Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) 10-Q 1 May 20 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Apr. 17, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001519751
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	FBHS
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		137,946,952
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity File Number	1-35166
Entity Tax Identification Number	62-1411546
Entity Address, Address Line One	520 Lake Cook Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Deerfield
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60015-5611
City Area Code	847
Local Phone Number	484-4400
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,402.7	$ 1,327.9
Cost of products sold	909.5	869.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	313.9	312
Amortization of intangible assets	10.3	10
Asset impairment charges	9.5
Restructuring charges	4.5	1.2
Operating income	155	135.6
Interest expense	22.1	23.7
Other income, net	(6.1)	(1.2)
Income before taxes	139	113.1
Income tax	29.9	28.6
Income after tax	109.1	84.5
Equity in losses of affiliate	0.3
Net income	108.8	84.5
Less: Noncontrolling interests	(0.3)	(0.2)
Net income attributable to Fortune Brands	$ 109.1	$ 84.7
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.78	$ 0.60
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.77	$ 0.60
Comprehensive income	$ 58.2	$ 92.8

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 359.7	$ 387.9
Accounts receivable less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts		678.2	624.8
Inventories		703.1	718.6
Other current assets		173	166.9
Total current assets		1,914	1,898.2
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		807.6	824.2
Operating lease assets		159.3	165.6
Goodwill		2,079.3	2,090.2
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		1,139.9	1,168.9
Other assets		200	144.2
Total assets		6,300.1	6,291.3
Current liabilities
Short-term debt		399.9	399.7
Accounts payable		426.4	460
Other current liabilities		419.8	549.6
Total current liabilities		1,246.1	1,409.3
Long-term debt		2,035.2	1,784.6
Deferred income taxes		157.4	157.2
Accrued defined benefit plans		198.8	201.4
Operating lease liabilities		134.1	139.8
Other non-current liabilities		170.6	171.2
Total liabilities		3,942.2	3,863.5
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)
Equity
Common stock	[1]	1.8	1.8
Paid-in capital		2,843.3	2,813.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(123.2)	(72.6)
Retained earnings		1,872.1	1,763
Treasury stock		(2,237)	(2,079.4)
Total Fortune Brands equity		2,357	2,426.6
Noncontrolling interests		0.9	1.2
Total equity		2,357.9	2,427.8
Total liabilities and equity		$ 6,300.1	$ 6,291.3
[1]	Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 182.9 million shares and 181.9 million shares issued at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	182.9	181.9

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Operating activities
Net income		$ 108.8	$ 84.5
Non-cash pre-tax expense:
Depreciation		27.2	27.8
Amortization of intangible assets		10.3	10
Non-cash lease expense		7.4	8.7
Stock-based compensation		11.1	7.1
Deferred taxes		0.5	(2)
Asset impairment charges		9.5	1.7
Amortization of deferred financing fees		0.9	0.8
Equity in losses of affiliate		0.3
Gain on equity investments		(6.6)
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment		(0.1)	(0.9)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable		(81.3)	(76.8)
Decrease (increase) in inventories		9.6	(57.2)
Decrease in accounts payable		(25.6)	(12.2)
Increase in other assets		(7.4)	(15.6)
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities		(92.9)	(87.2)
Increase in accrued taxes		14.5	21.6
Net cash used in operating activities		(13.8)	(89.7)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	[1]	(26.9)	(27.2)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets		1.5	1.9
Cost of investments in equity securities		(51.6)
Net cash used in investing activities		(77)	(25.3)
Financing activities
Decrease in short-term debt			(175)
Issuance of long-term debt		380	520
Repayment of long-term debt		(130)	(160)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		18.4	2.9
Treasury stock purchases	[2]	(150)	(18)
Employee withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation		(7.6)	(7.7)
Deferred acquisition payments			(1.8)
Dividends to stockholders		(33.5)	(31)
Net cash provided by financing activities		77.3	129.4
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		(15)	3.8
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(28.5)	18.2
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	[3]	394.9	270.7
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	[3]	$ 366.4	$ 288.9
[1]	Capital expenditures of $4.9 million and $10.6 million that had not been paid as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, were excluded from the Statement of Cash Flows.
[2]	Treasury stock purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2019 excludes $10.0 million of purchases made in March 2019 that were not settled until April 2019.
[3]	Restricted cash of $0.8 million and $5.9 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of March 31, 2020 and restricted cash of $0.8 million and $6.9 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of March 31, 2019.  Restricted cash of $0.8 million and $6.1 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$ 4.9	$ 10.6
Treasury stock purchased but not yet paid		10
Other Current Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash	0.8	0.8	$ 0.8
Other Assets [Member]
Restricted Cash	$ 5.9	$ 6.9	$ 6.1

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Non-controlling Interests
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 2,180	$ 1.8	$ 2,766	$ (67)	$ 1,448.1	$ (1,970.7)	$ 1.8
Comprehensive income:
Net income	84.5				84.7		(0.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	8.3			8.3
Stock options exercised	2.9		2.9
Stock-based compensation	(0.6)		7.1			(7.7)
Adoption of ASU 2018-02				(8.6)	8.6
Treasury stock purchase	(28)					(28)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2019	2,247.1	1.8	2,776	(67.3)	1,541.4	(2,006.4)	1.6
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	2,427.8	1.8	2,813.8	(72.6)	1,763	(2,079.4)	1.2
Comprehensive income:
Net income	108.8				109.1		(0.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(50.6)			(50.6)
Stock options exercised	18.4		18.4
Stock-based compensation	3.5		11.1			(7.6)
Treasury stock purchase	(150)					(150)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 2,357.9	$ 1.8	$ 2,843.3	$ (123.2)	$ 1,872.1	$ (2,237)	$ 0.9

Basis of Presentation and Princ

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation References to “Fortune Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries as a whole, unless the context otherwise requires. The Company is a leading home and security products company with a portfolio of leading branded products used for residential home repair, remodeling, new construction and security applications. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2020, the related condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income and equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are unaudited. The presentation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial statements have been included. Interim results may not be indicative of results for a full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not contain certain information included in our annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes. The December 31, 2019 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Financial Instruments—Credit Losses In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and loans as well as off-balance-sheet credit exposures (e.g., loan commitments and standby letters of credit). The standard replaced the “incurred loss” approach under the previous guidance with an “expected loss” model that requires an entity to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss.” We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which removes the requirement to disclose: 1) amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, 2) policy for timing of transfers between levels, and 3) valuation processes for Level 3 investments. In addition, this guidance modifies and adds other disclosure requirements, which primarily relate to valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. Costs to obtain software, including configuration and integration with legacy IT systems, coding and testing, including parallel process phases are eligible for capitalization under the new standard. In addition, activities that would be expensed include costs related to vendor demonstrations, determining performance and technology requirements and training activities. We adopted this guidance on January 1,2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes and improve consistency in application. ASU 2019-12 amends certain elements of income tax accounting, including but not limited to intraperiod tax allocations, step-ups in tax basis of goodwill, and calculating taxes on year-to-date losses in interim periods. The guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements. Clarifications in Accounting for Equity Securities In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, which clarifies the interactions between accounting for equity investments (ASC 321), equity method accounting (ASC 323) and derivatives and hedges (ASC 815). As a result of the ASU, when entities apply the measurement alternative to non-controlling equity investments under ASC 321, and must transition to the equity method of accounting because of an observable transaction, existing investments should be remeasured immediately before applying the equity method of accounting. Additionally, it states that if entities hold non-derivative forward contracts or purchased call options to acquire equity securities, such instruments should be measured using the fair value principles of ASC 321 before settlement or exercise. The Company early adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and as a result recognized a gain of $6.6 million within other income during the three months ended March 31, 2020 related to the remeasurement of our investment in Flo Technologies, Inc. immediately prior to applying the equity method of accounting (see note 4). Effects of Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides relief from accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements necessitated by reference rate reform. It also provides optional expedients to enable the continuance of hedge accounting where certain hedging relationships are impacted by reference rate reform. This optional guidance is effective immediately, and available to be used through December 31, 2022. We are assessing the impact that reference rate reform and the related adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements.

Balance Sheet Information

Balance Sheet Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Information	3 . Balance Sheet Information Supplemental information on our balance sheets is as follows: (In millions) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Inventories: Raw materials and supplies $ 258.0 $ 274.4 Work in process 71.9 72.2 Finished products 373.2 372.0 Total inventories $ 703.1 $ 718.6 Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,971.5 $ 1,982.5 Less: accumulated depreciation 1,163.9 1,158.3 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 807.6 $ 824.2

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions	4. Acquisitions and Dispositions In 2018 our Plumbing segment entered into a strategic partnership with, and acquired non-controlling equity interests in, Flo Technologies, Inc. (“Flo”), a U.S. manufacturer of comprehensive water monitoring and shut-off systems with leak detection technologies. In January 2020, we entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Flo in a multi-phase transaction. As part of this agreement, we acquired additional shares for $44.2 million in cash, including direct transactions costs, contract to purchase all remaining shares of Flo at a future date in exchange for an additional $7.9 million in cash, which is included in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet We utilize the equity method to account for investments when we possess the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and financial policies of the investee. The ability to exercise significant influence is presumed when the investor possesses more than 20% of the voting interests of the investee. This presumption may be overcome based on specific facts and circumstances that demonstrate that the ability to exercise significant influence is restricted. In applying the equity method, we record our investment at cost and subsequently increase or decrease the carrying amount of the investment by our proportionate share of the net earnings or losses of the investee. We record dividends or other equity distributions as reductions in the carrying value of our investment. As of March 31, 2020, we owned approximately 75% of Flo’s outstanding shares. Starting in the first quarter of 2020, we applied the equity method of accounting to our investment in Flo as the minority shareholders have substantive participating rights which preclude consolidation in our results of operations and statements of financial position and cash flows. The substantive participating rights are due to expire in the first quarter of 2021, at which time we will obtain control of, and begin consolidating, Flo in our results. The second phase, scheduled to occur in the first quarter of 2022, will result in the acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of Flo for a price based on a multiple of Flo’s 2021 sales and adjusted earnings before interest and taxes. Immediately prior to applying the equity method of accounting, we recognized a gain of $6.6 million within other income during the three months ended March 31, 2020 related to the remeasurement of our previously existing investment in Flo The carrying value of our investment in Flo was $75.7 million at March 31, 2020 and $25.7 million at December 31, 2019.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intan

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets	5 . Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets We had goodwill of $2,079.3 (In millions) Cabinets Plumbing Doors & Security Total Goodwill Goodwill at December 31, 2019 (a) $ 925.5 $ 747.3 $ 417.4 $ 2,090.2 Year-to-date translation adjustments (2.5 ) (7.4 ) (1.0 ) (10.9 ) Goodwill at March 31, 2020 (a) $ 923.0 $ 739.9 $ 416.4 $ 2,079.3 (a) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $399.5 million in the Doors & Security segment. We also had net identifiable intangible assets of $1,139.9 million and $1,168.9 million as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The $22.1 million decrease in gross identifiable intangible assets was due to foreign translation adjustments and tradename impairment charges of $9.5 million in our Cabinets segment. The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019 Gross Carrying Amounts Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Carrying Amounts Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Indefinite-lived tradenames $ 620.8 $ — $ 620.8 $ 635.6 $ — $ 635.6 Amortizable intangible assets Tradenames 19.8 (12.6 ) 7.2 20.6 (12.9 ) 7.7 Customer and contractual relationships 796.0 (304.6 ) 491.4 803.9 (299.6 ) 504.3 Patents/proprietary technology 74.8 (54.3 ) 20.5 73.4 (52.1 ) 21.3 Total 890.6 (371.5 ) 519.1 897.9 (364.6 ) 533.3 Total identifiable intangibles $ 1,511.4 $ (371.5 ) $ 1,139.9 $ 1,533.5 $ (364.6 ) $ 1,168.9 Amortizable identifiable intangible assets, principally customer relationships, are subject to amortization over their estimated useful life, ranging from 2 to 30 years, based on the assessment of a number of factors that may impact useful life, which includes customer attrition rates and other relevant factors. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic related to COVID-19, and governments around the globe enacted significant and wide-ranging measures to slow and limit the transmission of the virus, including stay at home orders in the United States and globally. The impacts of these measures is expected to negatively impact our net sales in the second quarter and later periods of 2020. We considered the forecasted impact of COVID-19 combined with the results of our 2019 annual impairment tests to be a triggering event requiring a March 31, 2020 impairment test for three of our indefinite-lived tradenames in our Cabinets segment. In the first quarter of 2020, we recognized an impairment charge of $9.5 million related to one of these indefinite-lived tradenames. This charge was primarily the result of lower expected sales of custom cabinetry products related to the impact of COVID-19. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we recognized an impairment charge of $12.0 million related to the same indefinite-lived tradename, which was the result of a strategic shift associated with new segment leadership and acceleration of our capacity rebalancing initiatives from custom cabinetry products to value-based cabinetry products as a result of lower than expected sales of custom cabinetry products compared to prior forecasts. As of March 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of this tradename equaled its carrying value of $29.1 million. In the third quarter of 2019, we recognized an impairment charge of $29.5 million related to a second indefinite-lived tradename in our Cabinets segment, which was primarily the result of a continuing shift in consumer demand from semi-custom cabinetry products to value-priced cabinetry products, which led to consecutive downward adjustments of internal sales forecasts and future growth rates associated with the tradename. As of March 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of this tradename exceeded its carrying value of $85.0 million by less than 10%. As of March 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of the third tradename exceeded its carrying value of $36.2 million by less than 10%. The fair values of these tradenames were measured using the relief-from-royalty approach, which estimates the present value of royalty income that could be hypothetically earned by licensing the tradename to a third party over its remaining useful life. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating the fair values include forecasted revenue growth rates for the tradename, assumed royalty rate, and a market-participant discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the tradenames’ future revenues and profitability. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated growth rates, and management plans. These assumptions represent Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy (refer to Note 8). A reduction in the estimated fair value of these three tradenames could trigger additional impairment charges in future periods. Events or circumstances that could have a potential negative effect on the estimated fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived tradenames include: lower than forecasted revenues, more severe impacts of COVID-19 than expected, actual new construction and repair and remodel growth rates that fall below our assumptions, actions of key customers, increases in discount rates, continued economic uncertainty, higher levels of unemployment, weak consumer confidence, lower levels of discretionary consumer spending, a decrease in royalty rates and a decline in the trading price of our common stock. We cannot predict the occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances that might adversely affect the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived assets.

External Debt and Financing Arr

External Debt and Financing Arrangements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
External Debt and Financing Arrangements	6 . External Debt and Financing Arrangements Unsecured Senior Notes At March 31, 2020, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes in the amount of $2.2 billion, with varying maturities (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured senior obligations of the Company. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s outstanding Notes, including the net carrying value of the Notes, net of underwriting commissions, price discounts, and debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: (in millions) Net Carrying Value Coupon Rate Principal Amount Issuance Date Maturity Date March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 3.000% Senior Notes $ 400.0 June 2015 June 2020 $ 399.9 $ 399.7 4.000% Senior Notes 500.0 June 2015 June 2025 496.0 495.8 4.000% Senior Notes (the “2018 Notes”) 600.0 September 2018 September 2023 596.3 596.1 3.250% Senior Notes (the “2019 Notes”) 700.0 September 2019 September 2029 692.9 692.7 Total Senior Notes $ 2,200.0 $ 2,185.1 $ 2,184.3 In September 2019, the Company issued $700 million of unsecured senior notes (“2019 Notes”) in a registered public offering. The 2019 Notes are due in 2029 with a coupon rate of 3.25%. The Company used the proceeds from the 2019 Notes offering to repay in full a $350 million term loan and to pay down outstanding balances under our revolving credit facility. The Company expects to repay or refinance the 3.000% Senior Notes prior to the June 2020 maturity date. Credit Facilities In April 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day, $400 million revolving credit facility (the “2020 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. Given the uncertain nature and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a proactive step taken out of an abundance of caution to provide ample liquidity for the business. The terms and conditions of the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are essentially the same as the Company’s existing $1.25 billion revolving credit facility except for additional provisions related to cash hoarding and the use of debt issuance proceeds. Interest rates under the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 1.40% to LIBOR + 1.8%. The 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company is required to maintain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, losses from asset impairments, and certain other one-time adjustments. In addition, the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus certain cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA generally may not exceed 3.5 to 1.0. In September 2019, the Company entered into a second amended and restated $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “2019 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. The terms and conditions of the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement, including the total commitment amount, essentially remained the same as under the previous credit agreement, except that the maturity date was extended to September 2024. Borrowings amounting to $165.0 million were rolled-over from the prior revolving credit facility into the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest rates under the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 0.91% to LIBOR + 1.4%. This amendment and restatement of the credit agreement was a non-cash transaction for the Company. On March 31, 2020, our outstanding borrowings under this facility was $250.0 million. On December 31, 2019, our outstanding borrowings under this facility was zero. This facility is included in Long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under this facility. In September 2019, the Company used the proceeds from the 2019 Notes to repay the full outstanding balance on the Term Loan entered into in March 2018 and subsequently amended in August 2018 and March 2019 (the “Term Loan”). Following the March 2019 amendment, the Term Loan provided for borrowings of $350 million and matured in March 2020 . At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amounts due under the Term Loan were zero. We currently have uncommitted bank lines of credit in China, which provide for unsecured borrowings for working capital of up to $17.5 million in aggregate, of which there were no outstanding balances as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	7 . Financial Instruments We do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We principally use financial instruments to reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodities used as raw materials in our products. The principal derivative financial instruments we enter into on a routine basis are foreign exchange contracts. Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value. The counterparties to derivative contracts are major financial institutions. We are subject to credit risk on these contracts equal to the fair value of these instruments. Management currently believes that the risk of incurring material losses is unlikely and that the losses, if any, would be immaterial to the Company. Raw materials used by the Company are subject to price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, geopolitical and economic variables, and other unpredictable external factors. As a result, from time to time, we enter into commodity swaps to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our operations. Our primary foreign currency hedge contracts pertain to the Canadian dollar, the British pound, the Mexican peso and the Chinese yuan. The gross U.S. dollar equivalent notional amount of all foreign currency derivative hedges outstanding at March 31, 2020 was $378.0 million. Based on foreign exchange rates as of March 31, 2020, we estimate that $4.7 million of net derivative losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2020 will be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. The fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: Fair Value (In millions) Location March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Assets: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets $ 7.8 $ 2.9 Commodity contracts Other current assets — 0.1 Net investment hedges Other current assets 0.9 — Total assets $ 8.7 $ 3.0 Liabilities: Foreign exchange contracts Other current liabilities $ 8.9 $ 2.2 Commodity contracts Other current liabilities 0.5 — Net investment hedges Other current liabilities — 0.3 Total liabilities $ 9.4 $ 2.5 7 . Financial Instruments (Continued) The effects of derivative financial instruments on the statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Cost of products sold Interest expense Other income, net Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Earnings $ 909.5 $ 22.1 $ 6.1 The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging: Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Hedged items 10.0 Derivative designated as hedging instruments (10.5 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.6 Commodity contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income (0.2 ) Interest rate contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.2 (In millions) Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cost of products sold Interest expense Other income, net Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Earnings $ 869.1 $ 23.7 $ 1.2 The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging: Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Hedged items 0.2 Derivative designated as hedging instruments (0.2 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 1.2 Commodity contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.1 Interest rate contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.1 The cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive income was a net loss of $6.5 $0.5

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	8 . Fair Value Measurements FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) requirements for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. Level 1 inputs, the highest priority, are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs reflect other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either observable directly or through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability, such as internally-developed valuation models. We do not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that are Level 3. The carrying value and fair value of debt as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior Notes, net of underwriting commissions and price discounts $ 2,185.1 $ 2,186.9 $ 2,184.3 $ 2,271.4 $ 1,250 million revolving credit agreement due September 2024 250.0 250.0 — — Total debt $ 2,435.1 $ 2,436.9 $ 2,184.3 $ 2,271.4 The estimated fair value of our Notes is determined by using quoted market prices of our debt securities, which are Level 1 inputs. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Fair Value March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Assets Derivative financial instruments (Level 2) $ 8.4 $ 3.0 Deferred compensation program assets (Level 2) 13.0 12.1 Total assets $ 21.4 $ 15.1 Liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Level 2) $ 9.1 $ 2.5

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	9 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income consists of net income and other changes in business equity from transactions and other events from sources other than shareholders. It includes currency translation gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, and defined benefit plan adjustments. The after-tax components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Foreign Currency Adjustments Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at December 31, 2018 $ (25.3 ) $ 4.2 $ (45.9 ) $ (67.0 ) Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 8.8 0.6 — 9.4 Adoption of ASU 2018-02 — — (8.6 ) (8.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (1.1 ) — (1.1 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income 8.8 (0.5 ) (8.6 ) (0.3 ) Balance at March 31, 2019 $ (16.5 ) $ 3.7 $ (54.5 ) $ (67.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ (11.5 ) $ 5.5 $ (66.6 ) $ (72.6 ) Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (41.7 ) (7.7 ) (0.8 ) (50.2 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (0.4 ) — (0.4 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (41.7 ) (8.1 ) (0.8 ) (50.6 ) Balance at March 31, 2020 $ (53.2 ) $ (2.6 ) $ (67.4 ) $ (123.2 ) The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Three months ended March 31, Affected Line Item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 2020 2019 Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts $ 0.6 $ 1.2 Cost of products sold Commodity contracts (0.2 ) 0.1 Cost of products sold Interest rate contracts 0.2 0.1 Interest expense 0.6 1.4 Total before tax (0.2 ) (0.3 ) Tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ 0.4 $ 1.1 Net of tax

Revenue

Revenue	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	10 . Revenue The following table disaggregates our consolidated revenue by major sales distribution channels for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019: (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Wholesalers (a) $ 654.2 $ 611.8 Home Center retailers (b) 419.2 390.9 Other retailers (c) 82.6 67.6 Builder direct 54.7 55.0 U.S. net sales 1,210.7 1,125.3 International (d) 192.0 202.6 Net sales $ 1,402.7 $ 1,327.9 ( a ) Represents sales to customers ( b ) Represents sales to the three largest “Do-It-Yourself” retailers; The Home Depot, Inc., Lowes Companies, Inc. and Menards, Inc., inclusive of sales through their respective internet website portals. ( c ) Represents sales principally to our mass merchant and standalone independent e-commerce customers. ( d ) Represents sales in markets outside the United States, principally in Canada, China, Europe and Mexico.

Defined Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans	1 1 . Defined Benefit Plans The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, Pension Benefits 2020 2019 Service cost $ 0.1 $ 0.1 Interest cost 7.1 8.2 Expected return on plan assets (8.2 ) (8.8 ) Net periodic benefit income $ (1.0 ) $ (0.5 ) Service cost relates to benefit accruals in an hourly Union defined benefit plan in our Doors & Security segment. All other defined benefit pension plans were frozen as of December 31, 2016.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	1 2 . Income Taxes The effective income tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were 21.5% and 25.3%, respectively. The effective income tax rate in 2020 was favorably impacted by a benefit related to share-based compensation. It is reasonably possible that, within the next 12 months, total unrecognized tax benefits may decrease in the range of $2 million to $10 million, primarily as a result of the conclusion of pending U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax proceedings .

Product Warranties

Product Warranties	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Guarantees And Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product Warranties	1 3 . Product Warranties We generally record warranty expense related to contractual warranty terms at the time of sale. We may also provide customer concessions for claims made outside of the contractual warranty terms and those expenses are recorded in the period in which the concession is made. We offer our customers various warranty terms based on the type of product that is sold. Warranty expense is determined based on historic claim experience and the nature of the product category. The following table summarizes activity related to our product warranty liability for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Reserve balance at January 1, $ 24.7 $ 24.9 Provision for warranties issued 6.5 6.2 Settlements made (in cash or in kind) (7.0 ) (5.8 ) Foreign currency (0.1 ) — Reserve balance at March 31, $ 24.1 $ 25.3

Information on Business Segment

Information on Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information on Business Segments	1 4 . Information on Business Segments Net sales and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 by segment were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In millions) 2020 2019 % Change vs. Prior Year Net Sales Cabinets $ 620.0 $ 573.0 8.2 % Plumbing 469.0 458.6 2.3 Doors & Security 313.7 296.3 5.9 Net sales $ 1,402.7 $ 1,327.9 5.6 % Operating Income (Loss) Cabinets $ 43.7 $ 43.2 1.2 % Plumbing 104.5 89.2 17.2 Doors & Security 31.5 22.4 40.6 Less: Corporate expenses (24.7 ) (19.2 ) (28.6 ) Operating income $ 155.0 $ 135.6 14.3 %

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Charges	1 5 . Restructuring and Other Charges Pre-tax restructuring and other charges for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are shown below. (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Restructuring Charges Other Charges (a) Total Charges Restructuring Charges Other Charges (a) Total Charges Cabinets $ 2.4 $ 0.1 $ 2.5 $ 1.1 $ 0.3 $ 1.4 Plumbing 0.3 (0.4 ) (0.1 ) 0.1 1.2 1.3 Doors & Security 0.3 0.8 1.1 — 1.9 1.9 Corporate 1.5 0.3 1.8 — — — Total $ 4.5 $ 0.8 $ 5.3 $ 1.2 $ 3.4 $ 4.6 (a) “Other Charges” represent charges directly related to restructuring initiatives that cannot be reported as restructuring under GAAP. Such costs may include losses on disposal of inventories, trade receivables allowances from exiting product lines, accelerated depreciation resulting from the closure of facilities and gains or losses on the sale of previously closed facilities. Restructuring and ot her charges in the first quarter of 2020 largely related to severance costs within all our segment s , costs associated with product line discontinuance within our Doors & Security segment and a gain on the sale of a previously closed facility within our Plumbing segment. Restructuring and other charges in the first quarter of 2019 largely related to severance costs within our Cabinets segment and costs associated with closing facilities within our Plumbing and Doors & Security segments. As a result of the economic impacts of COVID-19, we may incur significant restructuring and other charges during the remainder of 2020. Reconciliation of Restructuring Liability (In millions) Balance at 12/31/19 2020 Provision Cash Expenditures (a) Non-Cash Write-offs Balance at 3/31/20 Workforce reduction costs $ 6.7 $ 4.2 $ (3.0 ) $ - $ 7.9 Other 0.1 0.3 (0.2 ) 0.4 0.6 $ 6.8 $ 4.5 $ (3.2 ) $ 0.4 $ 8.5 (a) Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges. (In millions) Balance at 12/31/18 2019 Provision Cash Expenditures (a) Non-Cash Write-offs Balance at 3/31/19 Workforce reduction costs $ 9.9 $ 0.7 $ (4.3 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 6.2 Other 0.6 0.5 (0.6 ) — 0.5 $ 10.5 $ 1.2 $ (4.9 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 6.7 (a) Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	1 6 . Earnings Per Share The computations of earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Net Income $ 108.8 $ 84.5 Less: Noncontrolling interest (0.3 ) (0.2 ) Net income attributable to Fortune Brands $ 109.1 $ 84.7 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.78 $ 0.60 Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.77 $ 0.60 Basic average shares outstanding 139.3 140.7 Stock-based awards 1.5 1.2 Diluted average shares outstanding 140.8 141.9 Antidilutive stock-based awards excluded from weighted- average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share 0.9 2.8

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	17. Litigation We are defendants in lawsuits associated with the normal conduct of our businesses and operations. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the pending actions, and, as with any litigation, it is possible that these actions could be decided unfavorably to the Company. The Company believes that there are meritorious defenses to these actions and that these actions will not have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition, and where appropriate, these actions are being vigorously contested. Accordingly, the Company believes the likelihood of material loss is remote. Environmental Compliance with federal, state and local laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, did not have a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of Fortune Brands during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. We are involved in remediation activities to clean up hazardous wastes as required by federal and state laws. Liabilities for remediation costs of each site are based on our best estimate of undiscounted future costs. We believe compliance with current environmental protection laws (before taking into account estimated recoveries from third parties) will not have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	18. Su The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to negatively impact our financial results in the second quarter and in later periods of 2020; we had some disruption in our plumbing business due to factory closures in China during the first quarter and have seen a decline in orders and increased inefficiencies in some of our plants during April 2020. A number of countries and US states have issued orders requiring nonessential businesses to close and persons who were not engaged in essential businesses to stay at home. Most states and jurisdictions have, to date, designated our products, our retail channel partners and residential construction as essential business activities. A small number of jurisdictions where we operate did not deem our products as part of an essential business, impacting both our ability to manufacture as well as the demand for some of our products. While there has been no significant impact to our business during the first quarter, if these closures were to increase or become prolonged, and unless we are able to shift production to other manufacturing facilities or suppliers, plant closures or the absence of a necessary labor force may disrupt our ability to produce and deliver our products. Additionally, we may incur increased restructuring and other charges during the remainder of 2020 as a result of the economic impacts of the outbreak. As we are uncertain of the full magnitude or duration of the business and economic impacts of COVID-19, we are unable to estimate with certainty the ultimate impact it will have on our consolidated financial statements at this time.

Recently Issued Accounting St_2

Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards Financial Instruments—Credit Losses In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and loans as well as off-balance-sheet credit exposures (e.g., loan commitments and standby letters of credit). The standard replaced the “incurred loss” approach under the previous guidance with an “expected loss” model that requires an entity to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss.” We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which removes the requirement to disclose: 1) amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, 2) policy for timing of transfers between levels, and 3) valuation processes for Level 3 investments. In addition, this guidance modifies and adds other disclosure requirements, which primarily relate to valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. Costs to obtain software, including configuration and integration with legacy IT systems, coding and testing, including parallel process phases are eligible for capitalization under the new standard. In addition, activities that would be expensed include costs related to vendor demonstrations, determining performance and technology requirements and training activities. We adopted this guidance on January 1,2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes and improve consistency in application. ASU 2019-12 amends certain elements of income tax accounting, including but not limited to intraperiod tax allocations, step-ups in tax basis of goodwill, and calculating taxes on year-to-date losses in interim periods. The guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are assessing the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements. Clarifications in Accounting for Equity Securities In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, which clarifies the interactions between accounting for equity investments (ASC 321), equity method accounting (ASC 323) and derivatives and hedges (ASC 815). As a result of the ASU, when entities apply the measurement alternative to non-controlling equity investments under ASC 321, and must transition to the equity method of accounting because of an observable transaction, existing investments should be remeasured immediately before applying the equity method of accounting. Additionally, it states that if entities hold non-derivative forward contracts or purchased call options to acquire equity securities, such instruments should be measured using the fair value principles of ASC 321 before settlement or exercise. The Company early adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and as a result recognized a gain of $6.6 million within other income during the three months ended March 31, 2020 related to the remeasurement of our investment in Flo Technologies, Inc. immediately prior to applying the equity method of accounting (see note 4). Effects of Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides relief from accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements necessitated by reference rate reform. It also provides optional expedients to enable the continuance of hedge accounting where certain hedging relationships are impacted by reference rate reform. This optional guidance is effective immediately, and available to be used through December 31, 2022. We are assessing the impact that reference rate reform and the related adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements.

Balance Sheet Information (Tabl

Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Information on Balance Sheets	Supplemental information on our balance sheets is as follows: (In millions) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Inventories: Raw materials and supplies $ 258.0 $ 274.4 Work in process 71.9 72.2 Finished products 373.2 372.0 Total inventories $ 703.1 $ 718.6 Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,971.5 $ 1,982.5 Less: accumulated depreciation 1,163.9 1,158.3 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 807.6 $ 824.2

Goodwill and Identifiable Int_2

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment	The change in the net carrying amount of goodwill by segment was as follows: (In millions) Cabinets Plumbing Doors & Security Total Goodwill Goodwill at December 31, 2019 (a) $ 925.5 $ 747.3 $ 417.4 $ 2,090.2 Year-to-date translation adjustments (2.5 ) (7.4 ) (1.0 ) (10.9 ) Goodwill at March 31, 2020 (a) $ 923.0 $ 739.9 $ 416.4 $ 2,079.3 (a) Net of accumulated impairment losses of $399.5 million in the Doors & Security segment.
Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization by Class of Identifiable Intangible Assets	The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019 Gross Carrying Amounts Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Gross Carrying Amounts Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Indefinite-lived tradenames $ 620.8 $ — $ 620.8 $ 635.6 $ — $ 635.6 Amortizable intangible assets Tradenames 19.8 (12.6 ) 7.2 20.6 (12.9 ) 7.7 Customer and contractual relationships 796.0 (304.6 ) 491.4 803.9 (299.6 ) 504.3 Patents/proprietary technology 74.8 (54.3 ) 20.5 73.4 (52.1 ) 21.3 Total 890.6 (371.5 ) 519.1 897.9 (364.6 ) 533.3 Total identifiable intangibles $ 1,511.4 $ (371.5 ) $ 1,139.9 $ 1,533.5 $ (364.6 ) $ 1,168.9

External Debt and Financing A_2

External Debt and Financing Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Outstanding Notes	The following table provides a summary of the Company’s outstanding Notes, including the net carrying value of the Notes, net of underwriting commissions, price discounts, and debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: (in millions) Net Carrying Value Coupon Rate Principal Amount Issuance Date Maturity Date March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 3.000% Senior Notes $ 400.0 June 2015 June 2020 $ 399.9 $ 399.7 4.000% Senior Notes 500.0 June 2015 June 2025 496.0 495.8 4.000% Senior Notes (the “2018 Notes”) 600.0 September 2018 September 2023 596.3 596.1 3.250% Senior Notes (the “2019 Notes”) 700.0 September 2019 September 2029 692.9 692.7 Total Senior Notes $ 2,200.0 $ 2,185.1 $ 2,184.3

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments	The fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: Fair Value (In millions) Location March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Assets: Foreign exchange contracts Other current assets $ 7.8 $ 2.9 Commodity contracts Other current assets — 0.1 Net investment hedges Other current assets 0.9 — Total assets $ 8.7 $ 3.0 Liabilities: Foreign exchange contracts Other current liabilities $ 8.9 $ 2.2 Commodity contracts Other current liabilities 0.5 — Net investment hedges Other current liabilities — 0.3 Total liabilities $ 9.4 $ 2.5
Effects of Derivative Financial Instruments on Consolidated Statements of Income	The effects of derivative financial instruments on the statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Cost of products sold Interest expense Other income, net Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Earnings $ 909.5 $ 22.1 $ 6.1 The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging: Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Hedged items 10.0 Derivative designated as hedging instruments (10.5 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.6 Commodity contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income (0.2 ) Interest rate contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.2 (In millions) Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cost of products sold Interest expense Other income, net Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Earnings $ 869.1 $ 23.7 $ 1.2 The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging: Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Hedged items 0.2 Derivative designated as hedging instruments (0.2 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships Foreign exchange contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 1.2 Commodity contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.1 Interest rate contracts: Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income 0.1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Carrying Value and Fair Value of Debt	The carrying value and fair value of debt as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Senior Notes, net of underwriting commissions and price discounts $ 2,185.1 $ 2,186.9 $ 2,184.3 $ 2,271.4 $ 1,250 million revolving credit agreement due September 2024 250.0 250.0 — — Total debt $ 2,435.1 $ 2,436.9 $ 2,184.3 $ 2,271.4
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Fair Value March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Assets Derivative financial instruments (Level 2) $ 8.4 $ 3.0 Deferred compensation program assets (Level 2) 13.0 12.1 Total assets $ 21.4 $ 15.1 Liabilities Derivative financial instruments (Level 2) $ 9.1 $ 2.5

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
After-Tax Components of and Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The after-tax components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Foreign Currency Adjustments Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance at December 31, 2018 $ (25.3 ) $ 4.2 $ (45.9 ) $ (67.0 ) Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 8.8 0.6 — 9.4 Adoption of ASU 2018-02 — — (8.6 ) (8.6 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (1.1 ) — (1.1 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income 8.8 (0.5 ) (8.6 ) (0.3 ) Balance at March 31, 2019 $ (16.5 ) $ 3.7 $ (54.5 ) $ (67.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2019 $ (11.5 ) $ 5.5 $ (66.6 ) $ (72.6 ) Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (41.7 ) (7.7 ) (0.8 ) (50.2 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income — (0.4 ) — (0.4 ) Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income (41.7 ) (8.1 ) (0.8 ) (50.6 ) Balance at March 31, 2020 $ (53.2 ) $ (2.6 ) $ (67.4 ) $ (123.2 )
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Three months ended March 31, Affected Line Item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income 2020 2019 Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges Foreign exchange contracts $ 0.6 $ 1.2 Cost of products sold Commodity contracts (0.2 ) 0.1 Cost of products sold Interest rate contracts 0.2 0.1 Interest expense 0.6 1.4 Total before tax (0.2 ) (0.3 ) Tax expense Total reclassifications for the period $ 0.4 $ 1.1 Net of tax

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table disaggregates our consolidated revenue by major sales distribution channels for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019: (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Wholesalers (a) $ 654.2 $ 611.8 Home Center retailers (b) 419.2 390.9 Other retailers (c) 82.6 67.6 Builder direct 54.7 55.0 U.S. net sales 1,210.7 1,125.3 International (d) 192.0 202.6 Net sales $ 1,402.7 $ 1,327.9 ( a ) Represents sales to customers ( b ) Represents sales to the three largest “Do-It-Yourself” retailers; The Home Depot, Inc., Lowes Companies, Inc. and Menards, Inc., inclusive of sales through their respective internet website portals. ( c ) Represents sales principally to our mass merchant and standalone independent e-commerce customers. ( d ) Represents sales in markets outside the United States, principally in Canada, China, Europe and Mexico.

Defined Benefit Plans (Tables)

Defined Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Pension	The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, Pension Benefits 2020 2019 Service cost $ 0.1 $ 0.1 Interest cost 7.1 8.2 Expected return on plan assets (8.2 ) (8.8 ) Net periodic benefit income $ (1.0 ) $ (0.5 )

Product Warranties (Tables)

Product Warranties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Guarantees And Product Warranties [Abstract]
Activity Related to Product Warranty Liability	The following table summarizes activity related to our product warranty liability for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Reserve balance at January 1, $ 24.7 $ 24.9 Provision for warranties issued 6.5 6.2 Settlements made (in cash or in kind) (7.0 ) (5.8 ) Foreign currency (0.1 ) — Reserve balance at March 31, $ 24.1 $ 25.3

Information on Business Segme_2

Information on Business Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales and Operating Income by Segment	Net sales and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 by segment were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In millions) 2020 2019 % Change vs. Prior Year Net Sales Cabinets $ 620.0 $ 573.0 8.2 % Plumbing 469.0 458.6 2.3 Doors & Security 313.7 296.3 5.9 Net sales $ 1,402.7 $ 1,327.9 5.6 % Operating Income (Loss) Cabinets $ 43.7 $ 43.2 1.2 % Plumbing 104.5 89.2 17.2 Doors & Security 31.5 22.4 40.6 Less: Corporate expenses (24.7 ) (19.2 ) (28.6 ) Operating income $ 155.0 $ 135.6 14.3 %

Restructuring and Other Charg_2

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Pre-tax Restructuring and Other Charges	Pre-tax restructuring and other charges for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are shown below. (In millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Restructuring Charges Other Charges (a) Total Charges Restructuring Charges Other Charges (a) Total Charges Cabinets $ 2.4 $ 0.1 $ 2.5 $ 1.1 $ 0.3 $ 1.4 Plumbing 0.3 (0.4 ) (0.1 ) 0.1 1.2 1.3 Doors & Security 0.3 0.8 1.1 — 1.9 1.9 Corporate 1.5 0.3 1.8 — — — Total $ 4.5 $ 0.8 $ 5.3 $ 1.2 $ 3.4 $ 4.6 (a) “Other Charges” represent charges directly related to restructuring initiatives that cannot be reported as restructuring under GAAP. Such costs may include losses on disposal of inventories, trade receivables allowances from exiting product lines, accelerated depreciation resulting from the closure of facilities and gains or losses on the sale of previously closed facilities. Restructuring and ot her charges in the first quarter of 2020 largely related to severance costs within all our segment s , costs associated with product line discontinuance within our Doors & Security segment and a gain on the sale of a previously closed facility within our Plumbing segment. Restructuring and other charges in the first quarter of 2019 largely related to severance costs within our Cabinets segment and costs associated with closing facilities within our Plumbing and Doors & Security segments. As a result of the economic impacts of COVID-19, we may incur significant restructuring and other charges during the remainder of 2020.
Reconciliation of Restructuring Liability	Reconciliation of Restructuring Liability (In millions) Balance at 12/31/19 2020 Provision Cash Expenditures (a) Non-Cash Write-offs Balance at 3/31/20 Workforce reduction costs $ 6.7 $ 4.2 $ (3.0 ) $ - $ 7.9 Other 0.1 0.3 (0.2 ) 0.4 0.6 $ 6.8 $ 4.5 $ (3.2 ) $ 0.4 $ 8.5 (a) Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges. (In millions) Balance at 12/31/18 2019 Provision Cash Expenditures (a) Non-Cash Write-offs Balance at 3/31/19 Workforce reduction costs $ 9.9 $ 0.7 $ (4.3 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 6.2 Other 0.6 0.5 (0.6 ) — 0.5 $ 10.5 $ 1.2 $ (4.9 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 6.7 (a) Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computations of Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	The computations of earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were as follows: (In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Net Income $ 108.8 $ 84.5 Less: Noncontrolling interest (0.3 ) (0.2 ) Net income attributable to Fortune Brands $ 109.1 $ 84.7 Basic earnings per common share $ 0.78 $ 0.60 Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.77 $ 0.60 Basic average shares outstanding 139.3 140.7 Stock-based awards 1.5 1.2 Diluted average shares outstanding 140.8 141.9 Antidilutive stock-based awards excluded from weighted- average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share 0.9 2.8

Recently Issued Accounting St_3

Recently Issued Accounting Standards - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description					Financial Instruments—Credit Losses In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and loans as well as off-balance-sheet credit exposures (e.g., loan commitments and standby letters of credit). The standard replaced the “incurred loss” approach under the previous guidance with an “expected loss” model that requires an entity to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss.”  We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description				Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which removes the requirement to disclose: 1) amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, 2) policy for timing of transfers between levels, and 3) valuation processes for Level 3 investments. In addition, this guidance modifies and adds other disclosure requirements, which primarily relate to valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements. Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. Costs to obtain software, including configuration and integration with legacy IT systems, coding and testing, including parallel process phases are eligible for capitalization under the new standard.  In addition, activities that would be expensed include costs related to vendor demonstrations, determining performance and technology requirements and training activities. We adopted this guidance on January 1,2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2019-12 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description			Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes and improve consistency in application.  ASU 2019-12 amends certain elements of income tax accounting, including but not limited to intraperiod tax allocations, step-ups in tax basis of goodwill, and calculating taxes on year-to-date losses in interim periods.  The guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted.  We are assessing the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Update 2020-01 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description		Clarifications in Accounting for Equity Securities In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, which clarifies the interactions between accounting for equity investments (ASC 321), equity method accounting (ASC 323) and derivatives and hedges (ASC 815).  As a result of the ASU, when entities apply the measurement alternative to non-controlling equity investments under ASC 321, and must transition to the equity method of accounting because of an observable transaction, existing investments should be remeasured immediately before applying the equity method of accounting.  Additionally, it states that if entities hold non-derivative forward contracts or purchased call options to acquire equity securities, such instruments should be measured using the fair value principles of ASC 321 before settlement or exercise.  The Company early adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and as a result recognized a gain of $6.6 million within other income during the three months ended March 31, 2020 related to the remeasurement of our investment in Flo Technologies, Inc. immediately prior to applying the equity method of accounting (see note 4).
Accounting Standards Update 2020-01 [Member] | Flo Technologies, Inc. [Member] | Other Income [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Remeasurement gain on investment						$ 6.6
Accounting Standards Update 2020-04 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	Effects of Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides relief from accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements necessitated by reference rate reform. It also provides optional expedients to enable the continuance of hedge accounting where certain hedging relationships are impacted by reference rate reform. This optional guidance is effective immediately, and available to be used through December 31, 2022. We are assessing the impact that reference rate reform and the related adoption of this guidance will have on our financial statements.

Balance Sheet Information - Sup

Balance Sheet Information - Supplemental Information on Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventories:
Raw materials and supplies	$ 258	$ 274.4
Work in process	71.9	72.2
Finished products	373.2	372
Total inventories	703.1	718.6
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,971.5	1,982.5
Less: accumulated depreciation	1,163.9	1,158.3
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 807.6	$ 824.2

Acquisitions and Dispositions -

Acquisitions and Dispositions - Additional Information (Detail) - Flo Technologies, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding shares to be acquired	100.00%
Business acquisition, shares acquired in cash	$ 44.2
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired		75.00%
Other income related to remeasurement of previously existing investment		$ 6.6
Substantive participating rights expiration period		first quarter of 2021
Second phase of substantive participating rights scheduled to occur		first quarter of 2022
Carrying value of investment		$ 75.7	$ 25.7
Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests of investee to exercise significant influence		20.00%
Other Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination remaining shares to be exchanged for additional cash in future	$ 7.9

Goodwill and Identifiable Int_3

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)Tradename	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 2,079.3	$ 2,090.2
Net identifiable intangible assets	1,139.9	1,168.9
Decrease in gross identifiable intangible assets	(22.1)
Gross Carrying Amounts, Indefinite-lived tradenames	$ 620.8	635.6
Tradenames and Customer Relationship [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable identifiable intangible assets, estimated useful life	2 years
Tradenames and Customer Relationship [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable identifiable intangible assets, estimated useful life	30 years
Cabinets [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 923	925.5
Impairment of intangible assets, trade names	$ 9.5
Number of indefinite-lived tradenames | Tradename	3
Cabinets [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, trade names		$ 12
Gross Carrying Amounts, Indefinite-lived tradenames	$ 29.1
Cabinets [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | COVID-19 [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, trade names	9.5
Cabinets [Member] | Second Indefinite-Lived Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, trade names			$ 29.5
Gross Carrying Amounts, Indefinite-lived tradenames	85
Cabinets [Member] | Third Indefinite-Lived Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amounts, Indefinite-lived tradenames	$ 36.2
Cabinets [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Second Indefinite-Lived Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value in excess of carrying amount	10.00%
Cabinets [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Third Indefinite-Lived Trade Name [Member]
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated fair value in excess of carrying amount	10.00%

Goodwill and Identifiable Int_4

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Change in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,090.2
Translation adjustments	(10.9)
Ending Balance	2,079.3
Cabinets [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	925.5
Translation adjustments	(2.5)
Ending Balance	923
Plumbing [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	747.3
Translation adjustments	(7.4)
Ending Balance	739.9
Doors & Security [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	417.4
Translation adjustments	(1)
Ending Balance	$ 416.4

Goodwill and Identifiable Int_5

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Change in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)
Doors & Security [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment losses	$ 399.5

Goodwill and Identifiable Int_6

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets - Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization by Class of Identifiable Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amounts, Indefinite-lived tradenames	$ 620.8	$ 635.6
Net Book Value, Indefinite-lived tradenames	620.8	635.6
Gross Carrying Amounts, Finite Lived	890.6	897.9
Accumulated Amortization, Finite Lived	(371.5)	(364.6)
Net Book Value, Finite Lived	519.1	533.3
Gross Carrying Amounts, Total identifiable intangibles	1,511.4	1,533.5
Accumulated Amortization, Total identifiable intangibles	(371.5)	(364.6)
Net Book Value, Total identifiable intangibles	1,139.9	1,168.9
Tradenames [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amounts, Finite Lived	19.8	20.6
Accumulated Amortization, Finite Lived	(12.6)	(12.9)
Net Book Value, Finite Lived	7.2	7.7
Customer and contractual relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amounts, Finite Lived	796	803.9
Accumulated Amortization, Finite Lived	(304.6)	(299.6)
Net Book Value, Finite Lived	491.4	504.3
Patents/proprietary technology [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amounts, Finite Lived	74.8	73.4
Accumulated Amortization, Finite Lived	(54.3)	(52.1)
Net Book Value, Finite Lived	$ 20.5	$ 21.3

External Debt and Financing A_3

External Debt and Financing Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate outstanding notes			$ 2,200,000,000
Repayment of long-term debt			130,000,000	$ 160,000,000
Term loan maturity period		2019-03
Uncommitted bank lines of credit, which provide for unsecured borrowings for working capital			17,500,000		$ 17,500,000
Uncommitted bank lines of credit, which provide for unsecured borrowings for working capital amount outstanding			0		0
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, price		$ 350,000,000
Repayment of long-term debt		$ 350,000,000
Term loan maturity period		2020-03
Term loan, outstanding borrowings			0		0
Debt instrument, description		In September 2019, the Company used the proceeds from the 2019 Notes to repay the full outstanding balance on the Term Loan entered into in March 2018 and subsequently amended in August 2018 and March 2019 (the “Term Loan”).  Following the March 2019 amendment, the Term Loan provided for borrowings of $350 million and matured in March 2020. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, amounts due under the Term Loan were zero.
3.000% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, price			$ 400,000,000
Senior unsecured notes, coupon rate		3.00%
Maturity date		2020-06	2020-06
2019 Senior Notes [Member] | Notes due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes, price		$ 700,000,000
Senior unsecured notes, maturity year		2029
Senior unsecured notes, coupon rate		3.25%
2020 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 400,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	Interest rates under the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 1.40% to LIBOR + 1.8%.
Debt instrument, covenant description	The 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company is required to maintain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0.  Consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, losses from asset impairments, and certain other one-time adjustments. In addition, the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus certain cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA generally may not exceed 3.5 to 1.0.
Required minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense	3
Ratio of consolidated debt minus certain cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA	3.5
2020 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate over LIBOR	1.40%
2020 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate over LIBOR	1.80%
2019 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 1,250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis		Interest rates under the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 0.91% to LIBOR + 1.4%.
Term loan maturity period		2024-09
Rollover amount from prior credit facility included in current facility		$ 165,000,000
Term loan, outstanding borrowings			$ 250,000,000		$ 0
2019 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate over LIBOR		0.91%
2019 Revolving Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate over LIBOR		1.40%

External Debt and Financing A_4

External Debt and Financing Arrangements - Summary of Outstanding Notes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount		$ 2,200
Net Carrying Value		2,185.1	$ 2,184.3
3.000% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount		$ 400
Issuance Date		2015-06
Maturity Date	2020-06	2020-06
Net Carrying Value		$ 399.9	399.7
4.000% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount		$ 500
Issuance Date		2015-06
Maturity Date		2025-06
Net Carrying Value		$ 496	495.8
4.000% Senior Notes [Member] | 2018 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount		$ 600
Issuance Date		2018-09
Maturity Date		2023-09
Net Carrying Value		$ 596.3	596.1
3.250% Senior Notes [Member] | 2019 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount		$ 700
Issuance Date		2019-09
Maturity Date		2029-09
Net Carrying Value		$ 692.9	$ 692.7

Financial Instruments - Additio

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency derivative hedges	$ 378,000,000
Cash flow hedge [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument gain (loss)	(6,500,000)	$ 500,000
Cash flow hedge [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated amount of net derivative losses in accumulated other comprehensive income reclassified to earnings within 12 months	$ 4,700,000

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Values of Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, fair value	$ 8.7	$ 3
Derivative liabilities, fair value	9.4	2.5
Net investment hedges [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, fair value	0.9
Net investment hedges [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, fair value		0.3
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, fair value	7.8	2.9
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, fair value	8.9	2.2
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets, fair value		$ 0.1
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities, fair value	$ 0.5

Financial Instruments - Classif

Financial Instruments - Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Cost of products sold [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ 909.5	$ 869.1
Cost of products sold [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income	0.6	1.2
Cost of products sold [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income	(0.2)	0.1
Interest expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	22.1	23.7
Interest expense [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income	0.2	0.1
Other income, net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	6.1	1.2
Other income, net [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	10	0.2
Other income, net [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Designated as hedging instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ (10.5)	$ (0.2)

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets or liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Carry

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Carrying Value
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 2,435.1	$ 2,184.3
Carrying Value | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	2,185.1	2,184.3
Carrying Value | Revolving Credit [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	250
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	2,436.9	2,271.4
Fair Value | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	2,186.9	$ 2,271.4
Fair Value | Revolving Credit [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 250

Fair Value Measurements - Car_2

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Term loan maturity period	2019-03
Revolving Credit [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,250
Term loan maturity period		2024-09

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments (Level 2)	$ 8.7	$ 3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	21.4	15.1
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments (Level 2)	8.4	3
Deferred compensation program assets (Level 2)	13	12.1
Derivative financial instruments (Level 2)	$ 9.1	$ 2.5

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - After-Tax Components of and Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,427.8	$ 2,180
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(50.2)	9.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(0.4)	(1.1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(50.6)	(0.3)
Ending Balance	2,357.9	2,247.1
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Adoption of ASU 2018-02		(8.6)
Foreign Currency Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(11.5)	(25.3)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(41.7)	8.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(41.7)	8.8
Ending Balance	(53.2)	(16.5)
Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	5.5	4.2
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(7.7)	0.6
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(0.4)	(1.1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(8.1)	(0.5)
Ending Balance	(2.6)	3.7
Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(66.6)	(45.9)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(0.8)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(0.8)	(8.6)
Ending Balance	(67.4)	(54.5)
Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments [Member] | ASU 2018-02 [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Adoption of ASU 2018-02		(8.6)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(72.6)	(67)
Ending Balance	$ (123.2)	$ (67.3)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold	$ 909.5	$ 869.1
Tax (expense) benefit	(29.9)	(28.6)
Income after tax	109.1	84.5
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	0.6	1.4
Tax (expense) benefit	(0.2)	(0.3)
Income after tax	0.4	1.1
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold	0.6	1.2
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member] | Commodity Contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of products sold	(0.2)	0.1
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss) [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 0.2	$ 0.1

Revenue - Disaggregation of Rev

Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		$ 1,402.7	$ 1,327.9
Wholesalers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	654.2	611.8
Home Center retailers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[2]	419.2	390.9
Other retailers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[3]	82.6	67.6
Builder direct [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		54.7	55
United States [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales		1,210.7	1,125.3
International [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	[4]	$ 192	$ 202.6
[1]	Represents sales to customers
[2]	Represents sales to the three largest “Do-It-Yourself” retailers; The Home Depot, Inc., Lowes Companies, Inc. and Menards, Inc., inclusive of sales through their respective internet website portals.
[3]	Represents sales principally to our mass merchant and standalone independent e-commerce customers.
[4]	Represents sales in markets outside the United States, principally in Canada, China, Europe and Mexico.

Defined Benefit Plans - Compone

Defined Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Pension (Detail) - Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Pension Benefits - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Interest cost	7.1	8.2
Expected return on plan assets	(8.2)	(8.8)
Net periodic benefit income	$ (1)	$ (0.5)

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	21.50%	25.30%
Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	$ 2,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	$ 10,000,000

Product Warranties - Activity R

Product Warranties - Activity Related to Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Guarantees And Product Warranties [Abstract]
Reserve balance at the beginning of the year	$ 24.7	$ 24.9
Provision for warranties issued	6.5	6.2
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)	(7)	(5.8)
Foreign currency	(0.1)
Reserve balance at end of year	$ 24.1	$ 25.3

Information on Business Segme_3

Information on Business Segments - Net Sales and Operating Income by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,402.7	$ 1,327.9
Operating income	$ 155	135.6
Net Sales, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	5.60%
Operating Income, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	14.30%
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Operating income	$ (24.7)	(19.2)
Operating Income, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	(28.60%)
Cabinets [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 620	573
Operating income	$ 43.7	43.2
Net Sales, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	8.20%
Operating Income, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	1.20%
Plumbing [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 469	458.6
Operating income	$ 104.5	89.2
Net Sales, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	2.30%
Operating Income, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	17.20%
Doors & Security [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 313.7	296.3
Operating income	$ 31.5	$ 22.4
Net Sales, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	5.90%
Operating Income, Percentage Change vs. Prior Year	40.60%

Restructuring and Other Charg_3

Restructuring and Other Charges - Pre-tax Restructuring and Other Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 4.5	$ 1.2
Other Charges	[1]	0.8	3.4
Total Charges		5.3	4.6
Operating Segments [Member] | Cabinets [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		2.4	1.1
Other Charges	[1]	0.1	0.3
Total Charges		2.5	1.4
Operating Segments [Member] | Plumbing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0.3	0.1
Other Charges	[1]	(0.4)	1.2
Total Charges		(0.1)	1.3
Operating Segments [Member] | Doors & Security [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		0.3
Other Charges	[1]	0.8	1.9
Total Charges		1.1	$ 1.9
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		1.5
Other Charges	[1]	0.3
Total Charges		$ 1.8
[1]	“Other Charges” represent charges directly related to restructuring initiatives that cannot be reported as restructuring under GAAP. Such costs may include losses on disposal of inventories, trade receivables allowances from exiting product lines, accelerated depreciation resulting from the closure of facilities and gains or losses on the sale of previously closed facilities.

Restructuring and Other Charg_4

Restructuring and Other Charges - Reconciliation of Restructuring Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		$ 6.8	$ 10.5
Provision		4.5	1.2
Cash Expenditures	[1]	(3.2)	(4.9)
Non-Cash Write-offs		0.4	(0.1)
Ending Balance		8.5	6.7
Workforce Reduction Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		6.7	9.9
Provision		4.2	0.7
Cash Expenditures	[1]	(3)	(4.3)
Non-Cash Write-offs			(0.1)
Ending Balance		7.9	6.2
Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		0.1	0.6
Provision		0.3	0.5
Cash Expenditures	[1]	(0.2)	(0.6)
Non-Cash Write-offs		0.4
Ending Balance		$ 0.6	$ 0.5
[1]	Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges.

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

Earnings Per Share - Computations of Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 108.8	$ 84.5
Less: Noncontrolling interest	(0.3)	(0.2)
Net income attributable to Fortune Brands	$ 109.1	$ 84.7
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.78	$ 0.60
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.77	$ 0.60
Basic average shares outstanding	139.3	140.7
Stock-based awards	1.5	1.2
Diluted average shares outstanding	140.8	141.9
Antidilutive stock-based awards excluded from weighted- average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share	0.9	2.8