Rep. David Taylor Buys RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Stock

Key Points

• Representative David Taylor disclosed on March 20 that he purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 of RPM International (NYSE:RPM)
• RPM missed quarterly EPS in its Jan. 8 report, posting $1.20 vs. a $1.41 consensus and revenue slightly below estimates, but analysts retain a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with an average price target of $127.25.
• The stock trades near its 52‑week low (around $96 at the open), with a market cap of $12.36 billion, a P/E of 18.6, and an annualized dividend yield of about 2.2%.

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM). In a filing disclosed on March 20th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in RPM International stock on March 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) - DAVE" account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chevron NYSE: CVX on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products NYSE: IBP on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of RPM International NYSE: RPM on 3/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Parker-Hannifin NYSE: PH on 3/12/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum NYSE: MPC on 3/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp NASDAQ: FITB on 3/11/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chevron NYSE: CVX on 3/11/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Visa NYSE: V on 2/26/2026.

RPM International Stock Performance

Shares of RPM International stock opened at $96.52 on Tuesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $109.62 and a two-hundred day moving average of $110.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 1.45 and a current ratio of 2.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.60, a PEG ratio of 2.27 and a beta of 1.09. RPM International Inc. has a 52 week low of $92.92 and a 52 week high of $129.12.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.41 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $1.91 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.94 billion. RPM International had a return on equity of 22.49% and a net margin of 8.79%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.39 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that RPM International Inc. will post 5.5 EPS for the current year.

RPM International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 16th were given a dividend of $0.54 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 16th. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. RPM International's payout ratio is presently 41.62%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RPM has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. KeyCorp restated a "sector weight" rating on shares of RPM International in a report on Friday, January 9th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of RPM International from $127.00 to $119.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of RPM International from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $117.00 to $115.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of RPM International from $136.00 to $127.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their target price on shares of RPM International from $152.00 to $149.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $127.25.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Timothy R. Kinser sold 3,441 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.31, for a total transaction of $379,576.71. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 21,248 shares in the company, valued at $2,343,866.88. This trade represents a 13.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RPM International

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of RPM International by 48.6% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 275 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in RPM International by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 1,685 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $184,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period. Archer Investment Corp raised its holdings in RPM International by 3.1% during the 3rd quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 3,598 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $424,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in RPM International by 21.2% in the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 617 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $73,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LRI Investments LLC lifted its stake in RPM International by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,752 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $182,000 after buying an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.95% of the company's stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor's career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About RPM International

RPM International Inc is a global holding company whose subsidiaries specialize in the manufacture and marketing of high-performance coatings, sealants, building materials, and specialty chemicals. Through its two principal operating segments—Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings—RPM serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, consumer products, industrial maintenance, and specialty applications.

The company's Performance Coatings segment offers a broad portfolio of architectural coatings, waterproofing systems, and specialty building products used by contractors, builders, and homeowners.

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