3 Top Earning Performers You Might Want to Buy: Masco Corporation (MAS)

A Good Play on the Rise in Housing

Masco  Corporation (NYSE:MAS) posted a 9% rise in revenue to $1.9 billion, beating expectations by $100 million and also beating EPS expectations by $0.05. The building products company posted an improvement in sales in all of its segments, including better than expected operating revenue.  The company now expects strong growth in new home construction, which further adds to the belief that housing is recovering. If in fact margins can continue to rise with steady improvements in revenue, then I’d buy this stock in a heartbeat. It has been left out of the housing rally, to a large degree, and this earnings report could push the stock higher.

Conclusion

Prior to Tuesday’s earnings each of these stocks had already traded higher over the last year. But what’s interesting is that none of these stocks were overvalued, in fact even after today’s rally, it’s fair to suggest that any one of these stocks might be a good addition to your portfolio.

The article 3 Top Earning Performers You Might Want to Buy originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Brian Nichols.

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