Masco (MAS)
NYSEIndustrialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$86.82+5.65%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · MAS
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks MAS against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
In addition, we returned $322 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating the strength of our cash flow generation and our ongoing commitment to disciplined capital…
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “In addition, we returned $322 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating the strength of our cash flow generation and our ongoing commitment to disciplined capital allocation and shareholder value creation.”” “The new $2.0 billion share repurchase program underscores Masco’s resilient business model, strong financial position and the Board’s confidence in our future performance,” concluded Nudi.”
“In addition, we returned $322 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, demonstrating the strength of our cash flow generation and our ongoing commitment to disciplined capital…”
“We also returned $454 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting our continued commitment to a disciplined capital allocation strategy.””
“Additionally, our capital allocation strategy enabled us to return $267 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.””
“Additionally, our capital allocation strategy enabled us to return $281 million to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases.””
“Additionally, our capital allocation strategy enabled us to return $188 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.””
“With our industry leading brands, innovative product portfolio, and strong customer service, as well as our disciplined capital allocation, we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to deliver…”
“We also began to implement various restructuring actions to further streamline our business, reduce headcount, and optimize operations.
Stated in 1 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““We also began to implement various restructuring actions to further streamline our business, reduce headcount, and optimize operations.” “We anticipate the savings generated from these actions will fund additional growth initiatives and contribute to future margin expansion.””
““We also began to implement various restructuring actions to further streamline our business, reduce headcount, and optimize operations.”
We remain confident in our ability to leverage the power of our industry-leading brands, to expand our commercial capabilities and to drive operational excellence to create long-term shareholder valu…
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We remain confident in our ability to leverage the power of our industry-leading brands, to expand our commercial capabilities and to drive operational excellence to create long-term shareholder value.”” ““While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environments remain volatile, our teams remained focused on leveraging our industry leading brands, expanding our commercial capabilities and enhancing operational excellence to deliver strong year to date results.” Revenue was $1.966 billion in 2026-Q3.
“Looking ahead, I am confident in our ability to navigate this dynamic market environment and execute our strategy to deliver above-market growth and continue creating long-term shareholder value.”
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Based on the market outlook, our expected operating performance, and our capital deployment actions, we anticipate full year adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per share.” “As we continue to face a dynamic macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, we believe it is prudent to maintain our 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per share,” continued Nudi.”
Continue operational excellence, cost-saving initiatives and efficiencies to support margin expansion.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.19x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated fragile grew net income 50% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=5006).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
13 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=8936).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
““We are focused on responding rapidly to the shifting economic landscape and believe our market leading brands, service levels, and innovative repair and remodel-oriented product portfolio best posit…”
“Our strong cash flow also enabled us to return $1.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.””
“We remain confident in our ability to leverage the power of our industry-leading brands, to expand our commercial capabilities and to drive operational excellence to create long-term shareholder valu…”
““While the macroeconomic and geopolitical environments remain volatile, our teams remained focused on leveraging our industry leading brands, expanding our commercial capabilities and enhancing opera…”
““With our industry leading brands, consumer-focused product portfolio, strong balance sheet, and disciplined capital allocation, we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to deliver long-term s…”
“With our industry leading brands, consumer-focused product portfolio, strong balance sheet, and disciplined capital allocation, we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to deliver long-term sh…”
““We remain committed to leveraging the strength of our industry leading brands, innovative product portfolio, and unmatched customer service, and we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to de…”
“With our industry leading brands, innovative product portfolio, and strong customer service, as well as our disciplined capital allocation, we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to deliver…”
““We are focused on responding rapidly to the shifting economic landscape and believe our market leading brands, service levels, and innovative repair and remodel-oriented product portfolio best posit…”
“With our industry leading repair and remodel-oriented product portfolio, strong balance sheet, and disciplined capital allocation, we believe Masco is well positioned to continue to deliver long-term…”
““Looking ahead, I am confident in our ability to navigate this dynamic market environment and execute our strategy to deliver above-market growth and continue creating long-term shareholder value.””
“As we continue to face a dynamic macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, we believe it is prudent to maintain our 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per shar…”
““Based on the market outlook, our expected operating performance, and our capital deployment actions, we anticipate full year adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per shar…”