RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Releases Earnings Results

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.03, FiscalAI reports. RPM International had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 22.45%. The business had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.22 billion.

RPM International Price Performance

Shares of RPM International stock opened at $95.17 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $12.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.05. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $105.77 and its 200-day simple moving average is $104.60. RPM International has a twelve month low of $92.92 and a twelve month high of $121.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.68.

More RPM International News

Here are the key news stories impacting RPM International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RPM reported record fiscal first-quarter results, including $1.98 in adjusted earnings per share, beating the $1.95 analyst consensus by $0.03. Revenue was $2.22 billion, in line with expectations. RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2027 First-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company posted an 8.41% net margin and 22.45% return on equity, offering evidence of continued profitability despite inflationary and demand-related pressures. RPM International Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
• Positive Sentiment: RPM completed its Volteco acquisition on October 1, expanding its waterproofing portfolio and potentially supporting longer-term growth, although the transaction is unlikely to be the primary near-term trading catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: Before the report, analysts expected RPM’s quarter to benefit from cost-reduction actions and solid demand, while warning that raw-material inflation and supply constraints could limit growth. RPM International Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo reduced its price target from $135 to $130, citing a more cautious outlook, though it maintained an overweight rating. Benzinga analyst update
• Negative Sentiment: Investors had reduced exposure ahead of earnings amid concerns about 5%–6% raw-material inflation, negative first-half price-cost trends, softer consumer DIY demand and possible commercial-construction weakness.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on RPM International from $135.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Wall Street Zen lowered RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of RPM International in a report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of RPM International from $129.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of RPM International from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $125.85.

RPM International Company Profile

RPM International Inc is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related products. The company serves the construction, industrial, automotive, marine and consumer markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products for protecting, repairing, maintaining and enhancing surfaces and structures.

Its brands and businesses include Rust-Oleum consumer and industrial coatings, DAP caulks and sealants, Tremco and Euclid Chemical construction products, Carboline protective coatings, Stonhard seamless flooring systems and Flowcrete flooring products.