RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Purchase Reported by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM). In a filing disclosed on October 29th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in RPM International stock on October 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 10/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Prologis (NYSE:PLD) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 10/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 10/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RPM International (NYSE:RPM) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 10/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 9/22/2026.

RPM International Stock Performance

RPM opened at $102.30 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $13.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.81 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.76. RPM International Inc. has a 52-week low of $92.92 and a 52-week high of $121.78. The business’s fifty day moving average is $100.79 and its 200-day moving average is $105.41.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.22 billion. RPM International had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 22.03%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.88 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that RPM International Inc. will post 5.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

RPM International Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 20th were issued a dividend of $0.57 per share. This is an increase from RPM International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.54. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 20th. This represents a $2.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. RPM International’s payout ratio is currently 42.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

RPM has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Barclays started coverage on RPM International in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $107.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 22nd. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of RPM International from $129.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on RPM International from $126.00 to $115.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of RPM International from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $121.71.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in RPM International by 6.1% during the third quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC now owns 3,376 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $333,000 after buying an additional 194 shares during the period. Fortitude Family Office LLC lifted its holdings in RPM International by 111.4% during the third quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 370 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 195 shares during the period. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in RPM International by 0.8% during the third quarter. Benedict Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 25,633 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,529,000 after buying an additional 197 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in RPM International by 8.1% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,798 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $276,000 after acquiring an additional 209 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Operose Advisors LLC bought a new stake in RPM International during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. 80.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About RPM International

RPM International Inc is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related products. The company serves industrial, construction, commercial and consumer markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products designed to protect, repair, maintain and enhance buildings, infrastructure, equipment and other surfaces.

RPM’s products include architectural and industrial coatings, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, flooring systems, caulks, adhesives, sealants and repair products.