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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    SOMNIGROUP INTERNATIONAL Q1 FY26 earnings call SGI

    May 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Somnigroup Q1 FY26 — Strong Performance Amidst Market Headwinds and Strategic M&A

    Somnigroup delivered a strong Q1 FY26, exceeding market expectations with double-digit sales and earnings growth despite a challenging global bedding market. The company demonstrated operational leverage and robust cash generation, which it deployed towards debt reduction. Strategic initiatives, including the upcoming Stearns & Foster launch and the Leggett & Platt acquisition, are set to further enhance its market position and financial flexibility.

    Highlights

    5

    • Net sales increased 12% to $1.8 billion in Q1 FY26, outperforming a declining market.

    • Adjusted EBITDA grew 20% to $297 million, demonstrating operating leverage.

    • Adjusted EPS rose 20% to $0.59 per share.

    • Achieved record first quarter operating cash flow of $247 million and free cash flow of $186 million.

    • Reduced net debt by nearly $500 million over the trailing 12 months, ending Q1 with 3.1x leverage.

    Concerns

    5

    • Global bedding demand declined mid-single digits in Q1 FY26, below expectations for flat to slightly positive growth.

    • Mattress Firm adjusted gross margins decreased 360 basis points to 31.5% in Q1 FY26, primarily due to promotional expense and product mix.

    • Mattress Firm adjusted operating margin declined 230 basis points to 4.9% in Q1 FY26.

    • Anticipate a $10 million headwind to Tempur Sealy profits in Q2 FY26 due to commodity inflation timing.

    • Full-year guidance midpoint assumes consumer confidence normalizes; continued geopolitical pressures would lead to the low end of guidance.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted EPS
    $3.00 - $3.40
    high materiality
    High
    Sales midpoint
    $7.8 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Global bedding industry growth
    flat to slightly down
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Tempur Sealy North America like-for-like sales growth
    mid-single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    International business growth
    mid-single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    Mattress Firm like-for-like sales growth
    low single digits
    medium materiality
    High
    Reported gross margin
    slightly above 45%
    medium materiality
    High
    Net margin expansion
    nearly 100 basis points
    medium materiality
    High
    Tempur Sealy brands and private label share of Mattress Firm sales
    low 60%
    medium materiality
    High
    Incremental EBITDA benefit from share
    $40 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Advertising investments
    $700 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.45 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Capital expenditures
    $225 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital expenditures (future years)
    $200 million
    low materiality
    Medium
    Free cash flow allocation to shareholders
    at least 50%
    medium materiality
    High
    D&A
    $315 million
    low materiality
    High
    Interest expense
    $230 million
    low materiality
    High
    Tax rate
    25%
    low materiality
    High
    Diluted share count
    213 million shares
    low materiality
    High
    Q2 FY26 EPS growth
    5% and 10%
    medium materiality
    High
    Leggett & Platt acquisition synergies
    at least $50 million of EBITDA
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    3
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Mattress Firm
    Outperformed a market believed to be down mid-single digits. Gross margin decreased due to promotional expense and product mix, with a 40 bps headwind from stub period. Operating margin decline included a 150 bps headwind from stub period, partially offset by cooperative advertising dollars.
    Same-store sales: flatAdjusted gross margin: 31.5%Adjusted gross margin decrease: 360 bpsAdjusted operating margin decrease: 230 bps
    		$886 million——Operating margin: 4.9%
    Tempur Sealy North America
    Outperformed the broader market. Gross margin increase included a 600 bps benefit from stub period, with remaining increase from synergies and operational efficiencies. Operating margin improvement included a 230 bps benefit from stub period, partially offset by cooperative advertising investments.
    Wholesale channel net sales growth: 8% (like-for-like)Third-party retailer sales decline: 4% (normalized for floor models)Direct channel sales decline: 12%Adjusted gross margin: 58.3%Adjusted gross margin increase: 1300 bpsAdjusted operating margin increase: 710 bps
    		—5% (like-for-like)—Operating margin: 24.3%
    Tempur Sealy International
    Continued to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities. Gross margin increase driven by favorable mix and operational efficiencies. Operating margin increase driven by improved gross margin and fixed cost leverage.
    Gross margin: 50.4%Gross margin increase: 140 bpsOperating margin increase: 160 bps
    		—16% (reported), 7% (constant currency)—Operating margin: 18.4%

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $297 millionup 20%
    Q1 FY26

    Company-wide adjusted EBITDA.

    Adjusted EPS
    $0.59up 20%
    Q1 FY26

    Company-wide adjusted EPS.

    EBITDA margin expansion
    over 100 basis points
    Q1 FY26

    Demonstrating operating leverage on 12% sales growth.

    Leverage ratio
    3.1x
    Q1 FY26 end

    Leverage ratio under credit facility, on track to return to 2-3x target.

    Net debt reduction
    nearly $500 million
    TTM

    Net debt reduced over the trailing 12 months.

    Shareholder returns
    over $250 million
    TTM

    Total returned to shareholders in dividends and buybacks over the trailing 12 months.

    Pro forma adjustments
    $26 million
    Q1 FY26

    Consistent with terms of senior credit facility.

    Global bedding demand
    mid-single digitsdeclined
    Q1 FY26

    Below expectation of flat to slightly positive.

    Commodity inflation annualized impact
    $100 million
    Annualized

    Primarily from oil-derived inputs (chemicals, diesel, purchased foam).

    Commodity inflation H2 FY26 impact
    $50 million
    H2 FY26

    Expected inflation for the rest of the year.

    Q2 FY26 commodity headwind
    $10 million
    Q2 FY26

    Expected transitory impact on Tempur Sealy profits, to be offset in Q3/Q4.

    Pricing action lift
    $50 million
    H2 FY26

    Expected pricing lift to global Tempur Sealy sales in the back half of 2026, on a like-for-like basis.

    Pricing action annualized lift
    $100 million
    Annualized

    Expected annualized lift from pricing actions, dollar neutral to full-year earnings.

    Net benefit from sales synergies
    $50 million
    Q1 FY26

    Achieved in the first quarter.

    Net benefit from cost synergies
    $50 million
    Q1 FY26

    Achieved in the first quarter.

    Net debt less cash
    $4.5 billion
    Q1 FY26 end

    Consolidated debt less cash at the end of the first quarter.

    Mattress Firm store refresh program spend to date
    $40 million
    To date

    Spent on the $150 million store refresh program, funded by operating cash flow.

    Mattress Firm store refresh program total
    $150 million
    Program total

    Total budget for the store refresh program.

    Tempur brand walls rollout
    progressing well
    Q1 FY26

    National completion expected by year-end.

    Intercompany sales elimination
    23%
    FY26

    Expected percentage of global Tempur Sealy 2026 sales to be eliminated due to intercompany sales with Mattress Firm.

    Mattress Firm additional month impact
    a little over 1 additional month
    Q1 FY26 and FY26

    Impact on reported results due to acquisition of Mattress Firm in February 2025.

    Chemical inventory safety stock
    3-4 months
    Current

    Amount of safety stock for chemicals to mitigate supply issues.

    Product announcements

    1
    ProductTypeDetails
    New Stearns & Foster lineuplaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Leggett & PlattAll-stock transaction to combine with Leggett & Platt, which will operate as a separate business unit within Somnigroup.$2.5 billion

    The combination continues vertical integration, enables closer collaboration for innovation, provides access to incremental addressable markets beyond bedding, and leverages individual strengths of both companies. The transaction is subject to satisfactory customary closing conditions, including regulatory review and approval by Leggett & Platt shareholders.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Heightened geopolitical tensions and winter weather disruptionsQ1 FY26

    weighed on the industry demand

    Mitigation: Strength of business model and ability to perform across varying market conditions.

    Global bedding demand declineQ1 FY26

    mid-single digits

    Mitigation: Outperformed the market, extending leadership position.

    Commodity inflation (oil-derived inputs)FY26

    approximately $100 million annualized impact; $10 million headwind to Tempur Sealy profits in Q2 FY26

    Mitigation: Modest pricing actions designed to offset inflationary pressures, with early visibility into costs. Q2 headwind expected to be fully offset in Q3 and Q4, making full-year impact dollar neutral.

    Consumer confidence pressured by geopolitical conflictFY26

    If these pressures were to continue through the year-end, we would be tracking closer to the low end of our guidance.

    Mitigation: Guidance midpoint assumes normalization of consumer confidence; company is prepared for lower end if pressures persist.

    Mattress Firm gross margin compressionQ1 FY26

    decreased 360 basis points to 31.5%

    Mitigation: Primarily driven by promotional expense and product mix, with economics shifting to cooperative advertising credits in operating expenses, resulting in no material impact on EBITDA margin.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

    5

    Leverage ratio

    next few months
    Current3.1x
    Target2x-3x

    Why it matters

    Achieving the target leverage ratio demonstrates disciplined capital allocation and financial flexibility, impacting future investment capacity and cost of capital.

    We ended the first quarter at 3.1x leverage, and are on track to return to our targeted range of 2 to 3x adjusted EBITDA in the next few months⏳.

    Q&A highlights

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    How does price elasticity affect the business, and how will Somnigroup continue to outperform the industry despite consumer headwinds?

    Management noted that closing rates are improving at Tempur stores and Mattress Firm, suggesting low price elasticity. They expect continued outperformance due to competitive advantages like effective inflation management, strong advertising share of voice, and robust cash flows compared to competitors facing capital challenges.

    “I think that's probably the best evidence in looking at that particular issue. As far as outperforming the industry, as we've talked about numerous times, over the years, we continue to improve our competitiveness in the marketplace.”

    asked by Susan Maklari · answered by Scott Thompson

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 Performance and Market Context

    Somnigroup reported strong Q1 FY26 results with net sales up 12% to $1.8 billion, adjusted EBITDA up 20% to $297 million, and adjusted EPS up 20% to $0.59. This performance was achieved despite a challenging market where global bedding demand declined mid-single digits, below the company's expectation of flat to slightly positive growth. The company attributes its outperformance to its robust business model and ability to adapt to varying market conditions, extending its leadership position.

    02

    Operating Leverage and Cash Flow Generation

    The company expanded its EBITDA margin by over 100 basis points, demonstrating significant operating leverage. It also delivered record first quarter operating cash flow of $247 million and free cash flow of $186 million. This strong cash generation supported debt reduction, bringing the leverage ratio to 3.1x at quarter-end, with a target to return to 2-3x in the next few months⏳. Over the trailing 12 months, net debt was reduced by nearly $500 million, while returning over $250 million to shareholders.

    03

    Segment Performance Highlights

    North American Tempur Sealy outperformed the broader market with mid-single-digit wholesale sales growth. The international business delivered double-digit reported growth and mid-single-digit constant currency growth, driven by disciplined investment and strong local execution. Dreams, the U.K.-based retailer, also outperformed its market. Mattress Firm's same-store sales were flat, outperforming a market believed to be down mid-single digits, supported by its scale and merchandising.

    04

    Strategic Product Launches and Pricing Actions

    The company is preparing for the launch of a new Stearns & Foster lineup in the second half of the year, aiming to optimize price architecture and target the resilient luxury customer segment. This launch will be supported by national advertising and strong backing from Mattress Firm. Modest pricing actions have been announced to offset approximately $100 million in annualized oil-derived commodity inflation, with a $10 million headwind expected in Q2 FY26, fully offset in Q3 and Q4.

    05

    Leggett & Platt Acquisition Update

    Somnigroup announced an agreement to combine with Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion, including assumed debt. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. This acquisition is anticipated to further vertical integration, expand addressable markets, lower net financial leverage, be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year, and generate at least $50 million in annual run-rate EBITDA synergies.

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