10/31/14 LEG 39.38 Leggett & Platt Inc $LEG Hit a 52 week high of 39.71 Closing the day 10/31/14 at 39.38 +0.28 +0.72% With a day low of 39.20 and a total volume of 1,029,200.
LEG Recent Posts: http://investorshangout.com/Leggett--Platt-Inc-LEG-51669/
LEG Leggett & Platt Inc Recent Headline News
Can The Uptrend Continue for Leggett & Platt (LEG)? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 31, 7:05AM CDT
Can The Uptrend Continue for Leggett & Platt (LEG)?
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Whirlpool (WHR) Q3 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Miss Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 28, 1:40PM CDT
Whirlpool Corporation's (WHR) adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.04 in the third quarter of 2014, way below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 but up 11.8% from the prior-year quarter.
WHR: 172.05 (+1.50), GE: 25.81 (+0.14), SCSS: 25.69 (+0.03), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Global Wireless Power Transmission Market 2014-2020 - Transmission Technology, Type, Range & Applications Analysis of the $17 Billion Industry
M2 - Tue Oct 28, 6:41AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/828q43/wireless_power) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Power Transmission Market By Transmission Technology, Type, And Range; By Application, And By Geography - Forecast And Analysis (2013-2020)" report to their offering. The Wireless power technology markets are forecast to grow $17.04 Billion at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020 The wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020. Asia Pacific accounts a wireless power transmission market share of approximately 38.24% in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 62.95% from 2014 to 2020. The emergence of the wireless technology and the increasing investment in the R&D activities has resulted in a significant number of developments. Currently, the consumer electronics devices and electric vehicles enabled with wireless power technology are in huge demand. In the report the drivers, restraints, and opportunities has been covered and is being described briefly along with its impact in the market. The major driving factors include: demand for battery powered devices, limitations in existing battery technology. The major restrains include: higher cost of wireless power technology and design issues. Increased efficiency of transmission is the key opportunity to grab the wireless power technology market. Scope of the Report Transmission Technology - Induction - Radiation Application - Consumer Electronics - Industrial - Automotive - Healthcare - Defense Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Stories 4 Market Overview 5 Market Analysis By Transmission Technology 6 Market Analysis, By Transmission Type 7 Market Analysis, By Transmission Range 8 Market Analysis, By Application 9 Market Analysis, By Geography 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Convenient Power Hk Limited - Energizer Holding Inc - Integrated Device Technology - Leggett & Platt Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Plugless Power - Powermat - Qualcomm Inc. - Texas Instruments Inc. - Witricity Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/82...less_power
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43)
Leggett Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Sales Growth - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 23, 8:20AM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) reported third-quarter 2014 results, wherein adjusted earnings came in at 51 cents a share, surging 31% year over year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
DSW: 29.65 (-0.45), EXPR: 14.97 (+0.03), GPC: 97.08 (+1.72), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Legget & Platt tops 3Q profit expectations
Automated Insights - Wed Oct 22, 3:45PM CDT
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) _ Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $48.2 million.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Will Leggett & Platt (LEG) Surprise this Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Oct 20, 12:20PM CDT
Leggett & Platt (LEG) is slated to report its third-quarter 2014 results on Oct 22.
LB: 72.12 (-0.01), KR: 55.71 (+0.65), CMG: 638.00 (-1.68), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Announces 3Q 2014 Earnings Call
Thomson Reuters ONE - Fri Oct 10, 8:00AM CDT
Carthage, MO - Oct 10, 2014 - Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time).
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Deckers Reaches 52-Week High on Strong Growth Initiatives - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 23, 2:50PM CDT
Shares of Deckers (DECK) touched a 52-week high of $99.80 yesterday before eventually closing at $98.60.
CHD: 72.41 (+0.09), CLX: 99.50 (+0.90), DECK: 87.46 (-0.33), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Upgrade Alert for Leggett & Platt (LEG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 22, 6:58AM CDT
Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $35.20 on volume of 1.4 million shares, above average daily volume of 700,000. In the past 52 weeks, Leggett & Platt share prices have been bracketed by a low of $28.00 and a high of $35.75 and closed yesterday at $35.20, 26% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.41% higher and 0.38% higher over the past week, respectively.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Lands' End Attains a New High on Splendid Q2 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 11:20AM CDT
Shares of Lands' End, Inc. (LE) achieved a new high of $45.86 yesterday before closing trade at $45.71.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), VFC: 67.68 (+0.41), LE: 47.47 (-0.19), SHLD: 34.92 (-1.82)
Wireless Power Transmission Sector Revenue to Post 60.49% CAGR Through 2020, Says MarketsandMarkets in Its Report Available at MarketPublishers.com
PRWeb - Wed Sep 03, 1:06PM CDT
The wireless power transmission market has seen huge technological breakthroughs in the recent past, especially with respect to the power transmission efficiency. The transfer efficiency of the wireless power transmission system has increased from around 65% at the initial stage of this technology's development to 85%. The market is gathering momentum due to the ease of use of the technology as well as the limitations of wired power transmission. Consumer electronics, followed by the automotive segment, hold the largest share of the demand. The wireless power transmission market revenue is forecast to grow at 60.49% CAGR during 2014-2020. The market growth is mainly driven by the significant demand from the battery-operated devices globally. The share of the Asia-Pacific region in the overall market was 38.24% in 2013, and it will likely grow at 62.95% CAGR through to 2020.
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43), ENR: 122.65 (+1.73)
Wireless Power Transmission Market to 2020 - Transmission Technology, Type, And Range Analysis
M2 - Thu Aug 28, 5:47AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/593gv5/wireless_power) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Power Transmission Market By Transmission Technology, Type, And Range; By Application, And By Geography - Forecast And Analysis (2013-2020)" report to their offering. The wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020. Asia Pacific accounts a wireless power transmission market share of approximately 38.24% in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 62.95% from 2014 to 2020. The obstructions to the adoption of wireless power transmission are lifting and confirmation is building that wireless power technology will be commercially well disposed innovation by the end of this decade. The Wireless Power Transmission Market - Forecast and Analysis (2013-2020) report captures the market insights in terms of the market size and forecast for the period of 2013-2020. The report is segmented on the basis of transmission technology, transmission type, transmission range, application and geography. The geographical segment of the report covers the four major regions, which includes: North Americas, Europe, APAC, and Rest of the World (ROW). This report also details the market on the basis of the key drivers, restraints, opportunities; and includes the profiles of the players involved in the arena of wireless power transmission market. Key Takeaways: - The total revenue of the wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020 - Analysis of wireless power transmission market with special focus on high growth application segment - Wireless power transmission market includes: statistics by transmission technology, transmission type, transmission rage, application and geography with detailed classification splits by revenue - Porter's five forces have been explained in detail along with the value and supply chain analysis for the wireless power transmission market - Major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the wireless power transmission market - Illustrative segmentation, analysis, and forecast of the major geographical and application markets to give an overall view of the wireless power transmission market - Detailed competitive landscape which includes: key players, in-depth analysis, and individual companies revenue Report Scope Transmission Technology - Induction - Radiation Type Range Application - Consumer Electronics - Industrial - Automotive - Healthcare - Defense Companies Mentioned - Convenient Power Hk Limited - Energizer Holding Inc - Integrated Device Technology - Leggett & Platt Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Plugless Power - Powermat - Qualcomm Inc. - Texas Instruments Inc. - Witricity Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/59...less_power
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43)
Leggett to Incur Antitrust Charges in Q3, Keeps '14 EPS View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 5:35PM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) has reached a tentative settlement in one of the civil antitrust cases filed against the company and many other defendants related to the sale of polyurethane foam.
PERY: 20.45 (+0.19), VFC: 67.68 (+0.41), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), HBI: 105.61 (-1.04)
LEGGETT & PLATT
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Aug 19, 5:47PM CDT
LEGGETT & PLATT (LEG), a maker of parts for furniture, announced a $39.8 mil settlement of antitrust claims over polyurethane foam.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Reaches Tentative Settlement of Antitrust Claims
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 19, 3:08PM CDT
-- Tentative agreement reached to settle U.S. polyurethane foam direct purchaser class portion of antitrust cases for $39.8 million (pre-tax)
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Earnings In Retrospect: Up 2.6% in the Last 18 Days (LEG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 11, 8:06AM CDT
When Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) reported earnings 18 days ago on July 24th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.46 on sales of $990.0 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.48 on sales of $1.0 billion, beating EPS estimates by $0.02 and beating revenue estimates by $11.6 million. Shares of Leggett & Platt have climbed from $32.87 to $33.71, representing a gain of 2.6% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Household Durables Equities Technical Coverage -- Harman International Industries, Mohawk Industries, Tempur Sealy Intl., Leggett and Platt, and SodaStream Intl.
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 11, 7:30AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, August 08, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,553.93, up 1.13% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,370.90, up 0.83%. The S&P 500 finished the day 1.15% higher at 1,931.59. The gains were broad based as all the ten sectors finished on a positive note. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index finished the day at 526.11, up 1.56%, and the index has advanced 3.97% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Harman International Industries Inc. (NYSE: HAR), Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE: MHK), Tempur Sealy International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), Leggett and Platt Inc. (NYSE: LEG), and SodaStream International Ltd (NASDAQ: SODA). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
HAR: 107.34 (-1.53), TPX: 52.64 (-6.07), MHK: 142.04 (+6.30), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), SODA: 22.04 (+0.28)
Leggett Enhances Shareholder Value, Boosts Dividend by 3.3% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 5:00PM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) raised its dividend by 3.3% to 31 cents per share and thus bringing the annual dividend to $1.24.
NBR: 17.85 (+0.35), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), RSG: 38.40 (-1.40), NP: 61.01 (+0.71)
Leggett & Platt announces higher dividend of USD0.31 per share for quarter
M2 - Wed Aug 06, 4:07AM CDT
The board of directors of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer that designs a range of engineered components and products, authorised a 3.3% higher quarterly dividend of USD0.31 per share for the third quarter, the company disclosed on Tuesday.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Increases Quarterly Dividend To $.31
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 05, 8:31AM CDT
-- 3Q dividend increased by $.01, or 3.3%, to $.31 per share
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
LEG Recent Posts: http://investorshangout.com/Leggett--Platt-Inc-LEG-51669/
LEG Leggett & Platt Inc Recent Headline News
Can The Uptrend Continue for Leggett & Platt (LEG)? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 31, 7:05AM CDT
Can The Uptrend Continue for Leggett & Platt (LEG)?
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Whirlpool (WHR) Q3 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Miss Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 28, 1:40PM CDT
Whirlpool Corporation's (WHR) adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.04 in the third quarter of 2014, way below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 but up 11.8% from the prior-year quarter.
WHR: 172.05 (+1.50), GE: 25.81 (+0.14), SCSS: 25.69 (+0.03), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Global Wireless Power Transmission Market 2014-2020 - Transmission Technology, Type, Range & Applications Analysis of the $17 Billion Industry
M2 - Tue Oct 28, 6:41AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/828q43/wireless_power) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Power Transmission Market By Transmission Technology, Type, And Range; By Application, And By Geography - Forecast And Analysis (2013-2020)" report to their offering. The Wireless power technology markets are forecast to grow $17.04 Billion at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020 The wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020. Asia Pacific accounts a wireless power transmission market share of approximately 38.24% in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 62.95% from 2014 to 2020. The emergence of the wireless technology and the increasing investment in the R&D activities has resulted in a significant number of developments. Currently, the consumer electronics devices and electric vehicles enabled with wireless power technology are in huge demand. In the report the drivers, restraints, and opportunities has been covered and is being described briefly along with its impact in the market. The major driving factors include: demand for battery powered devices, limitations in existing battery technology. The major restrains include: higher cost of wireless power technology and design issues. Increased efficiency of transmission is the key opportunity to grab the wireless power technology market. Scope of the Report Transmission Technology - Induction - Radiation Application - Consumer Electronics - Industrial - Automotive - Healthcare - Defense Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Stories 4 Market Overview 5 Market Analysis By Transmission Technology 6 Market Analysis, By Transmission Type 7 Market Analysis, By Transmission Range 8 Market Analysis, By Application 9 Market Analysis, By Geography 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Convenient Power Hk Limited - Energizer Holding Inc - Integrated Device Technology - Leggett & Platt Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Plugless Power - Powermat - Qualcomm Inc. - Texas Instruments Inc. - Witricity Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/82...less_power
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43)
Leggett Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Sales Growth - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 23, 8:20AM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) reported third-quarter 2014 results, wherein adjusted earnings came in at 51 cents a share, surging 31% year over year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
DSW: 29.65 (-0.45), EXPR: 14.97 (+0.03), GPC: 97.08 (+1.72), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Legget & Platt tops 3Q profit expectations
Automated Insights - Wed Oct 22, 3:45PM CDT
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) _ Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $48.2 million.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Will Leggett & Platt (LEG) Surprise this Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Oct 20, 12:20PM CDT
Leggett & Platt (LEG) is slated to report its third-quarter 2014 results on Oct 22.
LB: 72.12 (-0.01), KR: 55.71 (+0.65), CMG: 638.00 (-1.68), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Announces 3Q 2014 Earnings Call
Thomson Reuters ONE - Fri Oct 10, 8:00AM CDT
Carthage, MO - Oct 10, 2014 - Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time).
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Deckers Reaches 52-Week High on Strong Growth Initiatives - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 23, 2:50PM CDT
Shares of Deckers (DECK) touched a 52-week high of $99.80 yesterday before eventually closing at $98.60.
CHD: 72.41 (+0.09), CLX: 99.50 (+0.90), DECK: 87.46 (-0.33), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Upgrade Alert for Leggett & Platt (LEG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 22, 6:58AM CDT
Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) was upgraded from Market Perform to Outperform at Raymond James today. The stock closed yesterday at $35.20 on volume of 1.4 million shares, above average daily volume of 700,000. In the past 52 weeks, Leggett & Platt share prices have been bracketed by a low of $28.00 and a high of $35.75 and closed yesterday at $35.20, 26% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.41% higher and 0.38% higher over the past week, respectively.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Lands' End Attains a New High on Splendid Q2 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 11:20AM CDT
Shares of Lands' End, Inc. (LE) achieved a new high of $45.86 yesterday before closing trade at $45.71.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), VFC: 67.68 (+0.41), LE: 47.47 (-0.19), SHLD: 34.92 (-1.82)
Wireless Power Transmission Sector Revenue to Post 60.49% CAGR Through 2020, Says MarketsandMarkets in Its Report Available at MarketPublishers.com
PRWeb - Wed Sep 03, 1:06PM CDT
The wireless power transmission market has seen huge technological breakthroughs in the recent past, especially with respect to the power transmission efficiency. The transfer efficiency of the wireless power transmission system has increased from around 65% at the initial stage of this technology's development to 85%. The market is gathering momentum due to the ease of use of the technology as well as the limitations of wired power transmission. Consumer electronics, followed by the automotive segment, hold the largest share of the demand. The wireless power transmission market revenue is forecast to grow at 60.49% CAGR during 2014-2020. The market growth is mainly driven by the significant demand from the battery-operated devices globally. The share of the Asia-Pacific region in the overall market was 38.24% in 2013, and it will likely grow at 62.95% CAGR through to 2020.
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43), ENR: 122.65 (+1.73)
Wireless Power Transmission Market to 2020 - Transmission Technology, Type, And Range Analysis
M2 - Thu Aug 28, 5:47AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/593gv5/wireless_power) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Power Transmission Market By Transmission Technology, Type, And Range; By Application, And By Geography - Forecast And Analysis (2013-2020)" report to their offering. The wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020. Asia Pacific accounts a wireless power transmission market share of approximately 38.24% in 2013, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 62.95% from 2014 to 2020. The obstructions to the adoption of wireless power transmission are lifting and confirmation is building that wireless power technology will be commercially well disposed innovation by the end of this decade. The Wireless Power Transmission Market - Forecast and Analysis (2013-2020) report captures the market insights in terms of the market size and forecast for the period of 2013-2020. The report is segmented on the basis of transmission technology, transmission type, transmission range, application and geography. The geographical segment of the report covers the four major regions, which includes: North Americas, Europe, APAC, and Rest of the World (ROW). This report also details the market on the basis of the key drivers, restraints, opportunities; and includes the profiles of the players involved in the arena of wireless power transmission market. Key Takeaways: - The total revenue of the wireless power transmission market is expected to grow at an estimated CAGR of 60.49% from 2014 to 2020 - Analysis of wireless power transmission market with special focus on high growth application segment - Wireless power transmission market includes: statistics by transmission technology, transmission type, transmission rage, application and geography with detailed classification splits by revenue - Porter's five forces have been explained in detail along with the value and supply chain analysis for the wireless power transmission market - Major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the wireless power transmission market - Illustrative segmentation, analysis, and forecast of the major geographical and application markets to give an overall view of the wireless power transmission market - Detailed competitive landscape which includes: key players, in-depth analysis, and individual companies revenue Report Scope Transmission Technology - Induction - Radiation Type Range Application - Consumer Electronics - Industrial - Automotive - Healthcare - Defense Companies Mentioned - Convenient Power Hk Limited - Energizer Holding Inc - Integrated Device Technology - Leggett & Platt Inc. - Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - Plugless Power - Powermat - Qualcomm Inc. - Texas Instruments Inc. - Witricity Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/59...less_power
TXN: 49.66 (+2.13), QCOM: 78.51 (+1.14), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), IDTI: 16.41 (+0.43)
Leggett to Incur Antitrust Charges in Q3, Keeps '14 EPS View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 5:35PM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) has reached a tentative settlement in one of the civil antitrust cases filed against the company and many other defendants related to the sale of polyurethane foam.
PERY: 20.45 (+0.19), VFC: 67.68 (+0.41), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), HBI: 105.61 (-1.04)
LEGGETT & PLATT
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Aug 19, 5:47PM CDT
LEGGETT & PLATT (LEG), a maker of parts for furniture, announced a $39.8 mil settlement of antitrust claims over polyurethane foam.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Reaches Tentative Settlement of Antitrust Claims
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 19, 3:08PM CDT
-- Tentative agreement reached to settle U.S. polyurethane foam direct purchaser class portion of antitrust cases for $39.8 million (pre-tax)
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Earnings In Retrospect: Up 2.6% in the Last 18 Days (LEG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 11, 8:06AM CDT
When Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG) reported earnings 18 days ago on July 24th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.46 on sales of $990.0 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.48 on sales of $1.0 billion, beating EPS estimates by $0.02 and beating revenue estimates by $11.6 million. Shares of Leggett & Platt have climbed from $32.87 to $33.71, representing a gain of 2.6% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Household Durables Equities Technical Coverage -- Harman International Industries, Mohawk Industries, Tempur Sealy Intl., Leggett and Platt, and SodaStream Intl.
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 11, 7:30AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, August 08, 2014 ended on a higher note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,553.93, up 1.13% and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,370.90, up 0.83%. The S&P 500 finished the day 1.15% higher at 1,931.59. The gains were broad based as all the ten sectors finished on a positive note. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index finished the day at 526.11, up 1.56%, and the index has advanced 3.97% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Harman International Industries Inc. (NYSE: HAR), Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE: MHK), Tempur Sealy International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), Leggett and Platt Inc. (NYSE: LEG), and SodaStream International Ltd (NASDAQ: SODA). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
HAR: 107.34 (-1.53), TPX: 52.64 (-6.07), MHK: 142.04 (+6.30), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), SODA: 22.04 (+0.28)
Leggett Enhances Shareholder Value, Boosts Dividend by 3.3% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 5:00PM CDT
Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) raised its dividend by 3.3% to 31 cents per share and thus bringing the annual dividend to $1.24.
NBR: 17.85 (+0.35), LEG: 39.38 (+0.28), RSG: 38.40 (-1.40), NP: 61.01 (+0.71)
Leggett & Platt announces higher dividend of USD0.31 per share for quarter
M2 - Wed Aug 06, 4:07AM CDT
The board of directors of Leggett & Platt (NYSE:LEG), a diversified manufacturer that designs a range of engineered components and products, authorised a 3.3% higher quarterly dividend of USD0.31 per share for the third quarter, the company disclosed on Tuesday.
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
Leggett & Platt Increases Quarterly Dividend To $.31
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 05, 8:31AM CDT
-- 3Q dividend increased by $.01, or 3.3%, to $.31 per share
LEG: 39.38 (+0.28)
