RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Acquired Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM). In a filing disclosed on February 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in RPM International stock on January 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

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

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/29/2026.
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• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Prologis (NYSE:PLD) on 1/29/2026.

RPM International Price Performance

RPM International stock opened at $110.91 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $107.16 and its 200 day moving average is $113.33. RPM International Inc. has a one year low of $95.28 and a one year high of $129.12. The firm has a market cap of $14.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 2.22 and a quick ratio of 1.45.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 8th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.20 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by ($0.21). The firm had revenue of $1.91 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.94 billion. RPM International had a net margin of 8.79% and a return on equity of 22.49%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.39 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that RPM International Inc. will post 5.5 EPS for the current year.

RPM International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 16th were given a $0.54 dividend. This represents a $2.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 16th. RPM International’s payout ratio is 41.62%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in RPM International in the 4th quarter worth about $236,000. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC bought a new stake in RPM International during the fourth quarter worth $216,000. PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab purchased a new position in RPM International in the fourth quarter worth $54,307,000. Horizon Investments LLC bought a new position in RPM International in the 4th quarter valued at $1,373,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S increased its position in shares of RPM International by 13.7% during the 4th quarter. Danske Bank A S now owns 167,459 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $17,416,000 after purchasing an additional 20,176 shares during the last quarter. 80.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on RPM. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of RPM International in a research report on Monday, December 29th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on RPM International from $152.00 to $149.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Mizuho set a $120.00 price target on RPM International in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Evercore ISI cut their price target on RPM International from $145.00 to $125.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of RPM International from $136.00 to $127.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, RPM International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.75.

Insider Buying and Selling at RPM International

In related news, VP Timothy R. Kinser sold 3,441 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.31, for a total transaction of $379,576.71. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 21,248 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,343,866.88. This trade represents a 13.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 1.60% 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 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.