Fortune Brands Shares Dip 1.06% Amid Surge in Trading Volume to $230M (Rank 442) as Analysts Split on Price Targets from $61 to $68

On August 8, 2025, Fortune Brands (FBIN) closed with a 1.06% decline, trading at $56.38. The stock saw a 103.67% surge in daily trading volume, reaching $230 million, ranking 442nd in market activity. Analysts have issued a mixed outlook, with Loop Capital raising its price target to $61 from $53, while Truist Financial and Barclays set higher targets at $65 and $68, respectively. A consensus "Moderate Buy" rating reflects six "buy" and six "hold" recommendations, with a $75.91 average target. Recent earnings beat estimates, reporting $1.00 EPS against a $0.98 forecast, though quarterly revenue fell 3% year-over-year to $1.2 billion.

Institutional investors have shown increased confidence, with entities like National Pension Service and Raleigh Capital Management boosting holdings by up to 74.5% and 20.8%, respectively. The company’s institutional ownership now stands at 87.6%. A $0.25 quarterly dividend, payable September 10, was announced, maintaining a 31.45% payout ratio. The firm operates across three segments—Water, Outdoors, and Security—selling products under brands like Moen and ROHL, with a market cap of $6.77 billion and a beta of 1.32.

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