HWM, MSGE, CAKE, KALU and LEG have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 20th, 2026.

DRH, WCC and LEG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 20th, 2026.

LEG, KALU and CAKE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 20th, 2026.

SGI lowered 2026 outlook after Q2, citing weaker bedding demand, Mattress Firm pressures and commodity inflation that reduced earnings visibility.

SGI balances Mattress Firm synergies, cash flow gains and international growth against weak bedding demand, margin pressure and execution risks.

Leggett & Platt Inc (NYSE:LEG) recently announced a total dividend of $0.05 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-08-10. This includes a $0.05 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-08-24. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates.

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.

Manufacturing company Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 5.5% year on year to $999.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.39 per share was 48.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Legget & Platt (LEG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Legget & Platt (LEG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +34.48% and +1.55%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Somnigroup International (NYSE: SGI) amended its credit agreement and refinanced term loans in connection with its anticipated acquisition of Leggett & Platt. The amended facilities include revised maturity dates and collateral terms that are expected to adjust if Somnigroup attains investment grade status. The refinancing is intended to support funding and financial flexibility for the planned Leggett & Platt transaction. For investors tracking how larger acquisition plans can reshape...

Leggett & Platt (LEG) has drawn fresh attention after its Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on August 24 to shareholders of record on August 10. See our latest analysis for Leggett & Platt. Leggett & Platt’s recent dividend decision comes as the stock trades at US$9.80, with the share price down 16.02% over the past 30 days and 10.83% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 23.64% contrasts with much weaker 3 and 5 year total...

Leggett & Platt stock has had a tough run over the past five years, yet key valuation checks and an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach both currently point to the shares trading at a discount to underlying cash flow expectations. Investors who held Leggett & Platt over the past five years have seen the share price decline 75.2%, which sets a low base for any assessment of current value. The key support for the current valuation can come from the company’s...

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.