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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
