Zacks Research Issues Negative Outlook for Masco Earnings

Masco Co. (NYSE:MAS - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Masco in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 14th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the construction company will earn $0.84 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.18. The consensus estimate for Masco's current full-year earnings is $4.34 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Masco's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.67 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.42 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.91 EPS.

Masco (NYSE:MAS - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The construction company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.92 by ($0.05). Masco had a return on equity of 838.32% and a net margin of 10.50%. The business had revenue of $1.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.84 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.93 EPS. The company's revenue was down 6.5% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on MAS. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of Masco from $82.00 to $73.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 24th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on shares of Masco from $64.00 to $62.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 23rd. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $80.00 price objective (down previously from $91.00) on shares of Masco in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Barclays set a $71.00 price objective on shares of Masco and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Finally, Evercore ISI decreased their price objective on shares of Masco from $82.00 to $71.00 and set an "in-line" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 24th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $73.63.

Masco Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of MAS traded down $0.90 on Monday, reaching $61.79. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,678,106 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,799,171. The company has a current ratio of 1.75, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.74. Masco has a twelve month low of $56.55 and a twelve month high of $86.70. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.03 billion, a PE ratio of 16.43, a PEG ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.23. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $64.17 and a 200-day moving average of $72.34.

Masco Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.01%. Masco's payout ratio is currently 33.88%.

Insider Transactions at Masco

In related news, VP Renee Straber sold 3,139 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.78, for a total value of $225,317.42. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 33,027 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,370,678.06. This trade represents a 8.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Keith J. Allman sold 21,723 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.36, for a total transaction of $1,658,768.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 60,267 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,601,988.12. This trade represents a 26.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Masco by 3.8% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 27,092,099 shares of the construction company's stock worth $1,883,985,000 after buying an additional 984,403 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Masco by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,129,771 shares of the construction company's stock worth $371,265,000 after buying an additional 58,739 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in Masco by 47.4% in the 1st quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,159,518 shares of the construction company's stock worth $289,253,000 after buying an additional 1,337,889 shares during the period. Northern Trust Corp boosted its holdings in Masco by 9.5% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 3,900,643 shares of the construction company's stock worth $283,070,000 after buying an additional 337,164 shares during the period. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in Masco by 4.2% in the 1st quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,882,253 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $269,972,000 after purchasing an additional 155,351 shares during the period. 93.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Masco

Masco Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company's Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, sinks, toilets, acrylic tubs, shower trays, spas, exercise pools, and fitness systems; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system components; connected water products; thermoplastic solutions, extruded plastic profiles, specialized fabrications, and PEX tubing products; and other non-decorative plumbing products.