JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Masco (NYSE:MAS) Stock

Masco (NYSE:MAS) had its price target upped by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $74.00 to $78.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the construction company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 5.21% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on MAS. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Masco from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Masco from $67.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Masco from $96.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Masco from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Masco from $70.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Masco presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $80.07.

Masco Price Performance

NYSE:MAS traded down $1.26 on Friday, reaching $74.14. The stock had a trading volume of 1,365,254 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,801,252. The company has a market capitalization of $15.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 1.29. Masco has a 1-year low of $58.16 and a 1-year high of $79.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 109.07. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $65.61 and a 200-day moving average price of $65.95.

Masco (NYSE:MAS) last released 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 10.90% and a return on equity of 815.20%. The firm had revenue of $1.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.07 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.87 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Masco has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.100-4.300 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Masco will post 4.19 EPS for the current year.

Masco announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, February 10th that permits the company to repurchase $2.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the construction company to reacquire up to 13.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Masco news, CAO Heath M. Eisman sold 747 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.92, for a total value of $53,724.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 12,510 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $899,719.20. This represents a 5.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Masco

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of MAS. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Masco in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $194,818,000. Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new stake in shares of Masco during the third quarter worth $192,948,000. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Masco by 443.6% during the third quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 2,330,523 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $164,046,000 after acquiring an additional 1,901,815 shares in the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in shares of Masco by 32.3% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 5,085,602 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $357,976,000 after acquiring an additional 1,240,322 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Barclays PLC increased its position in shares of Masco by 234.5% during the fourth quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 1,624,841 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $103,112,000 after acquiring an additional 1,139,098 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Masco

Here are the key news stories impacting Masco this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat and margin improvement: Masco reported an EPS beat driven by pricing and cost-savings initiatives that helped offset higher tariffs and commodity costs; margins and sales showed resilience versus soft end markets. Masco’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Pricing & Cost Savings, Stock Up
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return commitment preserved and increased deployment: Management reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance ($4.10–$4.30) and raised planned capital deployment to at least $800M, supporting shareholder returns. Masco maintains 2026 EPS $4.10-$4.30 while lifting 2026 deployment to at least $800M
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts updating estimates upward: Several analysts raised forecasts and reiterated confidence after the strong Q1 print, which supports a constructive near-term view from the sell side. Masco Analysts Increase Their Forecasts Following Strong Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Volatility after earnings: The stock initially surged (~12%) on the beat as investors priced in a remodeling demand rebound, then pulled back — a sign of profit-taking and intraday rebalancing. Masco stock jumps 12% after earnings beat signals remodeling demand rebound
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing cost pressures flagged: Management and analysts warned that tariff and commodity cost headwinds remain, which could limit margin upside despite current pricing gains. Here’s How Masco Shocked the Market This Week
• Negative Sentiment: Price-target cut and neutral ratings: Citigroup trimmed its price target to $79 and moved to neutral, signaling analysts see limited near-term upside — a factor weighing on the stock after the post-earnings rally. Citigroup lowers Masco price target to $79 (read more)

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.