Masco’s $75 Price Target Suggests 13.6% Upside Ahead of Q1 EPS
Masco’s price target was lowered to $75, implying a 13.6% upside from its $66.04 share price, as analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $0.88, a 1.2% year-over-year gain led by Plumbing Products. Institutional activity varied: Aaron Wealth cut its stake by 65.0% while Rossby Financial raised its holding by 134.2%.
1. Price Target Revision
On April 20, BMO Capital lowered Masco’s price target to $75 from its previous level, reflecting challenges in the paint and DIY segments. At the current share price of $66.04, the new target still suggests a 13.6% upside potential, signaling confidence in long-term value.
2. Q1 Earnings Forecast
Analysts project first-quarter EPS of $0.88, up 1.2% year-over-year, primarily driven by strength in the Plumbing Products segment. Despite persistent headwinds in decorative products, Masco expects margin improvement through recent restructuring, strategic pricing and supply-chain efficiencies.
3. Institutional Investor Activity
Recent filings reveal divergent institutional moves: Aaron Wealth Advisors reduced its Masco stake by 65.0%, while Rossby Financial increased its position by 134.2%, and Sunbelt Securities initiated new holdings. These shifts underscore contrasting views on Masco’s near-term growth prospects and capital allocation.