Fortune Brands EVP Novak Sells 342 Shares at $58.47/Share on 2025-08-29.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (FBIN) recently announced that Matthew Edward Novak, the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, has sold 342 shares at a price of $58.47 per share on August 29, 2025.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (FBIN), a leading player in the home products sector, has been downgraded by Truist Securities from a "Buy" to a "Hold" rating. The downgrade follows a recent rally in the home products sector driven by interest rate cut speculation. The company's fundamentals have experienced more pressure than expected during the current market downturn, reflected in a 5.8% revenue decline over the last twelve months. Despite maintaining its dividend payments for 13 consecutive years, the company's earnings per share have fallen, and dramatic declines in its China business have been highlighted as a key concern.

Truist Securities noted that Fortune Brands' China operations are unlikely to rebound with a U.S. economic recovery. The research firm contrasted Fortune Brands' performance with competitor Masco (NYSE:MAS), which has achieved earnings gains through share repurchases. Despite merger and acquisition activity and internal initiatives, Fortune Brands' earnings per share have fallen, leading Truist to see "more upside in other names."

In other recent news, Fortune Brands reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00, exceeding the forecast of $0.97. Revenue for the quarter was in line with expectations at $1.2 billion, although it reflected a 3% decline compared to the previous year. RBC Capital has upgraded Fortune Brands from Sector Perform to Outperform, increasing its price target to $65.00 from $59.00. The upgrade is attributed to a more favorable price and cost balance, aided by a manageable tariff environment.

These recent developments highlight key financial and market positioning shifts for Fortune Brands. While the company should see improved fundamentals and stock performance during a market cycle turn, Truist believes the stock has experienced multiple compression that won't change in the near term. The company's Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Matthew Edward Novak, sold 342 shares at a price of $58.47 per share on August 29, 2025.

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[1] https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/truist-securities-downgrades-fortune-brands-stock-to-hold-on-china-weakness-93CH-4212442