Highlights

• Sales decreased 10 percent to $1,979 million
• Operating profit was $315 million; adjusted operating profit was $312 million
• Earnings per share was $0.90 per share; adjusted earnings per share was $0.87 per share
• Repurchased 1.1 million shares for $56 million
• Continue to expect 2023 earnings per share in the range of $3.06 – $3.36 per share, and on an adjusted basis, $3.10 – $3.40 per share
• David Chaika appointed as Interim CFO, effective June 1, 2023

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its first quarter results.

2023 First Quarter Results

• On a reported basis, compared to first quarter 2022:
  • Net sales decreased 10 percent to $1,979 million; in local currency, net sales decreased 9 percent
  • In local currency, North American sales decreased 10 percent and international sales decreased 3 percent
  • Gross margin increased 180 basis points to 33.8 percent from 32.0 percent
  • Operating margin decreased 10 basis points to 15.9 percent from 16.0 percent
  • Net income decreased to $0.90 per share, compared to $0.97 per share
• Compared to first quarter 2022, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 24 percent, were as follows:
  • Gross margin increased 150 basis points to 33.6 percent from 32.1 percent
  • Operating margin decreased 40 basis points to 15.8 percent from 16.2 percent
  • Net income decreased to $0.87 per share, compared to $0.97 per share
• Liquidity at the end of the first quarter was $1,300 million (including availability under revolving credit facility)
• Plumbing Products’ net sales decreased 10 percent; in local currency, sales decreased 8 percent
• Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales decreased 10 percent

“We are pleased with our strong execution in what remains a challenging macro environment,” said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. “In the first quarter we improved adjusted gross margin by 150 basis points with pricing actions and operational improvements offsetting lower volume. Additionally, we returned $121 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter, showcasing the Company’s strong financial position and our Board’s continued confidence in Masco’s resilient business model.”

“While the headwinds we discussed last quarter continue, including softening demand trends, persistent inflation and tighter consumer spending, we have moved quickly to adjust our costs and successfully mitigated margin impact in the first quarter. We continue to expect adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.10 to $3.40 per share for 2023. We remain confident in our strong business fundamentals and are committed to continued prudent investment in our market leading brands, service levels, and innovative products to best position Masco for long-term shareholder value creation,” concluded Allman.

Interim CFO Appointment

Masco also announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed David Chaika, Masco’s Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2023, upon the retirement of John G. Sznewajs. Mr. Chaika will serve in this capacity while the Company conducts an internal and external search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.

About Masco

Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr^® paint; Delta^® and Hansgrohe^® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; Kichler^® decorative and outdoor lighting; and HotSpring^® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit www.masco.com.

The 2023 first quarter supplemental material, including a presentation in PDF format, is available on the Company’s website at www.masco.com.

About David Chaika

David Chaika was appointed Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations in May 2016. In this role, he is responsible for Masco’s Treasury, Risk Management, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations functions. Mr. Chaika will continue to serve in this capacity while serving as interim Chief Financial Officer. Prior to 2016, he held roles in the Treasury and Corporate Development groups. Prior to joining Masco, Mr. Chaika was a Vice President in the commercial banking industry and an officer in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Chaika earned his MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of Michigan.

Conference Call Details

A conference call regarding items contained in this release is scheduled for Wednesday April 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing 888-259-6580 and from outside the U.S. at 416-764-8624. Please use the conference identification number 84009924.

The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and in its entirety through the Company’s website. Shareholders, media representatives and others interested in Masco may participate in the webcast by registering through the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website.

A replay of the call will be available on Masco’s website or by phone by dialing 877-674-7070 and from outside the U.S. at 416-764-8692. Please use the playback passcode 009924#. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and continue through May 26, 2023.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that reflect our views about our future performance and constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “assume,” “seek,” “forecast,” and similar references to future periods. Our views about future performance involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

Our future performance may be affected by the levels of residential repair and remodel activity, and to a lesser extent, new home construction, our ability to maintain our strong brands and to develop innovative products, our ability to maintain our public reputation, our ability to maintain our competitive position in our industries, our reliance on key customers, the cost and availability of materials, our dependence on suppliers and service providers, extreme weather events and changes in climate, risks associated with our international operations and global strategies, our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, our ability to successfully execute our acquisition strategy and integrate businesses that we have acquired and may in the future acquire, our ability to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce, risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and attacks, risks associated with our reliance on information systems and technology and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business and operations. These and other factors are discussed in detail in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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