MasterBrand Inc (MBC)

In the past six months, MasterBrand's stock price has been impacted by several events. The Q3 2025 earnings release on November 4, 2025, reported diluted EPS of $0.14, missing analyst expectations, and led to a stock dip. The company updated its full-year 2025 guidance, anticipating approximately flat net sales year-over-year. MasterBrand announced an all-stock merger with American Woodmark Corporation, valued at $3.6 billion, which received shareholder approval around October 30, 2025. MasterBrand outlined a plan to address potential margin pressures from newly enacted tariffs. Investor sentiment improved, leading to a 17% rise in the stock by November 25, 2025.

While there is year-round demand for MasterBrand's products, the company traditionally experiences lower sales in the first quarter due to reduced new home construction and repair and remodel activity. Cash flow from operating activities is typically higher in the second half of the year. Currently, the builder market is outperforming the R&R segment.

MasterBrand, Inc. (MBC) is a leading North American manufacturer of residential cabinets within the Consumer Discretionary sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio of stock, semi-custom, and premium cabinetry products for kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of the home. Its major brands include Mantra, Diamond, and Omega.

MasterBrand, Inc. primarily operates throughout the United States and Canada, serving both the remodeling and new construction markets. Products are distributed through a network of over 7,700 dealers, major retailers (Home Depot and Lowe's), and direct partnerships with builders.

MasterBrand, Inc. maintains a reputation for superior product quality, innovative design, and service excellence. The company has emphasized its strategic transformation initiatives, generating over $180 million in cumulative annual savings since 2019, and anticipates an additional $50 million in incremental savings for 2025. MasterBrand released its annual Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility report in December 2025. StarMark Cabinetry debuted its largest collection yet, focusing on timeless craftsmanship and trending finishes.

Institutional investors hold approximately 89.17% of MasterBrand, Inc.'s stock, with major holders including BlackRock, Inc., Gates Capital Management, Inc., and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Insiders own approximately 2.09% of the stock.