Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.19
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
11.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
LEG Dividend Income Check
Safety
11.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is falling.
LEG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$0.19
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout11.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-51.4%
5Y CAGR-34.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return22.8%
5Y Total Return-66.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,32910Y ago$4,73620Y ago$13,987
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LEG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
LEG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated distributes 11.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LEG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -51.4% and 5-year CAGR of -34.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LEG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -66.7%, with dividends contributing 10.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,736 today.
LEG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.31
Avg/Payment$0.2655
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.0500 | — | 1.86% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0500 | — | 1.96% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 1.72% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 2.12% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 2.16% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0500 | — | 2.47% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 5.42% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0500 | — | 7.97% | Oct 15, 2024 |
LEG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
11.5% payout
Streak
0Y
-34.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGLeggett & Platt, Inc… | $1.5B | 1.8% | 11.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SNASnap-on Incorporated | $20.2B | 2.3% | 45.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  SONSonoco Products Comp… | $5.0B | 4.1% | 52.5% | 36 | Sustainable |
 SEESealed Air Corporati… | $6.2B | 1.9% | 23.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ALLEAllegion plc | $11.5B | 1.5% | 27.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  PRGOPerrigo Company plc | $1.4B | 11.2% | — | 23 | Unknown |
LEG Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.10 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | -67.2% | 4 | $1.69 | 11.8% | 8.45x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.61 | -66.5% | 4 | $-3.73 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.82 | 4.6% | 4 | $-1.00 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.74 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.27 | 76.7% | 1.30x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.66 | 3.7% | 4 | $2.94 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.86 | 86.0% | 1.16x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.58 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.47 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.50 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.26 | 66.4% | 1.51x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.42 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.13 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 3.3% |
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LEG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEG stock.
How much dividend does LEG pay per share?
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.19 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LEG's next ex-dividend date?
LEG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LEG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LEG's dividend safe?
LEG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +11.5% and FCF payout ratio of +12.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LEG increased its dividend?
LEG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -34.0%.
How often does LEG pay dividends?
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.19 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LEG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LEG five years ago would be worth approximately $3,329 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LEG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LEG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.