Masco (MAS)

NYSEIndustrialsBuilding Products & EquipmentSnapshot 2026-07-07

$79.32-2.12%

Close 2026-07-07 · 1-day change

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The thesis

The standing, falsifiable read: what has to stay true, and what would break it.

Compounder

The bull case

Masco keeps its EPS guidance steady near $4.10 for 2026. Sales grew 6% in Q1 2026. Profit margins remain stable with a PE below peers. Leadership changes support management's transition goals.

The bear case

Revenue fell 2% in Q4 2025 and guidance was softened. Leadership turnover may disrupt execution. Growth may slow below analyst expectations.

What's priced in

The price is about 8% above our fair value near $73, reflecting roughly 3% revenue growth. Our fair value is 7% below the Street median, suggesting some valuation risk versus peers.

What has to stay true

Maintain EPS guidance at or above $4.10 for 2026Intact
Management Executionprimary>=4.10 USD per share · FY26 (guidance)
Breaks if: EPS guidance falls below $4.10 for FY26
Are they delivering?Mixed this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Maintain EPS guidanceGrowth
  Continue to maintain the EPS guidance in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 for 2026.
  Mixed
  Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. EPS guidance maintained at $4.10 to $4.30 for 2026. Revenue was $1.918B in 2026-Q1, slightly down from $1.934B in 2025-Q4. The trajectory shows persistent focus on maintaining guidance despite slight revenue decline.
  EPS guidance maintained at $4.10 to $4.30 for 2026
  CEO/CFO:
Successfully manage leadership changes without disrupting operationsIntact
Management Executionsupportingstable leadership with no major operational disruptions · next 4 quarters (qualitative)
Breaks if: significant operational disruption or negative leadership news impacting results
Are they delivering?Mixed this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Manage leadership transitionTalent
  Oversee the transition of key leadership roles, including the Group President of Plumbing and Wellness.
  Mixed
Achieve at least 3% revenue growth annuallyIntact
Revenue Growthprimary>=3% YoY revenue growth · next 4 quarters (consensus)
Breaks if: YoY revenue growth falls below 3% over next 4 quarters
Maintain valuation discount to peer median PEIntact
ValuationsupportingPE below 24 · next 12 months (qualitative)
Breaks if: PE rises above peer median of 24 without earnings growth justification

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