Allianz Asset Management GmbH Increases Stake in MasterBrand, Inc. $MBC

Allianz Asset Management GmbH lifted its holdings in shares of MasterBrand, Inc. (NYSE:MBC) by 18.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 342,848 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 54,255 shares during the period. Allianz Asset Management GmbH owned about 0.27% of MasterBrand worth $4,515,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in MasterBrand during the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in MasterBrand during the 3rd quarter valued at about $37,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in MasterBrand by 52.4% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,268 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,123 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC increased its stake in MasterBrand by 57.5% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 3,414 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,247 shares during the period. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its position in MasterBrand by 61.3% in the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 4,357 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 1,655 shares during the last quarter. 87.32% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

MasterBrand Price Performance

MBC opened at $13.81 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.87, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. The company has a market cap of $1.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.58 and a beta of 1.46. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $11.96 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $12.17. MasterBrand, Inc. has a 12-month low of $9.33 and a 12-month high of $17.09.

MasterBrand (NYSE:MBC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by ($0.16). MasterBrand had a return on equity of 10.88% and a net margin of 3.00%.The business had revenue of $644.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $607.60 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.22 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. MasterBrand has set its FY 2026 guidance at -0.060-0.000 EPS.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on MBC shares. Wall Street Zen cut shares of MasterBrand from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of MasterBrand in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.00.

Key MasterBrand News

Here are the key news stories impacting MasterBrand this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue topped expectations — Q4 sales of $644.6M beat consensus (~$607.6M), showing demand still produced higher-than-expected top‑line dollars despite a year‑over‑year decline. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced a $30M cost‑reduction program for 2026 to offset tariff pressures and softer demand — a concrete margin action that investors often view as value‑protecting. Seeking Alpha: Cost Reductions
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasized ongoing strategic actions and provided fuller context in the earnings call and slide deck; investors will watch execution of cuts and working‑capital moves. Business Wire: Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed badly — reported ($0.02) vs. $0.14 expected — and full‑year FY2026 EPS guidance was cut to a range of -$0.06 to $0.00 versus a ~$0.96 consensus, a dramatic downgrade that raises near‑term profitability concerns. Investing.com: Guidance & Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing headwinds — tariffs, softer trade demand and a more complex trade environment — are cited repeatedly on the call and underpin the cautious guidance, increasing execution risk. Seeking Alpha: Call Transcript

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.