Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for RPM Earnings

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research cut their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of RPM International in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, April 22nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the specialty chemicals company will earn $5.17 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $5.50. The consensus estimate for RPM International’s current full-year earnings is $5.50 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for RPM International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.89 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.50 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.56 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.80 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.58 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $0.74 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on RPM. Mizuho cut their target price on shares of RPM International from $150.00 to $140.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on RPM International from $154.00 to $126.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on RPM International from $140.00 to $116.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on RPM International from $126.00 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on RPM International from $125.00 to $113.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 9th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $122.10.

RPM International Stock Performance

Shares of RPM stock opened at $104.49 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $113.30 and a 200-day moving average of $123.77. The company has a market cap of $13.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a quick ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. RPM International has a 52 week low of $95.28 and a 52 week high of $141.79.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.51 billion. RPM International had a net margin of 8.89% and a return on equity of 26.76%. The business’s revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.52 EPS.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of RPM International by 55.3% during the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 236 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Crews Bank & Trust purchased a new position in RPM International in the fourth quarter worth $37,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its stake in RPM International by 58.7% in the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 419 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 155 shares during the period. Fairway Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of RPM International by 829.8% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 437 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 390 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV raised its stake in shares of RPM International by 148.8% during the 4th quarter. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV now owns 535 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 320 shares during the period. 80.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

RPM International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 17th will be issued a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 17th. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.95%. RPM International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.88%.

About RPM International

RPM International Inc manufactures and sells specialty chemicals for the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets worldwide. It offers waterproofing, coating, and traditional roofing systems; sealants, air barriers, tapes, and foams; residential home weatherization systems; roofing and building maintenance services; sealing and bonding, subfloor preparation, flooring, and glazing solutions; resin flooring systems, polyurethane, MMA waterproof, epoxy floor paint and coatings, concrete repair, and protection products; fire stopping and intumescent steel coating, and manufacturing industry solutions; rolled asphalt roofing materials and chemical admixtures; concrete and masonry admixtures, concrete fibers, curing and sealing compounds, structural grouts and mortars, epoxy adhesives, injection resins, polyurethane foams, floor hardeners and toppings, joint fillers, industrial and architectural coatings, decorative color/stains/stamps, and restoration materials; insulated building cladding materials; and concrete form wall systems.