Assetmark Inc. Grows Position in Masco Corporation $MAS

Assetmark Inc. boosted its stake in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) by 477.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 198,255 shares of the construction company’s stock after buying an additional 163,951 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. owned approximately 0.10% of Masco worth $13,955,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Masco in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Headlands Technologies LLC raised its position in Masco by 114.5% in the second quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 549 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 293 shares during the period. Caldwell Trust Co purchased a new stake in Masco in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in Masco during the second quarter worth $37,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Masco during the second quarter worth $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on MAS shares. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Masco from $71.00 to $84.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Masco from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Zelman & Associates cut shares of Masco to a “hold” rating in a research report 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 report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Masco from $85.00 to $84.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Masco presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $76.53.

Masco Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of NYSE:MAS opened at $76.17 on Monday. Masco Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.55 and a fifty-two week high of $79.19. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $67.51 and its 200 day moving average price is $68.23. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 38.75. The stock has a market cap of $15.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.28.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The construction company reported $0.82 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.78 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $1.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. Masco had a net margin of 10.71% and a return on equity of 856.70%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.89 EPS. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Masco Corporation will post 4.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Masco Increases Dividend

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

Masco declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, February 10th that authorizes the company to repurchase $2.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the construction company to repurchase up to 13.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Trending Headlines about Masco

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat expectations by $0.03, which sparked analyst upgrades and helped push the shares to a 52-week high after the print. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Company announced a share buyback program, a clear shareholder-return action that typically supports the stock by reducing float and signaling confidence from management. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Demand trends have improved Masco’s presence in the Russell 1000 (index/ETF flows), which can attract passive inflows and support the share price. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a cautiously constructive outlook: coverage is concentrated around “hold” ratings (majority) with some buys; the consensus price target is mixed, limiting clear near-term upside. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes and model updates show steady but cautious estimates — analysts are constructive on cash returns and long-term margins but are watching execution. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Masco adjusted CEO Jonathon Nudi’s equity compensation to full-value restricted awards, a governance/compensation change that management says aligns incentives but may slightly alter dilution/timing dynamics. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus and management highlighted persistent margin pressures; investors worried the topline softness and cost headwinds could weigh on near-term profit growth despite the EPS beat. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the EPS beat, full-year guidance and incremental execution risks left some analysts cautious, contributing to the prevailing “hold” stance and limiting momentum. Read More.

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.