RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Given New $128.00 Price Target at UBS Group

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) had its target price decreased by research analysts at UBS Group from $142.00 to $128.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock. UBS Group’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 30.49% from the stock’s current price.

RPM has been the subject of a number of other research reports. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of RPM International from $143.00 to $151.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on RPM International from $135.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on RPM International from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Bank of America upped their target price on RPM International from $129.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on RPM International from $128.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, RPM International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $124.15.

RPM International Stock Down 0.2%

NYSE RPM traded down $0.22 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $98.09. The stock had a trading volume of 1,874,633 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,074,906. RPM International has a 12 month low of $92.92 and a 12 month high of $121.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.68. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $105.51 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $104.59. The company has a market capitalization of $12.51 billion, a PE ratio of 19.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.05.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.03. RPM International had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 22.45%. The company had revenue of $2.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.22 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.88 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that RPM International will post 5.96 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On RPM International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in RPM International by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 25,633 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $2,529,000 after purchasing an additional 197 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in RPM International by 119.2% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 2,302 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $227,000 after buying an additional 1,252 shares during the period. Operose Advisors LLC bought a new stake in RPM International in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Saudi Central Bank lifted its position in shares of RPM International by 89.0% in the second quarter. Saudi Central Bank now owns 8,934 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $993,000 after buying an additional 4,207 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Syon Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of RPM International by 10.4% in the second quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 4,688 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $521,000 after buying an additional 442 shares during the last quarter. 80.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

RPM International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: RPM reported fiscal Q1 2027 adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, above the $1.95 consensus estimate and up from $1.88 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.8% to $2.22 billion, in line with expectations. RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2027 First-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $405.5 million, with performance coatings and emerging-market growth helping drive results. Management also highlighted rising free cash flow, ongoing share buybacks and continued dividend strength. RPM posts record quarter as adjusted EBITDA hits $405.5 million
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup maintained a Buy rating while lowering its RPM price target from $128 to $116. Royal Bank of Canada similarly retained an Outperform rating but reduced its target from $128 to $120. Both targets imply substantial upside from current levels, suggesting analysts still see long-term value despite more cautious assumptions. RPM analyst price target changes
• Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call presented a generally upbeat outlook, but management continues to balance record operating performance against uneven end-market conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty. RPM International Earnings Call Balances Records And Risks
• Negative Sentiment: RPM’s CEO warned that housing turnover is at a 40-year low and is unlikely to improve soon. Persistent housing weakness could restrain demand for construction-related products and limit the pace of future growth. RPM CEO Sounds Housing Alarm
• Negative Sentiment: The reductions in price targets, although accompanied by positive ratings, indicate that analysts are tempering near-term expectations and may weigh on sentiment.

About RPM International

RPM International Inc is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related products. The company serves the construction, industrial, automotive, marine and consumer markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products for protecting, repairing, maintaining and enhancing surfaces and structures.

Its brands and businesses include Rust-Oleum consumer and industrial coatings, DAP caulks and sealants, Tremco and Euclid Chemical construction products, Carboline protective coatings, Stonhard seamless flooring systems and Flowcrete flooring products.