Masco Corp stock heads into October 28 results

Published on 10/04/2026 at 22:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Masco Corp stock was USD 68.36 at the October 2 close, while Q2 adjusted EPS reached USD 1.64 against USD 1.32 consensus. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance stands at USD 4.40-4.60.

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Masco Corp (ISIN US5745991068) closed at USD 68.36 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up USD 0.08 or 0.12 percent from the prior close. The company has scheduled its 2026 third-quarter results for October 28, according to Masco in a September 28, 2026 release.

October 28 results set the next test

Masco plans to release the third-quarter materials at 7:00 a.m. ET on October 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. The date gives the market a defined checkpoint after the company reported second-quarter revenue of USD 1.992 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026.

Second-quarter adjusted EPS was USD 1.64, compared with a USD 1.32 consensus estimate, while revenue declined 2.9 percent year over year to USD 1.99 billion, according to MarketBeat on October 1, 2026. The contrast between earnings and sales remains central to the October reporting event.

Guidance rises while demand stays mixed

Masco's 2026 adjusted EPS guidance is USD 4.40-4.60, compared with the earlier USD 4.10-4.30 range, according to Financial Report Insights in its Q2 2026 analysis. The same report said diluted EPS rose 25 percent to USD 1.60, while operating profit increased 14 percent to USD 470 million.

The company designs, manufactures and distributes branded home improvement and building products, including plumbing products and decorative architectural products. Its portfolio includes Delta faucets, Behr paint, Liberty hardware and HotSpring spas, according to Masco.

Consensus target remains above the close

Analyst coverage is neutral: 15 analysts include four Buy ratings, 10 Hold ratings and one Sell rating, with an average price target of USD 80.38, according to Rallies on October 2, 2026. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating while lowering its target from USD 87 to USD 82 on September 11, as shown on Yahoo Finance.

Masco Corp stock stays below its yearly high

The October 2 closing price of USD 68.36 stood within a 52-week range of USD 58.16 to USD 83.64. Market capitalization was USD 13.5 billion and volume was 1,354,896 shares on the same session, giving investors a current valuation reference before the October results.