Leggett & Platt Posts $659M One‑Off Q3 Loss

Leggett & Platt reported a one‑off $659 million loss for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, though its adjusted results indicate the company has returned to profitability with improving net margins. Underlying adjusted EPS was $0.29, missing the Zacks consensus of $0.30, while revenue was $1.04 billion, slightly above estimates. The stock rallied 15.36% to $10.59 after the report, even as long‑term shareholder returns remain deeply negative (one‑year TSR -23.5%, five‑year TSR -73%). Analysts are cautious, forecasting modest earnings growth and weak revenue trends but expecting margins to rise over the next three years as restructuring, cost discipline and possible tariff enforcement take effect. Investors are advised to monitor management’s earnings‑call commentary for signs the turnaround and margin improvements are sustainable.