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RPM(RPM)
RPM
Next earnings: Jul 23, 2026 · Before open
Signal
Leaning Bearish1↓
PRICE
Prev Close
101.89
Open
102.59
Day Range101.19 – 103.00
101.19
103.00
52W Range92.92 – 129.12
92.92
129.12
23% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
1.0M
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
19.5x
EPS (TTM)
—
Div Yield
0.02%
Beta
0.87
Market-like
Performance
1D
-0.54%5D
-4.34%1M↑
+3.44%3M
-5.74%6M
-7.27%YTD
-2.56%1Y↓
-8.13%Best: 1M (+3.44%)Worst: 1Y (-8.13%)
Quick Read
Trend—Insufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
revenue +6% YoY · 41% gross marginValuation
FAIR
P/E 20x vs ~20x sectorHealth
STRONG
CR 2.3 · FCF $4.52/shStrong Buy
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$12.98B
Revenue TTM$7.71B
Net Income TTM$665.93M
Free Cash Flow$575.21M
Gross Margin41.4%
Net Margin8.6%
Operating Margin12.0%
Return on Equity21.8%
Return on Assets8.4%
Debt / Equity0.81
Current Ratio2.28
EPS TTM$5.24
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock
US housing market activity: existing home sales, housing starts, and home price appreciation drive repair/remodeling demand for consumer products (paint, sealants, caulks)
Commercial construction spending: non-residential construction activity impacts roofing systems, waterproofing, and concrete repair demand in Construction Products segment
Raw material cost trends: titanium dioxide, epoxy resins, solvents, and propylene-based inputs affect gross margins; pricing realization vs. input inflation is critical
Retail inventory levels and sell-through: Home Depot/Lowe's stocking decisions and consumer takeaway rates at point-of-sale
Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle
moderate-high - Consumer segment has defensive characteristics (repair/maintenance is non-discretionary) but discretionary remodeling projects decline in recessions. Construction Products and Performance Coatings are highly cyclical, tied to commercial construction spending and industrial capex. Overall revenue typically correlates 0.6-0.8x with GDP growth, with 60-70% exposure to repair/maintenance providing downside protection.
Interest Rates
Rising rates negatively impact housing affordability and mortgage refinancing activity, reducing home sales turnover that drives paint/repair product purchases. Higher rates also slow commercial construction starts (longer payback periods) and increase RPM's debt service costs on $1.4B net debt. However, existing homeowners may shift from moving to remodeling when rates rise, partially offsetting new home sale weakness. Valuation multiples compress as rates rise (currently 15.9x EV/EBITDA vs. 12-18x historical range).
Key Risks
Consolidation of retail customers: Home Depot and Lowe's represent estimated 25-30% of Consumer Group revenue; increased buyer power could pressure pricing and shelf space allocation
Environmental regulations: VOC (volatile organic compound) restrictions require continuous product reformulation; California and EU regulations drive R&D costs and potential market share loss to compliant competitors
Shift to online sales: Amazon and direct-to-consumer models could disrupt traditional retail distribution, though RPM has invested in e-commerce capabilities
Investor Profile
value/dividend - RPM is a 50-year Dividend Aristocrat with consistent payout growth, attracting income-focused investors. The stock trades at reasonable valuation multiples (2.0x P/S, 15.9x EV/EBITDA) relative to specialty chemicals peers. Recent 17% earnings growth despite flat revenue demonstrates operational improvement appeal. Moderate volatility and defensive characteristics suit long-term value investors seeking steady compounding with 2-3% dividend yield.
Watch on Earnings
US housing starts (HOUST) and existing home sales as leading indicators for consumer product demandArchitectural Billings Index (ABI) for commercial construction activity 9-12 months forwardTitanium dioxide spot prices and contract pricing (largest single raw material input)Home Depot and Lowe's comparable store sales and inventory levels
Health Radar
4 strong1 watch1 concern
60/100Liquidity
2.28Strong
Leverage
0.81Strong
Coverage
8.4xStrong
ROE
21.8%Strong
ROIC
11.4%Watch
Cash
$302MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE21 analysts
BUY
▲ +21.4%upside to target
L $118.00
Med $123.00consensus
H $126.00Stock Health
Composite Score
4 of 5 signals bullish
8/10
Technicals
●
✗RSI RangeRSI 42 — Bearish momentum
Volume
●
✓Volume FlowLean Accumulation
Fundamentals
●
✓Last EarningsBeat estimates
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✓Analyst ConsensusBuy
●
✓LiquidityCurrent Ratio 2.28 — healthy liquidity
Upcoming Events
EEarnings Report · After CloseMay 4, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateJul 31, 2026
In 89 days
PDividend PaymentAug 10, 2026
In 99 days
FinancialsFull statements →
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →Trend
▼ DowntrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 6.3%
-2.9% vs SMA 50 · -9.0% vs SMA 200
Momentum
RSI41.8Momentum fading
MACD-0.46Below zero — bearish pulse · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$129.1+27.4%
EMA 200
$109.7+8.2%
EMA 50
$105.0+3.6%
Current
$101.3
52W Low
$92.92-8.3%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week low
$92.9223th %ile$129.1
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Moderate Squeeze SetupAccumulation pattern present — more buying days than selling over the past 20 sessions. Volume conditions support gradual price improvement.
20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:7
Dist days:3
Edge:+4 acc
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)815K
Recent Vol (5D)
918K+13%
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Earnings & Analysts
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Consensus of 15 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↑ Revised Up
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $7.2B $7.2B–$7.3B | — | $4.24 | — | ±2% | High7 |
FY2024 | $7.3B $7.3B–$7.4B | ▲ +1.8% | $4.94 | ▲ +16.6% | ±2% | High15 |
FY2025 | $7.3B $7.3B–$7.3B | ▼ -0.5% | $5.17 | ▲ +4.7% | ±2% | High10 |
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryRPM
Last 8Q
+3.3%avg beat
Beat 5 of 8 quartersMissed 2↑ Estimates rising+1%
Q3'24
+5%
Q4'24
+4%
Q1'25
-30%
Q2'25
+8%
Q3'25
—
Q4'25
-15%
Q1'26
+54%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
Analyst Activity
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Oct 6
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Exane BNP ParibasNeutral
Oct 6
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BMO CapitalOutperform → Market Perform
Oct 6
DOWNGRADE
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
Kinser Timothy R.VP-Operations
$380K
Jan 21
SELL
Nance Frederick R.Dir
$86K
Nov 11
SELL
Fazzolari Salvatore…Dir
$40K
Oct 31
SELL
Nance Frederick R.Dir
$119K
Aug 6
SELL
Nance Frederick R.Dir
$80K
Nov 14
SELL
Laroche Michael J.VP, Controller…
$460K
Oct 31
SELL
Financials
Dividends2.10% yield
+9.6% avg annual growthAnnual Yield2.10%
Quarterly Div.$0.5400
Est. Annual / Share$2.16
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26
Q2'26
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
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About
rpm international inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services for both industrial and consumer markets. rpm's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. industrial companies include stonhard, tremco, illbruck, carboline, flowcrete, day-glo, dryvit and euclid chemical. rpm's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by hobbyists. consumer brands include rust-oleum, dap, zinsser, varathane and testors. rpm employs approximately 13,000 people worldwide and operates 116 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries. its products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories. fiscal 2015 sales were $4.6 billion, with 65 percent to industry worldwide and the remaining 35 percent to consumers mainly in north america.
Michael J. LarocheVice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Randell McShepardVice President of Public Affairs & Chief Talent Officer
Russell L. GordonVice President & Chief Financial Officer
Peers— —(7 companies)
Screen sector →| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RPM◀ | $101.34 | -0.54% | $13.0B | 19.4 | +50.9% | 934.1% | 1500 |
| $397.67 | +0.41% | $2.1T | 28.7 | +3296.8% | 4510.0% | 1500 | |
| $91.95 | +0.10% | $316.0B | 14.1 | +318.8% | 1510.7% | 1500 | |
| $131.46 | -0.32% | $305.1B | 22.6 | +586.3% | 1305.9% | 1500 | |
| $184.74 | -1.40% | $286.4B | 27.2 | +862.9% | 1745.9% | 1500 | |
| $146.57 | -0.87% | $279.7B | 21.0 | +597.3% | 2564.4% | 1500 | |
| $88.98 | -1.86% | $251.9B | 14.4 | -591.0% | 668.4% | 1500 | |
| Sector avg | — | -0.64% | — | 21.0 | +731.7% | 1891.3% | 1500 |