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MAS·Masco Corporation

$68.86
-1.07 (-1.53%)
After Hours
High
$69.60
Open
$68.95
Market Cap
13.57B
52W High
$83.64
Low
$67.71
P. Close
$68.86
P/E
15.35
52W Low
$58.16
Fwd P/E
14.66
DailyIQ Est.
$81.08
Inst. Ownership
47.9%
Short Interest
4.54%
Days to Cover
4.1
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
46
MIXED
MAS scores 45 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 46 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $66.79 and $72.35 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Masco Corporation's current range isn't offering much of an edge in either direction, which is itself useful information - it means the 1D setup is better suited to defining risk (a close outside $66.79 or $72.35) than to predicting the outcome. Trying to front-run that resolution usually costs more in false starts than it saves in early entry.
LOW TARGET
$68 -1.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$80 +16.6%
17 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$96 +39.4%
8 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$68.00 - $96.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/9/13/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$81.08 (+17.7%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
MAS
Description
Masco Corporation is a leading provider of home improvement and building products, primarily serving North America and Europe. The company operates through two key segments: Plumbing Products, encompassing a diverse portfolio of faucets, shower systems, and related components sold under brands like Delta and Hansgrohe; and Decorative Architectural Products, which includes paints, coatings, and hardware marketed under brands such as Behr and Liberty. Masco's value proposition lies in its broad product offerings and extensive distribution network, reaching consumers through home centers, online retailers, and professional channels. This diversified approach allows Masco to cater to a wide range of customer needs within the home improvement market. Founded in 1929, Masco Corporation maintains its headquarters in Livonia, Michigan.
61/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✕Revenue declining year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
35.4%
Net Margin
10.7%
Revenue CAGR
-2.3%
Current Ratio
1.81x
Debt / Equity
-17.03x
Return on Equity
-437.8%
Earnings Summary
Masco Corporation, a diversified home‑improvement and building products provider headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, operates through plumbing and decorative architectural segments, offering faucets, shower systems, paints, coatings, and hardware under well‑known brands such as Delta, Hansgrohe, Behr, and Liberty. The company’s broad product mix and extensive distribution network across North America and Europe position it within the building products and equipment sector, where resilience to housing market cycles is often tied to consumer repair and renovation demand. In the most recent quarters, Masco’s Q4 2025 revenue fell to $1.793 billion from $1.854 billion in Q4 2024, a 3.2% decline, while EPS slipped to $0.82 from $0.89, missing the $0.8765 estimate; conversely, Q1 2026 revenue rose to $1.918 billion versus $1.813 billion in Q1 2025, a 5.8% increase, and EPS jumped to $1.04 from $0.87, beating the $0.87867 estimate. The pattern shows revenue growth in the first quarter of the year but a slight contraction in the fourth quarter, with EPS outperforming estimates in Q1 2026 but falling short in Q4 2025. Historically, Masco has maintained a steady YoY revenue growth trajectory, with a 4.5% increase in Q1 2026 over Q1 2025, while EPS has fluctuated around the $1.0 mark; the company has consistently beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, though revenue misses have occurred in Q4 2025 and Q2 2026. Recent news highlights Masco’s focus on self‑help initiatives and expansion into Behr PRO and Home Depot channels, which analysts view as a medium‑ to long‑term growth catalyst amid a soft housing environment; the company’s strategy to leverage brand strength and distribution is seen as a potential margin improvement driver.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.70$0.96$1.23$1.50$1.76Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.03 - -
Q2'26$1.31$1.64+25.1%
Q1'26$0.88$1.04+18.4%
Q4'25$0.88$0.82-6.4%
Q3'25$1.03$0.97-5.7%
Q2'25$1.08$1.30+20.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.7B$1.8B$1.9B$2.0B$2.1BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.9B - -
Q2'26$2.1B$2.0B-5.2%
Q1'26$1.8B$1.9B+4.6%
Q4'25$1.9B$1.8B-3.3%
Q3'25 - $1.9B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -

Market Data

MAS Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL45/100
$68.87+$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
13.57B
P/E ratio
15.3
Day range
$67.71 – $69.60
News sentiment
46/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$80.33 (+16.6%)
Consensus
Hold · 27 analysts
52-week range+18.4% off low · -17.7% from high
$58.16$83.64
Price $68.87 DailyIQ Est. $81.08

The setup on Masco Corporation is patient: consolidation, not accumulation or distribution. In Industrials, names this size usually take direction from sector flows before company-level news.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into MAS?

FAIR

At today's price, Masco Corporation needs to grow free cash flow about 5.7% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 8.72% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 5.4% a year, so the market is asking for 0.3 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis MAS looks priced roughly in line with its own growth record.

Implied FCF growth
5.7%
Historical FCF CAGR
5.4%
Growth gap
+0.3 pts
Verdict
FAIR
Discount rate (WACC)
8.72%
Beta
0.95

Behaviour On Record

What MAS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
25.3% 51st pct
Below its peak
-20.1%
vs 200-day average
-2.4%
Up days (1y)
51%

Masco Corporation is currently running 25.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against MAS's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 51st percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 25.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

MAS is trading -20.1% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -20.0%, and the deepest was -44.8% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -2.4% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 25th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year MAS closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, MAS finished the month higher 5 of 13 times, with a median return of -1.8% and an average of -0.6%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +5.6% on average, its weakest March at -3.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: MAS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 162 of 3,267 sessions (5.0% of the time), with the largest gaps running +6.2% and -9.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, MAS moved an average of 0.8% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -0.2% and a largest of -2.2%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against MAS's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of MAS's sector?

Masco Corporation sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for MAS?

CallsPuts

For Masco Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 9 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.82), with at-the-money implied volatility around 26.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±5.9% move by that expiry — a range of about $64.35–$72.37.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.82
ATM implied volatility
26.9%
Total open interest
5,261
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±5.9% ($64.35–$72.37)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on MAS?

RBC Capital most recently reiterated its rating on Masco Corporation to Sector Perform on Oct 7, 2026 with a price target of $69 (from $72). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
RBC Capital — Sector Perform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 7, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$72 → $69
Oct 6, 2026Melius ResearchInitiatedHold$75
Sep 11, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$87 → $82
Aug 25, 2026DA DavidsonInitiatedNeutral$80
Jul 31, 2026CitigroupMaintainedNeutral$79 → $77
Jul 30, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$97 → $94
Jul 30, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$90 → $85
Jul 30, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$82 → $79
Jul 30, 2026Evercore ISI GroupDowngradeOutperform → In-Line$86 → $78
Jul 14, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$85 → $87
Jul 14, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$78 → $82
Apr 24, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$74 → $78

MAS Competitive Positioning

Masco Corporation (MAS) is tracked alongside these names in Building Products & Equipment on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

46/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
RBC Capital reduced its price target for Masco from $72 to $69 while keeping a sector perform rating. The downgrade reflects a modest reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The change suggests the broker expects slower growth or tighter margins in the near term. The adjustment does not indicate a fundamental shift in Masco’s business model or outlook.
What did this article say?
Melius Research began coverage of Masco (NYSE:MAS) on October 6, assigning a Hold rating. The firm set a price target of $75 per share, reflecting its assessment of the company’s current valuation. No significant earnings or operational updates were cited to justify the target. The coverage launch signals a neutral stance, suggesting the market already priced in the company’s fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Masco Corporation received a buy upgrade, underscoring its resilience in a challenging macro and housing environment. The company’s 89% exposure to repair and remodel work shields it from new construction volatility, supporting earnings stability. Q2 performance benefited from $95 million in tariff refunds, while core run‑rate guidance remains steady with a 2027 EPS target of approximately $4.50. A strong balance sheet, ongoing buybacks, and a 17x valuation multiple suggest about 10% upside to a $75 price target.
What did this article say?
Masco (MAS) faced a soft housing and repair environment in September, yet the company’s focus on self‑help initiatives, such as expanding Behr PRO and Home Depot channels, was highlighted as a key growth driver. Analysts noted that margin expansion and resilience in e‑commerce and luxury segments could offset the broader market softness. The company’s strategy to leverage its brand and distribution network was presented as a medium‑ to long‑term growth catalyst. Overall, the outlook was positive, with a buy recommendation based on the company’s positioning and potential for margin improvement.
What did this article say?
Richard Manoogian, a long‑time Masco leader who guided the company from a modest start to a multibillion‑dollar home‑improvement business, died on September 25 at age 90. He joined Masco in 1958, served on its board from 1964, and held executive roles including president, COO, chairman, and CEO until 2007. Under his leadership, Masco acquired more than 100 businesses between 1960 and 1980, expanding its footprint in building and home‑improvement sectors. By the time he stepped down, annual sales had risen from $55 million to over $8 billion. The company honored his legacy by naming him chairman emeritus in 2012 and reflecting on his strategic vision that shaped Masco’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
Masco Corporation announced that it will hold a conference call on October 28, 2026, to discuss its third‑quarter 2026 results. The call will be hosted by CEO Jon Nudi and will be available via a webcast on the company’s investor relations site. Earnings and supporting materials will be released at 7:00 a.m. ET on the same day. The announcement provides a schedule for shareholders and analysts to review the upcoming financial data. No guidance or performance updates were disclosed at this time.
What did this article say?
Masco (MAS) experienced a brief rally after announcing the death of Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian, a long‑time steward of the company. The news prompted a short‑term uptick in share price, but the broader market reaction remained muted, reflecting uncertainty around the new leadership. The appointment of a Chief Technology and AI Officer added to the cautious sentiment, as investors weighed potential strategic shifts. Overall, the event highlighted leadership transition risks without delivering a clear upside catalyst.
What did this article say?
Masco Corporation announced the death of Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian on September 25, 2026. Manoogian, who joined the company in 1958, had guided Masco through significant expansion and acquisitions from the 1960s through the 1980s. He served as President, COO, CEO, and Chairman over several decades, shaping the company’s growth trajectory. His passing marks the end of an era for the firm, though no immediate operational or financial impact was disclosed.
What did this article say?
Masco Corporation (MAS) has a market cap of $13.4 billion and owns well‑known home‑improvement brands such as Behr and Delta. Over the past year the stock has lagged the Dow by 3.4 %, yet it has posted an 8.1 % YTD gain versus the Dow’s 7.7 %. The company’s diversified product mix and strong brand portfolio underpin its resilience, but recent market pressure has limited upside momentum.
What did this article say?
Masco (MAS) is highlighted as a mid‑cap stock likely to underperform due to a lack of organic revenue growth over the past two years and a projected sales growth of only 1.7% for the next 12 months. The company’s diminishing returns on capital suggest that its earlier profit pools are drying up, raising concerns about long‑term profitability. Analysts recommend caution and consider selling MAS, citing competitive pressure and the need for acquisitions to drive expansion.

Technical Analysis

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NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $7.01B combined position · 11 adding, 13 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell27,823,34714.12%$1.77B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy15,717,6237.98%$1.28B2026-08-07
Harris Associates L P▼ Sell8,318,9444.22%$676.91M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell5,463,5702.77%$439.82M2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell5,350,0262.72%$433.58M2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell3,789,6291.92%$308.36M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell3,578,6201.82%$291.19M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell3,212,3401.63%$261.39M2026-08-13
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell2,720,4201.38%$221.36M2026-08-13
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy2,329,0731.18%$187.65M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy2,192,7541.11%$178.42M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell2,182,0051.11%$177.55M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy2,164,1821.10%$176.10M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▲ Buy1,668,9460.85%$135.80M2026-08-12
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▼ Sell1,339,1890.68%$94.27M2025-11-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy699,9070.36%$56.95M2026-08-03
Renaissance Technologies LLC▼ Sell683,9000.35%$55.65M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold650,3220.33%$52.92M2026-09-02
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy616,2650.31%$50.15M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy455,3050.23%$37.05M2026-08-14
Winton Group Ltd▲ Buy376,6780.19%$30.65M2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell349,2720.18%$28.42M2026-08-13
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell317,2590.16%$25.82M2026-08-14
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ Buy309,9610.16%$25.22M2026-08-13
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy274,0010.14%$22.30M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:2.58M sh bought ($208.86M)3.70M sh sold ($300.14M)net -1.12M sh (−$91.29M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$8.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-072025-05-14