Masco Stock Price, News & Analysis

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 9, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2025.

Masco Corporation, headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, is a global leader in home improvement and building products. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as Behr® paint, Delta® and hansgrohe® faucets, Liberty® hardware, and HotSpring® spas.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) reported Q1 2025 results with net sales decreasing 6% to $1,801 million. The company's operating profit margin was 15.9%, while adjusted operating profit margin stood at 16.0%. Earnings per share decreased to $0.87 from $0.97 year-over-year.

Key segment performance showed Plumbing Products' net sales decreasing 1% (1% increase in local currency), while Decorative Architectural Products' net sales declined 16%. The company repurchased 1.8 million shares for $130 million and maintained strong liquidity of $1,246 million.

Due to tariff and macroeconomic uncertainty, Masco is not providing full-year 2025 financial guidance. Management is implementing measures to mitigate increased costs through pricing actions, cost savings initiatives, and sourcing changes.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) has scheduled its 2025 first quarter earnings conference call for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be led by President and CEO Keith Allman, with results and supplemental materials to be released at 7:00 a.m. ET the same day.

Participants can join by dialing 800-549-8228 or 289-819-1520 using conference ID 30320. The call will be simultaneously webcast through Masco's website, with a replay available until May 23, 2025.

Masco, headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, is a global leader in branded home improvement and building products, featuring brands such as Behr® paint, Delta® and hansgrohe® fixtures, Liberty® hardware, and HotSpring® spas.

Behr Paint Company has announced 'Cedar' as its 2025 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, a warm, earthy golden-brown hue. The announcement comes as 82% of homeowners are choosing to invest in their current homes over buying new ones, with 71% planning to update their exterior with stain and 81% with paint in 2025.

Alongside this, Behr introduced its second annual Curb Appeal Collection, featuring 45 on-trend exterior paint colors organized into four sub-palettes: Classic Haven, Modern Escape, Casual Oasis, and Artisan Retreat. This collection aims to simplify color selection, addressing the 51% of homeowners who find exterior paint choices overwhelming.

The Cedar stain and Curb Appeal Collection are available exclusively at The Home Depot across various BEHR premium products, including their #1 Rated Exterior Stain.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) has announced a significant leadership transition, with Jonathon Nudi appointed as President and CEO, effective July 7, 2025. Nudi will succeed Keith Allman, who will retire after serving 27 years with Masco, including 11 years as President and CEO.

Under Allman's leadership, Masco achieved double-digit EPS compound annual growth and total shareholder returns of approximately 14% compound annual growth over the past decade. Nudi, who joined Masco's Board in June 2023, brings 30 years of experience from General Mills, where he most recently served as Group President of Pet, International and North America Foodservice segments.

The appointment follows a thorough search process by the Board, with Nudi selected for his strategic vision, proven track record in driving growth, and experience in managing global teams with established brands similar to Masco's portfolio of home improvement and building products.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) has announced that Rick Westenberg, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida on March 4, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be available via live webcast on the Investor Relations section of Masco's website, with a replay accessible until May 27, 2025. Based in Livonia, Michigan, Masco is a global leader in branded home improvement and building products, featuring renowned brands such as Behr® paint, Delta® and hansgrohe® faucets, Liberty® hardware, and HotSpring® spas.

The company leverages these brands across various product categories, sales channels, and geographical locations to create value for customers and shareholders.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) has announced that CFO Rick Westenberg will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida. The event is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 10:25 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be available via live webcast in the Investor Relations section of Masco's website, with a replay accessible until May 15, 2025. Masco , headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, is a global leader in home improvement and building products, featuring prominent brands such as Behr® paint, Delta® and hansgrohe® fixtures, Liberty® hardware, and HotSpring® spas.

Masco (NYSE: MAS) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results. Q4 net sales decreased 3% to $1,828 million, while operating profit margin increased 280 basis points to 15.9%. Adjusted earnings per share grew 7% to $0.89.

For full-year 2024, net sales decreased 2% to $7,828 million. Operating profit margin increased 50 basis points to 17.4%, and adjusted earnings per share increased 6% to $4.10. The company returned $1.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Looking ahead to 2025, Masco expects earnings per share in the range of $4.20-$4.45. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, representing a 7% increase. The company anticipates flat to low single-digit sales growth in 2025, adjusted for divestitures and currency.

Shore Capital Partners shares insights on industrial automation through Partner John Sznewajs's perspective, who previously served as CFO at Masco (NYSE: MAS). The analysis highlights three major headwinds facing entrepreneurs: shortage of experienced control engineering talent, volatile capital planning due to economic uncertainties, and challenges in developing sustainable go-to-market strategies.

The report also identifies three significant tailwinds: increasing automation demand driven by labor shortages, opportunities in post-sale customer support, and accelerating automation adoption due to declining implementation costs. For 2024-2025, key investment trends include industry consolidation, manufacturing re-shoring, and disproportionate impact of headwinds on independent operators.

Shore Capital focuses on businesses with $1M to $20M in EBITDA, emphasizing that automation investments now frequently yield ROI in 3-9 months, making them increasingly attractive for budget-conscious customers.