RBC downgrades Mohawk Industries to Underperform, cuts price target

RBC Capital Markets lowered its rating on Mohawk Industries (MHK) to Underperform, citing weaker flooring demand, higher interest rates and rising input costs. The downgrade came with a price‑target reduction from $130 to $112. Following the action, the stock fell sharply in pre‑market trading.

The downgrade and target cut suggest a more bearish outlook for Mohawk, which could pressure the share price further. Investors may reassess valuation models that previously used higher price targets.

  • 1Mohawk Industries shares fell 2.1% to $123.44 in pre‑open trading after the downgrade.
  • 2RBC Capital Markets downgraded Mohawk to Underperform from Sector Perform.
  • 3RBC cut its price target for Mohawk to $112 from $130.
  • 4The downgrade cited weaker flooring demand, higher interest rates and inflation pressures.
  • Material 1 reports a 2.1% drop, while materials 2 and 3 report declines of 5.2% and 5.5% respectively.

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