Leggett & PlattLEG +4.76%68 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.74% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Leggett & Platt ranks worse than 67.81% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Leggett & Platt is 1.74%.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Leggett & Platt is 1.74%.
LEG's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 67.81% of 233
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs LEG: 1.74
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -51.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -31.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Leggett & Platt was 23.00% per year. The lowest was -51.40% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Leggett & Platt Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
LEG vs LZB, MBC, MLKN: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Leggett & Platt's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Leggett & Platt Forward Dividend Yield % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Leggett & Platt's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leggett & Platt's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Leggett & Platt Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.050000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.050000
2026-03-13
2026-03-13
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.050000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.050000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Leggett & Platt's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.74% mean?
Leggett & Platt (LEG) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.74% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #158 out of 233 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Leggett & Platt's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Leggett & Platt's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.74%. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.38. Leggett & Platt's value of 1.74% is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #158 out of 233 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leggett & Platt has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leggett & Platt's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to LZB and MBC?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Leggett & Platt ranks #158 out of 233 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Leggett & Platt in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.38. Leggett & Platt's value of 1.74% is 48.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.38, based on 233 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Leggett & Platt's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.74% is 48.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Leggett & Platt and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leggett & Platt's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leggett & Platt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leggett & Platt (LEG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.30, compared to a current price of $11.44 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.74% and 48.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.38. Leggett & Platt's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leggett & Platt (LEG), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.74% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Leggett & Platt (LEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leggett & Platt stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.44 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.30.
GuruFocus considers Leggett & Platt to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEG:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.74%
GF Value™: $10.30 vs. price of $11.44 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#158 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leggett & Platt Inc designs and produces engineered components and products found in homes and automobiles. It operates its business through three segments namely Bedding Products, Specialized Products, and Furniture, Flooring, and Textile Products. It generates the maximum of its revenue from Bedding Products. Serving a broad suite of customers around the world, Leggett & Platt's products include bedding components, automotive seat support, and lumbar systems, specialty bedding foam and private label finished mattresses, components for home furniture, and work furniture, flooring underlayment, adjustable beds, and various other products.
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