UBS Group Cuts RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Price Target to $128.00

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) had its target price decreased by research analysts at UBS Group from $142.00 to $128.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the specialty chemicals company’s stock. UBS Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 30.49% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America boosted their price objective on RPM International from $129.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of RPM International in a research note on Friday, July 24th. KeyCorp assumed coverage on RPM International in a report on Friday, September 11th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $123.00 price target for the company. Citigroup decreased their price objective on RPM International from $128.00 to $116.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on RPM International from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $124.15.

RPM International Stock Performance

Shares of RPM traded down $0.22 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $98.09. The company had a trading volume of 1,874,633 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,074,906. The business has a fifty day moving average of $105.51 and a 200-day moving average of $104.59. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The firm has a market cap of $12.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.01, a PEG ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.05. RPM International has a 12 month low of $92.92 and a 12 month high of $121.78.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.03. RPM International had a net margin of 8.41% and a return on equity of 22.45%. The business had revenue of $2.22 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.22 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.88 EPS. RPM International’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that RPM International will post 5.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of RPM International

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC bought a new position in shares of RPM International in the 1st quarter valued at $6,963,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in RPM International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,456,684,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of RPM International during the second quarter worth $3,410,000. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI bought a new stake in shares of RPM International in the second quarter worth $1,653,000. Finally, Man Group plc acquired a new stake in RPM International in the second quarter valued at $1,833,000. 80.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting RPM International

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

• Positive Sentiment: RPM reported fiscal Q1 2027 adjusted earnings of $1.98 per share, above the $1.95 consensus estimate and up from $1.88 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.8% to $2.22 billion, in line with expectations. RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2027 First-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $405.5 million, with performance coatings and emerging-market growth helping drive results. Management also highlighted rising free cash flow, ongoing share buybacks and continued dividend strength. RPM posts record quarter as adjusted EBITDA hits $405.5 million
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup maintained a Buy rating while lowering its RPM price target from $128 to $116. Royal Bank of Canada similarly retained an Outperform rating but reduced its target from $128 to $120. Both targets imply substantial upside from current levels, suggesting analysts still see long-term value despite more cautious assumptions. RPM analyst price target changes
• Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call presented a generally upbeat outlook, but management continues to balance record operating performance against uneven end-market conditions and macroeconomic uncertainty. RPM International Earnings Call Balances Records And Risks
• Negative Sentiment: RPM’s CEO warned that housing turnover is at a 40-year low and is unlikely to improve soon. Persistent housing weakness could restrain demand for construction-related products and limit the pace of future growth. RPM CEO Sounds Housing Alarm
• Negative Sentiment: The reductions in price targets, although accompanied by positive ratings, indicate that analysts are tempering near-term expectations and may weigh on sentiment.

RPM International Company Profile

RPM International Inc is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related products. The company serves the construction, industrial, automotive, marine and consumer markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products for protecting, repairing, maintaining and enhancing surfaces and structures.

Its brands and businesses include Rust-Oleum consumer and industrial coatings, DAP caulks and sealants, Tremco and Euclid Chemical construction products, Carboline protective coatings, Stonhard seamless flooring systems and Flowcrete flooring products.