Leggett & Platt reported record second-quarter sales of $1.33 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year. EPS was reported at $0.70. The company lowered its full-year guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainties.
2Q sales were a quarterly record $1.33 billion, a 5% increase vs 2Q21.
2Q EBIT of $143 million, down $29 million vs 2Q21 and down $1 million vs 2Q21 adjusted EBIT.
2Q EPS of $.70, a decrease of $.12 vs 2Q21 and an increase of $.04 vs 2Q21 adjusted EPS.
2022 guidance lowered: sales of $5.2–$5.4 billion; EPS of $2.65–$2.80
The company is lowering full-year guidance to reflect macroeconomic uncertainties including impacts of inflation, tightening monetary policy, and softening consumer demand continuing through the back half of the year.
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