RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Purchase Disclosed by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM). In a filing disclosed on October 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in RPM International stock on October 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 10/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 10/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 9/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 9/8/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 8/26/2026.

RPM International Stock Performance

Shares of RPM opened at $99.62 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $103.30 and a 200 day moving average of $104.64. The company has a market capitalization of $12.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.45, a PEG ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 1.05. RPM International Inc. has a 12 month low of $92.92 and a 12 month high of $121.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.76, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 22.03% and a net margin of 8.66%. The business had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.88 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that RPM International Inc. will post 5.96 earnings per share for the current year.

RPM International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 20th will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 20th. This is a positive change from RPM International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.54. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. RPM International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.00%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on RPM shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of RPM International from $128.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. KeyCorp dropped their price objective on RPM International from $123.00 to $117.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on RPM International from $128.00 to $116.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Barclays began coverage on RPM International in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $107.00 target price for the company. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their target price on RPM International from $126.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.71.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in RPM. Fortitude Family Office LLC raised its position in shares of RPM International by 111.4% in the third quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 370 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 195 shares in the last quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. grew its position in RPM International by 0.8% during the third quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 25,633 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,529,000 after buying an additional 197 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in RPM International by 8.1% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,798 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $276,000 after buying an additional 209 shares in the last quarter. Operose Advisors LLC purchased a new position in RPM International during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in RPM International by 36.0% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,050 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $117,000 after acquiring an additional 278 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.95% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

RPM International Company Profile

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.