RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Rating Upgraded by KeyCorp

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) was upgraded by equities researchers at KeyCorp to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Thursday, Zacks reports. KeyCorp also issued estimates for RPM International’s Q1 2027 earnings at $1.91 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.34 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.62 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.04 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.90 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $6.55 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $7.15 EPS.

RPM has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of RPM International in a report on Friday, July 24th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of RPM International from $143.00 to $151.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 22nd. UBS Group upgraded shares of RPM International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $118.00 to $130.00 in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of RPM International from $126.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $126.00.

RPM International Stock Performance

Shares of RPM International stock opened at $99.46 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. RPM International has a 52 week low of $92.92 and a 52 week high of $128.51. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $107.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.05.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.89 earnings per share 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 business had revenue of $2.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.18 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.72 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that RPM International will post 6 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of RPM International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Operose Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of RPM International in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in RPM International during the second quarter valued at about $47,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in RPM International during the fourth quarter worth about $60,000. Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in RPM International by 2,387.0% during the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 572 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 549 shares during the period. Finally, Castleark Management LLC bought a new stake in RPM International in the second quarter worth about $64,000. Institutional investors own 80.95% of the company’s stock.

RPM International Company Profile

RPM International Inc (NYSE:RPM) is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, adhesives, and related products. The company serves the construction, industrial, automotive, marine, consumer, and specialty markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products for protecting, repairing, and enhancing residential, commercial, and industrial surfaces.

Its brands include Rust-Oleum, which provides consumer and professional paints and coatings; DAP, which produces caulks, sealants, and related products; Tremco, which serves the building and construction markets; and Carboline, which specializes in protective coatings and fireproofing products.