Leggett & Platt Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter

August 6, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, "We are pleased with how our teams managed through a challenging environment in the second quarter. Our employees remained focused on disciplined execution and cost management which, along with favorable items that we do not expect to repeat in future quarters, contributed to improved adjusted earnings.”

"Bedding industry conditions remain challenged both by sluggish consumer activity and continued consolidations and bankruptcies across the value chain. We estimate that U.S. mattress market units declined by low double digits in the second quarter, similar to the declines we saw in the first quarter. In our Bedding Products segment, continued strong performance of our trade rod and wire business partially offset the decline from lower mattress demand.”

"Across our other segments, demand remained soft in markets tied to housing and broader consumer spending as consumers were faced with additional uncertainty resulting from the war in the Middle East and higher gas prices. In Specialized Products, Automotive performed slightly below the market, which saw lower consumer demand across all regions. In Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products, growth in Textiles offset lower demand in the remaining businesses, which are more directly exposed to U.S. residential spending, leading to a slight improvement in trade sales.”

"As we look forward, we remain focused on executing our strategic priorities while expecting ongoing macroeconomic headwinds to temper consumer demand across most of our businesses for the remainder of the year.”

"Finally, we continue to progress towards the planned merger with Somnigroup. As previously announced, the waiting period under the HSR Antitrust Improvements Act expired in June. We anticipate the transaction to close upon satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, including Leggett & Platt shareholder approval at the special meeting planned for August 20^th and the remaining required regulatory approvals. As previously stated, we believe this combination with a valued long–standing customer will create a leading global company - providing compelling strategic and financial value for our customers, employees, and the Leggett & Platt shareholders."

SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

2Q sales of $1.0 billion, a 6% decrease vs 2Q25, including a 5% decrease from divestitures

2Q EPS of $.33, 2Q adjusted¹ EPS of $.39, a $.09 increase vs adjusted¹ 2Q25 EPS

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Second quarter sales were $1.0 billion, a 6% decrease versus second quarter last year

2025 divestitures decreased sales 5%

Organic sales² were down 1%

Volume was down 4%, primarily from continued weak demand across most of our end markets, retailer merchandising changes in Adjustable Bed, and the decision during the fourth quarter of 2025 to walk away from a financially challenged customer in U.S. Spring

Raw material-related selling price increases added 2% to sales

Currency benefit increased sales 1%

Second quarter EBIT was $80 million, down from $90 million in second quarter 2025. Adjusted¹ EBIT was $89 million, up from second quarter 2025 adjusted¹ EBIT of $76 million.

Adjusted¹ EBIT increased primarily from metal margin expansion, restructuring benefit, and other favorable items, most of which are not expected to repeat in future quarters.  EBIT margin was 8.0%, down from 8.5% in the second quarter of 2025, and adjusted¹ EBIT margin was 8.9%, up from 7.1%.

Second quarter EPS was $.33, a $.05 decrease versus second quarter 2025 EPS of $.38. Second quarter adjusted¹ EPS was $.39, up $.09 versus second quarter 2025 adjusted¹ EPS of $.30.

2026 GUIDANCE AND CONFERENCE CALL
On April 13, 2026, the Company entered into an agreement to be acquired by Somnigroup International Inc. The transaction is anticipated to close upon satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions, including Leggett & Platt shareholder approval at the August 20, 2026 meeting and remaining required regulatory approvals. As is customary while a transaction is pending, Leggett & Platt's 2026 guidance issued in February was withdrawn last quarter and should no longer be relied upon. Additionally, Leggett & Platt will not host a conference call. For further details on quarterly performance, please refer to Leggett & Platt's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is expected to be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.