RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Given New $151.00 Price Target at BMO Capital Markets

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) had its price target increased by BMO Capital Markets from $143.00 to $151.00 in a report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. BMO Capital Markets currently has an outperform rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on RPM. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of RPM International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wall Street Zen cut RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 4th. Zacks Research upgraded RPM International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased 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. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on RPM International from $118.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, RPM International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $127.58.

RPM International Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of NYSE RPM opened at $104.47 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. RPM International has a 12 month low of $92.92 and a 12 month high of $129.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.33 billion, a PE ratio of 20.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.04. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $105.47 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.28.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $2.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.18 billion. RPM International had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 22.45%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.72 EPS. Equities analysts expect that RPM International will post 5.94 earnings per share for the current year.

RPM International Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RPM International

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

About RPM International

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.