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LEG Stock Forecast: Leggett & Platt, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 26 Aug 2026
$9.20
−1.29% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Leggett & Platt, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $10 — +8.7% from the last close.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
—/ 100
Median analyst target
$10
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$999.7M−5.5% y/y
Operating income$80.3M
Net income$47.1M
Free cash flow$25.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.0%
1M
−17.1%
YTD
−15.1%
1Y
−4.3%
From 52W high
−27.6%
From 52W low
+10.4%
$8
$13
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LEG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Leggett & Platt, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

We don’t hold a current model rank for this company.

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Wall Street

LEG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LEG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$8$9$10$11$12$13Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LEGHigh $10Median $10Low $10

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $10Median $10High $10

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$12 → $10
8 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$13 → $11
8 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
11 Dec 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
29 Oct 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
29 Oct 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
4 Aug 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
11 Apr 2025Piper SandlerReinstatesNeutral$12 → $9.00
29 Jan 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
14 Jan 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
30 Oct 2024Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral—
5 Aug 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 July 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
27 June 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
3 May 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 May 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
1 May 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsUnderweight—
26 Mar 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
12 Mar 2024Piper SandlerReiteratesUnderweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

LEG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 26 Aug 2026, Leggett & Platt, Inc. returned −4.3% against +20.1% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LEG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LEGS&P 500

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Estimates

LEG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+17.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
5.9×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.6×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−5.5%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−10.3%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Gross margin
20.3%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.4%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
5.6%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
22.6%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.1%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.2%

Higher than 80% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Leggett & Platt, Inc. has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $2.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.9B. The latest quarter shrank 5.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $219.4M, a 5.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.56.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $156.9M.

  • Leggett & Platt, Inc. spent $3.8M on share buybacks and $27.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 136.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 5.9×; forward P/E: 9.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.17%, paying out 13% of earnings.

  • Leggett & Platt, Inc. employs 15,900 people — $245K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LEG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFurnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LEGLeggett & Platt, Inc.$1.3B—
AMZNAmazon.com, Inc.*$2.7T49
TSLATesla, Inc.*$1.6T31
HDThe Home Depot, Inc.*$317.1B35
MCDMcDonald's Corp.*$176.5B60
TJXThe TJX Cos., Inc.*$156.0B64
SBUXStarbucks Corp.*$117.2B88

* Nearest Consumer Cyclical names by size — few furnishings, fixtures & appliances companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest LEG news & analysis

A Sinking Ship or A Turnaround Bet

ETF Trends · 11 Oct 2026neutral

An ETF Trends contributor frames the discussion around a specific gap in their portfolio, explaining that they focus on dividend stocks to create additional income streams. The excerpt provides no further details about Leggett & Platt or a specific investment action.

Why it matters — LEG watchers may note the dividend-income context, but the excerpt does not describe the company or its dividend.

Legget & Platt (LEG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Leggett & Platt (LEG) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade reflects expectations that this could drive the stock higher in the near term.

Why it matters — A Strong Buy upgrade signals improved analyst sentiment about LEG's near-term earnings outlook, which LEG watchers may view as a favorable development for the stock.

Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 27th

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

On August 27th, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added MCY, LEG, and HMN to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list. LEG, or Leggett & Platt, was included among these qualifying value stocks.

Why it matters — The inclusion of Leggett & Platt on Zacks' Strong Buy value stock list signals positive analyst recognition for the company's value-stock status.

Tenable Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

PRNewsWire · 26 Aug 2026neutral

Tenable Holdings will replace Leggett & Platt in the S&P SmallCap 600, effective before trading opens on Monday, August 31. Leggett & Platt is being removed because Somnigroup International is acquiring it in a deal expected to close soon, pending final conditions.

Why it matters — LEG watchers would care because this confirms Leggett & Platt's removal from the index as its acquisition by Somnigroup moves toward completion.

Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 25th

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reported that Leggett & Platt (LEG) was added to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 25th, 2026, alongside SLDE and THC.

Why it matters — A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) designation indicates the stock was flagged by the research firm as a top-ranked value pick, which is relevant for those tracking Leggett & Platt.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LEG stock

What is the LEG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Leggett & Platt, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $10, with estimates ranging from $10 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LEG stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Leggett & Platt, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

Will LEG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +8.7% from the last close. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LEG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Leggett & Platt, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LEG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $10 to $10 over the next 12 months.

How has LEG stock performed over the past year?

Leggett & Platt, Inc. returned -4.3% over the 12 months to 26 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Leggett & Platt, Inc. do?

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is a diversified industrial manufacturer that designs and produces engineered components and products used in bedding, furniture, seating, flooring, and automotive applications. The company supplies bedding components and solutions, including innersprings, specialty foam, adjustable bases, and private-label finished mattresses, while also serving residential and work furniture markets with components, mechanisms, and seating products.

What is the latest news on LEG?

The most recent item we track (ETF Trends, 11 Oct 2026): "A Sinking Ship or A Turnaround Bet". An ETF Trends contributor frames the discussion around a specific gap in their portfolio, explaining that they focus on dividend stocks to create additional income streams. The excerpt provides no further details about Leggett & Platt or a specific investment action.

Company

About Leggett & Platt, Inc.

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is a diversified industrial manufacturer that designs and produces engineered components and products used in bedding, furniture, seating, flooring, and automotive applications. The company supplies bedding components and solutions, including innersprings, specialty foam, adjustable bases, and private-label finished mattresses, while also serving residential and work furniture markets with components, mechanisms, and seating products. Its specialized offerings extend to automotive seat support and comfort systems, hydraulic cylinders for material handling and construction, and flooring underlayment for residential and commercial spaces. Leggett & Platt serves manufacturers and other business customers across North America and international markets, making it an important supplier of components that are integrated into everyday consumer and industrial products. Headquartered in Carthage, Missouri, Leggett & Platt is known for its broad portfolio of engineered solutions across multiple end markets.

CEO Mr. Karl G. Glassman · 15,900 employees · United States · https://www.leggett.com