RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) was upgraded by investment analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group upgraded shares of RPM International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $118.00 to $130.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Citigroup lifted their price target on RPM International from $125.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Zacks Research raised RPM International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on RPM International from $143.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on RPM International from $126.00 to $128.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, RPM International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $126.00.

RPM International Stock Performance

NYSE RPM opened at $107.16 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $13.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.77, a PEG ratio of 2.18 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $105.71 and a 200 day simple moving average of $106.29. The company has a current ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. RPM International has a 12-month low of $92.92 and a 12-month high of $129.12.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.89 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.06. RPM International had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 22.45%. The firm had revenue of $2.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.18 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.72 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that RPM International will post 6.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of RPM International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of RPM. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL bought a new stake in RPM International during the second quarter worth $402,000. Gabelli Funds LLC bought a new position in RPM International in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,534,000. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its stake in RPM International by 21.7% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 355,934 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $39,096,000 after purchasing an additional 63,532 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its position in shares of RPM International by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 339,258 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $37,260,000 after purchasing an additional 888 shares during the last quarter. Finally, BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S increased its position in shares of RPM International by 5.2% during the 2nd quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S now owns 12,031 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,321,000 after purchasing an additional 594 shares during the last quarter. 80.95% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

RPM International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting RPM International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: RPM delivered record quarterly results, with revenue and earnings topping expectations, which is the main driver behind the stock’s rise. RPM International Shares Climb on Higher 4Q Sales, Upbeat Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its buyback program, with commentary around a $700 million repurchase plan supporting the view that management sees shares as undervalued. Is RPM International (RPM) Undervalued As Record Earnings And A $700 Million Buyback Land?
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target to $130 and kept a buy rating, while BMO Capital Markets lifted its target to $151 and RBC increased its target to $128, signaling continued optimism after the earnings beat.
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley lowered its target to $117 but still kept an equal-weight rating, suggesting a more cautious view rather than a bearish one.
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary from Zacks highlighted that infrastructure demand, margin gains, and acquisitions could support fiscal 2027, but inflation and weak DIY demand may limit near-term upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider filing showed a non-discretionary sale tied to tax withholding, which appears routine and not necessarily a negative signal for the business.

RPM International Company Profile

RPM International Inc is a global holding company whose subsidiaries specialize in the manufacture and marketing of high-performance coatings, sealants, building materials, and specialty chemicals. Through its two principal operating segments—Performance Coatings and Industrial Coatings—RPM serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, consumer products, industrial maintenance, and specialty applications.

The company’s Performance Coatings segment offers a broad portfolio of architectural coatings, waterproofing systems, and specialty building products used by contractors, builders, and homeowners.