Zacks Research upgraded shares of Masco (NYSE:MAS – Free Report) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research note published on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.
MAS has been the topic of several other research reports. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Masco from $96.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on shares of Masco from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Masco from $85.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on Masco from $77.00 to $75.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on Masco from $78.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $80.67.
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Masco Price Performance
Masco (NYSE:MAS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The construction company reported $1.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.07 billion. Masco had a net margin of 10.90% and a return on equity of 815.20%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.87 EPS. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. Research analysts expect that Masco will post 4.25 EPS for the current year.
Masco declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, May 7th that authorizes the company to buyback $300.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the construction company to buy up to 2.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Masco Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 8th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a $0.32 dividend. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22nd. Masco’s payout ratio is presently 31.76%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Masco
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Masco in the 2nd quarter valued at $234,000. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its holdings in shares of Masco by 6.8% during the 2nd quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 185,274 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $15,076,000 after buying an additional 11,782 shares during the last quarter. Tema ETFs LLC increased its holdings in shares of Masco by 8.2% during the 2nd quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 3,846 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $313,000 after buying an additional 290 shares during the last quarter. Asset Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Masco in the 2nd quarter worth $221,000. Finally, Jacobs & Co. CA purchased a new position in shares of Masco in the 2nd quarter worth $253,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.91% of the company’s stock.
More Masco News
Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research lifted Masco’s FY2027 earnings estimate to $4.69 per share, signaling improved profit expectations. Masco FY2027 EPS estimate raised
- Positive Sentiment: FY2028 EPS estimates were also raised to $5.25 per share, reinforcing a constructive long-term outlook for Masco. Masco FY2028 EPS estimate raised
- Positive Sentiment: Masco was upgraded to Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which often draws investor attention and can support the shares. Masco upgraded to Strong Buy
- Neutral Sentiment: Additional Zacks commentary placed MAS on a “Best Value Stocks to Buy” list, adding to the bullish narrative but with less immediate impact than the earnings revisions. Best Value Stocks to Buy list
- Negative Sentiment: A separate Seeking Alpha piece carried a downgrade headline, which could temper some of the bullish momentum around the stock. Masco Corporation: The Upside Isn’t Worth It (Downgrade)
Masco Company Profile
Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, the company has evolved from a small door‐bell manufacturer into a diversified enterprise serving both residential and commercial markets. Over its history, Masco has grown through a combination of organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, building a portfolio of well-recognized brands.
The company’s product offerings are organized into two primary segments.
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