Masco (NYSE:MAS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.00 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.00 billion. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) shares after opening at $20.65 moved to $21.29 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $20.78. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 0.91 and price to cash ratio as 4.81. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) showed a negative weekly performance of -5.80%.
USG Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building products company, announced a strategic partnership with XL Brands®, the nation’s largest private label manufacturer of floor covering adhesives. The partnership comes as the two companies collaborate to develop new technologies for the flooring industry. USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) shares fell -4.65% in last trading session and ended the day on $29.55. USG return on equity ratio is recorded as 26.40% and its return on assets is 1.20%. USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) yearly performance is 12.79%.
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) recently released its 1QW2014 results on April 23, 2014. The company registered consolidated net sales of $1.28 billion in the first quarter of 2014 along with adjusted earnings of $35 million. Net earnings in the first quarter equaled to $120 million compared to $22 million last year. Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) shares moved down -1.70% in last trading session and was closed at $41.04, while trading in range of $40.92-$41.73. Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) year to date performance is 1.16%.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors and ceilings, reported first quarter 2014 results. Consolidated net sales increased approximately $12 million, or 2%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in sales was driven by improved price and mix, which more than offset lower volumes. Volumes were up across all geographies in Building Products but were more than offset by lower volumes in North America Resilient and Wood Flooring. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) weekly performance is -1.14%. On last trading day company shares ended up $53.05. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI) distance from 50-day simple moving average is -3.86%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $62.50.
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