Leggett & Platt (LEG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 01:27 PM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the Leggett and Platt First Quarter twenty twenty five Webcast and Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Kathy Branscombe, VP of Investor Relations. Thank you, Ms. Branscombe. You may begin. ...

Leggett & Platt (LEG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Cassie Branscum - Vice President of Investor RelationsKarl Glassman - President, CEO & ChairmanBenjamin Burns - Executive VP & CFOJ. Tyson Hagale - EVP & President - Bedding ProductsBobby Griffin - Managing DirectorKeith Hughes - Managing DirectorR. Samuel Smith - EVP and President – Specialized Products, Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - AnalystPeter Keith - Managing ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 revenue was $941.9 million, an increase of 5.4% compared to Q1 2024 [16] - Organic revenue increased by 4%, driven by favorable pricing and volume, particularly in the non-residential business in The Americas [17] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 was $1.86, up $0.31 or 20% year-over-year [18] - Available cash flow was $83.4 million, up nearly 250% compared to the previous year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas segment reported revenue of $757.8 million, up 6.8% on a reported basis and 4.9% organically [21] - The non-residential business in The Americas saw high single-digit organic growth, while the residential business declined mid-single digits [23][24] - International segment revenue was $104.1 million, down 0.3% on a reported basis but up 0.9% organically [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas experienced mid-single-digit growth and solid margin expansion, indicating strong demand and effective channel partnerships [7] - The residential market remains soft due to high mortgage rates and tariff uncertainties, with expectations to continue at low levels until a significant catalyst occurs [104] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation for growth, including organic investments and accretive acquisitions, having closed three acquisitions in 2025 [12][14] - Allegion is committed to maintaining its dividend policy, having announced its eleventh consecutive increase at the beginning of the year [15] - The company aims to offset tariff costs through pricing actions while remaining agile in response to market conditions [33][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management affirmed the 2025 full-year outlook for adjusted EPS of $7.65 to $7.85, citing resilience in non-residential markets [9][31] - The company anticipates some headwinds in Q2 due to a lag in pricing actions relative to tariff impacts [43] - Positive internal indicators in the non-residential business and a strong aftermarket contribute to confidence in the full-year guidance [125] Other Important Information - Allegion's new product launches, including smart locks, are expected to drive growth in the electronics segment [10][11] - The company has a strong balance sheet with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.6 times, supporting continued capital deployment [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about tariffs and pricing actions - Management acknowledged a potential lag between tariff impacts and pricing actions, expecting to cover tariff costs at the operating profit and EPS level for the full year [42][44] Question: Changes in institutional verticals and CapEx priorities - Management noted that institutional verticals like healthcare and education remain resilient, with a long tail for projects funded by municipal bonds [55][56] Question: Market dynamics and project paralysis - Management indicated that while some projects may be paused due to interest rate concerns, there is optimism for future project progression as rates stabilize [120] Question: Outlook for the residential market - Management expressed that the residential market is expected to remain soft due to high mortgage rates and construction costs, with a focus on aftermarket opportunities [104][106] Question: Pricing and productivity outlook - Management confirmed expectations for price and productivity to remain neutral for the year, despite fluctuations in quarterly performance [110][111]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 revenue was $941.9 million, an increase of 5.4% compared to Q1 2024 [16] - Organic revenue increased by 4%, driven by favorable pricing and volume, particularly in the non-residential business in The Americas [17] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 was $1.86, up $0.31 or 20% year-over-year [18] - Available cash flow was $83.4 million, up nearly 250% compared to the previous year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas segment reported revenue of $757.8 million, up 6.8% on a reported basis and 4.9% organically [21] - The non-residential business in The Americas saw high single-digit organic growth, while the residential business declined mid-single digits [23][24] - International segment revenue was $104.1 million, down 0.3% on a reported basis but up 0.9% organically [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas experienced mid-single-digit growth in the non-residential sector, indicating strong demand [7] - The residential market is expected to remain soft due to high mortgage rates and construction costs [104] - The company anticipates tariff costs of approximately $80 million in 2025, which they expect to offset through pricing actions [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation for organic growth and has made three bolt-on acquisitions in 2025 to enhance its portfolio [12][13] - Allegion is committed to returning capital to shareholders while investing in growth opportunities [8] - The company is maintaining its full-year outlook for adjusted EPS of $7.65 to $7.85 [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the non-residential markets, particularly in institutional verticals [31] - The company remains agile in response to changing market conditions and is closely monitoring tariff impacts [46][47] - Positive internal indicators in the non-residential business provide confidence for the full-year guidance [125] Other Important Information - Allegion announced its eleventh consecutive dividend increase, amounting to approximately $44 million in Q1 [15] - The company is set to release innovative products in the smart lock segment later in the year [10][11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about tariff impacts and pricing actions - Management acknowledged a potential lag in pricing actions relative to tariff impacts, expecting to cover tariff costs at the operating profit and EPS level for the full year [42][43] Question: Changes in institutional verticals and CapEx priorities - Management noted that institutional verticals like healthcare and education remain resilient, with ongoing projects supported by strong municipal bond issuances [55][56] Question: Market share and competition in the residential market - Management indicated that the residential market is expected to remain soft, but they are focusing on innovation in electronic products to drive growth [104][106] Question: Revenue guidance and pricing actions - Management clarified that the revenue guidance does not assume any uplift from pricing actions related to tariffs, but the operating profit guidance does reflect those actions [114][115] Question: Momentum in the channel and recession concerns - Management reported positive momentum in the non-residential sector and expressed confidence in the outlook despite broader economic concerns [124][125] Question: European market outlook - Management noted optimism in the German market and highlighted strong performance in Italy, but reiterated the need to maintain the current guidance [127][129]

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