Candriam S.C.A. Has $2.34 Million Stake in Masco Corporation $MAS

Candriam S.C.A. lifted its holdings in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) by 121.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 33,190 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 18,200 shares during the quarter. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in Masco were worth $2,336,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in shares of Masco by 2.6% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,414 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $724,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. Blair William & Co. IL raised its stake in shares of Masco by 14.8% in the 2nd quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 8,209 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $528,000 after purchasing an additional 1,057 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Masco by 38.3% in the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,928 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $124,000 after purchasing an additional 534 shares in the last quarter. Aberdeen Group plc grew its holdings in shares of Masco by 3.3% during the second quarter. Aberdeen Group plc now owns 173,041 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $11,137,000 after buying an additional 5,556 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Masco by 20.1% during the second quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,113 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $329,000 after buying an additional 855 shares in the last quarter. 93.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Masco Price Performance

Shares of NYSE MAS opened at $77.41 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $15.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.31 and a beta of 1.28. The business’s 50 day moving average is $67.25 and its 200-day moving average is $68.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 38.75. Masco Corporation has a 1-year low of $56.55 and a 1-year high of $79.19.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The construction company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.04. The business 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 856.70% and a net margin of 10.71%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.89 EPS. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Masco Corporation will post 4.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Masco Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 9th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 20th will be paid a $0.32 dividend. This is a positive change from Masco’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 20th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. Masco’s dividend payout ratio is presently 32.21%.

Masco announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, February 10th that authorizes the company to repurchase $2.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the construction company to purchase up to 13.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

MAS has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Argus lowered their price target on Masco from $82.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Vertical Research started coverage on shares of Masco in a report on Monday, October 20th. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Evercore ISI set a $78.00 price target on shares of Masco in a research note on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Masco from $78.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Masco from $67.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $76.53.

Key Stories Impacting Masco

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and upbeat 2026 outlook — Masco reported Q4 EPS above consensus and provided FY26 guidance of $4.10–$4.30 per share, which traders viewed as constructive for earnings growth and margin improvement. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Large share repurchase and payout lift cash-return profile — Board authorized a $2.0 billion buyback (≈13% of shares) and raised the dividend, increasing capital return and supporting EPS accretion. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Immediate market reaction — Shares ran to a new 52-week high after the results, buyback and cost actions, signaling positive investor reception. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst actions mixed — Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target to $74 but kept a “sector perform” stance (PT still below the current trading level), indicating cautious analyst positioning despite the stronger setup. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO equity plan adjusted — Compensation committee approved full‑value restricted stock grants for CEO Jonathon Nudi; this is standard for retention but can be slightly dilutive over time depending on vesting and share issuance. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and margin pressures remain — While EPS beat, revenue slightly trailed estimates and management highlighted ongoing margin pressure and the need for operational changes, which tempers the upside until execution on restructuring is proven. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Cost actions include job cuts — Management signaled restructuring and job reductions to restore margins; such moves reduce near-term costs but carry execution risk and potential one-time charges. 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.