Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG)
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Leggett & Platt Company Info
Leggett & Platt, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of furniture and engineered components and products among homes, offices, automobiles, and commercial aircraft. It operates through the following segments: Bedding, Flooring, Furniture & Textile, and Specialized Products. The Bedding Products segment supplies products and components for the home, including mattress springs and specialty foam, as well as adjustable beds, bedding machinery, steel rod, and drawn wire. The Flooring, Furniture & Textile Products segment is a producer of an extensive line of components and engineered systems for office, residential, and contract furniture manufacturers. The Specialized Products segment supplies titanium, nickel, and stainless-steel tubing for the aerospace industry, and serves the construction market with its hydraulic cylinders group. The company was founded by J. P. Products and C. B. Platt in 1883 and is headquartered in Carthage, MO.
News & Analysis
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Zoomed 4% Higher Today
We might see a slimmed-down company in the near future.
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Was Lagging This Week
The company will no longer be a Dividend King.
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Fell Today
Piper Sandler lowered its price target on the diversified manufacturer.
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Dropped Today
The diversified manufacturer continues to struggle as it restructures a core part of its business.
This 7.5% Yielding Dividend King Is Managing Tough Times Just Fine
With a historically high dividend yield and a struggling business, investors wonder if this Dividend King is OK to buy.
I Just Bought This High Yield Dividend King and Things Have Gotten Worse
Leggett & Platt is a new addition to my portfolio, but I bought it thinking I'd rather be about right than miss the long-term opportunity.
Here's Why I Bought This Struggling Stock
I was looking for an industrial stock to replace 3M in my portfolio and decided that Leggett & Platt would fit the bill.
Is This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock a Buy?
Leggett & Platt is a well-established yet largely unknown dividend stock.
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