MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC) Trading Down 6.1% – What’s Next?

Shares of MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE:MBC) were down 6.1% on Friday . The company traded as low as $8.62 and last traded at $8.5950. 1,588,741 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 41% from the average daily volume of 2,715,454 shares. The stock had previously closed at $9.15.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of MasterBrand from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of MasterBrand in a research note on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

MasterBrand Stock Down 5.4%

The firm’s fifty day moving average is $8.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $9.69. The firm has a market cap of $1.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -432.58 and a beta of 1.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 2.08 and a quick ratio of 1.31.

MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.10. The company had revenue of $618.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $591.35 million. MasterBrand had a negative net margin of 0.07% and a positive return on equity of 7.35%. MasterBrand’s revenue was down 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.18 EPS. MasterBrand has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.030-0.13 EPS.

Insider Buying and Selling at MasterBrand

In other news, EVP Bruce Alan Kendrick sold 26,245 shares of MasterBrand stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.02, for a total transaction of $236,729.90. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 241,665 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,179,818.30. This trade represents a 9.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO R David Banyard bought 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $8.43 per share, with a total value of $505,800.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,831,788 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,441,972.84. This represents a 3.39% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have acquired 81,587 shares of company stock valued at $696,347. 2.80% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On MasterBrand

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Axiom Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of MasterBrand in the 1st quarter worth approximately $29,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in MasterBrand by 696.8% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 2,634 shares in the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in MasterBrand by 124.4% in the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 3,510 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 1,946 shares during the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its position in MasterBrand by 165.2% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 4,228 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 2,634 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of MasterBrand by 58.8% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 5,812 shares of the company’s stock valued at $77,000 after buying an additional 2,153 shares in the last quarter. 87.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About MasterBrand

MasterBrand Inc is one of the largest manufacturers of cabinetry and home storage solutions in North America. The company specializes in designing, producing and distributing kitchen and bath cabinetry for both new construction and the remodeling markets. Its offerings span a broad spectrum of styles and price points, serving homebuilders, home improvement retailers and independent dealers.

MasterBrand’s product portfolio includes framed and frameless cabinet lines, bath vanities, closet systems and other organizational accessories.