14 Best Industrial Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

3. Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 44

Upside Potential as of November 30: 22.16%

Dividend Yield as of November 28: 1.20%

Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy. On November 4, the Fly reported that Chris Graja from Argus maintained a Buy recommendation on Masco but trimmed the price target on the shares from $82 to $80. According to the analyst, the business underwent a transformation that allowed it to deal with economic volatility during the pandemic, supply chain challenges, a soft European economy, interest rate hikes, and a stale housing market. Graja noted that despite a challenging landscape for home improvement products, the company has fared well given its operational efficacy and innovative solutions.

Separately, the company announced its Q3 results on October 29. The company fell short on earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.896, while the market consensus stood at $1.02. Accordingly, it lowered its EPS guidance for 2025 to a range of $3.90 to $3.95, down from $3.90 to $4.10. This update factors in the effects of its Q3 results, increased tariffs, and the company’s forecast of lower industry demand amid macroeconomic and political instability worldwide. The company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on November 24, and its liquidity position at the end of Q3 stood at $1,559 million.

Masco Corporation (NYSE:MAS) is a Michigan-based manufacturer of home improvement and building products sold worldwide. Its Plumbing Products division offers faucets, showers, sinks, tubs, spas, plumbing parts, and water systems, while the Decorative Architectural Products division provides paints, coatings, stains, hardware, and bath accessories.