RPM Posts Record Q1 Sales and EPS, Raises Full-Year Growth Outlook
RPM is trading near its 52-week low of $92.92 (3.3% above the low) on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
RPM delivered record fiscal Q1 2027 results with sales up 4.8% to $2.216B and diluted EPS up 13.6% to $2.01. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.5% to a record $405.5M, driven by strong Performance Coatings and Consumer segments, while Construction Products lagged with a 9.7% adjusted EBITDA decline on soft healthcare/education demand and raw material shortages. Management raised full-year guidance to mid-single-digit sales and adjusted EBITDA growth, up from prior 3-7% and 5-10% ranges, and sees 2Q sales and adjusted EBITDA up low- to mid-single digits. The company also announced an Investor Day for November 9, 2026. This follows the Volteco acquisition announced in September and the $700M buyback authorized in July. The stock trades near its 52-week low, so the raised outlook and record profitability could support a re-rating.
Updates
· SEC 8-K — The 8-K attaches the Q1 FY2027 press release and supplemental financial information.
At the time of this announcement, RPM was trading at $96.00 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $12.2B. The 52-week trading range was $92.92 to $121.78. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: BusinessWire.