RPM Sales Rise 4.8% as Company Revises Annual Growth Outlook

RPM International reported Q1 2027 sales of $2.215 billion and net income of $256.36 million, with EPS of $2.02. The company cited record revenue, acquisitions like Volteco, and cost control as drivers. RPM provided guidance for low to mid-single-digit sales growth in Q2 and fiscal 2027, with analysts projecting 4.3% annual revenue growth and earnings growth to $976.7 million by 2029.

BMO Capital reduced its price target for RPM International (NYSE:RPM) to $147 from $151, citing raw material and logistics cost headwinds, though it kept an Outperform rating. RPM reported Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings of $1.98 per share, beating estimates, with revenue at $2.22 billion. The company faces margin pressures but is growing through pricing, market share gains, and cost efficiency. RPM's stock trades near its 52-week low at $96.81.

BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform rating on RPM International (NYSE:RPM) with a $151 price target after its Q1 earnings beat estimates. RPM reported Q1 EPS of $1.98, exceeding expectations, but lowered full-year EBITDA guidance due to inflation. Shares had declined 19% before earnings, near a 52-week low. The company has maintained dividends for 54 years, yielding 2.2%. RPM's next potential catalyst is its November Map 3.0 presentation.

RPM International reported Q1 2027 earnings, with record sales led by Performance Coatings and Consumer segments. Adjusted EBITDA and EPS increased, offsetting raw material inflation and other expenses. Emerging markets grew over 20%, driven by engineered solutions. The company also highlighted cost discipline and strategic acquisitions, including volteco, and plans to discuss operational improvements at an Investor Day on November 9.

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RPM International reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $2.22B (up 4.8% YoY) and EPS of $2.01 (up 13.6% YoY). Growth was driven by the Performance Coatings Group and Consumer segments, while the Construction Products Group saw an organic decline. The company realigned its Latin American reporting structure for efficiency.