Higher rates raise the cost of running a business. And that can lower company earnings and weigh on share prices. But not all stocks are created equal.
This article will look at companies reviewed by ModernGraham which have grown their dividends annually for at least the last 20 years.
Here's how they stack up.
Leggett & Platt designs and produces engineered components and products found in homes, offices, retail stores, automobiles, and commercial aircraft. It operates its business through four segments: residential products, furniture products, industrial products, and specialized products. Its products include components and machinery, steel infrastructure, furniture and components, and various other products. The company operates all around the world, with the residential products and specialized products segments contributing heavily to the company's revenue.
| Website: | www.leggett.com |
| Email: | invest@leggett.com |
| Main Phone: | +1 417 358-8131 |
| Address: | No. 1 Leggett Road |
| Address 2: | Post Office Box 757 |
| State: | MO |
| City / Town: | Carthage |
| Country: | US |
| Postal Code: | 64836 |
| Exchange: | NYE |
| CEO: | Karl G. Glassman |
| Employees: | 20400 |
| NAICS: | Mattress Manufacturing(337910) |
Higher rates raise the cost of running a business. And that can lower company earnings and weigh on share prices. But not all stocks are created equal.
This article will look at companies reviewed by ModernGraham which have grown their dividends annually for at least the last 20 years.
Here's how they stack up.
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The past several weeks have been rough for the markets, making risky investments look unappealing. Below, we identified three sturdy stocks in basic materials that have budged little in the recent
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| Last 3 Mo | Last 12 Mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Insider Trades | 115 | 484 |
| Number of Buys | 113 | 452 |
| Number of Sells | 2 | 32 |
| Net Activity | 43850 | 61154 |
| Last 10 Buys | Shares |
|---|---|
| Robert G. Culp | 1,000 |
| Robert G. Culp | 1,000 |
| David S. Haffner | 1,000 |
| David S. Haffner | 1,000 |
| David S. Haffner | 1,000 |
| Last 10 Sell | Shares |
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| Robert Ted Enloe | 1,000 |
| Karl G. Glassman | 1,000 |
| David M. DeSonier | 1,000 |
| Robert Ted Enloe | 1,000 |
| Matthew C. Flanigan | 1,000 |
| Matthew C. Flanigan | 1,000 |
| Scott Douglas | 1,000 |
| Tammy M. Trent | 1,000 |
| Scott Douglas | 1,000 |
| Matthew C. Flanigan | 1,000 |
| Current | 1 Week Ago | 2 Weeks Ago | 3 Weeks Ago | |
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| High Target Price Estimate | 66 | 66 | 66 | 54 |
| Low Target Price Estimate | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Mean Target Price Estimate | 52.17 | 51.83 | 51.83 | 49.4 |
| Standard Deviation | 7.22 | 7.39 | 7.39 | 2.79 |
| Date of Most Recent Estimate | 05/31/18 | 04/30/18 | 04/30/18 | 05/31/18 |
| Form Type | Form Description | Pages | Date |
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| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-11 |
| 4 | Statement of changes in beneficial ownership of securities | 1 | 2018-06-04 |
| Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Months Ago | 3 Months Ago | |
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| Strong Buy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Moderate Buy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Moderate Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Rec. | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
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