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NYSE:MAS 10 February 2026

Masco stock price jumps nearly 9% after earnings beat, buyback and 2026 outlook

Masco stock price jumps nearly 9% after earnings beat, buyback and 2026 outlook

Masco shares jumped 9% to $77.95 after the company topped quarterly profit estimates, announced a $2 billion buyback, and raised its dividend. Fourth-quarter adjusted profit reached 82 cents per share on $1.79 billion in sales, with full-year guidance set at $4.10 to $4.30 per share. Sales missed expectations, and gross margin narrowed to 33.9%. The company expects flat global repair-and-remodel markets in 2026.

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