Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) Stock Has Average Price Target of $79.56

Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the nineteen research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $79.56.

Several research analysts have commented on MAS shares. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Masco from $87.00 to $82.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Zacks Research lowered Masco from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Masco in a report on Friday, September 18th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Masco from $82.00 to $79.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, UBS Group cut their price objective on shares of Masco from $97.00 to $94.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 30th.

Key Headlines Impacting Masco

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: A long-term investment analysis argues that Masco may be undervalued based on its exposure to the home-improvement market and potential for future housing-related growth. This supports the stock’s longer-term case, although it has not provided an immediate trading catalyst. Is Masco Undervalued On Its Long Term Home Improvement Growth Story?
• Neutral Sentiment: Masco reported that Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian died at age 90. Manoogian was a longtime company leader, philanthropist and art collector, but the reports do not identify any expected effect on Masco’s current operations, leadership or financial guidance. Masco Corp. Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian, 90, Passes Away
• Neutral Sentiment: A market report listed Masco shares at approximately $68.33 in after-hours trading on September 28. This is a pricing update rather than a fundamental announcement. Masco Stock at USD 68.33
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage says Masco dipped ahead of its October news conference, suggesting investors may be reducing exposure or waiting for additional details before making new commitments. The event could provide a catalyst if management offers stronger growth commentary, but uncertainty is weighing on the shares in the meantime. Masco Dips Ahead of October News Conference

Masco Price Performance

MAS opened at $68.41 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07. Masco has a 52-week low of $58.16 and a 52-week high of $83.64. The company has a 50 day moving average of $72.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $70.73. The company has a market cap of $13.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.30.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $1.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.32. Masco had a net margin of 11.61% and a return on equity of 2,379.08%. The business had revenue of $1.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.08 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.30 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.400-4.600 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Masco will post 4.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Masco Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th were given a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 24th. Masco’s payout ratio is presently 29.43%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of Masco by 3.9% during the first quarter. Ritholtz Wealth Management now owns 4,017 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $242,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Andina Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Masco by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Andina Capital Management LLC now owns 6,565 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $417,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Masco by 9.0% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,420 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $146,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its position in shares of Masco by 36.0% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 770 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 204 shares during the period. Finally, Bollard Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Masco by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Bollard Group LLC now owns 44,189 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,804,000 after buying an additional 216 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

About Masco

Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) is a manufacturer of branded home improvement and building products. The company operates primarily through two business segments: Plumbing Products and Decorative Architectural Products, serving professional contractors, distributors, retailers and consumers.

Masco’s plumbing portfolio includes faucets, showers, bathtubs, showering systems and related products marketed under brands such as Delta, Brizo, Peerless and hansgrohe. Its decorative architectural products include interior and exterior paints, lighting, cabinetry hardware and other home-decorating products sold through brands including Behr, Kilz, Kichler and Liberty.

Founded in 1929 by Alex Manoogian, Masco has expanded from its original manufacturing operations into a global home products company.