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Masco (MAS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
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Masco (MAS - Free Report) reported $1.97 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. EPS of $1.19 for the same period compares to $0.97 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 billion, representing a surprise of +1.76%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +17.82%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.01.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Masco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Sales- Decorative Architectural Products: $628 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $675.26 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -6.3%.
Net Sales- Plumbing Products: $1.34 billion compared to the $1.28 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.3% year over year.
Operating profit, as adjusted- Plumbing Products: $256 million versus $220.66 million estimated by three analysts on average.
Operating profit, as adjusted- Decorative Architectural Products: $126 million compared to the $123.01 million average estimate based on three analysts.
Operating profit / (loss),as reported- General corporate expense, net: $-31 million versus $-31.74 million estimated by three analysts on average.
Operating profit, as reported- Decorative Architectural Products: $125 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $122.02 million.
Operating profit, as reported- Plumbing Products: $244 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $205.49 million.
Shares of Masco have returned +10% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
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Masco (MAS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Masco (MAS - Free Report) reported $1.97 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. EPS of $1.19 for the same period compares to $0.97 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 billion, representing a surprise of +1.76%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +17.82%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.01.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Masco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:View all Key Company Metrics for Masco here>>>
Shares of Masco have returned +10% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.