What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for Masco FY2027 Earnings?

Masco Co. (NYSE:MAS) – Zacks Research issued their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for Masco in a research note issued on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department expects that the construction company will post earnings of $5.13 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Masco’s current full-year earnings is $4.34 per share.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. StockNews.com lowered Masco from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Masco from $85.00 to $82.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $74.00 price objective on shares of Masco in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. Zelman & Associates raised Masco to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 17th. Finally, Oppenheimer raised shares of Masco from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $89.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, January 10th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $86.32.

Masco Trading Up 1.5 %

NYSE:MAS opened at $75.25 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $76.11 and its 200 day moving average price is $78.75. Masco has a 52 week low of $63.81 and a 52 week high of $86.70. The company has a market capitalization of $15.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 20.74, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.75.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The construction company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.01. Masco had a net margin of 10.50% and a return on equity of 838.32%. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.83 earnings per share.

Masco Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 10th. Investors of record on Friday, February 21st will be given a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.65%. This is a positive change from Masco’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.29. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 21st. Masco’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.98%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Keith J. Allman sold 21,723 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.36, for a total transaction of $1,658,768.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 60,267 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,601,988.12. The trade was a 26.49 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 1.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Masco

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Masco in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. ORG Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Masco in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Kestra Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Masco in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new stake in shares of Masco during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, Ashton Thomas Securities LLC bought a new stake in Masco during the third quarter worth $43,000. 93.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Masco Company Profile

Masco Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and building products in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company's Plumbing Products segment offers faucets, showerheads, handheld showers, valves, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, shower bases and enclosures, sinks, toilets, acrylic tubs, shower trays, spas, exercise pools, and fitness systems; brass, copper, and composite plumbing system components; connected water products; thermoplastic solutions, extruded plastic profiles, specialized fabrications, and PEX tubing products; and other non-decorative plumbing products.