Masco (NYSE:MAS) Price Target Raised to $74.00

Masco (NYSE:MAS) had its target price upped by equities research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $67.00 to $74.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the construction company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s target price would suggest a potential downside of 2.71% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on MAS. Argus decreased their price target on shares of Masco from $82.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $88.00 price target on shares of Masco in a research note on Wednesday. Evercore ISI set a $78.00 target price on shares of Masco in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Masco from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $82.00 price objective on shares of Masco in a research note on Wednesday. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $75.69.

Masco Price Performance

Shares of NYSE MAS traded down $1.76 on Wednesday, hitting $76.06. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,748,345 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,610,298. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $66.75 and a 200-day moving average of $68.02. The company has a market capitalization of $15.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.12 and a beta of 1.28. Masco has a 12-month low of $56.55 and a 12-month high of $79.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 17.53, a current ratio of 1.88 and a quick ratio of 1.20.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The construction company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $1.79 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. Masco had a return on equity of 1,317.38% and a net margin of 10.89%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.89 EPS. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Masco will post 4.34 EPS for the current year.

Masco declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Tuesday, February 10th that permits the company to repurchase $2.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the construction company to buy up to 13.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Trading of Masco

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Rossby Financial LCC boosted its stake in Masco by 134.2% during the 3rd quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 370 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 212 shares during the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of Masco during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Bogart Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Masco by 2,550.0% during the fourth quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 424 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 408 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Masco in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Community Bank N.A. bought a new stake in Masco in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

Masco News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a $2.0 billion share repurchase (≈13.4% of shares), a strong capital-return signal that supports EPS and shareholder value. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend raised to $0.32 (3.2% increase), boosting income appeal and signaling confidence in cash flow. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Masco issued FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $4.10–$4.30, which sits at or slightly above Street expectations and reflects planned margin expansion. This outlook underpins upside to valuation. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted Q4 EPS beat consensus ($0.82 vs. $0.78), showing profitability resilience despite lower sales. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates (reported ~$1.79B vs. ~$1.82B expected) and net sales were down ~2% YoY — a near‑term headwind for top‑line growth while cost actions are implemented. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Management cites margin expansion and restructuring as drivers of the outlook — positive for long‑term margins but timing/one‑time costs create near‑term uncertainty. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Reports mention job cuts and restructuring actions; while aimed at lowering costs, layoffs can weigh on sentiment and signal near‑term disruptions. Article Title

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.