Truist Financial Has Lowered Expectations for Masco (NYSE:MAS) Stock Price

Masco (NYSE:MAS) had its price objective cut by Truist Financial from $90.00 to $85.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the construction company’s stock. Truist Financial’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 18.98% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on MAS. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on Masco from $79.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Masco from $85.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Masco from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Masco from $74.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Evercore cut shares of Masco from an “outperform” rating to an “in-line” rating and set a $78.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $79.93.

Masco Trading Down 1.5%

MAS traded down $1.12 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $71.44. 1,465,043 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,726,251. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $75.19 and a two-hundred day moving average of $70.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.70, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07, a current ratio of 1.75 and a quick ratio of 1.11. Masco has a 52 week low of $58.16 and a 52 week high of $83.64.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last announced its 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 the consensus estimate of $2.08 billion. Masco had a return on equity of 815.20% and a net margin of 10.90%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter 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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Masco will post 4.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Masco

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in Masco in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Masco during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Masco by 2,550.0% during the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 424 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 408 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC increased its holdings in Masco by 114.5% in the 2nd quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 549 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Masco during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. 93.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Masco News

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Masco reported second-quarter EPS of $1.64, well above the $1.32 consensus estimate and up from $1.30 a year earlier. Operating profit increased 14% to $470 million, while the operating margin improved to 23.6%. Masco Q2 earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Masco raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $4.40-$4.60 from its prior range of $4.10-$4.30, above the approximately $4.27 analyst consensus. The outlook benefited partly from an $85 million net tariff refund. Masco raises 2026 EPS outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts still see potential upside from current levels, but their revised targets are more cautious: Barclays lowered its target to $79 and assigned an “equal weight” rating, while Evercore downgraded Masco from “outperform” to “in-line” with a $78 target. Masco analyst target revisions
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue totaled $1.99 billion, below the $2.08 billion estimate and down roughly 3% year over year. The sales shortfall, attributed in part to weaker North American volumes, overshadowed the earnings beat and raised concerns about demand in home-improvement markets. Masco Q2 earnings and sales miss
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings beat was aided by tariff refunds, making investors cautious about the sustainability of the improved margins and higher EPS outlook. The post-earnings downgrades and lower price targets are adding to the negative sentiment around Masco shares.

Masco Company Profile

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.