Masco (NYSE:MAS) Price Target Raised to $82.00

Masco (NYSE:MAS) had its target price upped by investment analysts at Robert W. Baird from $80.00 to $82.00 in a research report issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the construction company’s stock. Robert W. Baird‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 7.60% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $74.00 price objective on shares of Masco in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Bank of America reaffirmed an “underperform” rating on shares of Masco in a report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Masco from $72.00 to $69.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $90.00 price target on shares of Masco in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Masco from $90.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $79.65.

Masco Trading Up 1.4%

Shares of MAS stock opened at $76.20 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $71.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $70.77. Masco has a twelve month low of $58.16 and a twelve month high of $83.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07. The company has a market capitalization of $15.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.30.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The construction company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $1.97 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.93 billion. Masco had a net margin of 11.61% and a return on equity of 2,379.08%. Masco’s quarterly revenue was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.97 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Masco will post 4.52 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Masco

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Latitude Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Masco during the third quarter worth $30,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc purchased a new position in shares of Masco in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Pension & Wealth Management Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Masco during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Masco during the 2nd quarter worth $49,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in Masco by 106.3% during the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 879 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 453 shares during the period. 93.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Masco News

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations: Masco reported adjusted earnings of $1.19 per share versus the $1.02 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 2.6% year over year to approximately $1.97 billion, ahead of forecasts. Masco Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Margins and profitability improved: Pricing, cost savings and operational execution helped lift gross margin by 240 basis points to 36.6% and operating margin to 17.2% from 15.8%. Operating profit increased 12%, while diluted EPS rose about 30% from the prior-year quarter. Plumbing Products sales increased 4%, partially offsetting flat Decorative Architectural Products sales. Masco Third-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 guidance was raised: Management forecast adjusted 2026 EPS of $4.65-$4.75 and an 18%-18.5% operating margin, signaling continued confidence in pricing and efficiency initiatives. The company also returned $322 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. Masco 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $85 from $82, reinforcing the view that improved margins and earnings guidance could support further upside. Wells Fargo Price Target Increase
• Neutral Sentiment: Masco declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, payable November 23 to shareholders of record November 6. The annualized payout is $1.28, implying a yield of roughly 1.7%. Masco Dividend Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: Bank of America reiterated a Sell rating with a $70 price target, arguing that Masco’s strong results and higher guidance are offset by a rich valuation and looming earnings headwinds. With shares around $76, the target implies downside risk. Bank of America Sell Rating

About Masco

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) is a manufacturer of branded home improvement and building products. The company’s portfolio includes faucets, showering and bathing products, architectural coatings, decorative hardware and related products sold to residential and commercial customers.

Masco operates through two principal areas: Plumbing Products and Decorative Architectural Products. Its brands include Delta Faucet, Brizo, Hansgrohe, Behr Paint and Kichler Lighting, among others. These products are distributed through home improvement retailers, specialty dealers, distributors and other channels.

Founded in 1929 by Alex Manoogian, Masco is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, and serves customers primarily in North America and Europe, with products sold in additional international markets.