Boston Trust Walden Corp Cuts Holdings in Masco Corporation $MAS

Boston Trust Walden Corp lessened its stake in Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) by 1.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 518,089 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 7,666 shares during the period. Boston Trust Walden Corp owned approximately 0.25% of Masco worth $32,878,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in MAS. Rossby Financial LCC boosted its stake in shares of Masco by 134.2% in the 3rd quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 370 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 212 shares in the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Masco in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Community Bank N.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Masco in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000. Headlands Technologies LLC boosted its stake in shares of Masco by 114.5% in the 2nd quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 549 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Masco in the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

Masco Trading Up 10.7%

NYSE:MAS opened at $73.88 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $65.65 and a 200 day moving average of $65.88. Masco Corporation has a 52 week low of $56.55 and a 52 week high of $79.19. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $14.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.29.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The construction company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.16. Masco had a net margin of 10.71% and a return on equity of 856.70%. The company had revenue of $1.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.07 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.87 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Masco Corporation will post 4.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Masco declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program 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 programs are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Masco Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 9th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th were issued a dividend of $0.32 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 20th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. This is an increase from Masco’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. Masco’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.25%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Heath M. Eisman sold 747 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.92, for a total transaction of $53,724.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 12,510 shares in the company, valued at $899,719.20. This represents a 5.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Truist Financial set a $90.00 price objective on shares of Masco in a research note on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on shares of Masco from $82.00 to $72.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Barclays set a $78.00 price objective on shares of Masco in a research note on Wednesday. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Masco from $69.00 to $61.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Finally, Zelman & Associates cut shares of Masco to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $76.93.

Masco News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat and year-over-year profit growth — Masco reported $1.04 EPS vs. $0.88 consensus, beating estimates and driving the rally as underlying profit metrics improved. Masco (MAS) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Margin improvement from pricing and cost saves — Management credited pricing actions and cost‑savings for offsetting tariffs/commodity pressure, supporting better-than-expected EPS despite some revenue pressure. Masco’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Pricing & Cost Savings, Stock Up
• Positive Sentiment: Company reaffirmed FY2026 EPS range (4.10–4.30) — Management kept full‑year guidance in place (range roughly in line with consensus), which reduced downside risk and supported investor confidence. Masco Earnings Call: Strong Q1, Cautious Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership transitions announced in plumbing segment — Two long-tenured executives will retire later in the year; routine succession planning but worth monitoring for operational continuity. Masco Corporation Announces Leadership Changes
• Neutral Sentiment: Governance vote and shareholder meeting rights in focus — Ongoing governance discussions could influence longer-term shareholder value and strategy decisions. Masco Governance Vote Weighs Special Meeting Rights And Shareholder Value
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus — Q1 revenue came in at ~$1.92B vs. ~$2.07B expected, a notable top-line shortfall that highlights ongoing end‑market softness even as margins improve. Q1 Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst price-target cuts and lowered expectations — Bank of America trimmed its price target and BMO lowered expectations, which can cap upside until the company proves sustained revenue momentum. Bank of America Lowers Masco Price Target BMO Lowers Expectations for Masco
• Negative Sentiment: Management struck a cautious tone on the earnings call — Executives flagged housing and remodeling demand uncertainty, which could limit multiple expansion unless future sales trends accelerate. Masco Earnings Call: Strong Q1, Cautious Outlook

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.