Masco Corp Officer Kenneth G. Cole Files Form 144 to Sell $2.78M in Common Stock

Executive Summary

On October 30, 2026, Kenneth G. Cole, an Officer of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), filed a Form 144 notice disclosing the intent to sell up to 34,470 shares of common stock. The aggregate market value of the proposed transaction is approximately $2.78 million, based on an estimated share price of $80.64.

Transaction Details

• Securities to be Sold: 34,470 common shares
• Estimated Aggregate Market Value: $2,779,766.34
• Acquisition Origin: Stock option exercise for cash directly from the issuer on October 30, 2026.
• Broker: Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
• Approximate Date of Sale: October 30, 2026
• Past 3-Month Activity: No prior sales were reported within the past three months.

Market and Ownership Impact

• Dilution / Float Context: Masco Corporation had approximately 192,769,103 shares outstanding at the time of filing. The proposed sale represents approximately 0.018% of the total outstanding common stock, posing minimal direct dilution or float absorption risk.
• Significance Assessment: Trading significance is rated as Medium. While the dollar value is notable at $2.78 million, the transaction represents an exercise-and-sell event, common among executive compensation management, rather than an unhedged liquidating sale of base equity holdings.