- RPM International’s 4th quarter adjusted EPS was $1.72, surpassing the estimated $1.60 and previous year’s $1.56.
- Reported EPS for the quarter was $1.76 compared to $1.40 in the previous year.
- Net sales reached $2.08 billion, a 3.7% increase year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $2.01 billion.
- The Construction Products Group saw net sales of $809.9 million, a 6.3% rise year-over-year, beating the estimate of $757 million.
- Performance Coatings Group’s net sales were $399.2 million, up 9.2% year-over-year, surpassing the estimated $382.6 million.
- Specialty Products Group reported net sales of $181.3 million, a 1.9% increase year-over-year, above the estimate of $174 million.
- Consumer Group’s net sales were slightly down by 1.6% year-over-year at $691.5 million, slightly below the estimate of $698 million.
- Adjusted EBIT rose 10% year-over-year to $314.4 million, exceeding the projected $291.7 million.
- The Construction Products Group’s adjusted EBIT increased by 14% to $158.1 million, higher than the expected $139.9 million.
- Performance Coatings Group’s adjusted EBIT rose 19% to $57.8 million, surpassing the estimate of $55.4 million.
- Specialty Products Group’s adjusted EBIT increased 7.4% to $11.4 million, slightly under the estimate of $11.6 million.
- Consumer Group’s adjusted EBIT was up 3.6% to $122.5 million, exceeding the estimate of $117.9 million.
- Analyst recommendations include 9 buys, 7 holds, and 1 sell.
Rpm International on Smartkarma
Analyst coverage of RPM International on Smartkarma has been highly positive, with Baptista Research releasing a report titled “RPM International: Strategic Product & Market Expansions Powering Our ‘Outperform’ Rating!“. According to the report, RPM International’s fiscal 2025 second-quarter results were impressive, showcasing record sales, adjusted EBIT margin, and adjusted EPS despite macroeconomic challenges. The company’s outstanding performance even endured a $4.4 million earnings setback due to a customer bankruptcy in the Consumer Group. Baptista Research‘s bullish outlook on RPM International is based on the strategic product and market expansions driving the company’s success.
A look at Rpm International Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Investors looking at the long-term outlook for RPM International can take heart in the Smart Scores indicating a positive future for the company. With a respectable score for Growth and Resilience, RPM International shows promising signs of being able to expand its operations and weather economic uncertainties.
RPM International, known for its specialty chemical products, holds its ground with decent scores across the board. While there is room for improvement in value and momentum, the company’s dedication to innovation and stability in the market bodes well for its future prospects.
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