Masco reports Q1 EPS 87c, consensus 63c

Reports Q1 revenue $1.89B, consensus $1.91B."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.