Who owns Behr?
Behr is owned by Masco (the United States, NYSE: MAS), which has owned the brand since 1999.[1] Behr was founded in 1947 in the United States and was independent until 1999.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Masco Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1947–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Livonia, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1947
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: MAS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Behr
Behr is sold exclusively through Home Depot in the United States, an arrangement that makes it one of the largest consumer paint brands in the country while giving it almost no presence anywhere else. Masco acquired the business in 1999.
Ownership timeline of Behr
Where Behr sits in Masco
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Behr?
The parent company of Behr is Masco, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Behr American?
Yes. Behr originated in the United States in 1947 and its owner, Masco, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Masco owned Behr?
Masco has owned Behr since 1999.
Who owned Behr before Masco?
Behr was an independent company from its founding in 1947 until Masco acquired it in 1999.
Is Behr still owned by Masco?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Behr is still owned by Masco. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Masco Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 10 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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