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RPM International Beats on Q1 Revenue, Matches EPS Forecast as Shares Fall Pre-Market

Management projected mid-single-digit growth for Q2 despite tariff-related cost pressure.

Overview

  • Fiscal Q1 revenue rose 7.4% to $2.11 billion, topping the $2.057 billion consensus.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS came in at $1.88, matching expectations and rising 2.2% year over year; GAAP diluted EPS was flat at $1.77.
  • Performance Coatings Group led with 9.9% revenue growth and 11.0% adjusted EBIT growth, while Construction Products grew 6.5% and Consumer increased 6.6%.
  • The company guided Q2 sales and adjusted EBIT growth in the mid-single digits and said consumer sales should outpace other segments.
  • Shares were down about 2.5% premarket to $114.98, as RPM highlighted tariff-related inflation and reported $237.5 million in operating cash flow, $2.67 billion in total debt, and $933.4 million in liquidity.