Masco (NYSE:MAS) Rating Lowered to In-Line at Evercore

Masco (NYSE:MAS) was downgraded by Evercore from an “outperform” rating to an “in-line” rating in a report released on Thursday, MarketBeat.com reports. They presently have a $78.00 price objective on the construction company’s stock. Evercore’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 9.07% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on MAS. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Masco from $85.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price target on shares of Masco from $77.00 to $75.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Masco from $69.00 to $61.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Masco from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Masco from $78.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $79.80.

Masco Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of MAS stock opened at $71.52 on Thursday. Masco has a 12-month low of $58.16 and a 12-month high of $83.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $75.37 and its 200-day moving average price is $70.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 1.29.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The construction company reported $1.64 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.32 by $0.32. The company had revenue of $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.08 billion. Masco had a return on equity of 2,379.08% and a net margin of 11.61%.The firm’s revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.30 earnings per share. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.400-4.600 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Masco will post 4.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Masco declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, May 7th that authorizes the company to buyback $300.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the construction company to reacquire up to 2.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Trading of Masco

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Boston Trust Walden Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Masco by 37.7% in the 1st quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 713,598 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $43,080,000 after acquiring an additional 195,509 shares during the last quarter. Cambiar Investors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Masco by 733.9% during the 4th quarter. Cambiar Investors LLC now owns 612,832 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $38,890,000 after purchasing an additional 539,339 shares during the period. Balefire LLC bought a new position in Masco during the 1st quarter valued at about $1,021,000. Oak Thistle LLC purchased a new stake in Masco in the 4th quarter worth about $2,123,000. Finally, Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Masco by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 233,239 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $16,436,000 after purchasing an additional 8,457 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Masco News

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Masco reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.64, well above the $1.32 analyst consensus. Pricing actions, cost savings and an $85 million net tariff-refund benefit helped lift margins. Masco Earnings Rise as Pricing and Tariff Refunds Lift 2026 Margins
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2026 EPS outlook to $4.40-$4.60, supported by pricing and the tariff refund. Truist maintained a Buy rating and set an $85 price target, implying meaningful upside from recent levels. Masco raises 2026 EPS outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted MAS as a potentially attractive value stock, while its valuation—about 16 times earnings—could appeal to investors if housing and repair-and-remodel demand improves. Why Masco is a Strong Value Stock

About Masco

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.