Masco (NYSE:MAS) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Masco (NYSE:MAS) had its price target boosted by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $74.00 to $78.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the construction company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 5.03% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Masco from $70.00 to $82.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Barclays upped their price target on Masco from $65.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Masco from $79.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Evercore upgraded shares of Masco from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $78.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Masco from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $80.07.

Masco Price Performance

MAS stock opened at $74.27 on Friday. Masco has a 1 year low of $58.16 and a 1 year high of $79.19. The company has a market cap of $14.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.43, a PEG ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.29. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $65.58 and a 200 day moving average of $65.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07, a current ratio of 1.75 and a quick ratio of 1.14.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The construction company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.16. Masco had a net margin of 10.90% and a return on equity of 815.20%. The business had revenue of $1.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.07 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.87 earnings per share. Masco’s quarterly 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, sell-side analysts forecast that Masco will post 4.19 EPS for the current year.

Masco announced that its board has approved a share repurchase program 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 shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at Masco

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

Institutional Trading of Masco

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bard Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Masco in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Rossby Financial LCC lifted its holdings in shares of Masco by 134.2% during the third 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 during the third quarter valued at $26,000. Bogart Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Masco by 2,550.0% in the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 424 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 408 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Community Bank N.A. purchased a new position in Masco in the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. 93.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Masco News

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat and margin improvement — Masco reported $1.04 EPS vs. $0.88 expected and showed sales and margin gains, which underpins confidence in core operations. Masco jumps after earnings beat, steady outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchase increase — Masco raised 2026 deployment to at least $800M, a cash-return action that supports EPS and signals management confidence. Masco maintains 2026 EPS while lifting 2026 deployment
• Neutral Sentiment: Company left FY2026 EPS guidance unchanged at $4.10–$4.30 — steady guidance limits downside from the quarter but also avoids upside surprises. Masco Profit Rises on Plumbing Products Sales Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst target moves — JPMorgan raised its PT to $78 (neutral) while Citi trimmed its PT to $79 (neutral); analysts broadly increased forecasts after results but maintained neutral stances. Masco analyst/price-target coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus — Q1 sales were $1.92B versus ~$2.07B expected, which tempers the EPS beat and raises questions on volume mix and end-market demand. MAS Q1 Deep Dive
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged cost pressures and a cautious near-term outlook on the earnings call, creating near-term risk to margins and guidance upside. Here’s How Masco Shocked the Market This Week

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.