Masco earnings, revenue up in Q1

LIVONIA, Mich. — Masco Corp. said its Q1 sales rose 4.1 percent from a year ago, reaching $1.6 billion. Earnings came to $530 million, or $1.92 per share. That was up from $116 million, or $0.39 per share, in last year’s first quarter. Operating profit for the quarter increased 14 percent to $225 million; adjusted operating profit increased 11 percent to $228 million.