MASCO CORP /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/10/2026
Annual Report
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COVER - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-5794    
Entity Registrant Name Masco Corporation    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1794485    
Entity Address, Address Line One 17450 College Parkway,    
Entity Address, City or Town Livonia,    
Entity Address, State or Province MI    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48152    
City Area Code 313    
Local Phone Number 274-7400    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value    
Trading Symbol MAS    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 13,438,348,177
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   203,607,085  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
    
Entity Central Index Key 0000062996    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
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AUDIT INFORMATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Firm ID 238
Auditor Location Detroit, Michigan
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash investments $ 647 $ 634
Receivables 1,028 1,035
Inventories 1,046 938
Prepaid expenses and other 119 123
Total current assets 2,840 2,730
Property and equipment, net 1,195 1,116
Goodwill 623 597
Other intangible assets, net 205 220
Operating lease right-of-use assets 233 231
Other assets 105 123
Total assets 5,201 5,016
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 810 789
Notes payable 2 3
Accrued liabilities 761 767
Total current liabilities 1,573 1,560
Long-term debt 2,945 2,945
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 221 223
Other liabilities 387 342
Total liabilities 5,125 5,069
Commitments and contingencies (Note R)
Masco Corporation's shareholders' equity:    
Common shares, par value $1 per share Authorized shares: 1,400,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2025 – 204,300,000; 2024 – 212,500,000 204 212
Preferred shares authorized: 1,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2025 and 2024 – None 0 0
Paid-in capital 0 0
Retained deficit (688) (693)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 298 201
Total Masco Corporation's shareholders' deficit (185) (279)
Noncontrolling interest 261 227
Total equity 76 (53)
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,201 $ 5,016
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,400,000,000 1,400,000,000
Common shares, shares issued (in shares) 204,300,000 212,500,000
Common shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 204,300,000 212,500,000
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 7,562 $ 7,828 $ 7,967
Cost of sales 4,883 4,997 5,131
Gross profit 2,679 2,831 2,836
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,426 1,468 1,473
Impairment charges for other intangible assets 5 0 15
Operating profit 1,248 1,363 1,348
Other income (expense), net:      
Interest expense (101) (99) (106)
Other, net (12) (103) (4)
Nonoperating income (expense) (114) (202) (110)
Income before income taxes 1,135 1,161 1,238
Income tax expense 277 287 278
Net income 858 874 960
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 48 52 52
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 810 $ 822 $ 908
Basic:      
Net income, basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.87 $ 3.77 $ 4.03
Diluted:      
Net income, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.86 $ 3.76 $ 4.02
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 858 $ 874 $ 960
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 48 52 52
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation 810 822 908
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax      
Currency translation adjustment 122 (68) 35
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 4 8 (8)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 126 (60) 27
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest:      
Currency translation adjustment 27 (14) 5
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 2 2 (2)
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest 29 (12) 3
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Masco Corporation 97 (48) 24
Total comprehensive income 984 814 987
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 76 40 55
Total comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 908 $ 774 $ 932
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income $ 858 $ 874 $ 960
Depreciation and amortization 148 150 149
Deferred income taxes 64 28 (32)
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation 10 35 29
Loss on disposition of business, net 0 80 0
(Gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment (5) 3 6
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (8) (7) (6)
Impairment charges for other intangible assets 5 0 15
Stock-based compensation 30 39 31
Decrease (increase) in receivables 19 (39) 42
(Increase) decrease in inventories (81) 4 233
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net (14) (95) (34)
Other, net (4) 3 21
Net cash from operating activities 1,022 1,075 1,413
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchase of Company common stock (571) (751) (353)
Excise tax paid on the purchase of Company common stock (6) (3) 0
Cash dividends paid (261) (254) (257)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest 0 (15) 0
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (45) (37) (49)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 0 0 77
Payment of short-term borrowings 0 0 (77)
Payment of term loan 0 0 (200)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 6 79 38
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation (10) (35) (29)
Payment of debt (2) (3) (5)
Net cash for financing activities (888) (1,017) (854)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures (156) (168) (243)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 0 (4) (136)
Proceeds from disposition of:      
Business, net of cash disposed 0 126 0
Property and equipment 14 1 3
Other, net (3) (5) (7)
Net cash for investing activities (144) (50) (383)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments 25 (9) 6
CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS:      
Increase (decrease) for the year 14 (1) 182
At January 1 634 634 452
At December 31 $ 647 $ 634 $ 634
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Common Shares ($1 par value)
Paid-In Capital
Retained (Deficit) Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (262) $ 225 $ 16 $ (947) $ 226 $ 218
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income (loss) 987     908 24 55
Shares issued 27 2 25      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (356) (6) (67) (282)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (17)     (17)    
Cash dividends declared (257)     (257)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (49)         (49)
Stock-based compensation 26   26      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 98 221 0 (596) 249 224
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income (loss) 814     822 (48) 40
Shares issued 58 2 56      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (757) (10) (95) (652)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (14)     (13)    
Cash dividends declared (253)     (253)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (37)         (37)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interest 4          
Stock-based compensation 35   35      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 (53) 212 0 (693) 201 227
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income (loss) 984     810 97 76
Shares issued 5 0 4      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (576) (9) (32) (536)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (8)     (8)    
Cash dividends declared (260)     (260)    
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest (42)         (42)
Stock-based compensation 27   27      
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 76 $ 204 $ 0 $ (688) $ 298 $ 261
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted ("GAAP") in the United States of America. Within the financial statements and tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers for disclosure purposes.
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Receivables.    We do business with home center retailers, wholesalers and a number of other customers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on customer receivable balances and other financial investments measured at amortized cost and the credit worthiness of customers on an on-going basis, including requiring the completion of credit applications and performing periodic reviews of our open accounts receivable. We record allowances for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to fulfill their required payment obligation to us. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances where a risk of loss has been identified, and also include a provision for losses based upon historical collection experience and write-off activity as well as reasonable and supportable forecast information that considers macro-economic factors and industry-specific trends associated with our businesses, among other factors. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for credit losses) of $53 million and $51 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our receivables balances are generally due in less than one year.
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
At the asset group level, we review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable assets are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 20 to 40 years, computer hardware and software, three to six years, and machinery and equipment, three to 25 years. Depreciation expense was $126 million in 2025, $118 million in 2024 and $115 million in 2023.
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets at the asset group level as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term or a comparable market alternative, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, is available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. For 2025, we utilized a weighted average cost of capital of approximately 7.75 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. Based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 9.75 percent to 11.75 percent for our reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 7.75 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2025, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses and the nature of the other indefinite-lived intangible asset (i.e., trade name), we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 10.75 percent to 12.00 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives at the asset group level as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the amortizable intangible assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the amortizable intangible asset is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Refer to Note H for additional information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Acquisitions.    We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. In addition, any contingent consideration is fair valued as of the date of the acquisition and is recorded as part of the purchase price. This estimate is updated in future periods and any changes in the estimate, which are not considered an adjustment to the purchase price, are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations.
We use all available information to estimate fair values. We typically engage external valuation specialists to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities. We adjust the preliminary purchase price allocation, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date as we obtain more information regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.
Our purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires us to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities based upon the carrying value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which could affect the accuracy of our fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.
Other estimates used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, future cash flows or income related to intangibles, market rate assumptions and appropriate discount rates. Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, and therefore, may not be realized. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
Refer to Note B for additional information regarding acquisitions.
Fair Value Measurements.    For our qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we have adopted accounting guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and prescribes disclosures about fair value measurements.
We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods that can last up to the lifetime of the product to the original purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products, or refunds to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note R for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retailer that is a warranty return. However, certain retailers do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities.
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation.    We may issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), stock options, long-term stock awards, phantom stock awards, and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").
We measure compensation expense for RSUs and long-term stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. We measure compensation expense for PRSUs at the expected payout of the awards. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. We recognize forfeitures related to RSUs, PRSUs, stock options and long-term stock awards as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire.
Under our 2024 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan, retirement-eligibility is defined as age 65 or age 55 with at least 10 years of continuous service for RSUs, stock options, phantom stock awards and SARs. Compensation expense for equity awards is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period, typically three years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement eligible. Expense for PRSUs is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units.
Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2025 and 2024. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2025 and 2024 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
Income Taxes. We record deferred taxes on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of our assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on sufficient sources of taxable income in future periods. If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not our deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Concluded)
We only recognize the tax benefits from income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. A liability is recorded for uncertain tax positions where it is more likely than not the position may not be sustained based on its technical merits. We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
We record the tax effects of Net Controlled Foreign Corporation Tested Income related to our foreign operations, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
We allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings. Adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income. Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
We include payments for the purchase of transferable tax credits in our income tax expense and in our income taxes paid disclosure in the jurisdiction in which the credits are claimed.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires additional income tax disclosures, particularly regarding the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. We adopted this standard for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025. The adoption of this guidance modified our annual disclosures, but did not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10, "Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities," which establishes guidance on the recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants received by business entities. ASU 2025-10 is effective on a modified prospective, modified retrospective, or retrospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2029. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this standard and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial position and results of operations.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software," which requires that an entity capitalize internal-use software development costs once management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. ASU 2025-06 is effective on a prospective, modified transition, or retrospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this standard and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial position and results of operations.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets," which provides a practical expedient that allows entities to assume the current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset when estimating expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets. ASU 2025-05 is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2026. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to materially impact our financial position and results of operations.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses," which requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2027, and interim periods within those annual periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
v3.25.4
ACQUISITIONS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS
B. ACQUISITIONS

In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired all of the share capital of Sauna360 Group Oy (“Sauna360”) for approximately €124 million ($136 million), net of cash acquired. Sauna360 has a portfolio of products that includes traditional, infrared, and wood-burning saunas as well as steam showers. The business is included within the Plumbing Products segment. In connection with this acquisition, we recognized $22 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which is related to trademarks, and $45 million of definite-lived intangible assets, primarily related to customer relationships. The definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average amortization period of 16 years. We also recognized $60 million of goodwill, which is not tax deductible, and is related primarily to the expected synergies from combining the operations into our business. During the fourth quarter of 2023 and third quarter of 2024, we updated the allocation of the purchase price to certain identifiable assets and liabilities based on analysis of information as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a $1 million decrease and a $2 million increase to goodwill, respectively.
In the first quarter of 2021, our Hansgrohe SE subsidiary acquired a 75.1 percent equity interest in Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V. ("ESS"). The remaining 24.9 percent equity interest in ESS was subject to a call and put option that was exercisable by Hansgrohe SE or the sellers, respectively, any time after December 31, 2023. In the first quarter of 2024, the sellers exercised their put option to sell the remaining 24.9 percent equity interest in ESS for €13 million ($15 million). The transaction was accounted for as an equity purchase transaction.
v3.25.4
DIVESTITURES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DIVESTITURES
C. DIVESTITURES

In the third quarter of 2024, we sold our Kichler Lighting ("Kichler") business, a provider of decorative residential and light commercial lighting products, ceiling fans, and LED lighting systems, for consideration of $125 million, net of cash disposed, and subject to final closing adjustments. Post-closing adjustments were finalized with the buyer in the fourth quarter of 2024. In connection with the divestiture, we recognized a loss of $88 million, inclusive of costs to sell, for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is included in other, net in our consolidated statement of operations. The sale of Kichler did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore was not presented as discontinued operations. Prior to the divestiture, the results of the business were included in our Decorative Architectural Products segment.
v3.25.4
REVENUE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE
D. REVENUE

Our revenues are derived from sales to customers in the following geographic areas: North America and International, which are particularly in Europe. Net sales from these geographic areas, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,380 $2,570 $5,950 
International1,612 — 1,612 
Total$4,992 $2,570 $7,562 
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,289 $2,975 $6,264 
International1,564 — 1,564 
Total$4,853 $2,975 $7,828 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,259 $3,125 $6,384 
International1,583 — 1,583 
Total$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 

We recognized increases to revenue of $3 million, $10 million, and $12 million in 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, for variable consideration related to performance obligations settled in previous periods.
We record contract assets for items for which we have satisfied our performance obligation but our receipt of payment is contingent upon delivery or other circumstances other than the passage of time. Our contract assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract assets generally become unconditional and are reclassified to receivables in the quarter subsequent to each balance sheet date. Our contract asset balance was $2 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We record contract liabilities primarily for deferred revenue. Our contract liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract liabilities are generally recognized to net sales in the immediately subsequent reporting period. Our contract liability balance was $57 million and $45 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
D. REVENUE (Concluded)
Changes in the allowance for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at January 1 $10 $11 
Provision for expected credit losses during the period5 4 
Write-offs charged against the allowance(7)(6)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off4 2 
Balance at December 31$12 $10 
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES
E. INVENTORIES

The components of inventory were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
Finished goods$620 $541 
Raw materials322 300 
Work in process104 97 
Total$1,046 $938 
Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined primarily by use of the first-in, first-out method, and to a lesser extent the average cost method.
v3.25.4
LEASES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES
F. LEASES

We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 17 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 15 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in income before income taxes were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Operating lease cost$63 $64 $61 
Short-term lease cost8 9 10 
Variable lease cost6 5 7 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets2 3 3 
Interest on lease liabilities— 1 1 
F. LEASES (Continued)

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$60 $54 $50 
Operating cash flows for finance leases— 1 1 
Financing cash flows for finance leases2 3 3 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
42 34 41 
(A)Includes $6 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisition of Sauna360 in 2023.

Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases9 years9 years10 years
Finance leases6 years7 years8 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.3 %5.2 %5.2 %
Finance leases3.2 %3.2 %3.3 %
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $13 $— $16 
Notes payable— 2 — 3 
Accrued liabilities47 — 43 — 
Long-term debt— 12 — 14 
Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net was $31 million and $41 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $17 million and $25 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
F. LEASES (Concluded)
At December 31, 2025, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2026$60 $2 
202750 2 
202841 2 
202934 2 
203028 3 
Thereafter124 4 
Total lease payments336 16 
Less: imputed interest(68)(2)
Total$268 $14 
LEASES
F. LEASES

We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 17 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 15 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in income before income taxes were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Operating lease cost$63 $64 $61 
Short-term lease cost8 9 10 
Variable lease cost6 5 7 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets2 3 3 
Interest on lease liabilities— 1 1 
F. LEASES (Continued)

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$60 $54 $50 
Operating cash flows for finance leases— 1 1 
Financing cash flows for finance leases2 3 3 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
42 34 41 
(A)Includes $6 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisition of Sauna360 in 2023.

Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases9 years9 years10 years
Finance leases6 years7 years8 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.3 %5.2 %5.2 %
Finance leases3.2 %3.2 %3.3 %
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $13 $— $16 
Notes payable— 2 — 3 
Accrued liabilities47 — 43 — 
Long-term debt— 12 — 14 
Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net was $31 million and $41 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $17 million and $25 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
F. LEASES (Concluded)
At December 31, 2025, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2026$60 $2 
202750 2 
202841 2 
202934 2 
203028 3 
Thereafter124 4 
Total lease payments336 16 
Less: imputed interest(68)(2)
Total$268 $14 
v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
G. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The components of property and equipment, net were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
Land and improvements$99 $94 
Buildings667 626 
Computer hardware and software316 271 
Machinery and equipment1,546 1,435 
2,628 2,426 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,433)(1,310)
Total$1,195 $1,116 
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
H. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill at December 31, 2025, by segment, was as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2025Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2025
Plumbing Products$694 $(301)$393 
Decorative Architectural Products
305 (75)230 
Total$999 $(376)$623 
H. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Concluded)

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2024Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2024Acquisitions Foreign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2025
Plumbing Products$667 $(301)$367 $— $26 $393 
Decorative Architectural Products (A)
305 (75)230 — — 230 
Total$973 $(376)$597 $— $26 $623 
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2023Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Acquisitions (B)
Foreign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2024
Plumbing Products$677 $(301)$377 $2 $(12)$367 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 4 — 230 
Total$1,043 $(440)$604 $6 $(12)$597 
(A)    As a result of the divestiture of Kichler in the third quarter of 2024, both gross goodwill and accumulated impairment losses for the Decorative Architectural Products segment were reduced by $64 million as the goodwill had been fully impaired prior to the divestiture.
(B)    In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired Sauna360 and during the third quarter of 2024, we recognized $2 million of goodwill in our Plumbing Products segment related to this acquisition (refer to Note B for additional information). In the second quarter of 2024, we recognized $4 million of goodwill in our Decorative Architectural Products segment related to an immaterial acquisition.
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets were $77 million and $79 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and principally included registered trademarks.
We completed our annual impairment testing of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarters of 2025, 2024 and 2023. We recognized a $5 million non-cash impairment charge within our Decorative Architectural Products segment to other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the loss of a customer in our paint applicator business. We recognized a $15 million non-cash impairment charge within our Decorative Architectural Products segment to other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to competitive market conditions and increased cost of capital in our lighting business. There was no impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units or of our other indefinite-lived intangible assets in any of these years, other than as disclosed above.
The carrying value of our definite-lived intangible assets was $128 million (net of accumulated amortization of $92 million) at December 31, 2025 and $140 million (net of accumulated amortization of $102 million) at December 31, 2024 and principally included customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 13 years in both 2025 and 2024. Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets was $20 million, $29 million and $31 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At December 31, 2025, amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets during each of the next five years will be as follows: 2026 – $18 million; 2027 – $18 million; 2028 – $15 million; 2029 – $15 million and 2030 – $14 million.
v3.25.4
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Supplier Finance Program [Abstract]  
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM
I. SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM

We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program (the "program") to provide certain of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. A third party administers the program; our responsibility is limited to making payment on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier, regardless of whether the supplier sells its receivable to a financial institution. We do not enter into agreements with any of the participating financial institutions in connection with the program. Our current payment terms with a majority of our suppliers generally range from 45 to 90 days. The range of payment terms we negotiate with our suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program.
All outstanding payments owed under the program are recorded within accounts payable in our consolidated balance sheets. The amounts confirmed as valid under the program and included in accounts payable were $26 million and $36 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Of the amounts confirmed as valid under the program, the amounts owed to participating financial institutions were $17 million and $23 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. All payments made under the program are recorded as a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net, in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
Changes in the confirmed obligations outstanding were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Confirmed obligations outstanding at January 1$36 $53 
Invoices confirmed155 214 
Confirmed invoices paid(166)(229)
Other (including currency translation and divestitures)1 (2)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at December 31$26 $36 
v3.25.4
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
J. ACCRUED LIABILITIES

The components of accrued liabilities were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
Advertising and sales promotion$234 $235 
Salaries, wages and commissions154 165 
Deferred revenue57 45 
Employee retirement plans48 56 
Operating lease liabilities (Note F)47 43 
Warranty (Note R)41 41 
Interest29 29 
Product returns24 23 
Insurance reserves21 22 
Property, payroll and other taxes19 22 
Income taxes payable17 28 
Other70 58 
Total$761 $767 
v3.25.4
DEBT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT
K. DEBT

The carrying value of outstanding debt was as follows, in millions:

At December 31,
 20252024
Notes and debentures:  
3.500%, due November 15, 2027
$300 $300 
1.500%, due February 15, 2028
600 600 
7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235 235 
2.000%, due October 1, 2030
300 300 
2.000%, due February 15, 2031
598 597 
6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200 200 
4.500%, due May 15, 2047
414 415 
3.125%, due February 15, 2051
300 300 
Other14 17 
Prepaid debt issuance costs(13)(15)
2,947 2,948 
Less: Current portion2 3 
Total long-term debt$2,945 $2,945 
All of the notes and debentures above are senior indebtedness and, other than the 7.750% Notes due 2029, are redeemable at our option.
At December 31, 2025, the debt maturities during each of the next five years were as follows: 2026 – $2 million; 2027 – $302 million; 2028 – $602 million; 2029 – $237 million and 2030 – $302 million.
On April 26, 2022, we entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with an aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion and a maturity date of April 26, 2027. Under the 2022 Credit Agreement, at our request and subject to certain conditions, we can increase the aggregate commitment up to an additional $500 million with the current lenders or new lenders.
The 2022 Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility available to us and one of our foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars, European euros, British pounds sterling, and certain other currencies for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit. Borrowings under the revolving credit loans denominated in any agreed upon currency other than U.S. dollars are limited to the equivalent of $500 million. We can also borrow swingline loans up to $108 million and obtain letters of credit of up to $25 million. Outstanding letters of credit under the 2022 Credit Agreement reduce our borrowing capacity and we had no outstanding letters of credit under the 2022 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2025.
Revolving credit loans denominated in U.S. dollars bear interest under the 2022 Credit Agreement at our option, at (A) SOFR rate for the interest period in effect for the borrowing, plus 0.1%, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings; or (B) a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the U.S. prime rate, (ii) the Federal Reserve Bank of New York effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) the adjusted term SOFR rate for a one month interest period, plus 1.0%; plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. Foreign currency revolving credit loans denominated in British pounds sterling bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple SONIA, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. Foreign currency revolving credit loans denominated in European euros bear interest at the adjusted EURIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. The various benchmarks are subject to applicable floors.
The 2022 Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring us to maintain (A) a net leverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not exceeding 4.0 to 1.0, and (B) an interest coverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not less than 2.5 to 1.0.
K. DEBT (Concluded)
In order for us to borrow under the 2022 Credit Agreement, there must not be any default in our covenants in the 2022 Credit Agreement (i.e., in addition to the two financial covenants described above, principally limitations on subsidiary debt, negative pledge restrictions, and requirements relating to legal compliance, maintenance of our properties and insurance) and our representations and warranties in the 2022 Credit Agreement must be true in all material respects on the date of borrowing (i.e., principally no material adverse change or litigation likely to result in a material adverse change, since December 31, 2021, no material ERISA or environmental non-compliance, and no material tax deficiency). We were in compliance with all covenants and no borrowings were outstanding at December 31, 2025. 
On May 9, 2023, our Hansgrohe SE subsidiary entered into €70 million ($77 million) of short-term borrowings to support working capital needs. The loans contained no financial covenants and the entire balance was repaid at December 31, 2023.
On April 26, 2022, we entered into a 364-day $500 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan (the "term loan") due April 26, 2023 with a syndicate of lenders. The term loan and commitments thereunder were subject to prepayment or termination at our option and the loans bore interest at SOFR plus a spread adjustment and 0.70%. The covenants, including the financial covenants, were substantially the same as those in the 2022 Credit Agreement. We repaid $300 million during 2022 and the remaining $200 million upon the maturity of the term loan on April 26, 2023.
Interest paid was $100 million, $99 million, $107 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Fair Value of Debt. The fair value of our short-term and long-term fixed-rate debt instruments is based principally upon modeled market prices for the same or similar issues, which are Level 1 inputs. The aggregate estimated market value of our short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2025 was approximately $2.7 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.0 billion. The aggregate estimated market value of our short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2024 was approximately $2.6 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $3.0 billion.
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Our 2024 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "2024 Plan") replaced the 2014 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan in May 2024 and provides for the issuance of stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. At December 31, 2025, outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, stock options, phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights.
Pre-tax compensation expense included in income before income taxes for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Restricted stock units$21 $26 $15 
Performance restricted stock units3 5 3 
Stock options3 4 5 
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights3 4 5 
Long-term stock awards— — 3 
Total$30 $39 $31 
At December 31, 2025, approximately 7.0 million shares of our common stock were available under the 2024 Plan for the granting of restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, stock options and long-term stock awards.
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
Restricted Stock Units. Restricted stock units are granted to our key employees and non-employee Directors. These grants did not cause net share dilution due to our practice of repurchasing and retiring an equal number of shares in the open market.
Our restricted stock unit activity was as follows, units in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested restricted stock units at January 1738 $66 796 $57 1,154 $57 
Granted347 75 466 73 205 56 
Vested(372)63 (455)57 (532)55 
Forfeited(53)74 (68)68 (32)58 
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31661 $72 738 $66 796 $57 
At December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, there was $16 million, $15 million, and $11 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock units; such units had a weighted average remaining vesting period of two years at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of restricted stock units which vested was $28 million, $34 million, and $28 million during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Performance Restricted Stock Units. Under our Long Term Incentive Program ("LTIP"), we grant performance restricted stock units to certain executives. These performance restricted stock units will vest and share awards will be issued at no cost to the employees, subject to our achievement over a three-year period of specified return on invested capital performance goals, an earning per share metric, and a relative total shareholder return metric that have been established by our Compensation Committee for the performance period. To receive the award, the participant must be employed through the share award date. Except that, beginning with the 2025 grant, participants who conclude service and are retirement eligible or whose employment ends under certain qualifying conditions will receive an award, if the established performance goals for the respective LTIP are met, prorated to reflect the time the participant was employed during the applicable performance period. Performance restricted stock units are granted at a target number; based on our performance, the number of performance restricted stock units that vest can be adjusted downward to zero and upward to a maximum of 200 percent of the target number.
During 2025, we granted approximately 121,000 performance restricted stock units with a weighted average grant date fair value of approximately $71 per share, no performance restricted stock units were issued and 83,000 performance restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2025, there were approximately 91,000 shares vested but unissued. During 2024, we granted approximately 70,000 performance restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $75 per share, approximately 48,000 performance restricted stock units were issued and 6,000 performance restricted stock units were forfeited. During 2023, we granted approximately 99,000 performance restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $52 per share, approximately 253,000 performance restricted stock units were issued and no performance restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2023, there were approximately 59,000 shares vested but unissued.
Stock Options.    Stock options are granted to certain senior executives. The exercise price equals the market price of our common stock at the grant date and the stock options expire no later than 10 years after the grant date.
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding stock options at January 11,048 $56 2,254 $45 2,988 $39 
Granted256 75 201 73 228 57 
Exercised(115)42 (1,397)41 (940)29 
Forfeited(90)77 (10)57 (22)36 
Outstanding stock options at December 311,099 $60 1,048 $56 2,254 $45 
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated using our stock price at each respective date, less the exercise price (grant date price) multiplied by the number of shares. The aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised during 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $4 million, $48 million and $26 million, respectively. The weighted-average remaining term for options outstanding at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 was six years, seven years and six years, respectively.
The following table summarizes information for stock options vested and expected to vest and exercisable (vested) stock options, shares in thousands:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Number of shares1,0687261,0405922,2481,621
Weighted average exercise price$60$55$56$49$45$42
Aggregate intrinsic value$7 million$7 million$18 million$14 million$48 million$41 million
Weighted-average remaining term6 years5 years7 years5 years6 years5 years

Unrecognized compensation expense (using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant date) related to unvested stock options was $2 million at December 31, 2025 and $1 million at both December 31, 2024 and 2023; such options had a weighted average remaining vesting period of two years at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value$23.98 $23.71 $16.91 
Risk-free interest rate4.51 %4.38 %3.95 %
Dividend yield1.66 %1.59 %2.02 %
Volatility factor30.42 %31.00 %31.00 %
Expected option life6 years6 years6 years
L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Concluded)
Phantom Stock Awards and Stock Appreciation Rights. Certain non-U.S. employees are granted phantom stock awards and SARs.
In 2025, 2024 and 2023, we granted approximately 47,000, 42,000, and 57,000 shares, respectively, of phantom stock awards with an aggregate fair value of $4 million in 2025 and $3 million in both 2024 and 2023 and paid cash of $4 million in 2025, $5 million in 2024 and $4 million in 2023 to settle phantom stock awards.
Information related to phantom stock awards was as follows, dollars in millions and shares in thousands:
 At December 31,
 20252024
Accrued compensation cost liability$4 $5 
Unrecognized compensation cost$1 $2 
Equivalent common shares85 96 
No SARs were granted in 2025 and 2024 and we granted 22,000 SARs in 2023. During 2025, 7,000 SARs were forfeited and 15,000 SARs remained outstanding, all of which were vested at December 31, 2025.
Long-Term Stock Awards.    Prior to 2020, we granted long-term stock awards to our key employees and non-employee Directors. As of December 31, 2024, all long-term stock awards had vested.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares which vested was $5 million and $10 million during 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS

Substantially all salaried employees participate in non-contributory defined-contribution retirement plans, to which payments are determined annually by the Compensation Committee. We also sponsor qualified defined-benefit and non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans covering certain employees and former employees.
Pre-tax expense included in income before income taxes related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Defined-contribution plans$49 $60 $68 
Defined-benefit pension plans8 9 9 
$58 $69 $78 

Substantially all our domestic and foreign qualified and domestic non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans were frozen to future benefit accruals.
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
At Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:    
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$125 $101 $136 $108 
Service cost2 — 2 — 
Interest cost5 5 4 5 
Actuarial (gain) loss, net(17)5 (4)(1)
Foreign currency exchange16 — (8)— 
Benefit payments(5)(12)(4)(12)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31$126 $100 $125 $101 
Changes in fair value of plan assets:    
Fair value of plan assets at January 1$92 $— $90 $— 
Actual return on plan assets(3)— 8 — 
Foreign currency exchange12 — (5)— 
Company contributions5 12 4 12 
Benefit payments(5)(12)(4)(12)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31$101 $— $92 $— 
Funded status at December 31$(25)$(100)$(33)$(101)
Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Other assets$2 $— $1 $— 
Accrued liabilities— (11)— (11)
Other liabilities(27)(88)(35)(89)
Total net liability$(25)$(100)$(33)$(101)
Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Net loss$8 $28 $17 $24 
Net prior service cost1 — 1 — 
Total$9 $28 $19 $24 
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation$124 $100 $123 $101 
Accumulated benefit obligation124 100 123 101 
Fair value of plan assets97 — 88 — 
The projected benefit obligation was in excess of plan assets for all of our qualified defined-benefit pension plans at December 31, 2025 and 2024 which had an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.
Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans, with the exception of service cost, is recorded in other, net, in our consolidated statements of operations. Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Service cost$2 $— $2 $— $2 $— 
Interest cost5 5 4 5 4 6 
Expected return on plan assets(5)— (5)— (4)— 
Recognized net loss— 1 1 1 — 1 
Net periodic pension cost$2 $6 $2 $6 $3 $7 
We expect to recognize $3 million of pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension cost in 2026 related to our defined-benefit pension plans. For plans in which almost all of the plan's participants are inactive, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive income is amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining life expectancy of the inactive plan participants. For all other plans, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive income is amortized using the straight-line method over the average remaining service period of the active employees expected to receive benefits from the plan.
Plan Assets.    Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
At December 31,
 20252024
Equity securities33 %32 %
Debt securities35 %31 %
Other33 %38 %
Total100 %100 %
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024.
Common and preferred stocks and short-term and other investments: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Other investments include liability-driven investments in interest rate swap funds that are priced daily based on the use of observable inputs.
Corporate, government and other debt securities: Valued based on using pricing models maximizing the use of observable inputs for similar securities. This includes basing value on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings.
Real estate: Real estate consists of property funds valued based on the underlying investments, which include inputs such as cost, discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals and market based comparable data. There is no active trading market for these investments, and they are generally illiquid. Due to the significant unobservable inputs, the fair value measurements used to estimate fair value are a Level 3 input.
Buy-in annuity: Valued based on the associated benefit obligation for which the buy-in annuity covers the benefits, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and mortality rate.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, in millions.
 At December 31, 2025
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$21 $— $— $21 
International12 — — 12 
Corporate, government and other debt securities:
United States— 6 — 6 
International— 28 — 28 
Real estate:
International— — 13 13 
Buy-in annuity:
International— 3 — 3 
Short-term and other investments:
International4 14 — 18 
Total plan assets
$37 $52 $13 $101 
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
 At December 31, 2024
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$18 $— $— $18 
International11 — — 11 
Corporate, government and other debt securities:
United States— 6 — 6 
International— 22 — 22 
Real estate:
International— — 11 11 
Buy-in annuity:
International— 2 — 2 
Short-term and other investments:
International3 18 — 21 
Total plan assets$33 $48 $11 $92 

Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
Fair value, January 1$11 $12 
Currency translation2 (1)
Fair value, December 31$13 $11 
Assumptions.    Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
At December 31,
202520242023
Discount rate for obligations4.60 %4.30 %4.00 %
Expected return on plan assets5.00 %4.80 %5.50 %
Rate of compensation increase— %— %— %
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost4.30 %4.00 %4.50 %
The discount rate for obligations for 2025, 2024 and 2023 is based primarily upon the expected duration of each defined-benefit pension plan's liabilities matched to spot rates along a high-quality corporate bond yield curve for the geography of the individual plans. At December 31, 2025, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 1.8 percent to 5.1 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 4.2 percent or higher. At December 31, 2024, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 2.1 percent to 5.4 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 3.4 percent or higher. At December 31, 2023, such rates for our defined‑benefit pension plans ranged from 1.9 percent to 5.0 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 3.2 percent or higher. The increase in the weighted average discount rate from both 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 is principally due to higher long-term interest rates in the bond markets.
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Concluded)
The asset allocation of the investment portfolio was developed with the objective of achieving our expected rate of return and reducing volatility of asset returns, and considered the freezing of future benefits. The fixed-income portfolio is invested in corporate bonds, bond index funds and U.S. Treasury securities. Although we would expect alternative investments to yield a higher rate of return than the targeted overall long-term return, these investments are subject to greater volatility and would be less liquid than financial instruments that trade on public markets.
The fair value of our plan assets is subject to risk including significant concentrations of risk in our plan assets related to equity, interest rate and operating risk. In order to ensure plan assets are sufficient to pay benefits, a portion of our foreign qualified plans' assets are allocated to equity investments and real assets that are expected, over time, to earn higher returns with more volatility than fixed-income investments which more closely match pension liabilities. Within equity, risk is mitigated by targeting a portfolio that is broadly diversified by geography, market capitalization, manager mandate size, investment style and process.
In order to minimize asset volatility relative to the liabilities, a significant portion of plan assets are allocated to fixed-income investments that are exposed to interest rate risk. Rate increases generally will result in a decline in fixed-income assets, while reducing the present value of the liabilities. Conversely, rate decreases will increase fixed income assets, partially offsetting the related increase in the liabilities.
Potential events or circumstances that could have a negative effect on estimated fair value include the risks of inadequate diversification and other operating risks. To mitigate these risks, investments are diversified across and within asset classes in support of investment objectives. Policies and practices to address operating risks include ongoing manager oversight, plan and asset class investment guidelines and instructions that are communicated to managers, and periodic compliance and audit reviews to ensure adherence to these policies. In addition, we periodically seek the input of our independent advisor to ensure the investment policy is appropriate.
Cash Flows.    At December 31, 2025, we expect to contribute approximately $11 million in 2026 to our non-qualified (domestic) defined-benefit pension plans.
At December 31, 2025, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
Qualified
Plans		Non-Qualified
Plans
2026$8 $11 
20276 11 
20286 11 
20296 10 
20307 10 
2031 - 203536 40 
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
N. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Effective October 20, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, for retirement, of up to $2.0 billion of shares of our common stock, exclusive of excise tax, in open-market transactions or otherwise. During 2025, we repurchased and retired 8.5 million shares of our common stock (including 0.3 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2025) for $576 million, inclusive of excise tax of $5 million. At December 31, 2025, we had $325 million remaining under the 2022 authorization.
During 2024, we repurchased and retired 10.0 million shares of our common stock (including 0.5 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2024) for $757 million, inclusive of excise tax of $6 million.
N. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Concluded)
During 2023, we repurchased and retired 6.2 million shares of our common stock (including 0.2 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of restricted stock units granted in 2023) for $356 million, inclusive of excise tax of $3 million.
Effective February 10, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, for retirement, of up to $2.0 billion of shares of our common stock, exclusive of excise tax, in open-market transactions or otherwise, replacing the previous Board of Directors authorization established in 2022.
We have declared and paid cash dividends per common share of $1.24 in 2025, $1.16 in 2024 and $1.14 in 2023.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.    The components of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 At December 31,
 20252024
Currency translation adjustments, net$332 $237 
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net(34)(36)
Accumulated other comprehensive income$298 $201 
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION
O. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our reportable segments are as follows:
Plumbing Products – principally includes faucets, plumbing system components and valves, showerheads and handheld showers, bath hardware and accessories, bathing units, tubs and shower bases and enclosures, shower drains, steam shower systems, water filtration systems, sinks, kitchen accessories, spas, exercise pools, aquatic fitness systems, and saunas.
Decorative Architectural Products – principally includes paints and other coating products, paint applicators and accessories, cabinet and other hardware, shower doors and, until the divestiture of Kichler in the third quarter of 2024, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, landscape lighting and LED lighting systems.
The above products are sold to the residential repair and remodel and to a lesser extent the new home construction markets through home center retailers, online retailers, wholesalers and distributors, mass merchandisers, hardware stores, direct to the consumer and homebuilders.
Our operations are principally located in North America and Europe. Our country of domicile is the United States of America.
Other than those assets specifically identified within a segment, corporate assets consist primarily of property and equipment, ROU assets, deferred tax assets, cash and cash investments and other investments. Our accounting policies are consistently applied by our segments.
Our segments are based upon similarities in products and represent the aggregation of operating units for which financial information is regularly provided to our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), who is our President and Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM uses segment net sales and operating profit in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources by comparing budget to actual results and assessing year-over-year variances.
Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we announced that we will implement an internal reorganization to further streamline our business and optimize operations resulting in the integration of our Liberty Hardware (“Liberty”) business, a distributor of cabinet and other hardware and shower doors, into our Delta Faucet business. Prior to this reorganization Liberty has historically been included in our Decorative Architectural Products segment. As a result of the integration, beginning with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2026, Liberty will be included in our Plumbing Products segment rather than our Decorative Architectural Products segment and we will also reflect the change in the comparable prior period.
O. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
Information by segment as of December 31, 2025 was as follows, in millions:
 Year Ended December 31, 2025
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,992 $2,570 $7,562 
Operating expenses (D)
4,059 2,099 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— 5 
Corporate expenses (E)
38 24 
Segment operating profit
$895 $443 $1,338 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(89)
Operating profit1,248 
Other income (expense), net(114)
Income before income taxes$1,135 
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,853 $2,975 $7,828 
Operating expenses (D)
3,896 2,395 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— — 
Corporate expenses (E)
46 31 
Segment operating profit
$911 $549 $1,460 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(97)
Operating profit1,363 
Other income (expense), net(202)
Income before income taxes$1,161 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 
Operating expenses (D)
3,934 2,506 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— 15 
Corporate expenses (E)
47 25 
Segment operating profit
$861 $578 $1,439 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(91)
Operating profit1,348 
Other income (expense), net(110)
Income before income taxes$1,238 
O. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Concluded)
 
Property Additions (F)
Depreciation and Amortization
Assets (G)
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
At December 31,
 202520242023202520242023202520242023
Plumbing Products$119 $122 $161 $111 $108 $107 $3,383 $3,131 $3,140 
Decorative Architectural Products33 44 76 30 35 35 1,355 1,435 1,696 
Corporate
3 2 6 7 7 7 463 450 527 
Total$156 $168 $243 $148 $150 $149 $5,201 $5,016 $5,363 
(A)Intra-company sales between segments were not material and have been excluded from net sales.
(B)Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $2,859 million, $3,010 million and $3,070 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(C)Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $5,674 million, $5,996 million and $6,140 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(D)Operating expenses included cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses.
(E)Corporate expenses included specific corporate overhead allocated to each segment. General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(F)Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions.
(G)Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,322 million and $720 million, $1,323 million and $638 million, and $1,459 million and $677 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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INCOME TAXES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
P. INCOME TAXES
Components of income taxes on income before income taxes and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows, in millions:

 202520242023
Income before income taxes:
U.S. $889 $881 $968 
Foreign246 280 270 
$1,135 $1,161 $1,238 
Income tax expense:
Currently payable:
U.S. Federal$123 $153 $189 
State and local17 26 47 
Foreign74 80 74 
Deferred:
U.S. Federal51 14 — 
State and local8 9 (39)
Foreign4 5 7 
$277 $287 $278 
Deferred tax assets at December 31:
Receivables$9 $8 
Inventories16 13 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation7 8 
Accrued liabilities43 48 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities46 44 
Other long-term liabilities46 49 
Capitalized research expenditures— 48 
Net operating loss carryforward52 57 
Tax credit carryforward7 8 
226 283 
Valuation allowance(27)(27)
199 256 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
Property and equipment83 77 
Operating lease right-of-use assets49 45 
Intangibles79 80 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries16 14 
Other17 16 
244 232 
Net deferred tax (liability) asset at December 31$(45)$24 
The net deferred tax (liability) asset consisted of net deferred tax assets (included in other assets) of $50 million and $62 million, and net deferred tax liabilities (included in other liabilities) of $95 million and $38 million, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
P. INCOME TAXES (Continued)

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we recognized a $29 million state income tax benefit, net of federal expense, due to a legal restructuring of certain U.S. businesses that occurred in early 2024 which allowed for the utilization of certain loss carryforwards that were not previously recognized.
We continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $27 million on certain state and foreign deferred tax assets as of both December 31, 2025 and 2024 due primarily to cumulative losses in those jurisdictions and net operating losses that are expected to expire unused.
Our capital allocation strategy includes reinvesting in our business, maintaining an investment grade credit rating, maintaining a relevant dividend and deploying excess free cash flow to share repurchases or acquisitions. In order to provide greater flexibility in the execution of our capital allocation strategy, we may repatriate earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries. Our deferred tax balance on investment in foreign subsidiaries reflects the impact of all taxable temporary differences, including those related to substantially all undistributed foreign earnings, except those that are legally restricted, and consists primarily of foreign withholding taxes.
Of the $59 million and $65 million deferred tax assets related to the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, $40 million and $46 million, respectively, will expire between 2026 and 2045, if unused, and $19 million for both periods have no expiration.
A reconciliation of income tax expense at the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Income tax expense at U.S. Federal statutory tax rate$238 21.0 %$244 21.0 %$260 21.0 %
State and local tax effects, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit (A):
State and local taxes32 2.8 26 2.2 29 2.3 
Valuation allowance(2)(0.2)(1)(0.1)(29)(2.3)
Foreign tax effects:
Germany:
Municipal taxes15 1.4 19 1.6 17 1.3 
Other5 0.4 — — (3)(0.2)
Other foreign jurisdictions6 0.5 8 0.7 10 0.8 
Effect of cross-border tax laws(1)(0.1)(4)(0.3)(4)(0.3)
Tax credits(7)(0.6)(8)(0.7)(8)(0.6)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Stock-based compensation(2)(0.2)(10)(0.9)(6)(0.5)
Nondeductible expense3 0.3 9 0.8 6 0.5 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits(10)(0.9)3 0.3 7 0.6 
Other adjustments — — 1 0.1 (1)(0.1)
Income tax expense$277 24.4 %$287 24.7 %$278 22.5 %
(A)The states that contribute to the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category include California, New Jersey, Illinois, and New York for 2025; California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Michigan for 2024; and California, Florida, Maryland, Georgia, Oregon, and Tennessee for 2023.
P. INCOME TAXES (Concluded)
Income taxes paid by jurisdiction, exceeding 5% of the total income taxes paid by year, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
U.S. Federal$110 $160 $194 
State and local27 26 36 
Foreign:
Germany:
Corporate income tax31 24 34 
Schiltach municipal tax15 
Other10 17 23 
China15 
Other foreign jurisdictions28 33 41 
Total$236 $260 $328 
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions is as follows, in millions:
 20252024
Balance at January 1$85 $84 
Current year tax positions:
Additions14 14 
Reductions(4)(1)
Prior year tax positions:
Additions— 1 
Reductions(1)— 
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation(21)(13)
Balance at December 31$73 $85 
Liability for interest and penalties15 16 
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties$88 $101 
If recognized, $58 million and $67 million of the liability for uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, net of any U.S. Federal tax benefit, would impact our effective tax rate.
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense were insignificant in years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Of the $88 million and $101 million total liability for uncertain tax positions (including related interest and penalties) at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, $84 million and $97 million are recorded in other liabilities, respectively, and $4 million in both periods is recorded as a net offset to other assets.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction, and various local, state and foreign jurisdictions. We continue to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process ("CAP"). CAP is a real-time audit of the U.S. Federal income tax return that allows the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), working in conjunction with us, to determine tax return compliance with the U.S. Federal tax law prior to filing the return. This program provides us with greater certainty about our tax liability for a given year within months, rather than years, of filing our annual tax return and greatly reduces the need for recording a liability for U.S. Federal uncertain tax positions. The IRS has completed their examination of our consolidated U.S. Federal tax returns through 2024. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to state or foreign income tax examinations on filed returns for years before 2021.
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INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Q. INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted income per common share are computed by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding in the period. Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted income per common share were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$810 $822 $908 
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards— — — 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$810 $822 $908 
Denominator:
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)209 218 225 
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock-based incentives— 1 1 
Diluted common shares210 219 226 
We follow accounting guidance regarding determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities. This accounting guidance clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle their holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends prior to vesting should be considered participating securities. The dividends associated with the unvested restricted stock units are forfeitable, and consequently, the restricted stock units are not considered a participating security and are not accounted for under the two-class method. We have also granted restricted stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on unvested shares; such unvested restricted stock awards are considered participating securities. As participating securities, the unvested shares are required to be included in the calculation of our basic income per common share, using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing income per common share is an allocation method that calculates income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For the year ended December 31, 2025, diluted income per common share was calculated using the treasury stock method. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we allocated dividends and undistributed earnings to the participating securities under the two-class method.
The following stock options, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding due to their anti-dilutive effect, in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Number of stock options 375 176 871 
Number of restricted stock units — — 5 
Number of performance restricted stock units 41 47 — 
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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
R. OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation.    We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. The types of matters may include, among others: advertising, competition, contract, data privacy, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, intellectual property, personal injury, product compliance, product liability, securities and warranty. We are also subject to product safety regulations, product recalls and direct claims for product liabilities. We believe the likelihood that the outcome of these claims, litigation and product safety matters would have a material adverse effect on us is remote. However, there is no assurance that we will prevail in these matters, and we could, in the future, incur judgments or penalties, enter into settlements of claims or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of these matters, which could materially impact our results of operations.
Warranty.    Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
Balance at January 1$81 $83 
Accruals for warranties issued during the year35 38 
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties11 8 
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year(41)(43)
Other, net (including currency translation and divestitures)2 (4)
Balance at December 31$88 $81 
Other Matters.    We enter into contracts, which include reasonable and customary indemnifications that are standard for the industries in which we operate. Such indemnifications include claims made against builders by homeowners for issues relating to our products and workmanship. In conjunction with divestitures and other transactions, we occasionally provide reasonable and customary indemnifications. We have not paid a material amount related to these indemnifications, and we evaluate the probability that amounts may be incurred and record an estimated liability when it is probable and reasonably estimable.
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INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]  
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
S. INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

During the third quarter of 2023, we received an insurance settlement payment in our Decorative Architectural Products segment related to lost sales resulting from a weather event that occurred in Texas in 2021 which impacted the operations of a resin supplier and interrupted our ability to manufacture certain paints and other coating products. The insurance settlement payment increased gross profit and operating profit by $40 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023
 (In Millions)
Column AColumn BColumn C Column D Column E
Additions  
DescriptionBalance at Beginning of PeriodCharged to Costs and ExpensesCharged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End of Period
Allowances for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable in the balance sheet:       
2025$10 $5 $—  $(4)(a)$12 
2024$11 $4 $—  $(5)(a)$10 
2023$8 $7 $—  $(5)
(a)
$11 
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:       
2025$27 $— $— $— $27 
2024$33 $— $— $(6)
(b)
$27 
2023$15 $2 $53 
(c)(d)
$(37)
(e)
$33 
______________________________
(a)Deductions, representing uncollectible accounts written off and divestitures, less recoveries of accounts written off in prior years.
(b)Primarily other activity not affecting income tax expense.
(c)As a result of the acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy in the third quarter of 2023, $5 million was added to valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
(d)$48 million was added to valuation allowance resulting from the establishment of certain state deferred tax assets for which the likelihood of utilization is no longer considered remote.
(e)Due to a legal restructuring of certain U.S. businesses that occurred in early 2024, a $37 million reduction in valuation allowance was recorded as a $29 million state income tax benefit, net of federal expense.
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Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Cybersecurity risk is a part of our overall enterprise risk management assessment. Our cybersecurity program is modeled on the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) which provides the structure for the governance of, identification of, protection against, detection of, response to and recovery from cybersecurity threats and incidents, including those associated with our use of third-party applications and service providers.
Key components of our cybersecurity program include:
•an enterprise organizational framework that consists of enterprise leaders that oversee our cybersecurity governance, including policies and standards, and functional business unit leaders that implement our cybersecurity policies;
•the identification of our cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and the implementation of protections against cybersecurity threats and incidents, including regularly training and testing our employees;

•continual global threat monitoring and detection, in partnership with third-party service providers;
•a process for assessing the severity of cybersecurity threats, identifying whether the cybersecurity threats are associated with a third-party service provider, and implementing an appropriate response and resolution to cybersecurity incidents, as necessary; and
•risk-based cybersecurity audits led by our internal audit function, which include cybersecurity control maturity assessments (based on NIST CSF), as well as attack simulations and penetration testing performed by third-party service providers.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
Cybersecurity risk is a part of our overall enterprise risk management assessment. Our cybersecurity program is modeled on the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) which provides the structure for the governance of, identification of, protection against, detection of, response to and recovery from cybersecurity threats and incidents, including those associated with our use of third-party applications and service providers.
Key components of our cybersecurity program include:
•an enterprise organizational framework that consists of enterprise leaders that oversee our cybersecurity governance, including policies and standards, and functional business unit leaders that implement our cybersecurity policies;
•the identification of our cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and the implementation of protections against cybersecurity threats and incidents, including regularly training and testing our employees;

•continual global threat monitoring and detection, in partnership with third-party service providers;
•a process for assessing the severity of cybersecurity threats, identifying whether the cybersecurity threats are associated with a third-party service provider, and implementing an appropriate response and resolution to cybersecurity incidents, as necessary; and
•risk-based cybersecurity audits led by our internal audit function, which include cybersecurity control maturity assessments (based on NIST CSF), as well as attack simulations and penetration testing performed by third-party service providers.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] Our Board of Directors has overall oversight responsibility for our enterprise risk management and compliance programs, including cybersecurity. Our Board is responsible for ensuring that management has processes in place designed to identify and assess cybersecurity risks to which we are exposed, implement the appropriate protections to address such risks, identify cybersecurity threats and respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Board is responsible for ensuring that management has processes in place designed to identify and assess cybersecurity risks to which we are exposed, implement the appropriate protections to address such risks, identify cybersecurity threats and respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] At least annually, our Vice President, Information Technology discusses with our Board a report on cybersecurity, including an update regarding our cybersecurity risks, mitigation activities and industry developments
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Management is responsible for identifying and assessing material cybersecurity risks on an ongoing basis and for developing, managing and implementing our cybersecurity program to assure that our potential cybersecurity risk exposures are monitored and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] At least annually, our Vice President, Information Technology discusses with our Board a report on cybersecurity, including an update regarding our cybersecurity risks, mitigation activities and industry developments.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our cybersecurity program is overseen by our Vice President, Information Technology and our Director, Cybersecurity. Our Vice President, Information Technology has significant professional experience in leading the information technology function and our Director, Cybersecurity has held various roles in cybersecurity and is an ISC2 Certified Information Security Professional. Each periodically participates in various industry cyber forums and communicates industry best practices to the appropriate internal information security professionals.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] At least annually, our Vice President, Information Technology discusses with our Board a report on cybersecurity, including an update regarding our cybersecurity risks, mitigation activities and industry developments. In addition, our internal audit function provides regular updates to our Audit Committee on the results of our cybersecurity audits and related mitigation activities.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted ("GAAP") in the United States of America. Within the financial statements and tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers for disclosure purposes.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash and Cash Investments
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
Receivables Receivables.    We do business with home center retailers, wholesalers and a number of other customers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on customer receivable balances and other financial investments measured at amortized cost and the credit worthiness of customers on an on-going basis, including requiring the completion of credit applications and performing periodic reviews of our open accounts receivable. We record allowances for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to fulfill their required payment obligation to us. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances where a risk of loss has been identified, and also include a provision for losses based upon historical collection experience and write-off activity as well as reasonable and supportable forecast information that considers macro-economic factors and industry-specific trends associated with our businesses, among other factors. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for credit losses) of $53 million and $51 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our receivables balances are generally due in less than one year.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
At the asset group level, we review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of depreciable assets are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 20 to 40 years, computer hardware and software, three to six years, and machinery and equipment, three to 25 years.
Leases
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets at the asset group level as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term or a comparable market alternative, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, is available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. For 2025, we utilized a weighted average cost of capital of approximately 7.75 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. Based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 9.75 percent to 11.75 percent for our reporting units. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 7.75 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2025, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses and the nature of the other indefinite-lived intangible asset (i.e., trade name), we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 10.75 percent to 12.00 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives at the asset group level as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the amortizable intangible assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the amortizable intangible asset is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Acquisitions
Acquisitions.    We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, if any, is recorded as goodwill. In addition, any contingent consideration is fair valued as of the date of the acquisition and is recorded as part of the purchase price. This estimate is updated in future periods and any changes in the estimate, which are not considered an adjustment to the purchase price, are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations.
We use all available information to estimate fair values. We typically engage external valuation specialists to assist in the fair value determination of identifiable intangible assets and any other significant assets or liabilities. We adjust the preliminary purchase price allocation, as necessary, up to one year after the acquisition closing date as we obtain more information regarding assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.
Our purchase price allocation methodology contains uncertainties because it requires us to make assumptions and to apply judgment to estimate the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities based upon the carrying value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flows. Unanticipated events or circumstances may occur which could affect the accuracy of our fair value estimates, including assumptions regarding industry economic factors and business strategies.
Other estimates used in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, future cash flows or income related to intangibles, market rate assumptions and appropriate discount rates. Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, and therefore, may not be realized. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements.    For our qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we have adopted accounting guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and prescribes disclosures about fair value measurements.
We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.
Warranty
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods that can last up to the lifetime of the product to the original purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products, or refunds to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note R for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retailer that is a warranty return. However, certain retailers do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
Insurance Reserves
Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities.
Litigation
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation.    We may issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), stock options, long-term stock awards, phantom stock awards, and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").
We measure compensation expense for RSUs and long-term stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. We measure compensation expense for PRSUs at the expected payout of the awards. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. We recognize forfeitures related to RSUs, PRSUs, stock options and long-term stock awards as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire.
Under our 2024 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan, retirement-eligibility is defined as age 65 or age 55 with at least 10 years of continuous service for RSUs, stock options, phantom stock awards and SARs. Compensation expense for equity awards is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period, typically three years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement eligible. Expense for PRSUs is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units.
Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2025 and 2024. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2025 and 2024 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes. We record deferred taxes on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of our assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The realization of deferred tax assets depends on sufficient sources of taxable income in future periods. If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not our deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.
A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Concluded)
We only recognize the tax benefits from income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. A liability is recorded for uncertain tax positions where it is more likely than not the position may not be sustained based on its technical merits. We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
We record the tax effects of Net Controlled Foreign Corporation Tested Income related to our foreign operations, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
We allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings. Adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income. Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
We include payments for the purchase of transferable tax credits in our income tax expense and in our income taxes paid disclosure in the jurisdiction in which the credits are claimed.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which requires additional income tax disclosures, particularly regarding the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. We adopted this standard for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025. The adoption of this guidance modified our annual disclosures, but did not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-10, "Government Grants (Topic 832): Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities," which establishes guidance on the recognition, measurement, and presentation of government grants received by business entities. ASU 2025-10 is effective on a modified prospective, modified retrospective, or retrospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2029. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this standard and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial position and results of operations.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software," which requires that an entity capitalize internal-use software development costs once management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. ASU 2025-06 is effective on a prospective, modified transition, or retrospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this standard and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial position and results of operations.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets," which provides a practical expedient that allows entities to assume the current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset when estimating expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets. ASU 2025-05 is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2026. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to materially impact our financial position and results of operations.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses," which requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement. ASU 2024-03 is effective on a prospective or retrospective basis for annual periods beginning January 1, 2027, and interim periods within those annual periods beginning January 1, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will modify our disclosures, but will not have an impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Inventories
Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined primarily by use of the first-in, first-out method, and to a lesser extent the average cost method.
Supplier Finance Program
We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program (the "program") to provide certain of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. A third party administers the program; our responsibility is limited to making payment on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier, regardless of whether the supplier sells its receivable to a financial institution. We do not enter into agreements with any of the participating financial institutions in connection with the program. Our current payment terms with a majority of our suppliers generally range from 45 to 90 days. The range of payment terms we negotiate with our suppliers is consistent, irrespective of whether a supplier participates in the program.
v3.25.4
REVENUE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue from Sales to Customers in Geographic Areas
Our revenues are derived from sales to customers in the following geographic areas: North America and International, which are particularly in Europe. Net sales from these geographic areas, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31, 2025
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,380 $2,570 $5,950 
International1,612 — 1,612 
Total$4,992 $2,570 $7,562 
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,289 $2,975 $6,264 
International1,564 — 1,564 
Total$4,853 $2,975 $7,828 
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Plumbing ProductsDecorative Architectural ProductsTotal
Primary geographic areas:
North America$3,259 $3,125 $6,384 
International1,583 — 1,583 
Total$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 
Schedule of Changes in the Allowance for Credit Losses
Changes in the allowance for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Balance at January 1 $10 $11 
Provision for expected credit losses during the period5 4 
Write-offs charged against the allowance(7)(6)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off4 2 
Balance at December 31$12 $10 
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
The components of inventory were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
Finished goods$620 $541 
Raw materials322 300 
Work in process104 97 
Total$1,046 $938 
v3.25.4
LEASES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
The components of lease cost included in income before income taxes were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Operating lease cost$63 $64 $61 
Short-term lease cost8 9 10 
Variable lease cost6 5 7 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets2 3 3 
Interest on lease liabilities— 1 1 
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information related to Leases
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$60 $54 $50 
Operating cash flows for finance leases— 1 1 
Financing cash flows for finance leases2 3 3 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases (A)
42 34 41 
(A)Includes $6 million of ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations related to the acquisition of Sauna360 in 2023.
Lessee, Other Lease Information
Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
At December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases9 years9 years10 years
Finance leases6 years7 years8 years
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases5.3 %5.2 %5.2 %
Finance leases3.2 %3.2 %3.3 %
Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Property and equipment, net$— $13 $— $16 
Notes payable— 2 — 3 
Accrued liabilities47 — 43 — 
Long-term debt— 12 — 14 
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2025, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2026$60 $2 
202750 2 
202841 2 
202934 2 
203028 3 
Thereafter124 4 
Total lease payments336 16 
Less: imputed interest(68)(2)
Total$268 $14 
Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2025, future maturities of lease liabilities were as follows, in millions:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending December 31,
2026$60 $2 
202750 2 
202841 2 
202934 2 
203028 3 
Thereafter124 4 
Total lease payments336 16 
Less: imputed interest(68)(2)
Total$268 $14 
v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
The components of property and equipment, net were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
Land and improvements$99 $94 
Buildings667 626 
Computer hardware and software316 271 
Machinery and equipment1,546 1,435 
2,628 2,426 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,433)(1,310)
Total$1,195 $1,116 
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill and Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Goodwill at December 31, 2025, by segment, was as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2025Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2025
Plumbing Products$694 $(301)$393 
Decorative Architectural Products
305 (75)230 
Total$999 $(376)$623 
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2024Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2024Acquisitions Foreign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2025
Plumbing Products$667 $(301)$367 $— $26 $393 
Decorative Architectural Products (A)
305 (75)230 — — 230 
Total$973 $(376)$597 $— $26 $623 
 Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2023Accumulated Impairment LossesNet Goodwill At December 31, 2023
Acquisitions (B)
Foreign Currency TranslationNet Goodwill At December 31, 2024
Plumbing Products$677 $(301)$377 $2 $(12)$367 
Decorative Architectural Products366 (139)227 4 — 230 
Total$1,043 $(440)$604 $6 $(12)$597 
(A)    As a result of the divestiture of Kichler in the third quarter of 2024, both gross goodwill and accumulated impairment losses for the Decorative Architectural Products segment were reduced by $64 million as the goodwill had been fully impaired prior to the divestiture.
(B)    In the third quarter of 2023, we acquired Sauna360 and during the third quarter of 2024, we recognized $2 million of goodwill in our Plumbing Products segment related to this acquisition (refer to Note B for additional information). In the second quarter of 2024, we recognized $4 million of goodwill in our Decorative Architectural Products segment related to an immaterial acquisition.
v3.25.4
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Supplier Finance Program [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplier Finance Program
Changes in the confirmed obligations outstanding were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
20252024
Confirmed obligations outstanding at January 1$36 $53 
Invoices confirmed155 214 
Confirmed invoices paid(166)(229)
Other (including currency translation and divestitures)1 (2)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at December 31$26 $36 
v3.25.4
ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
The components of accrued liabilities were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
Advertising and sales promotion$234 $235 
Salaries, wages and commissions154 165 
Deferred revenue57 45 
Employee retirement plans48 56 
Operating lease liabilities (Note F)47 43 
Warranty (Note R)41 41 
Interest29 29 
Product returns24 23 
Insurance reserves21 22 
Property, payroll and other taxes19 22 
Income taxes payable17 28 
Other70 58 
Total$761 $767 
v3.25.4
DEBT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt The carrying value of outstanding debt was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
Notes and debentures:  
3.500%, due November 15, 2027
$300 $300 
1.500%, due February 15, 2028
600 600 
7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235 235 
2.000%, due October 1, 2030
300 300 
2.000%, due February 15, 2031
598 597 
6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200 200 
4.500%, due May 15, 2047
414 415 
3.125%, due February 15, 2051
300 300 
Other14 17 
Prepaid debt issuance costs(13)(15)
2,947 2,948 
Less: Current portion2 3 
Total long-term debt$2,945 $2,945 
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pre-Tax Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefit for these Stock-Based Incentives
Pre-tax compensation expense included in income before income taxes for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Restricted stock units$21 $26 $15 
Performance restricted stock units3 5 3 
Stock options3 4 5 
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights3 4 5 
Long-term stock awards— — 3 
Total$30 $39 $31 
Schedule of the Company's Long-Term Stock Award Activity
Our restricted stock unit activity was as follows, units in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested restricted stock units at January 1738 $66 796 $57 1,154 $57 
Granted347 75 466 73 205 56 
Vested(372)63 (455)57 (532)55 
Forfeited(53)74 (68)68 (32)58 
Unvested restricted stock units at December 31661 $72 738 $66 796 $57 
Information related to phantom stock awards was as follows, dollars in millions and shares in thousands:
 At December 31,
 20252024
Accrued compensation cost liability$4 $5 
Unrecognized compensation cost$1 $2 
Equivalent common shares85 96 
Schedule of the Company's Stock Option Activity
Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding stock options at January 11,048 $56 2,254 $45 2,988 $39 
Granted256 75 201 73 228 57 
Exercised(115)42 (1,397)41 (940)29 
Forfeited(90)77 (10)57 (22)36 
Outstanding stock options at December 311,099 $60 1,048 $56 2,254 $45 
The following table summarizes information for stock options vested and expected to vest and exercisable (vested) stock options, shares in thousands:

Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
 
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Vested and Expected to Vest Stock Options
Exercisable (Vested) Stock Options
Number of shares1,0687261,0405922,2481,621
Weighted average exercise price$60$55$56$49$45$42
Aggregate intrinsic value$7 million$7 million$18 million$14 million$48 million$41 million
Weighted-average remaining term6 years5 years7 years5 years6 years5 years
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Option Shares Granted and the Assumptions Used to Estimate Those Values Using a Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value$23.98 $23.71 $16.91 
Risk-free interest rate4.51 %4.38 %3.95 %
Dividend yield1.66 %1.59 %2.02 %
Volatility factor30.42 %31.00 %31.00 %
Expected option life6 years6 years6 years
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Pre-Tax Expense Related to Retirement Plans
Pre-tax expense included in income before income taxes related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Defined-contribution plans$49 $60 $68 
Defined-benefit pension plans8 9 9 
$58 $69 $78 
Schedule of Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of the Plan Assets, and the Funded Status of the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
At Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:    
Projected benefit obligation at January 1$125 $101 $136 $108 
Service cost2 — 2 — 
Interest cost5 5 4 5 
Actuarial (gain) loss, net(17)5 (4)(1)
Foreign currency exchange16 — (8)— 
Benefit payments(5)(12)(4)(12)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31$126 $100 $125 $101 
Changes in fair value of plan assets:    
Fair value of plan assets at January 1$92 $— $90 $— 
Actual return on plan assets(3)— 8 — 
Foreign currency exchange12 — (5)— 
Company contributions5 12 4 12 
Benefit payments(5)(12)(4)(12)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31$101 $— $92 $— 
Funded status at December 31$(25)$(100)$(33)$(101)
Schedule of Amounts in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets
Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Other assets$2 $— $1 $— 
Accrued liabilities— (11)— (11)
Other liabilities(27)(88)(35)(89)
Total net liability$(25)$(100)$(33)$(101)
Schedule of Unrealized Loss Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Before Income Taxes
Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
 20252024
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Net loss$8 $28 $17 $24 
Net prior service cost1 — 1 — 
Total$9 $28 $19 $24 
Schedule of Information for Defined-Benefit Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
At December 31,
20252024
QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation$124 $100 $123 $101 
Accumulated benefit obligation124 100 123 101 
Fair value of plan assets97 — 88 — 
Schedule of Net Periodic Pension Cost for the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
 QualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-QualifiedQualifiedNon-Qualified
Service cost$2 $— $2 $— $2 $— 
Interest cost5 5 4 5 4 6 
Expected return on plan assets(5)— (5)— (4)— 
Recognized net loss— 1 1 1 — 1 
Net periodic pension cost$2 $6 $2 $6 $3 $7 
Schedule of the Company's Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocation Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
At December 31,
 20252024
Equity securities33 %32 %
Debt securities35 %31 %
Other33 %38 %
Total100 %100 %
Schedule of Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, in millions.
 At December 31, 2025
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$21 $— $— $21 
International12 — — 12 
Corporate, government and other debt securities:
United States— 6 — 6 
International— 28 — 28 
Real estate:
International— — 13 13 
Buy-in annuity:
International— 3 — 3 
Short-term and other investments:
International4 14 — 18 
Total plan assets
$37 $52 $13 $101 
M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
 At December 31, 2024
 Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Plan Assets
Common and preferred stocks:
United States$18 $— $— $18 
International11 — — 11 
Corporate, government and other debt securities:
United States— 6 — 6 
International— 22 — 22 
Real estate:
International— — 11 11 
Buy-in annuity:
International— 2 — 2 
Short-term and other investments:
International3 18 — 21 
Total plan assets$33 $48 $11 $92 
Schedule of Changes in the Fair Value of the Qualified Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Level 3 Assets
Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
Fair value, January 1$11 $12 
Currency translation2 (1)
Fair value, December 31$13 $11 
Schedule of Weighted-Average Major Assumptions Used in Accounting for the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
At December 31,
202520242023
Discount rate for obligations4.60 %4.30 %4.00 %
Expected return on plan assets5.00 %4.80 %5.50 %
Rate of compensation increase— %— %— %
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost4.30 %4.00 %4.50 %
Schedule of Benefits Expected to Be Paid Relating to the Company's Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
At December 31, 2025, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
Qualified
Plans		Non-Qualified
Plans
2026$8 $11 
20276 11 
20286 11 
20296 10 
20307 10 
2031 - 203536 40 
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The components of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 At December 31,
 20252024
Currency translation adjustments, net$332 $237 
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net(34)(36)
Accumulated other comprehensive income$298 $201 
v3.25.4
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information by Segment and Geographic Area
Information by segment as of December 31, 2025 was as follows, in millions:
 Year Ended December 31, 2025
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,992 $2,570 $7,562 
Operating expenses (D)
4,059 2,099 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— 5 
Corporate expenses (E)
38 24 
Segment operating profit
$895 $443 $1,338 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(89)
Operating profit1,248 
Other income (expense), net(114)
Income before income taxes$1,135 
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,853 $2,975 $7,828 
Operating expenses (D)
3,896 2,395 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— — 
Corporate expenses (E)
46 31 
Segment operating profit
$911 $549 $1,460 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(97)
Operating profit1,363 
Other income (expense), net(202)
Income before income taxes$1,161 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 
Plumbing Products
Decorative Architectural Products
Total
Net sales (A) (B) (C)
$4,842 $3,125 $7,967 
Operating expenses (D)
3,934 2,506 
Impairment charges for other intangible assets
— 15 
Corporate expenses (E)
47 25 
Segment operating profit
$861 $578 $1,439 
General corporate expense, net (E)
(91)
Operating profit1,348 
Other income (expense), net(110)
Income before income taxes$1,238 
O. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Concluded)
 
Property Additions (F)
Depreciation and Amortization
Assets (G)
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
At December 31,
 202520242023202520242023202520242023
Plumbing Products$119 $122 $161 $111 $108 $107 $3,383 $3,131 $3,140 
Decorative Architectural Products33 44 76 30 35 35 1,355 1,435 1,696 
Corporate
3 2 6 7 7 7 463 450 527 
Total$156 $168 $243 $148 $150 $149 $5,201 $5,016 $5,363 
(A)Intra-company sales between segments were not material and have been excluded from net sales.
(B)Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $2,859 million, $3,010 million and $3,070 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(C)Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $5,674 million, $5,996 million and $6,140 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(D)Operating expenses included cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses.
(E)Corporate expenses included specific corporate overhead allocated to each segment. General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(F)Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions.
(G)Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,322 million and $720 million, $1,323 million and $638 million, and $1,459 million and $677 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Components of income taxes on income before income taxes and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows, in millions:

 202520242023
Income before income taxes:
U.S. $889 $881 $968 
Foreign246 280 270 
$1,135 $1,161 $1,238 
Income tax expense:
Currently payable:
U.S. Federal$123 $153 $189 
State and local17 26 47 
Foreign74 80 74 
Deferred:
U.S. Federal51 14 — 
State and local8 9 (39)
Foreign4 5 7 
$277 $287 $278 
Deferred tax assets at December 31:
Receivables$9 $8 
Inventories16 13 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation7 8 
Accrued liabilities43 48 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities46 44 
Other long-term liabilities46 49 
Capitalized research expenditures— 48 
Net operating loss carryforward52 57 
Tax credit carryforward7 8 
226 283 
Valuation allowance(27)(27)
199 256 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
Property and equipment83 77 
Operating lease right-of-use assets49 45 
Intangibles79 80 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries16 14 
Other17 16 
244 232 
Net deferred tax (liability) asset at December 31$(45)$24 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Components of income taxes on income before income taxes and the components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows, in millions:

 202520242023
Income before income taxes:
U.S. $889 $881 $968 
Foreign246 280 270 
$1,135 $1,161 $1,238 
Income tax expense:
Currently payable:
U.S. Federal$123 $153 $189 
State and local17 26 47 
Foreign74 80 74 
Deferred:
U.S. Federal51 14 — 
State and local8 9 (39)
Foreign4 5 7 
$277 $287 $278 
Deferred tax assets at December 31:
Receivables$9 $8 
Inventories16 13 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation7 8 
Accrued liabilities43 48 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities46 44 
Other long-term liabilities46 49 
Capitalized research expenditures— 48 
Net operating loss carryforward52 57 
Tax credit carryforward7 8 
226 283 
Valuation allowance(27)(27)
199 256 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
Property and equipment83 77 
Operating lease right-of-use assets49 45 
Intangibles79 80 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries16 14 
Other17 16 
244 232 
Net deferred tax (liability) asset at December 31$(45)$24 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Income Tax expense the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Income Tax Expense on Income
A reconciliation of income tax expense at the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Income tax expense at U.S. Federal statutory tax rate$238 21.0 %$244 21.0 %$260 21.0 %
State and local tax effects, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit (A):
State and local taxes32 2.8 26 2.2 29 2.3 
Valuation allowance(2)(0.2)(1)(0.1)(29)(2.3)
Foreign tax effects:
Germany:
Municipal taxes15 1.4 19 1.6 17 1.3 
Other5 0.4 — — (3)(0.2)
Other foreign jurisdictions6 0.5 8 0.7 10 0.8 
Effect of cross-border tax laws(1)(0.1)(4)(0.3)(4)(0.3)
Tax credits(7)(0.6)(8)(0.7)(8)(0.6)
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Stock-based compensation(2)(0.2)(10)(0.9)(6)(0.5)
Nondeductible expense3 0.3 9 0.8 6 0.5 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits(10)(0.9)3 0.3 7 0.6 
Other adjustments — — 1 0.1 (1)(0.1)
Income tax expense$277 24.4 %$287 24.7 %$278 22.5 %
(A)The states that contribute to the majority (greater than 50%) of the tax effect in this category include California, New Jersey, Illinois, and New York for 2025; California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Michigan for 2024; and California, Florida, Maryland, Georgia, Oregon, and Tennessee for 2023.
Supplemental Disclosures Income Taxes Paid
Income taxes paid by jurisdiction, exceeding 5% of the total income taxes paid by year, were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
U.S. Federal$110 $160 $194 
State and local27 26 36 
Foreign:
Germany:
Corporate income tax31 24 34 
Schiltach municipal tax15 
Other10 17 23 
China15 
Other foreign jurisdictions28 33 41 
Total$236 $260 $328 
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Including Related Interest and Penalties
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions is as follows, in millions:
 20252024
Balance at January 1$85 $84 
Current year tax positions:
Additions14 14 
Reductions(4)(1)
Prior year tax positions:
Additions— 1 
Reductions(1)— 
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation(21)(13)
Balance at December 31$73 $85 
Liability for interest and penalties15 16 
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties$88 $101 
v3.25.4
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliations of the Numerators and Denominators, Basic and Diluted Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted income per common share were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$810 $822 $908 
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards— — — 
Net income attributable to common shareholders$810 $822 $908 
Denominator:
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)209 218 225 
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock-based incentives— 1 1 
Diluted common shares210 219 226 
Schedule of Weighted Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding
The following stock options, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding due to their anti-dilutive effect, in thousands:
Year Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Number of stock options 375 176 871 
Number of restricted stock units — — 5 
Number of performance restricted stock units 41 47 — 
v3.25.4
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in the Company's Warranty Liability Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
Year Ended December 31,
 20252024
Balance at January 1$81 $83 
Accruals for warranties issued during the year35 38 
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties11 8 
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year(41)(43)
Other, net (including currency translation and divestitures)2 (4)
Balance at December 31$88 $81 
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue Recognition (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Minimum  
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]  
Customers' payment terms 30 days
Maximum  
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]  
Customers' payment terms 65 days
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Customer Displays (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Minimum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 3 years
Maximum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 5 years
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables    
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts $ 53 $ 51
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property and equipment      
Depreciation expense $ 126 $ 118 $ 115
Buildings and land improvements | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 20 years    
Buildings and land improvements | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 40 years    
Computer hardware and software | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 3 years    
Computer hardware and software | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 6 years    
Machinery and equipment | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 3 years    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Useful life 25 years    
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Assumed annual growth rate of cash flows (as a percent) 2.00%
Period of operation forecasts used in impairment test 5 years
Weighted average cost of capital (as a percent) 7.75%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input (as a percent) 9.75%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input (as a percent) 11.75%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Assets | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 10.75%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Assets | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 12.00%
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Stock Based Compensation (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) | 2024  
Stock Options  
Award requisite service period 10 years
Stock options | 2024  
Stock Options  
Award requisite service period 10 years
Restricted stock units | 2024  
Stock Options  
Award requisite service period 10 years
Performance restricted stock units  
Stock Options  
Award vesting period 3 years
v3.25.4
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Noncontrolling Interest (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Hansgrohe SE    
Noncontrolling interest    
Ownership (as a percent) 68.00% 68.00%
v3.25.4
ACQUISITIONS (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
Acquisitions                  
Goodwill             $ 0 $ 6  
Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V.                  
Acquisitions                  
Noncontrolling interest ownership (as a percent)   24.90% 24.90%           24.90%
Sauna360                  
Acquisitions                  
Consideration transferred         € 124 $ 136      
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired           22      
Definite lived intangible assets           $ 45      
Weighted average useful life         16 years 16 years      
Goodwill           $ 60      
Increase (decrease) to goodwill $ 2     $ (1)          
Easy Sanitary Solutions B.V.                  
Acquisitions                  
Consideration transferred   € 13 $ 15            
Equity interest acquired (as a percent)                 75.10%
v3.25.4
DIVESTITURES (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale - The LD Kichler Co - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Discontinued operation, consideration   $ 125
Loss on sales of businesses $ 88  
Loss on sales of businesses [Extensible Enumeration] Other, net  
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Schedule of Revenue from Sales to Customers in Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 7,562 $ 7,828 $ 7,967
North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 5,950 6,264 6,384
International      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 1,612 1,564 1,583
Plumbing Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 4,992 4,853 4,842
Plumbing Products | North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,380 3,289 3,259
Plumbing Products | International      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 1,612 1,564 1,583
Decorative Architectural Products      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,570 2,975 3,125
Decorative Architectural Products | North America      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,570 2,975 3,125
Decorative Architectural Products | International      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Performance obligation satisfied in previous period $ 3 $ 10 $ 12
Contract asset 2 2  
Contract liability $ 57 $ 45  
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Schedule of Changes in the Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Balance at January 1 $ 10 $ 11
Provision for expected credit losses during the period 5 4
Write-offs charged against the allowance (7) (6)
Recoveries of amounts previously written off 4 2
Balance at December 31 $ 12 $ 10
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 620 $ 541
Raw materials 322 300
Work in process 104 97
Total $ 1,046 $ 938
v3.25.4
LEASES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
renewal_option
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease remaining lease term 17 years  
Finance lease, remaining lease term 17 years  
Lessee, operating lease, number of renewal options | renewal_option 1  
Lessee, finance lease, number of renewal options | renewal_option 1  
Finance lease, renewal term 15 years  
Operating lease, renewal term 15 years  
Finance lease, right-of-use asset [Extensible Enumeration] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Finance lease, right-of-use asset | $ $ 31 $ 41
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, accumulated amortization | $ $ 17 $ 25
v3.25.4
LEASES - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 63 $ 64 $ 61
Short-term lease cost 8 9 10
Variable lease cost 6 5 7
Amortization of ROU assets 2 3 3
Interest on lease liabilities $ 0 $ 1 $ 1
v3.25.4
LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 60 $ 54 $ 50
Operating cash flows for finance leases 0 1 1
Financing cash flows for finance leases 2 3 3
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Operating leases $ 42 $ 34 41
Sauna360      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new lease obligations - Operating leases     $ 6
v3.25.4
LEASES - Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:      
Operating leases 9 years 9 years 10 years
Finance leases 6 years 7 years 8 years
Weighted-average discount rate:      
Operating leases 5.30% 5.20% 5.20%
Finance leases 3.20% 3.20% 3.30%
v3.25.4
LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current $ 47 $ 43
Operating Leases, noncurrent 0 0
Finance Leases, noncurrent $ 12 $ 14
Finance Leases, noncurrent [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term debt Long-term debt
Property and equipment, net    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current $ 0 $ 0
Finance Leases, current 13 16
Notes payable    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current 0 0
Finance Leases, current 2 3
Accrued liabilities    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating Leases, current 47 43
Finance Leases, current $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
LEASES - Future Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2026 $ 60
2027 50
2028 41
2029 34
2030 28
Thereafter 124
Total lease payments 336
Less: imputed interest (68)
Total 268
Finance Leases  
2026 2
2027 2
2028 2
2029 2
2030 3
Thereafter 4
Total lease payments 16
Less: imputed interest (2)
Total $ 14
v3.25.4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,628 $ 2,426
Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,433) (1,310)
Total 1,195 1,116
Land and improvements    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 99 94
Buildings    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 667 626
Computer hardware and software    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross 316 271
Machinery and equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,546 $ 1,435
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Gross Goodwill $ 999 $ 973 $ 1,043
Accumulated Impairment Losses (376) (376) (440)
Net Goodwill 623 597 604
Plumbing Products      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Gross Goodwill 694 667 677
Accumulated Impairment Losses (301) (301) (301)
Net Goodwill 393 367 377
Decorative Architectural Products      
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Gross Goodwill 305 305 366
Accumulated Impairment Losses (75) (75) (139)
Net Goodwill $ 230 $ 230 $ 227
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Gross Goodwill     $ 999 $ 973   $ 1,043
Accumulated Impairment Losses     (376) (376)   (440)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Beginning balance     597 604    
Acquisitions     0 6    
Foreign Currency Translation     26 (12)    
Ending balance     623 597    
Sauna360            
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Acquisitions   $ 60        
Plumbing Products            
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Gross Goodwill     694 667   677
Accumulated Impairment Losses     (301) (301)   (301)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Beginning balance     367 377    
Acquisitions     0 2    
Foreign Currency Translation     26 (12)    
Ending balance     393 367    
Plumbing Products | Sauna360            
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Acquisitions   $ 2        
Decorative Architectural Products            
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Gross Goodwill     305 305   366
Accumulated Impairment Losses     (75) (75)   $ (139)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Beginning balance     230 227    
Acquisitions     0 4    
Foreign Currency Translation     0 0    
Ending balance     $ 230 $ 230    
Decorative Architectural Products | Sauna360            
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill            
Acquisitions $ 4          
The LD Kichler Co | Decorative Architectural Products            
Goodwill [Line Items]            
Gross Goodwill         $ 64  
Accumulated Impairment Losses         $ 64  
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Definite-lived Intangible Assets          
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets $ 77,000,000   $ 77,000,000 $ 79,000,000  
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)     5,000,000 0 $ 15,000,000
Impairment charge for goodwill     0 0 0
Carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets 128,000,000   128,000,000 140,000,000  
Accumulated amortization 92,000,000   92,000,000 102,000,000  
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets     20,000,000 $ 29,000,000 $ 31,000,000
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2026 18,000,000   18,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2027 18,000,000   18,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2028 15,000,000   15,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2029 15,000,000   15,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2030 $ 14,000,000   $ 14,000,000    
Weighted average          
Definite-lived Intangible Assets          
Weighted average amortization period 13 years   13 years 13 years  
Decorative Architectural Products          
Definite-lived Intangible Assets          
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill) $ 5,000,000 $ 15,000,000      
v3.25.4
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]      
Accounts payable $ 26 $ 36 $ 53
Current obligation $ 17 $ 23  
Confirmed obligations [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts payable Accounts payable  
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts payable Accounts payable Accounts payable
Minimum      
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]      
Current payment terms 45 days    
Maximum      
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]      
Current payment terms 90 days    
v3.25.4
SUPPLIER FINANCE PROGRAM - Schedule of Supplier Finance Program (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]    
Confirmed obligations outstanding at January 1 $ 36 $ 53
Invoices confirmed 155 214
Confirmed invoices paid (166) (229)
Other (including currency translation and divestitures) 1 (2)
Confirmed obligations outstanding at December 31 $ 26 $ 36
v3.25.4
ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Advertising and sales promotion $ 234 $ 235
Salaries, wages and commissions 154 165
Deferred revenue 57 45
Employee retirement plans 48 56
Operating lease liabilities (Note F) $ 47 $ 43
Operating lease liabilities [Extensible List] Total Total
Warranty (Note R) $ 41 $ 41
Interest 29 29
Product returns 24 23
Insurance reserves 21 22
Property, payroll and other taxes 19 22
Income taxes payable 17 28
Other 70 58
Total $ 761 $ 767
v3.25.4
DEBT - Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Other $ 14 $ 17
Prepaid debt issuance costs (13) (15)
Total long-term debt, current and non-current 2,947 2,948
Less: Current portion 2 3
Total long-term debt $ 2,945 2,945
3.500%, due November 15, 2027 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.50%  
Notes and debentures $ 300 300
1.500%, due February 15, 2028 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 1.50%  
Notes and debentures $ 600 600
7.750%, due August 1, 2029 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.75%  
Notes and debentures $ 235 235
2.000%, due October 1, 2030 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 2.00%  
Notes and debentures $ 300 300
2.000%, due February 15, 2031 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 2.00%  
Notes and debentures $ 598 597
6.500%, due August 15, 2032 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 6.50%  
Notes and debentures $ 200 200
4.500%, due May 15, 2047 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.50%  
Notes and debentures $ 414 415
3.125%, due February 15, 2051 | Senior Notes and Debentures    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.125%  
Notes and debentures $ 300 $ 300
v3.25.4
DEBT - Narrative (Details)
€ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2023
USD ($)
Apr. 26, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
May 09, 2023
USD ($)
May 09, 2023
EUR (€)
Debt                
2026     $ 2,000,000          
2027     302,000,000          
2028     602,000,000          
2029     237,000,000          
2030     302,000,000          
Payment of term loan     0 $ 0 $ 200,000,000      
Interest paid     100,000,000 99,000,000 $ 107,000,000      
Fair Value                
Debt                
Long-term and short-term debt     2,700,000,000 2,600,000,000        
Carrying Value                
Debt                
Debt, long-term and short-term     $ 3,000,000,000.0 $ 3,000,000,000.0        
7.750%, due August 1, 2029 | Line of Credit                
Debt                
Interest rate (as a percent)     7.75%          
2022 Credit Agreement                
Debt                
Maximum net leverage ratio   4.0            
Minimum interest coverage ratio   2.5            
Amount borrowed     $ 0          
2022 Credit Agreement | SOFR rate | Variable Rate Component Two                
Debt                
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   1.00%            
2022 Credit Agreement | Federal funds effective rate | Variable Rate Component Two                
Debt                
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   0.50%            
2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | SOFR rate | Variable Rate Component One                
Debt                
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent)   0.10%            
Syndicate Of Lender Borrowing | Loans Payable                
Debt                
Short term borrowings             $ 77,000,000 € 70
Unsecured Term Loan                
Debt                
Interest rate (as a percent)   0.70%            
Debt instrument, term   364 days            
Senior unsecured loan   $ 500,000,000            
Payment of term loan $ 200,000,000         $ 300,000,000    
Revolver | 2022 Credit Agreement                
Debt                
Borrowing capacity, maximum   500,000,000            
Revolver | 2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                
Debt                
Borrowing capacity, maximum   1,000,000,000            
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity   500,000,000            
Swingline loans | 2022 Credit Agreement                
Debt                
Borrowing capacity, maximum   108,000,000            
Letters of credit | 2022 Credit Agreement                
Debt                
Borrowing capacity, maximum   $ 25,000,000            
Outstanding and unused letters of credit     $ 0          
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Pre-tax Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 30 $ 39 $ 31
Restricted stock units      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 21 26 15
Performance restricted stock units      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 5 3
Stock options      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 4 5
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 4 5
Long-term stock awards      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 0 $ 0 $ 3
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restricted stock units      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 16 $ 15 $ 11
Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period 2 years 2 years 2 years
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 28 $ 34 $ 28
Granted (in shares) 347,000 466,000 205,000
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 75 $ 73 $ 56
Forfeited (in shares) 53,000 68,000 32,000
Vested (in shares) 372,000 455,000 532,000
Stock options      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation expense, recognition period 2 years 2 years 2 years
Expiration period 10 years    
Exercised $ 4 $ 48 $ 26
Weighted average remaining contractual term 6 years 7 years 6 years
Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 2 $ 1 $ 1
Long-term stock awards      
Stock Options      
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares   5 10
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)      
Stock Options      
Unrecognized compensation cost 1 2  
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 4 $ 3 $ 3
Granted (in shares) 47,000 42,000 57,000
Cash paid to settle awards $ 4 $ 5 $ 4
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)      
Stock Options      
Granted (in shares) 0 0 22,000
Forfeited (in shares) 7,000    
Vested (in shares) 15,000    
2014 Plan      
Stock Options      
Common stock available for granting stock options and other long-term stock incentive awards (in shares) 7,000,000    
LTIP Program | Performance restricted stock units      
Stock Options      
Period for recognition 3 years    
Granted (in shares) 121,000 70,000 99,000
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 71    
Granted (in dollars per share)   $ 75 $ 52
Shares issued during period (in shares) 0 48,000 253,000
Forfeited (in shares) 83,000 6,000 0
Vested (in shares) 91,000   59,000
LTIP Program | Performance restricted stock units | Minimum      
Stock Options      
Award vesting rights (as a percent) 0.00%    
LTIP Program | Performance restricted stock units | Maximum      
Stock Options      
Award vesting rights (as a percent) 200.00%    
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted stock units - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of Shares      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares) 738 796 1,154
Granted (in shares) 347 466 205
Vested (in shares) (372) (455) (532)
Forfeited (in shares) (53) (68) (32)
Balance at the end of the period (in shares) 661 738 796
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 66 $ 57 $ 57
Granted (in dollars per share) 75 73 56
Vested (in dollars per share) 63 57 55
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 74 68 58
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 72 $ 66 $ 57
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Options (Details) - Stock options - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) 1,048 2,254 2,988
Granted (in shares) 256 201 228
Exercised (in shares) (115) (1,397) (940)
Forfeited (in shares) (90) (10) (22)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) 1,099 1,048 2,254
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 56 $ 45 $ 39
Granted (in dollars per share) 75 73 57
Exercised (in dollars per share) 42 41 29
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 77 57 36
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 60 $ 56 $ 45
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) 1,068 1,040 2,248
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) 726 592 1,621
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 60 $ 56 $ 45
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 55 $ 49 $ 42
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest $ 7 $ 18 $ 48
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable (vested) stock option $ 7 $ 14 $ 41
Weighted-average remaining term, vested and expected to vest stock options 6 years 7 years 6 years
Vested and expected to vest stock options, exercisable (vested) stock option 5 years 5 years 5 years
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Option Shares Granted and Assumptions Used (Details) - Stock options - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock Options      
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 23.98 $ 23.71 $ 16.91
Risk-free interest rate 4.51% 4.38% 3.95%
Dividend yield 1.66% 1.59% 2.02%
Volatility factor 30.42% 31.00% 31.00%
Expected option life 6 years 6 years 6 years
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Performance Restricted Stock Units and Phantom Stock Awards (Details) - Phantom Share Units (PSUs) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Stock-based compensation    
Accrued compensation cost liability $ 4 $ 5
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 1 $ 2
Equivalent common shares (in shares) 85 96
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Pre-tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Pre-tax expense $ 58 $ 69 $ 78
Defined-contribution plans      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Pre-tax expense 49 60 68
Defined-benefit pension plans      
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]      
Pre-tax expense $ 8 $ 9 $ 9
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets, and the Funded Status of Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 $ 92    
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 101 $ 92  
Qualified      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 125 136  
Service cost 2 2 $ 2
Interest cost 5 4 4
Actuarial (gain) loss, net (17) (4)  
Foreign currency exchange 16 (8)  
Benefit payments (5) (4)  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 126 125 136
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 92 90  
Actual return on plan assets (3) 8  
Foreign currency exchange 12 (5)  
Company contributions 5 4  
Benefit payments (5) (4)  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 101 92 90
Funded status at December 31 (25) (33)  
Non-Qualified      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 101 108  
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 5 5 6
Actuarial (gain) loss, net 5 (1)  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Benefit payments (12) (12)  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 100 101 108
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 0 0  
Actual return on plan assets 0 0  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Company contributions 12 12  
Benefit payments (12) (12)  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 0 0 $ 0
Funded status at December 31 $ (100) $ (101)  
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Amounts in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Accrued liabilities $ (48) $ (56)
Qualified    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 2 1
Accrued liabilities 0 0
Other liabilities (27) (35)
Total net liability (25) (33)
Non-Qualified    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 0 0
Accrued liabilities (11) (11)
Other liabilities (88) (89)
Total net liability $ (100) $ (101)
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Unrealized Loss Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Qualified    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss $ 8 $ 17
Net prior service cost 1 1
Total 9 19
Non-Qualified    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss 28 24
Net prior service cost 0 0
Total $ 28 $ 24
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Defined-benefit Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Qualified    
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets    
Projected benefit obligation $ 124 $ 123
Accumulated benefit obligation 124 123
Fair value of plan assets 97 88
Non-Qualified    
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets    
Projected benefit obligation 100 101
Accumulated benefit obligation 100 101
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Net Periodic Pension Cost for Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Qualified      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost $ 2 $ 2 $ 2
Interest cost 5 4 4
Expected return on plan assets (5) (5) (4)
Recognized net loss 0 1 0
Net periodic pension cost 2 2 3
Non-Qualified      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 5 5 6
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Recognized net loss 1 1 1
Net periodic pension cost $ 6 $ 6 $ 7
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension cost $ 3
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocation (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 100.00% 100.00%
Equity securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 33.00% 32.00%
Debt securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 35.00% 31.00%
Other    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 33.00% 38.00%
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value by Level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value    
Plan assets $ 101 $ 92
Level 1    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 37 33
Level 2    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 52 48
Level 3    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 13 11
United States | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 21 18
United States | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 6 6
United States | Level 1 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 21 18
United States | Level 1 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
United States | Level 2 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
United States | Level 2 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 6 6
United States | Level 3 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
United States | Level 3 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 12 11
International | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 28 22
International | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 13 11
International | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 3 2
International | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 18 21
International | Level 1 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 12 11
International | Level 1 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 1 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 1 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 1 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 4 3
International | Level 2 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 2 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 28 22
International | Level 2 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 2 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 3 2
International | Level 2 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 14 18
International | Level 3 | Common and preferred stocks:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 3 | Corporate, government and other debt securities:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 3 | Real estate:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 13 11
International | Level 3 | Buy-in annuity:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets 0 0
International | Level 3 | Short-term and other investments:    
Fair Value    
Plan assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Fair Value of the Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Level 3 Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Changes in the fair value of plan level 3 assets    
Fair value, January 1 $ 11 $ 12
Currency translation 2 (1)
Fair value, December 31 $ 13 $ 11
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - Tabular Disclosure (Details) - Defined-benefit pension plans
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations 4.60% 4.30% 4.00%
Expected return on plan assets 5.00% 4.80% 5.50%
Rate of compensation increase 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost 4.30% 4.00% 4.50%
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - General Disclosures (Details) - Defined-benefit pension plans
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 4.60% 4.30% 4.00%
Minimum      
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 1.80% 2.10% 1.90%
Liabilities having a discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 4.20% 3.40% 3.20%
Maximum      
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 5.10% 5.40% 5.00%
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Cash Flows (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Payments to participants defined-benefit pension plans $ 11
v3.25.4
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of the Next Five Years, and in Aggregate for the Five Years Thereafter (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2026 $ 11
Qualified  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2026 8
2027 6
2028 6
2029 6
2030 7
2031 - 2035 36
Non-Qualified  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
2026 11
2027 11
2028 11
2029 10
2030 10
2031 - 2035 $ 40
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 10, 2026
Oct. 20, 2022
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount (in shares)         $ 2,000
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares) 8.5 10.0 6.2    
Repurchase and retirement of common stock to offset the dilutive impact of the grant of long-term stock awards (in shares) 0.3 0.5 0.2    
Payments for repurchase of common stock, including excise tax $ 576 $ 757 $ 356    
Excise taxes paid 5 $ 6 $ 3    
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 325        
Cash dividends per common share paid (in dollars per share) $ 1.24 $ 1.16 $ 1.14    
Cash dividends per common share declared (in dollars per share) $ 1.24 $ 1.16 $ 1.14    
Subsequent Event          
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount (in shares)       $ 2,000  
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]    
Currency translation adjustments, net $ 332 $ 237
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net (34) (36)
Accumulated other comprehensive income $ 298 $ 201
v3.25.4
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Information by Segment and Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]          
Number of reportable segments not disclosed flag     true    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Net sales     $ 7,562 $ 7,828 $ 7,967
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)     5 0 15
Operating profit     1,248 1,363 1,348
Other income (expense), net     (114) (202) (110)
Income before income taxes     1,135 1,161 1,238
Plumbing Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Net sales     4,992 4,853 4,842
Decorative Architectural Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Net sales     2,570 2,975 3,125
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill) $ 5 $ 15      
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Net sales     4,992 4,853 4,842
Operating expenses     4,059 3,896 3,934
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)     0 0 0
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Net sales     2,570 2,975 3,125
Operating expenses     2,099 2,395 2,506
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)     5 0 15
Corporate Non-Segment | Plumbing Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Corporate expenses     38 46 47
Corporate Non-Segment | Decorative Architectural Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Corporate expenses     24 31 25
Operating          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Operating profit     1,338 1,460 1,439
Operating | Plumbing Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Operating profit     895 911 861
Operating | Decorative Architectural Products          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Operating profit     443 549 578
Excluding Corporate Nonsegment          
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]          
Corporate expenses     $ (89) $ (97) $ (91)
v3.25.4
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Property Additions $ 156 $ 168 $ 243
Depreciation and amortization 148 150 149
Assets 5,201 5,016 5,363
Net sales 7,562 7,828 7,967
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 1,322 1,323 1,459
Europe      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 720 638 677
Net Sales | Geographic Concentration Risk | United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Net sales 5,674 5,996 6,140
One customer | Net Sales | Customer concentration risk      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,859 3,010 3,070
Plumbing Products      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Net sales 4,992 4,853 4,842
Decorative Architectural Products      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Net sales 2,570 2,975 3,125
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Property Additions 119 122 161
Depreciation and amortization 111 108 107
Assets 3,383 3,131 3,140
Net sales 4,992 4,853 4,842
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Property Additions 33 44 76
Depreciation and amortization 30 35 35
Assets 1,355 1,435 1,696
Net sales 2,570 2,975 3,125
Corporate Non-Segment      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Property Additions 3 2 6
Depreciation and amortization 7 7 7
Assets $ 463 $ 450 $ 527
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income before income taxes:        
U.S.    $ 889 $ 881 $ 968
Foreign   246 280 270
Income before income taxes   1,135 1,161 1,238
Currently payable:        
U.S. Federal   123 153 189
State and local $ (29) 17 26 47
Foreign   74 80 74
Deferred:        
U.S. Federal   51 14 0
State and local   8 9 (39)
Foreign   4 5 7
Income tax expense   277 287 $ 278
Deferred tax assets at December 31:        
Receivables   9 8  
Inventories   16 13  
Other assets, including stock-based compensation   7 8  
Accrued liabilities   43 48  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities   46 44  
Other long-term liabilities   46 49  
Capitalized research expenditures   0 48  
Net operating loss carryforward   52 57  
Tax credit carryforward   7 8  
Total   226 283  
Valuation allowance   (27) (27)  
Total   199 256  
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:        
Property and equipment   83 77  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   49 45  
Intangibles   79 80  
Investment in foreign subsidiaries   16 14  
Other   17 16  
Total   244 232  
Deferred tax assets     $ 24  
Deferred tax liabilities   $ (45)    
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Deferred tax (liability) assets     $ 24  
Net deferred tax (liability) asset at December 31   $ 45    
State and local benefit $ 29 (17) (26) $ (47)
Valuation allowance   (27) (27)  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards   59 65  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, subject to expiration   40 46  
Deferred tax assets. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, not subject to expiration   19 19  
Other Noncurrent Assets        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Deferred tax (liability) assets   50 62  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities        
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]        
Net deferred tax (liability) asset at December 31   $ 95 $ 38  
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Income tax expense at U.S. Federal statutory tax rate $ 238 $ 244 $ 260
State and local taxes 32 26 29
Valuation allowance (2) (1) (29)
Other adjustments 0 1 (1)
Other foreign jurisdictions 6 8 10
Effect of cross-border tax laws (1) (4) (4)
Tax credits (7) (8) (8)
Stock-based compensation (2) (10) (6)
Nondeductible expense 3 9 6
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (10) 3 7
Income tax expense $ 277 $ 287 $ 278
Percent      
Income tax expense at U.S. Federal statutory tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and local taxes 2.80% 2.20% 2.30%
Valuation allowance (0.20%) (0.10%) (2.30%)
Other adjustments 0.00% 0.10% (0.10%)
Other foreign jurisdictions 0.50% 0.70% 0.80%
Effect of cross-border tax laws (0.10%) (0.30%) (0.30%)
Tax credits (0.60%) (0.70%) (0.60%)
Stock-based compensation (0.20%) (0.90%) (0.50%)
Nondeductible expense 0.30% 0.80% 0.50%
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (0.90%) 0.30% 0.60%
Income tax expense 24.40% 24.70% 22.50%
Germany:      
Amount      
Municipal taxes $ 15 $ 19 $ 17
Other adjustments $ 5 $ 0 $ (3)
Percent      
Municipal taxes 1.40% 1.60% 1.30%
Other adjustments 0.40% 0.00% (0.20%)
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Income Taxes Paid by Jurisdiction (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]      
U.S. Federal $ 110 $ 160 $ 194
State and local 27 26 36
Foreign:      
Total 236 260 328
Germany:      
Foreign:      
Corporate income tax 31 24 34
Schiltach municipal tax 15
Foreign 10 17 23
China      
Foreign:      
Foreign 15
Other foreign jurisdictions      
Foreign:      
Foreign $ 28 $ 33 $ 41
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Uncertain Tax Positions    
Balance at January 1 $ 85 $ 84
Current year tax positions: Additions 14 14
Current year tax positions: Reductions (4) (1)
Prior year tax positions: Additions 0 1
Prior year tax positions: Reductions (1) 0
Lapse of applicable statutes of limitation (21) (13)
Balance at December 31 73 85
Liability for interest and penalties 15 16
Balance at December 31, including interest and penalties $ 88 $ 101
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions and Interest and Penalties - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Taxes    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized $ 58 $ 67
Liability for uncertain tax positions 88 101
Other Noncurrent Liabilities    
Income Taxes    
Liability for uncertain tax positions 84 97
Other Noncurrent Assets    
Income Taxes    
Liability for uncertain tax positions $ 4 $ 4
v3.25.4
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Reconciliations of the Numerators and Denominators Used in the Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Numerator (basic and diluted):      
Net income $ 810 $ 822 $ 908
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards 0 0 0
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards 0 0 0
Net income attributable to common shareholders, Basic (in shares) 810 822 908
Net income attributable to common shareholders, Diluted (in shares) $ 810 $ 822 $ 908
Denominator:      
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average) (in shares) 209 218 225
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and other stock-based incentives (in shares) 0 1 1
Diluted common shares (in shares) 210 219 226
v3.25.4
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock options      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 375 176 871
Restricted stock units      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 0 0 5
Performance restricted stock units      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 41 47 0
v3.25.4
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Changes in the company's warranty liability    
Balance at January 1 $ 81 $ 83
Accruals for warranties issued during the year 35 38
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties 11 8
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year (41) (43)
Other, net (including currency translation and divestitures) 2 (4)
Balance at December 31 $ 88 $ 81
v3.25.4
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]  
Profit increase from insurance settlement payment [Extensible Enumeration] Gross Profit, Operating Income (Loss)
Profit increase from insurance settlement payment $ 40
v3.25.4
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts        
State income tax benefit, net of federal expense   $ (8) $ (9) $ 39
Allowances for credit losses deducted from accounts receivable in the balance sheet:        
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts        
Balance at Beginning of Period   10 11 8
Charged to Costs and Expenses   5 4 7
Charged to Other Accounts   0 0 0
Deductions   (4) (5) (5)
Balance at End of Period   12 10 11
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:        
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts        
Balance at Beginning of Period   27 33 15
Charged to Costs and Expenses   0 0 2
Charged to Other Accounts   0 0 53
Deductions   0 (6) (37)
Balance at End of Period   $ 27 $ 27 33
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets: | Sauna360        
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts        
Charged to Other Accounts $ 5      
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets: state deferred tax        
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts        
Charged to Other Accounts       48
State income tax benefit, net of federal expense       $ 29