Masco Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and 2021 Year-End Results

Masco Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021.

Highlights

• Sales for the fourth quarter increased 9 percent to $2,022 million
• Operating profit for the quarter was $218 million; adjusted operating profit was $265 million
• Earnings per share from continuing operations for the quarter was $0.55 per share; adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.67 per share
• 2022 earnings per share expected to be in the range of $4.06 – $4.26 per share, and on an adjusted basis, to be in the range of $4.10 – $4.30 per share
• Board declares a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, a 19 percent increase, payable on March 14, 2022 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2022

2021 Fourth Quarter Results

• On a reported basis, compared to fourth quarter 2020:
  • Net sales increased 9 percent to $2,022 million; in local currency and excluding acquisitions and divestitures, net sales increased 7 percent
  • In local currency, North American sales increased 11 percent and international sales increased 3 percent
  • Gross margin decreased 490 basis points to 30.6 percent from 35.5 percent
  • Operating margin decreased 570 basis points to 10.8 percent from 16.5 percent
  • Income from continuing operations decreased to $0.55 per share, compared to $0.73 per share
• Compared to fourth quarter 2020, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 25 percent, were as follows:
  • Gross margin decreased 490 basis points to 30.7 percent from 35.6 percent
  • Operating margin decreased 350 basis points to 13.1 percent from 16.6 percent
  • Income from continuing operations decreased to $0.67 per share, compared to $0.75 per share
• Liquidity at the end of the fourth quarter was $1,926 million (including availability under revolving credit facility)
• Plumbing Products’ net sales increased 5 percent; excluding acquisitions and divestitures, sales increased 2 percent
• Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales increased 15 percent; excluding acquisitions, sales increased 14 percent

2021 Full Year Highlights

• Sales for the year increased 17 percent to $8,375 million; in local currency, sales increased 15 percent
• Operating profit grew 8 percent to $1,405 million; adjusted operating profit grew 11 percent to $1,454 million
• Returned $1,237 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
• Earnings per share from continuing operations for the year declined 47 percent to $1.62 per share; adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations grew 19 percent to $3.70 per share

2021 Full Year Results

• On a reported basis, compared to full year 2020:
  • Net sales increased 17 percent to $8,375 million; in local currency and excluding acquisitions and divestitures, net sales increased 13 percent
  • In local currency, North American sales increased 14 percent and international sales increased 21 percent
  • Gross margin decreased 180 basis points to 34.2 percent from 36.0 percent
  • Operating profit increased 8 percent to $1,405 million from $1,295 million
  • Operating margin decreased 120 basis points to 16.8 percent from 18.0 percent
  • Income from continuing operations decreased 47 percent to $1.62 per share compared to $3.04 per share
• Compared to full year 2020, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 25 percent, were as follows:
  • Gross margin decreased 190 basis points to 34.2 percent from 36.1 percent
  • Operating profit increased 11 percent to $1,454 million from $1,306 million
  • Operating margin decreased 80 basis points to 17.4 percent from 18.2 percent
  • Income from continuing operations increased 19 percent to $3.70 per share compared to $3.12 per share

“We ended 2021 with another quarter of strong top-line growth, capping off an exceptional year, with sales growth of 17 percent, adjusted operating profit growth of 11 percent, and adjusted earnings per share growth of 19 percent,” said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. “These results demonstrate the strength and resilience of our company and our employees, who delivered for our customers and shareholders despite supply chain challenges and inflation headwinds. We also executed on our commitment to return capital to shareholders over the course of year, with $1.2 billion returned in 2021 in dividends and share repurchases, including $205 million returned during the fourth quarter.”

”Looking ahead, we expect demand for our products to remain strong in 2022,” said Allman. “We believe we are well positioned to outperform the market with our industry leading portfolio of branded, lower ticket, repair and remodel-oriented products that serve both the do-it-yourself and professional markets, favorable housing fundamentals, and demonstrated executional excellence. In 2022, we anticipate that we will achieve margin expansion, and expect to deliver adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.10 to $4.30 per share,” concluded Allman.

Dividend Declaration

Masco’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, a 19 percent increase, payable on March 14, 2022 to shareholders of record on February 25, 2022.

“This dividend increase is consistent with our capital allocation strategy to target a dividend payout ratio of approximately 30 percent, and underscores the strength of our financial position, our ability to generate consistent, strong free cash flow, and the Board’s confidence in our future,” concluded Allman.

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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.

Contact:

David Chaika – Vice President, Treasurer & Investor Relations – david_chaika@mascohq.com – (313) 792-5500

Source: Masco Corporation