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RPM International raised its dividend by a double-digit percentage, extending its dividend growth streak to over 50 years and qualifying it as a Dividend King. Recent earnings were mixed with a 2% revenue decline, but a 12.2% increase in adjusted EPS, driven by strong performance in the Construction Products Group. RPM's Margin Achievement Plan 2025 has improved profitability, with record adjusted EBIT margins despite revenue declines in most segments.
RPM International Inc. NYSE: RPM is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, coating, sealants, and building materials used for industrial and construction applications. The name may not sound familiar since it's the parent company of a portfolio of more than 85 brands for professionals and do-it-yourself-ers (DIY).
RPM's strong financial position places it among less than 0.5% of all publicly traded companies in the United States.
RPM International is rated 'Buy' with a one-year target price of $145, driven by expected economic normalization and growth in construction and consumer coatings. RPM's Construction Products Group, accounting for 37% of revenue, is poised for growth due to urbanization and data center construction, despite current high-interest rates. The company's Margin Achievement Plan 2025 (MAP 2025) aims to expand margins through cost reductions, plant consolidations, and pricing power, enhancing long-term profitability.
RPM International, Inc. (NYSE:RPM ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call October 2, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Matthew Schlarb - Senior Director of IR Frank Sullivan - Chairman and CEO Russell Gordon - VP and CFO Michael Laroche - VP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants John McNulty - BMO Capital Markets Frank Mitsch - Fermium Research Kevin McCarthy - Vertical Research Partners David Huang - Deutsche Bank Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley John Roberts - Mizuho Michael Harrison - Seaport Research Partners Michael Sison - Wells Fargo Steve Byrne - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Lucas Beaumont - UBS Silke Kueck - JPMorgan Aleksey Yefremov - KeyBanc Capital Markets Arun Viswanathan - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good day, and welcome to the RPM International Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode, [Operator Instructions] Please note, today's event is being recorded.
RPM Inc (RPM +6%), a supplier of specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials, is experiencing a positive market response today despite missing Q1 revenue estimates and projecting flat Q2 revenue growth. The company is facing a tough operating environment marked by sticky inflation, sluggish commercial construction, softened DIY activity, and delays in large construction projects.
RPM's first-quarter fiscal 2025 results reflect MAP 2025 initiatives amid softness in residential end markets.
Shares of RPM International Inc (RPM, Financial) surged 7.91% in mid-day trading on Oct 2. The stock reached an intraday high of $129.69, before settling at $129.59, up from its previous close of $120.09.