Shares of MasterBrand, Inc. (MBC) plummeted 7.35% in Wednesday's trading session following the release of disappointing first-quarter 2025 earnings results. The significant drop came after the company reported earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, marking the second consecutive quarter of underperformance.

MasterBrand announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.18 for the quarter ended March 31, a substantial decrease from $0.29 reported in the same quarter last year and below the analyst forecast of $0.20 per share. Despite the earnings disappointment, the company's revenue showed some positive momentum, increasing by 3.5% year-over-year to $660.30 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $650.90 million.

The earnings miss has exacerbated investor concerns about MasterBrand's profitability. This latest plunge follows a challenging period for the company, with its stock already down 16.2% year-to-date prior to Wednesday's decline. The market's reaction reflects growing wariness about the company's ability to meet profit expectations, even in the face of revenue growth. As MasterBrand struggles to translate top-line growth into bottom-line results, investors will be closely watching for signs of improvement in the coming quarters.