Fortune Brands Home & Security Stock Forecast, Price & News

Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE:FBHS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortune Brands Home & Security a buy right now?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortune Brands Home & Security in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Fortune Brands Home & Security stock.
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How has Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock was trading at $54.94 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FBHS stock has increased by 87.3% and is now trading at $102.93.
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Are investors shorting Fortune Brands Home & Security?

Fortune Brands Home & Security saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,600,000 shares, an increase of 22.1% from the September 30th total of 2,130,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 802,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.2 days. Currently, 1.9% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Fortune Brands Home & Security's next earnings date?

Fortune Brands Home & Security is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 1st 2022.
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How were Fortune Brands Home & Security's earnings last quarter?

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE:FBHS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October, 25th. The industrial products company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.10. The industrial products company had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.94 billion. Fortune Brands Home & Security had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 10.35%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 20.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.19 EPS.
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How often does Fortune Brands Home & Security pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fortune Brands Home & Security?

Fortune Brands Home & Security announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, September 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 26th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share on Wednesday, December 15th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 24th.
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Is Fortune Brands Home & Security a good dividend stock?

Fortune Brands Home & Security pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.98%. Fortune Brands Home & Security has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Fortune Brands Home & Security is 19.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Fortune Brands Home & Security will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.17% next year. This indicates that Fortune Brands Home & Security will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock buyback program work?

Fortune Brands Home & Security announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Monday, September 21st 2020, which allows the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 4.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Fortune Brands Home & Security issued on next quarter's earnings?

Fortune Brands Home & Security updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $5.630-$5.730 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.750. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.58 billion-$7.64 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.55 billion.

What price target have analysts set for FBHS?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Fortune Brands Home & Security's shares. Their forecasts range from $84.00 to $125.00. On average, they expect Fortune Brands Home & Security's share price to reach $107.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Fortune Brands Home & Security's key executives?

Fortune Brands Home & Security's management team includes the following people:

• Nicholas I. Fink, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Marty Thomas, Senior VP-Operations & Supply Chain Strategy
• Patrick D. Hallinan, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Robert K. Biggart, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
• Sheri R. Grissom, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP

What is Nicholas Fink's approval rating as Fortune Brands Home & Security's CEO?

4 employees have rated Fortune Brands Home & Security CEO Nicholas Fink on Glassdoor.com. Nicholas Fink has an approval rating of 100% among Fortune Brands Home & Security's employees. This puts Nicholas Fink in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Fortune Brands Home & Security's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Fortune Brands Home & Security include Masco (MAS), Trex (TREX), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), A. O. Smith (AOS), Lennox International (LII), Owens Corning (OC), UFP Industries (UFPI), Armstrong World Industries (AWI), Simpson Manufacturing (SSD), AAON (AAON), Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), Patrick Industries (PATK), Griffon (GFF), PGT Innovations (PGTI) and Apogee Enterprises (APOG).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Fortune Brands Home & Security own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fortune Brands Home & Security investors own include Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Endologix (ELGX), Broadcom (AVGO), Micron Technology (MU), BlackRock (BLK), Accenture (ACN), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), (APA), AT&T (T) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC).

What is Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock symbol?

Fortune Brands Home & Security trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FBHS."

Who are Fortune Brands Home & Security's major shareholders?

Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.07%), Wellington Management Group LLP (6.54%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.85%), Nordea Investment Management AB (1.56%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.43%) and Putnam Investments LLC (1.40%). Company insiders that own Fortune Brands Home & Security stock include Ann F Hackett, Brett E Finley, Brian C Lantz, Cheri M Phyfer, Christopher J Klein, Danny Luburic, Nicholas I Fink, Patrick D Hallinan and Ronald V Waters.
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Which major investors are selling Fortune Brands Home & Security stock?

FBHS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alta Capital Management LLC, Schroder Investment Management Group, BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA, Douglas Lane & Associates LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Marshall Wace LLP, Confluence Investment Management LLC, and Janus Henderson Group PLC. Company insiders that have sold Fortune Brands Home & Security company stock in the last year include Ann F Hackett, Cheri M Phyfer, Danny Luburic, Patrick D Hallinan, and Ronald V Waters.
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Which major investors are buying Fortune Brands Home & Security stock?

FBHS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, Wellington Management Group LLP, BlackRock Inc., Robeco Schweiz AG, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Two Sigma Investments LP, RMB Capital Management LLC, and Millennium Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Fortune Brands Home & Security?

Shares of FBHS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Fortune Brands Home & Security's stock price today?

One share of FBHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $102.93.

How much money does Fortune Brands Home & Security make?

Fortune Brands Home & Security has a market capitalization of $13.97 billion and generates $6.09 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $553.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.42 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Fortune Brands Home & Security have?

Fortune Brands Home & Security employs 27,500 workers across the globe.

Does Fortune Brands Home & Security have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Fortune Brands Home & Security: 1700 Insurance Company Ltd., Anafree Holdings Inc., Anaheim Manufacturing Company, Domotec (Europe) Limited, Domotec Holdings Limited, FB Global Plumbing Group Holdings Limited, FBHS Holding Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Fence America LLC, Fiberon, Fiberon Holding Company LLC, Fortune Brands Doors Inc., Fortune Brands Finance Canada Ltd., Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group Holdings II LLC, Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group Holdings III LLC, Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group I UK Co. Limited, Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group LLC, Fortune Brands Global Plumbing International S.á.r.l., Fortune Brands Plumbing Holding LLC, Fortune Brands Storage & Security LLC, Fypon (Yantai) Architectural Millwork Co. Ltd., Fypon LLC, Global Plumbing Group Canada ULC, Global Plumbing Group Holding Luxembourg S.C.S., Global Plumbing Group Holdings LLC, Global Plumbing Group I Sarl, Global Plumbing Group II Sarl, KCMB Nova Scotia Corp., Kitchen Craft of Canada, MBCI Canada Partnership, MI Service Company LLC, Master Lock Canada Inc./Serrures Master Lock Canada Inc., Master Lock Company LLC, Master Lock Europe S.A.S., Master Lock de Nogales S.A. de C.V., Master Woodcrafters Holding Luxembourg S.C.sp., MasterBrand Cabinets Inc., MasterBrand US Holdings Corp., Meridian Investments LLC, Moen, Moen (Changshu) Kitchen and Bath Products Co. Ltd., Moen (Shanghai) Kitchen & Bath Products Co. Ltd., Moen China Limited, Moen Hong Kong Holding Co. Limited, Moen Incorporated, Moen de Mexico S.A. de C.V., NHB Industries Limited, Norcraft, Norcraft Canada Corporation, Norcraft Companies Inc., Norcraft Companies L.P., Norcraft Holding LLC, Perrin & Rowe, Puertas y Vidrios de Matamoros S.A. de C.V., ROHL, ROHL LLC, Riobel, Riobel Inc., Sentinel Doors Ltd., Sentry Safe Inc., Shaws, Shaws Since1897 Limited, TCL Manufacturing Ltd., TMLC Safes S.A. de C.V., Therma-Tru (UK) Limited, Therma-Tru Corp., Victoria & Albert Bath LLC, Victoria & Albert Baths Limited, Victoria & Albert Holdings UK Limited, Victoria & Albert Products Proprietary Limited, Victoria + Albert, Winwood Insurance Company Ltd., Woodcrafters Home Products LLC, Woodcrafters Home Products S de RL de CV, and Woodcrafters Home Products S.ar.l..

When was Fortune Brands Home & Security founded?

Fortune Brands Home & Security was founded in 2011.

What is Fortune Brands Home & Security's official website?

The official website for Fortune Brands Home & Security is www.fbhs.com.

Where are Fortune Brands Home & Security's headquarters?

Fortune Brands Home & Security is headquartered at 520 LAKE COOK ROAD, DEERFIELD IL, 60015.

How can I contact Fortune Brands Home & Security?

Fortune Brands Home & Security's mailing address is 520 LAKE COOK ROAD, DEERFIELD IL, 60015. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (847) 484-4400, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 302-636-5454.