Zacks Research Has Optimistic Outlook of RPM FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for RPM to $5.46 (from $5.24) but kept a Hold rating, vs. a consensus full-year estimate of $5.43.
• RPM beat quarterly expectations—$0.57 EPS vs. $0.37 expected and $1.61B revenue vs. $1.55B expected—and declared a $0.54 quarterly dividend (2.0% yield).
• Analyst sentiment skews positive with 10 Buys and 5 Holds, an average target of $126.33 ("Moderate Buy"), while the stock trades near $105.73 with a market cap around $13.5B and a PE of 20.37.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for RPM International in a report issued on Wednesday, April 22nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings of $5.46 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $5.24. Zacks Research currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for RPM International's current full-year earnings is $5.43 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for RPM International's Q4 2026 earnings at $1.81 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.93 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.51 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.58 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.14 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.62 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $0.78 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on RPM. Wall Street Zen upgraded RPM International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, April 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on RPM International from $138.00 to $126.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Mizuho dropped their price objective on RPM International from $120.00 to $111.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on RPM International from $149.00 to $148.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded RPM International from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $117.00 to $115.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $126.33.

RPM International Trading Down 0.7%

RPM International stock opened at $105.73 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a current ratio of 2.28. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $105.58 and its 200-day simple moving average is $107.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.49 billion, a PE ratio of 20.37, a PEG ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.10. RPM International has a 52 week low of $92.92 and a 52 week high of $129.12.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $1.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.55 billion. RPM International had a return on equity of 22.55% and a net margin of 8.63%.The business's quarterly revenue was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.35 earnings per share.

RPM International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.54 per share. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 16th. RPM International's payout ratio is currently 41.62%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RPM International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in RPM International by 48.6% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 275 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its stake in RPM International by 5.8% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 1,685 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $184,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the period. Archer Investment Corp increased its stake in RPM International by 3.1% during the third quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 3,598 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $424,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in RPM International by 21.2% during the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 617 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, LRI Investments LLC increased its stake in RPM International by 6.6% during the fourth quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,752 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $182,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. 80.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

RPM International Company Profile

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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