Leggett & Platt reported fourth‑quarter 2025 sales of $939 million, an 11% decline from the same period in 2024. Earnings per share rose to $0.18, while adjusted EPS reached $0.22, a $0.01 increase over the $0.21 adjusted EPS reported in Q4 2024. The adjusted EPS missed the consensus estimate of $0.23, reflecting weaker demand in the company’s core residential markets and higher input costs that offset the benefits of cost‑control initiatives.
For the full year, the company generated $4.05 billion in sales, down 7% from 2024. Adjusted EPS was $1.05, flat against the $1.05 adjusted EPS reported in 2024, and adjusted EBIT totaled $263 million, a $4 million decline from the prior year. The adjusted EBIT margin improved to 6.5% from 6.1% in 2024, driven by a mix shift toward higher‑margin segments and ongoing cost‑saving measures.
Q4 adjusted EBIT was $48 million, down $8 million from Q4 2024, and the adjusted EBIT margin fell to 5.1% from 5.3% in the prior year. The decline in margin reflects the combination of lower sales volume and higher operating expenses, even as the company maintained a positive operating income.
Management guided for 2026 sales of $3.8 billion to $4.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.00 to $1.20. The guidance signals a cautious outlook, with confidence in the company’s ability to sustain cost discipline and improve profitability amid ongoing market headwinds.
CEO Karl Glassman highlighted progress in the company’s restructuring plan, noting that the net debt‑to‑adjusted EBITDA ratio has fallen to 2.4×, a step toward the 2.0× target. He emphasized that the teams executed strategic priorities, including strengthening the balance sheet, improving operational efficiency, and positioning the company for long-term growth.
Investors reacted negatively, citing the EPS miss and continued revenue decline as key concerns, while acknowledging the company’s progress in debt deleveraging and margin improvement.
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