Core Insights - Leggett & Platt reported Q2 2025 GAAP revenue of $1.058 billion, matching analyst estimates but down 6% from Q2 2024 [1][2] - Adjusted EPS was $0.30, consistent with estimates and slightly above last year's adjusted EPS of $0.29 [1][2] - Operating cash flow decreased to $84.0 million, indicating ongoing challenges in demand trends [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBIT rose to $75.6 million, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 7.1%, up from 6.3% in Q2 2024 [2][6] - Organic sales declined by 6%, with Bedding Products sales down 11% due to weak demand in the U.S. and Europe [5][10] - Total debt reduced by $143 million, with net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA improving to 3.5x [7][11] Strategic Focus - The company is prioritizing vertical integration, particularly in steel rod and wire production, and product innovation [4] - A major restructuring plan initiated in 2024 aims to streamline operations and control costs, with expected annualized EBIT benefits of $60–$70 million [6][7] - Product innovation includes the rollout of ComfortCore coils in bedding and growth in textiles, although these advances have not yet offset declines in core segments [8][9] Market Conditions - Demand remains soft across core markets, with projected mid-teen volume declines in Bedding Products for 2025 [13] - The restructuring plan has led to $11 million in sales attrition due to facility closures, with total expected attrition reaching $65 million [7][10] - The company maintains full-year 2025 sales guidance of $4.0 billion to $4.3 billion despite ongoing demand challenges [13] Capital Management - Total liquidity was reported at $878 million as of June 30, 2025, following amendments to the primary credit facility [11] - The quarterly dividend remains unchanged at $0.05 per share, following a significant reduction in 2024 [12]