RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Given New $117.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) had its target price lowered by Morgan Stanley from $121.00 to $117.00 in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of RPM International from $125.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Zacks Research raised RPM International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. BMO Capital Markets boosted 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. Wall Street Zen cut RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on RPM International from $126.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Eleven 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.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $127.58.

RPM International Trading Down 2.8%

Shares of RPM stock opened at $104.47 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $13.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a quick ratio of 1.44, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. RPM International has a fifty-two week low of $92.92 and a fifty-two week high of $129.12. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $105.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $106.28.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) 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 company had revenue of $2.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.18 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.72 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that RPM International will post 5.94 EPS for the current year.

RPM International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.54 per share. This represents a $2.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 14th. RPM International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 41.62%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RPM International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in RPM International in the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Rothschild Investment LLC grew its stake in shares of RPM International by 2,387.0% during the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 572 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $59,000 after acquiring an additional 549 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of RPM International during the fourth quarter worth about $60,000. Resources Management Corp CT ADV increased its position in shares of RPM International by 21,566.7% during the fourth quarter. Resources Management Corp CT ADV now owns 650 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 647 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of RPM International in the fourth quarter worth about $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.95% of the company’s stock.

RPM International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: RPM International reported record fiscal Q4 and full-year results, beating EPS and revenue expectations and supporting the view that underlying demand remains solid.
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts turned more constructive, including BMO Capital Markets, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of America, all raising price targets and maintaining bullish ratings.
• Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its buyback plan, which can support earnings per share and signals confidence in cash generation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks noted that construction and infrastructure strength are helping offset some softness in DIY/consumer demand and inflation, but it still sees only modest upside from here.
• Negative Sentiment: Not all analyst views were upbeat: Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target and kept an “equal weight” rating, reflecting caution around the near-term upside.
• Negative Sentiment: Management highlighted inflation and conflict-related cost pressure as headwinds for fiscal 2027, which may be limiting enthusiasm despite the earnings beat.

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.