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Leggett & Platt scores 3/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Challenged). Challenged standalone operations with pending acquisition as strategic pivot, pending macro recovery and deal close. In Q1 2026 (reported May 7), revenue decreased 10% year-over-year to $918 million, and adjusted EPS dropped to $0.15 from $0.24 a year ago. The quarter was hurt by weak demand across the company's.

What is Leggett & Platt's industry? Leggett & Platt (leggett.com) operates in Consumer Goods and Retail. AskCyborg classifies Leggett & Platt under Consumer Goods and Retail in its company registry.

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products for bedding, furniture, flooring, automotive seating, and hydraulic uses. The company generated $4.1 billion in trailing twelve-month...

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Industry Consumer Goods and Retail
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Leggett & Platt Overview

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Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products for bedding, furniture, flooring, automotive seating, and hydraulic uses. The company generated $4.1 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue, positioning it as a significant supplier to residential furnishings and commercial furniture markets.

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Leggett & Platt agreed to be acquired by Somnigroup in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2026. The company faces near-term headwinds but is pursuing integration as a long-term growth strategy through the proposed combination.

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Investors comparing LEG often look at related companies including La-Z-Boy Inc (LZB), MILLERKNOLL INC (MLKN), MasterBrand Inc (MBC), Interface Inc (TILE), and Amer Woodmk (AMWD). Leggett & Platt competes across bedding components, home furniture mechanisms, and flooring products with differentiated engineered supply positions.

Industry Context

Leggett & Platt operates in Consumer Goods and Retail.

Key facts

Headquarters: Carthage, US · Revenue: $4.1B · Market cap: $1.5B

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  • Weak demand, adverse weather, and higher operating costs pressured Q1 2026; management is mitigating through price increases.
  • Somnigroup initially proposed a $1.6 billion acquisition on December 1, 2025, but cancelled it on January 21, 2026, after an initial offer. However, more recent sources reference a revised $2.5 billion all-stock deal announced (likely early 2026).
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  • January 2026Somnigroup's initial $1.6 billion acquisition proposal cancelled after due diligence
  • May 2026Q1 2026 earnings reported: 10% revenue decline YoY, adjusted EPS down 38% to $0.15
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InterfaceFlooring products and underlayment competitor→Amer WoodmkEngineered furnishings and cabinetry components manufacturer→MillerknollUpholstered furniture components and mechanisms manufacturer→

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Leggett & Platt operates in Consumer Goods and Retail. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Leggett & Platt do?+
Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered components and products for bedding, furniture, flooring, automotive seating, and hydraulic uses. The company generated $4.1 billion in trailing twelve-month...
What is Leggett & Platt's Cyborg Score?+
Leggett & Platt has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Leggett & Platt's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Interface, Amer Woodmk, Millerknoll. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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