Analysts Estimate Masco (MAS) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for

Company Overview - Masco (MAS) is expected to report earnings for the quarter ended September 2025, with a consensus estimate of $1.02 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 5.6% [3] - Revenues are anticipated to be $1.94 billion, down 2.3% from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The earnings report is scheduled for release on October 29, and the stock may rise if actual results exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.78% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a slight positive adjustment by analysts [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Most Accurate Estimate for Masco is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -6.22%, suggesting a bearish outlook from analysts [12] - Masco currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), complicating predictions of an earnings beat [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Masco had an earnings surprise of +20.37%, posting $1.30 per share against an expectation of $1.08 [13] - Over the past four quarters, Masco has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times [14] Industry Comparison - Armstrong World Industries (AWI), a peer in the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, is expected to report earnings of $1.99 per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 9.9% [18] - AWI's revenues are projected to be $421.11 million, up 8.9% from the previous year, with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.63% [19][20]