an enhanced business portfolio and progress with long-term goals bode well. Also, efforts on rewarding shareholders added to the positives.
- 07/06/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
- Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores.
- 06/24/2021
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3 Dividend Stocks Cashing in on the Housing Boom
- Now may be the time to get into housing stocks as the red-hot sector continues to surge. And these three picks also pay dividends!
- 06/21/2021
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's May 2021 Summary
- In May, we received $581.67 in dividend income! This was a 32.19% year over year increase compared to May 2020. Until the dividend cut is finalized, we are still receiving a boatload of dividend income from AT&T.
- 06/18/2021
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15 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including A New Dividend King
- All stocks have at least five fiscal years of dividend growth history and come from the U.S. Dividend Champions List. They have an average increase of 13.6% and a median of 6.7%.
- 06/10/2021
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4 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
- And maybe for the next two decades after that, too.
- 06/08/2021
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3 Top Furniture Industry Stocks Defying Challenges
- 3 Top Furniture Industry Stocks Defying Challenges
- 05/18/2021
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Legget & Platt (LEG) is a Great Choice
- Does Legget & Platt (LEG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
- 05/13/2021
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10 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks for Your Reliability Short List
- If you want Dividend Aristocrat stocks, the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index helps. However, there are two other indexes to choose from.
- 05/13/2021
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Housing Demand Boosts Furniture, Furnishings Sales: 5 Picks
- The booming housing market has been adding industries like furniture and furnishings, which is driving sales for companies like Sleep Number (SNBR), Ethan Allen Interiors (ETH) and WilliamsSonoma (WSM).
- 05/13/2021
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Will Legget & Platt (LEG) Gain on Rising Earnings Estimates?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
- 05/12/2021
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Dividend Increases: May 1-7, 2021
- Dividend Increases: May 1-7, 2021
- 05/12/2021
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's April 2021 Summary
- Each month, we share the amount of dividend income we received and compare the results to the previous year. Until the stock market was stabilized and the first stimulus bill was passed, there were a lot of undervalued dividend stocks that we were able to add to our portfolios.
- 05/10/2021
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6 Dividend Increases Expected In May 2021
- Dividend stocks continue to amaze. If the goal is to produce a passive income stream that will one day cover our expenses, making sure that income stream grows is critical.
- 05/05/2021
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Leggett (LEG) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Ups '21 View & Q2 Dividend
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) first-quarter performance reflects strength in residential end markets and the Automotive business, strong pricing as well as favorable currency.
- 05/04/2021
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 05/04/2021
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2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever
- I'm never letting go of these two industry stalwarts.
- 05/04/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 56.10% and 0.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 05/03/2021
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Leggett & Platt: Q1 Earnings Insights
- Shares of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) rose 1.2% in after-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 56.10% over the past year to $0.64, which beat the estimate of $0.42.
- 05/03/2021
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Leggett & Platt Reports Record 1Q EBIT And EPS; Increases 2Q Dividend
- CARTHAGE, Mo., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1Q sales increased 10% vs 1Q20, to $1.151 billion 1Q EPS was a first quarter record $.64, an increase of $.31 vs 1Q20 and an increase of $.24 vs adjusted1 EPS in 1Q20 Board of Directors increased second quarter dividend $.02 to $.42 per share Increased 2021 guidance: sales of $4.8–$5.0 billion and EPS of $2.55–$2.75 Changed methodology for valuing domestic steel-related inventory from LIFO to FIFO Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported first quarter 2021 sales of $1.151 billion, a 10% increase versus first quarter last year.
- 05/03/2021
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Will Solid Residential Market Aid Leggett (LEG) Q1 Earnings?
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) first-quarter earnings are likely to have benefited from strong demand in residential end markets as well as solid housing industry.
- 04/28/2021
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7 Smaller Value Stocks You Shouldn't Ignore
- If smaller value stocks are your thing, Janus Henderson's Small-Mid Cap Value Fund is a good source of ideas. Here are seven.
- 04/12/2021
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40-Year-Plus Annual Dividend Boosters For April Are 66
- Drip Investing lists over 800 stocks that have annually increased dividends for 5 years or more. These 66 stocks boosting 40 years and more were parsed from 139 Champions posted 3/31/21. The 66 ranged from 0.76% to 6.71% in annual yield and -15.85% to 25.10% in annual price target upside estimates per brokers sampled 4/5/21.
- 04/08/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Up 10.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
- Legget & Platt (LEG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
- 03/10/2021
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's January 2021 Summary
- Dividend Income Summary: Bert's January 2021 Summary
- 02/24/2021
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Leggett & Platt: The Specialty Foam Potential
- Leggett & Platt Inc. may be more appropriately analyzed as comprising a Specialty Foam division and the rest of the LEG business units (Classic LEG division).
- 02/22/2021
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Leggett & Platt: A Soon To Be Dividend King
- Leggett & Platt: A Soon To Be Dividend King
- 02/22/2021
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3.7%-Yielding Leggett & Platt Is Still On Sale
- Leggett & Platt is well on its way to becoming a dividend king, with 49 years of consecutive annual increases. Its business has strongly rebounded with positive YoY growth in the latest quarter, yet the stock is still down since the start of the pandemic.
- 02/21/2021
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 02/09/2021
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Leggett & Platt's (LEG) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Down
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) fourth-quarter results benefit from strong consumer demand for home-related items and global automotive. Also, rise in raw material-related selling price adds to the positives.
- 02/09/2021
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 8.57% and 2.86%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 02/08/2021
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Leggett (LEG) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) Q4 earnings might have been hurt by challenges in Aerospace and Work Furniture, higher input costs, & soft volume. Growth in residential market demand may have been a positive.
- 02/03/2021
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3 Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats to Consider
- Companies with long histories of dividend growth are often favored by those looking for income from their investments. In this article, we will examine three companies that have achieved the title of at least Dividend Aristocrats, meaning that they have at least 25 years of dividend growth, are in the S&P 500 and meet certain trading, market capitalization and liquidity requirements.
- 01/19/2021
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January 2021 Undervaluation - Materials, Communications, And Consumer Goods
- The time has come for us to look at just what sort of companies may be appealing to invest in during January of 2021. We look at the areas of Basic Materials/Chemicals, Communications as well as Consumer Goods, both staples and discretionary companies.
- 01/18/2021
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4 Top Furniture Industry Stocks to Buy Amid Solid Housing & R&R Trend
- 4 Top Furniture Industry Stocks to Buy Amid Solid Housing & R&R Trend
- 01/08/2021
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5 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for a Big Upside in 2021
- From the new COVID-19 variant to runoff elections in Georgia, things are looking bleak for stocks. Thus, invest in dividend aristocrats like Procter & Gamble (PG) and T.
- 01/05/2021
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3 Dividend Aristocrats Likely to Become Dividend Kings in 2021
- These companies will likely increase their dividends for the 50th consecutive year.
- 12/06/2020
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's October 2020 Summary
- In October, we (my wife and I) received a total of $839.12 of dividend income. We had two massive dividend payments that came in from Philip Morris and Canadian Imperial.
- 11/13/2020
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Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) CEO Karl Glassman on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
- 11/03/2020
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Legget & Platt (LEG) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates
- Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 14.29% and -4.77%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 11/02/2020
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Recap: Leggett & Platt Q3 Earnings
- Shares of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) fell 2.37% in after-market trading after the company reported Q3 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 5.26% over the past year to $0.80, which beat the estimate of $0.71.
- 11/02/2020
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2 Wonderful Dividend Stocks To Consider As The Market Melts Down
- The market is melting down over news that Europe is starting to lock down again, causing many investors flashbacks of the economic collapse we faced in April. Every market downturn is a glorious long-term opportunity for locking in safe income and strong returns, if you have the right watchlist.
- 10/29/2020
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Leggett & Platt: Bouncing Back, Moving Up
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. has flourished over the years given the impressive trend in its financials. However, the impact of the pandemic seemed to be a game-changer. The company's consistency and ability to suffice dividend growth have never faltered for the last 10 years.
- 10/26/2020
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's August Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $1,674.90 of dividends in August of 2020 compared with $1,591.52 of dividends in August of 2019.
- 09/10/2020
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Calm Down: This Time Won't Be Different
- The market closed down last week. Investors are getting jittery.
- 09/06/2020
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Dividend Champion And Contender Highlights: Week Of September 6
- A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which changed their dividends.
- 09/05/2020
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's July Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $1,337.01 of dividends in July of 2020 compared with $1,030.43 of dividends in July of 2019.
- 08/13/2020
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Leggett & Platt: Q2 Earnings Show Dividend Is Well-Covered
- Leggett & Platt reported a 30% decline in the GAAP sales in the second quarter. The Dividend Aristocrat has been coping with the crisis and charting the course towards recuperation.
- 08/13/2020
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The Never Coming Stock Market Crash - Smart Money Is Still Waiting, Here's What I Do
- My article The Coming Stock Market Crash - Smart Money Is Already Ringing The Death Bell was by far my most successful piece on Seeking Alpha.
- 08/10/2020
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's July 2020 Summary
- Despite the pandemic from COVID-19, dividend income continues to grow, due to additional investment and reinvestment.
- 08/10/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Shares Sold by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 84.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 94,043 shares of the company’s stock after selling 518,816 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo […]
- 08/09/2020
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August 2020 Stocks - Materials, Communications And Consumer Goods
- The time has come for us to look at just what sort of companies may be appealing to invest in during August.
- 08/08/2020
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SDY: High Dividend With A Price (NYSEARCA:SDY)
- The SDY is made up of companies with a long track record of dividend payments (Dividend Aristocrats). It is made up of stable stocks and promises a steady income.
- 08/06/2020
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July 2020 Portfolio Update - Good Q2 2020, A Few Investments
- It's time to look over last month's investments and dividends. While we've seen some small recovery and ups and downs, the market seems to remain largely unchanged, with perhaps the slightest bit of pandemic apprehension due to increasing numbers.
- 08/05/2020
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65 Reliable 40-Year Dividend Boosters: The August Report
- Drip Investing lists over 800 stocks that have annually-increased dividends for five-years or more. These 65 stocks boosting 40yrs+ were parsed from Drip's Champions list of 136 posted 7/31.
- 08/05/2020
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Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Share Prices Have Dropped 20% In The Last Five Years
- It is a pleasure to report that the Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) is up 41% in the last quarter. But if you...
- 08/05/2020
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Leggett & Platt: Q2 Earnings Insights
- Shares of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) decreased 4.28% in after-market trading after the company reported Q2 results.Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 75.00% year over year to $0.16, which beat the estimate of $0.07.Revenue of $845,100,000 decreased by 30.33% from the same period last year, which missed the estimate of $919,930,000.Looking Ahead Leggett & Platt hasn't issued any earnings guidance for the time being.View more earnings on LEGLeggett & Platt hasn't issued any revenue guidance for the time being.Price Action Company's 52-week high was at $55.4252-week low: $22.03Price action over last quarter: Up 30.85%Company Description Leggett & Platt designs and produces engineered components and products found in homes, offices, retail stores, automobiles, and commercial aircraft. It operates its business through four segments: residential products, furniture products, industrial products, and specialized products. Its products include components and machinery, steel infrastructure, furniture and components, and various other products. The company operates all around the world, with the residential products and specialized products segments contributing heavily to the company's revenue.See more from Benzinga * Earnings Scheduled For August 3, 2020(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 08/03/2020
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Leggett & Platt Reports 2Q Results And Announces 3Q Dividend
- 2Q sales were down 30% vs 2Q19, significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- 08/03/2020
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Leggett & Platt's Shares March Higher, Can It Continue?
- As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Leggett & Platt.
- 07/31/2020
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Sand In My Shoes - Carnage And Recovery
- The volatility in the markets seems to have settled down in the past month, and I feel comfortable writing an update article again.
- 07/22/2020
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Leggett & Platt: Dividend Aristocrat With Solid Cash Position
- This year LEG has been coping with a steep decline in sales in all its reportable segments. As expected, cash flows have also been under pressure.
- 07/21/2020
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Dividend Aristocrats Flaunt 7 Surefire August Selections
- S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats measure performance of S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends every year for 25 consecutive years.---us.spindices.com.
- 07/21/2020
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's May Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $1,407.88 of dividends in June of 2020 compared with $936.06 of dividends in June of 2019.
- 07/20/2020
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Leggett & Platt Announces 2Q 2020 Earnings Call
- Carthage, MO, July 20, 2020 -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release second quarter.
- 07/20/2020
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's May Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $1,407.88 of dividends in June of 2020 compared with $936.06 of dividends in June of 2019.
- 07/20/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Stock Holdings Boosted by Raymond James Trust N.A.
- Raymond James Trust N.A. grew its position in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 13,455 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 289 shares during the quarter. Raymond James Trust N.A.’s […]
- 07/20/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG)?
- The latest 13F reporting period has come and gone, and Insider Monkey have plowed through 821 13F filings that hedge funds and well-known value investors are required to file by the SEC. The 13F filings show the funds' and investors' portfolio positions as of March 31st, a week after the market trough. Now, we are […]
- 07/16/2020
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Mattress Market with Impact of COVID-19 Highlights (series) | Expansion of Commercial End-Users to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio
- The Global Mattress Market will grow by USD 14.36 bn during 2020-2024
- 07/14/2020
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The Coming Stock Market Crash - Smart Money Is Already Ringing The Death Bell
- Not only are we in a crazy rally, but there are indications that the recession will last longer than some people think.
- 07/13/2020
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SunTrust Banks Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) – Investment analysts at SunTrust Banks increased their Q2 2020 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Leggett & Platt in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, July 8th. SunTrust Banks analyst K. Hughes now expects that the company will earn ($0.04) per share for the quarter, up […]
- 07/13/2020
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Dividend Champion And Contender Highlights: Week Of July 12
- A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which changed their dividends.
- 07/11/2020
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Thursday Morning Market Highlights
- Markets in the red, Bed Bath & Beyond plummets on earnings Continue reading...
- 07/09/2020
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Dividend Champions For July 2020
- Monthly update of the Dividend Champions List. 20 companies declared higher dividends in the past month, with an average increase of 4.30% over their previous p
- 07/02/2020
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A.S. Création Tapeten AG: Preliminary announcement of the publication of financial reports according to Articles 114, 115, 117 of the WpHG [the German Securities Act] | MarketScreener
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Guggenheim Capital LLC Has $7.31 Million Position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Guggenheim Capital LLC lessened its position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 4.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 273,960 shares of the company’s stock after selling 13,463 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC owned […]
- 06/28/2020
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Global Mattress Market (2020 to 2024) - Featuring Kingsdown, Kurlon Enterprise & Leggett & Platt Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Leggett & Platt Inc (NYSE: LEG) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript | AlphaStreet
- Final earnings conference call transcript of Leggett & Platt Inc. - LEG stock
- 06/24/2020
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Dividend Aristocrats Show 6 To Adopt For July Dog Days
- S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats measure performance of S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends every year for 25 consecutive years. - us.spindices.com. Th
- 06/24/2020
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The History Of 50 Dividend Aristocrats And What It Means For Your Retirement
- I analyze the dividend growth rates and standard deviations of 50 dividend aristocrats. I take a deep dive at how it can impact retirement for dividend investor
- 06/21/2020
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Janus Henderson Group PLC Has $4.52 Million Stock Position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its stake in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 66.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 169,546 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 67,591 shares during the quarter. Janus Henderson […]
- 06/21/2020
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Nuveen Asset Management LLC Sells 44,154 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Nuveen Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 8.0% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 510,320 shares of the company’s stock after selling 44,154 shares during the quarter. Nuveen Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $13,615,000 at the end […]
- 06/20/2020
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I Wish I'd Bought (More Of) These Consumer Stocks
- With the market rising back, and with volatility coming with some frequency during the past week, this is an excellent time to look at things we should have don
- 06/19/2020
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I Wish I'd Bought (More Of) These Consumer Stocks
- With the market rising back, and with volatility coming with some frequency during the past week, this is an excellent time to look at things we should have don
- 06/19/2020
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Global Wireless Charging Market by Technology, End-user and Region - Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Deutsche Bank AG Acquires 127,870 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Deutsche Bank AG grew its holdings in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 35.4% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 489,125 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 127,870 shares during the period. Deutsche Bank AG’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $13,051,000 as of its most recent […]
- 06/17/2020
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3 Picks for the Value Investor
- CNA Financial Corp tops the list Continue reading...
- 06/16/2020
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Hedge Funds Aren’t Crazy About Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) Anymore
- In this article we will take a look at whether hedge funds think Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) is a good investment right now. We check hedge fund and billionaire investor sentiment before delving into hours of research. Hedge funds spend millions of dollars on Ivy League graduates, unconventional data sources, expert networks, and get […]
- 06/15/2020
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Burden of COVID-19 on the Market & Rehabilitation Plan | Mattress Market 2020-2024 | Expansion of Commercial End-Users to Boost Growth | Technavio
- The Global Mattress Market will grow by $ 14.36 bn during 2020-2024
- 06/15/2020
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Franklin Resources Inc. Purchases 10,142 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 17.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 67,503 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,142 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. owned approximately 0.05% […]
- 06/14/2020
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LEGGETT & PLATT : Ex-dividend day for | MarketScreener
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's May 2020 Summary
- Dividend Income is my primary vehicle on the road to Financial Freedom. In May, we (my wife and I) received a total of $903.89 of dividend income. The name of t
- 06/12/2020
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LEGGETT & PLATT : Détachement de dividende | Zone bourse
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Middletown aerospace executive to lead CT’s largest business association
- Chris DiPentima will be CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, with more than 6,000 members at last report, replacing Joe Brennan, who is retiring.
- 06/11/2020
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Shares of several consumer discretionary companies are trading lower following an increase in coronavirus cases in some US states that have reopened, leading to concerns of a second wave of the virus. A potential second wave could keep discretionary spending and economic activity low.
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Shares of several consumer discretionary companies are trading lower amid market weakness as investors await today's Federal Reserve decision and update on the state of the economy. Markets have sold off over the past few sessions following recent surge.
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's May Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $1,721.59 of dividends in May of 2020 compared with $1,667.25 of dividends in May of 2019. A total of one stock/funds in the Taxab
- 06/10/2020
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Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's May 2020 Summary
- Lanny releases his dividend income results for May. Given the volatility with the Pandemic, Lanny stays positive and knows we will persevere, together.
- 06/10/2020
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Sowell Financial Services LLC Trims Stock Position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Sowell Financial Services LLC lessened its stake in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 49.8% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 1,397 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,385 shares during the period. Sowell Financial Services LLC’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $37,000 at the end of […]
- 06/10/2020
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Van ECK Associates Corp Has $139,000 Stake in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Van ECK Associates Corp boosted its position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 10.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,196 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 474 shares during the period. Van […]
- 06/10/2020
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Four Dividend Aristocrats to Consider This Week
- Automatic Data Processing, Albemarle, Coca-Cola and Leggett & Platt are about to pay investors Continue reading...
- 06/08/2020
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Dividend Changes: May 30-June 5, 2020
- This article series provides a weekly summary of dividend increases, cuts, and suspensions. A summary table provides relevant data and key statistics of dividen
- 06/08/2020
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64 Reliable Stocks Raise Dividends 40 Years Or More: The June Update
- Drip Investing lists over 800 stocks monthly that annually increased dividends for five years or more. These 64 stocks hiked for 40 years and over came from the
- 06/07/2020
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Dividend Champion And Contender Highlights: Week Of June 7
- A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
- 06/06/2020
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Shares of several consumer discretionary companies are trading higher following strong US jobs data and continued optimism amid the reopening of the economy. As the economy reopens, consumer spending should increase.
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June 2020 Dividend Picks From Every Sector - Part 1
- The time has come for another Dividend Picks article, this one touching on the coming month of June of 2020. The market has recovered somewhat since May, and so
- 06/04/2020
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Shares of several companies in the broader consumer discretionary space are trading higher as markets continue to gain on optimism over an economic reopening as well as a smaller-than-expected drop in nonfarm payrolls. The economy reopening could mean more consumer spending which is good for the sector.
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Dividend Changes: May 23-29, 2020
- In this article series, we provide a weekly summary of dividend changes. A summary table provides relevant data and key statistics of dividend increases. We lis
- 06/02/2020
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Dividend Increases Expected In June 2020 (Hopefully)
- The impact of increases on your dividend income streak is real and is pivotal for your journey to financial freedom. Expected dividend increases and reviewing a
- 06/02/2020
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Dividend Increases - Expected in June 2020 - (Hopefully)
- We are always watching dividend increases. In June, there are 2 Dividend Aristocrats and one grocery store expected to announce dividend increases.
- 06/01/2020
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10 Of 65 S&P 500 Aristocrat June Dogs Are Ready To Run Forever
- S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats measure performance of S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends every year for 25 consecutive years. - us.spindices.com. Th
- 05/28/2020
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Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Leggett & Platt, Raises Price Target to $38
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Shares of several consumer discretionary companies are trading higher amid economic optimism, stemming from some US states reopening businesses, an increase in mortgage demand figures and positive vaccine sentiment.
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Edited Transcript of LEG earnings conference call or presentation 5-May-20 12:30pm GMT
- Q1 2020 Leggett & Platt Inc Earnings Call
- 05/26/2020
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Signature Wealth Management Group Buys Cisco Systems Inc, Coca-Cola Co, Leggett & Platt ...
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Mattress Spring Wire Market Size, Status and Growth Forecasts 2020 to 2026
- May 25, 2020 (Market Insight Reports) --
The report presents an in-depth assessment of the Mattress Spring Wire including enabling technologies, key trends,...
- 05/25/2020
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Capital Advisors Inc Buys Vanguard Short-Term Government Bond ETF, AbbVie Inc, The Home Depot ...
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Edited Transcript of LEG earnings conference call or presentation 5-May-20 12:30pm GMT
- Q1 2020 Leggett & Platt Inc Earnings Call
- 05/20/2020
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April Dividend Income from YOU the Bloggers! - Dividend Diplomats
- Dividend income summary articles from the dividend investing community. In April 2020, 41 dividend bloggers produced nearly $32,000 in dividend income!
- 05/19/2020
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Here are Monday’s best stock-market performers as airlines and cruise lines shine
- Only one Dow Jones Industrial Average component declined.
- 05/18/2020
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SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Maintains Hold on Leggett & Platt, Raises Price Target to $30
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Retirement: 10 Recession-Proof DGI Stocks (Almost)
- Until mid-February this year, markets were making new all-time highs. Then suddenly, they were hit hard by a pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns that no o
- 05/16/2020
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Leggett Announces Dividend, Annual Meeting Results And Credit Agreement Amendment
- Second quarter dividend of $.40 per share
- 05/15/2020
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Leggett Announces Dividend, Annual Meeting Results And Credit Agreement Amendment
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Dow Jones Recovers Losses on Thursday
- Cisco jumps on the back of strong 1st-quarter results Continue reading...
- 05/14/2020
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Benzinga's Top Upgrades, Downgrades For May 14, 2020
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Leggett & Platt: At 10.5x TTM P/E A Sleeper Of A Company In The Recent Market Rebound
- Leggett & Platt looks appealing near 52-week lows and trading at 10.5x TTM P/E with great cash flow characteristics. Total shareholder yields at Leggett & Platt
- 05/14/2020
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Leggett & Platt shares are trading higher after Raymond James upgraded the company's stock from Market Perform to Strong Buy and announced a $32 price target.
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Raymond James Upgrades Leggett & Platt to Strong Buy, Announces $32 Price Target
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Outlook into the US Mattress Industry to 2025 - Featuring Mattress Firm, Leggett & Platt and Restonic Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis- Mattress Market 2020-2024 | Expansion of Commercial End-Users to Boost Growth | Technavio
- The mattress market is poised to grow by 14.36 bn during 2020-2024, according to Technavio
- 05/12/2020
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The Retirees' Dividend Portfolio: John And Jane's April Taxable Account Update
- The Taxable account generated $952.22 of dividends in April of 2020 compared with $846.78 of dividends in April of 2019. A total of two stocks/funds in the Taxa
- 05/11/2020
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Four Reasons Why Stocks May Remain Strong as Economy Reopens
- Coronavirus caused record job losses last month, but the stock market climbed on hopes of the economy reopening. Oil and interest rates are now in focus.
- 05/11/2020
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Bert's April Dividend Income Summary
- Many questions remain unanswered and are fueling uncertainty. Nevertheless, there is plenty of positive news for dividend investors. Reminding us WHY we are div
- 05/11/2020
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64 Reliable Stocks Boosting Dividends 40 Years Or More: A May Update
- Drip Investing monthly lists over 800 stocks with annually increased dividends five years or more. These 64 stocks boosted 40 years and over were parsed from th
- 05/08/2020
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Dividend Income Summary: Bert's April 2020 Summary - Dividend Diplomats
- This article summarizes Bert's April dividend income and discusses the impact that dividend increases (and cuts) had on his forward income.
- 05/08/2020
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Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc Buys Hexcel Corp, Leggett & Platt Inc, RPM International ...
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Leggett & Platt Is A Table Pounding Buy
- I think the dividend is sustainable here, and I think the market has gotten ahead of itself. I think the shares are trading near multi year lows based on compar
- 05/07/2020
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Premier Inn launches new room rates for post lockdown stays
- Industry first sees all existing bookings automatically transferred at no cost to guests
- 05/06/2020
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Aluminum Casting Market Size, Share, Analysis, Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecast 2025
- May 06, 2020 (Heraldkeepers) --
New York, May 06, 2020: The Global Aluminum Casting Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 90.0 Billion by 2024 at a CAGR...
- 05/06/2020
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A Dividend Stock From Each Sector - May 2020
- We've entered a period of some recovery. As a result, the companies which only weeks ago were cheap, are no longer available at a good price. We need to start e
- 05/06/2020
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U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.91%
- U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.91%
- 05/06/2020
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Leggett & Platt Stock Drops 10% on Weak Earnings, Dividend Cut Worries
- Sales have fallen by nearly half under the COVID-19 shutdown, and the bedding and flooring company may have to cut its dividend for the first time in almost a half-century.
- 05/05/2020
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Leggett (LEG) Q1 Earnings Top, Down Y/Y on Low Organic Sales
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) first-quarter performance is impacted by a decline in organic sales. Yet, projection of lower fixed costs and capital expenditure for 2020 is commendable.
- 05/05/2020
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Why Leggett & Platt Stock Jumped 32% in April
- As the world processed the COVID-19 shutdowns, industrials like Leggett & Platt bounced off their lows.
- 05/05/2020
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U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.56%
- U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.56%
- 05/05/2020
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Leggett & Platt Reports 1Q Results And COVID-19 Impacts
- Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported its first quarter 2020 results of operations, impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, and responsive actions.
- 05/04/2020
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How Does Leggett & Platt's (NYSE:LEG) P/E Compare To Its Industry, After Its Big Share Price Gain?
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 49% in the last...
- 05/04/2020
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Expected Dividend Increases In May (Hopefully)
- Unfortunately, from a dividend perspective, the story in April was similar to the story in March. Once again, dividend cuts stole the show. The cuts have caused
- 05/04/2020
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April 2020 Portfolio Update - Stabilization
- Coronavirus chaos continues, though it seems for the time being the market has stabilized and is in an upward trajectory, as global economies have slowly starte
- 05/04/2020
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Exxon Mobil, Grainger Hold Payouts Steady; 10 More Expected To Announce In First Half Of May
- Economic uncertainty continued to weigh on dividend payers, with several companies that have traditionally announced increases in late April holding their divid
- 05/04/2020
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Leggett & Platt Q1 Adj. EPS $0.410 Beats $0.340 Estimate, Sales $1.045B Miss $1.090B Estimate
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Expected Dividend Increases in May (Hopefully)
- After 9 companies announced dividend increases in April, the month of May will be slower. I am expecting 6 companies to announce dividend increases in May.
- 05/02/2020
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Lower Price & Soft Volume to Hurt Leggett (LEG) Q1 Earnings
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) earnings are likely to have been hurt by lower selling price and soft volume in first-quarter 2020.
- 05/01/2020
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Lower Price & Soft Volume to Hurt Leggett (LEG) Q1 Earnings
- Leggett & Platt's (LEG) earnings are likely to have been hurt by lower selling price and soft volume in first-quarter 2020.
- 05/01/2020
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Dividend Aristocrat Performance: April 2020
- Components of the S&P 500 that have paid steadily increasing dividends for at least 25 years have outperformed the broader market over time. This article demons
- 05/01/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Amazon (AMZN) and Big Lots (BIG)
- There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Consumer Goods sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Amazon (AMZN) and Big Lots (BIG) with bullish
- 05/01/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Big Lots (NYSE: BIG)
- There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Consumer Goods sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Amazon
- 05/01/2020
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BBVA USA Bancshares Inc. Has $230,000 Stock Holdings in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- BBVA USA Bancshares Inc. raised its holdings in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 13.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 8,636 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,009 shares during the quarter. BBVA USA Bancshares Inc.’s […]
- 05/01/2020
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Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. Sells 1,814 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 1.3% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 135,932 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,814 shares during the quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $3,627,000 as of its most […]
- 04/30/2020
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Piper Sandler Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Boot Barn (BOOT)
- In a report released today, Peter Keith from Piper Sandler maintained a Buy rating on Boot Barn (BOOT), with a price target of $23.00. The company's
- 04/29/2020
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Wolf's Coronavirus Discounts: Leggett & Platt
- Discretionary companies are very commonly undervalued at this time of turmoil. From A-companies like Ross Stores, down to more speculative ones like Hanesbrands
- 04/28/2020
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Global Furniture Markets 2020-2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Assessment - ResearchAndMarkets.com
- The "Furniture Global Market Report 2020-30: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
- 04/28/2020
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Has Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) Been Employing Capital Shrewdly?
- Today we'll evaluate Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) to determine whether it could have potential as an...
- 04/28/2020
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9 Top Dog Aristocrats Unleashed: Buy Now And Hold Forever
- S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats measure performance of S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends every year for 25 consecutive years. - us.spindices.com. Th
- 04/28/2020
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Analysts Estimate Legget & Platt (LEG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/27/2020
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Analysts Estimate Legget & Platt (LEG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
- Legget & Platt (LEG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/27/2020
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Nisa Investment Advisors LLC Trims Position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Nisa Investment Advisors LLC decreased its position in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 17.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 27,320 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,905 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Leggett & Platt […]
- 04/27/2020
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MUFG Americas Holdings Corp Sells 433 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- MUFG Americas Holdings Corp decreased its position in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 1.8% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 23,448 shares of the company’s stock after selling 433 shares during the period. MUFG […]
- 04/27/2020
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Leggett & Platt (LEG) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Monday
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) will announce its earnings results after the market closes on Monday, May 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.40 per share for the quarter. Leggett & Platt has set its FY 2020 After-Hours guidance at 2.40-2.60 EPS and its FY20 guidance at $2.40-2.60 EPS.Investors that are interested in […]
- 04/27/2020
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Analysts Estimate Legget & Platt (LEG) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
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These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Could Lose Their Royal Status
- Even the most reliable dividend stocks could struggle to pay investors this year.
- 04/26/2020
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BerganKDV Wealth Management LLC Has $1.09 Million Stock Position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- BerganKDV Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 14.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 40,979 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 5,167 shares during the quarter. BerganKDV Wealth Management LLC’s […]
- 04/26/2020
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Jersey Shore nightlife waits in fear as coronavirus lingers. ’It’s going to be worse than Sandy.’
- Coronavirus is threatening to wipe out the Jersey Shore's all-important summer season, which could have ramifications that stretch far beyond the pandemic.
- 04/24/2020
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Department of Justice Advocates for Competition in Mattress Antidumping Case
- NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2020 / The U.S. Department of Justice submitted a Statement of Interest in regard to the antidumping investigation of Mattresses from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, ...
- 04/24/2020
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Analysts' Recent Ratings Updates for Leggett & Platt (LEG)
- Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms: 4/16/2020 – Leggett & Platt had its price target raised by analysts at SunTrust Banks, Inc. from $24.00 to $29.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. 4/15/2020 – Leggett & Platt had its price target […]
- 04/24/2020
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Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Inter Parfums (IPAR), Sleep Number (SNBR) and Daimler (OtherDDAIF)
- Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Consumer Goods sector with new ratings on Inter Parfums (IPAR), Sleep Number (SNBR) and Daimler (DDAIF). Inter
- 04/23/2020
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Bert's March Dividend Stock Purchases
- In March, I made a lot of low dollar stock purchases, as the market showed its twists and turns. This article will summarize my March dividend stock purchases.
- 04/23/2020
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Furniture Industry Near-Term Outlook Shadowed by Coronavirus
- Furniture Industry Near-Term Outlook Shadowed by Coronavirus
- 04/22/2020
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Furniture Industry Near-Term Outlook Shadowed by Coronavirus
- Coronavirus-induced economic recession, intense competition and higher costs pose risks.
- 04/22/2020
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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Buys Shares of 70,116 Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new stake in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 70,116 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,871,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned 0.05% of Leggett & Platt as […]
- 04/22/2020
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American Mattress Manufacturers and Unions Applaud the Commerce Department Decision to Initiate Dumping and Subsidy Investigations on Imports of Mattresses from Eight Countries
- Today's decision formally commences antidumping investigations on unfairly traded imports of mattresses from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, and a countervailing duty (subsidy) investigation on subsidized mattresses from China. "Commerce reviewed the over
- 04/21/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated -- Moody's downgrades Leggett & Platt's rating to Baa2; outlook stable
- Moody's Investors Service, ("Moody's") downgraded Leggett & Platt, Incorporated's (Leggett & Platt) senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa1. The Prime-2 rating for commercial paper was affirmed. The downgrade reflects Moody's belief that Leggett & Platt's operating performance and operating cash flow will deteriorate over the next 6-12 months and impede deleveraging progress from the January 2019 Elite Comfort Solutions, Inc. (ECS) acquisition.
- 04/21/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 6,100,000 shares, a decline of 17.0% from the March 15th total of 7,352,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,310,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.7 […]
- 04/21/2020
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Leggett & Platt Announces 1Q 2020 Earnings Call
- Carthage, MO, April 20, 2020 -- Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will release first quarter.
- 04/20/2020
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Bert’s March Dividend Stock Purchases
- Bert discloses his March dividend stock purchases. He added over $4,000 in stock during the month and $179 in dividend income. Click to read the details
- 04/20/2020
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Leggett & Platt Announces –Q —…—… Earnings Call
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Is There An Opportunity With Leggett & Platt, Incorporated’s (NYSE:LEG) 38% Undervaluation?
- How far off is Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial...
- 04/19/2020
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Q2 2020 Earnings Forecast for Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Issued By Piper Sandler
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) – Piper Sandler reduced their Q2 2020 earnings estimates for Leggett & Platt in a research note issued on Tuesday, April 14th. Piper Sandler analyst P. Keith now expects that the company will earn $0.16 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.63. Piper Sandler has […]
- 04/18/2020
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Creating My CEO-Driven Portfolio
- I use outside resources like Glassdoor to help shape my investment decisions. An 85% CEO approval rating can indirectly suggest the employee's buy-in of the CEO
- 04/17/2020
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New Strong Sell Stocks for April 17th
- Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) List today
- 04/17/2020
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New Strong Sell Stocks for April 17th
- Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today
- 04/17/2020
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The Most Undervalued Companies Today - Part 1
- In this article, I take advantage of my recent tool and method to identify some of the most undervalued, yet somewhat qualitative companies in the market. These
- 04/17/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) to Post Q3 2021 Earnings of $0.67 Per Share, Piper Sandler Forecasts
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) – Investment analysts at Piper Sandler dropped their Q3 2021 earnings per share estimates for Leggett & Platt in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, April 14th. Piper Sandler analyst P. Keith now anticipates that the company will earn $0.67 per share for the quarter, down from their […]
- 04/17/2020
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Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) Shares Down 9% After Analyst Downgrade
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) shares fell 9% during mid-day trading on Wednesday after Piper Sandler lowered their price target on the stock from $47.00 to $35.00. Piper Sandler currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Leggett & Platt traded as low as $26.07 and last traded at $26.40, 1,185,032 shares traded hands during […]
- 04/17/2020
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Shares of several consumer goods companies are trading higher as equities gain on macro optimism after Gildead's Remdesivir drug showed some effectiveness in treating coronavirus patients. This has raised hopes of a sooner economic recovery.
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SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Maintains Hold on Leggett & Platt, Raises Price Target to $29
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Analysis of COVID-19-Adjustable Bed Base and Bed Set Market 2019-2023 | Growth in the Construction Market to Boost Growth | Technavio
- The adjustable bed base and bed set market size will grow by over USD 2.76 billion during 2019-2023.
- 04/15/2020
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US Mattress Manufacturers Respond to False Claims Alleged by Importers
- A group of U.S. mattress manufacturers and unions, which has asked the U.S. government to investigate potential illegal subsidies and dumping of imported mattresses, is responding to false allegations from importing companies. In March, U.S. mattress manufacturers Brooklyn Bedding, Corsicana Mattress
- 04/15/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Leggett & Platt (LEG) and MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (MTSI)
- Companies in the Consumer Goods sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Leggett & Platt (LEG) and MACOM Technology
- 04/15/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Goods Companies: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) and MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (NASDAQ: MTSI)
- Companies in the Consumer Goods sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Leggett &
- 04/15/2020
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- Trump to halt aid to WHO — Coronavirus testing swab supply improving
- 04/15/2020
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Macquarie Group Ltd. Buys 917 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Macquarie Group Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 17.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,117 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 917 shares during the quarter. Macquarie […]
- 04/15/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Shares Bought by Guggenheim Capital LLC
- Guggenheim Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 2.3% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 287,423 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,541 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC’s holdings in Leggett & Platt were worth $14,610,000 at the end […]
- 04/15/2020
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Leggett & Platt Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:LEG)
- Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) saw some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Investors acquired 3,689 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 661% compared to the typical daily volume of 485 call options. LEG stock opened at $29.02 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.95 billion, a P/E […]
- 04/15/2020
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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Leggett & Platt, Lowers Price Target to $35
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Goldman Sachs drops PTs across building products sector
- Playing a bit of catch-up, Goldman Sachs lowers its price target on a large number of housing building product names to reflect the new reality of the impact of the pandemic. "Since we published
- 04/14/2020
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Livingston Group Asset Management CO operating as Southport Capital Management Sells 432 Shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Livingston Group Asset Management CO operating as Southport Capital Management lowered its stake in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) by 3.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,700 shares of the company’s stock after selling 432 shares during the quarter. […]
- 04/14/2020
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Dividend Champion And Contender Highlights: Week Of April 12
- A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which declared increased dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend d
- 04/11/2020
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How to care for your animals' feet
- Good stockmen (and women) know that to properly evaluate any animal, you need to start at the ground up. The fundamentals of livestock eval acknowledge if an animal—regardless of species—isn’t
- 04/11/2020
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Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $1.12 Billion
- Analysts predict that Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) will report sales of $1.12 billion for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have made estimates for Leggett & Platt’s earnings, with the lowest sales estimate coming in at $1.07 billion and the highest estimate coming in at $1.18 billion. Leggett & Platt reported sales […]
- 04/11/2020
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How Does Investing In Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) Impact The Volatility Of Your Portfolio?
- Anyone researching Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) might want to consider the historical volatility of the...
- 04/10/2020
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News Flash: 5 Analysts Think Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG) Earnings Are Under Threat
- The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG), with the analysts...
- 04/10/2020
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Jane Street Group LLC Invests $219,000 in Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG)
- Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 4,316 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $219,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also […]
- 04/10/2020
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US Mattress Manufacturers Provide Thousands of Medical Relief Mattresses with Capacity to Produce More Than 400,000 Weekly During the COVID-19 Crisis
- US Mattress Manufacturers Provide Thousands of Medical Relief Mattresses with Capacity to Produce More Than 400,000 Weekly During the COVID-19 CrisisPR NewswireALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9, 2020Industry joins together to help meet health care supply needs across the countryALEXANDRIA, Va.
- 04/10/2020
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- FEMA lays out export restrictions — World trade takes a dive
- 04/09/2020
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