RPM International Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

RPM International has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.7%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 9.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7% per year. RPM International's return on equity is 23.3%, and it has net margins of 8.4%.

Key information

11.7%

Earnings growth rate

11.9%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals Industry Growth12.9%
Revenue growth rate7.0%
Return on equity23.3%
Net Margin8.4%
Next Earnings Update07 Jan 2025

Recent past performance updates

We Think RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Apr 12
We Think RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Recent updates

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Presents An Opportunity

Dec 18
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Presents An Opportunity

RPM International: A Protective Business At A Price

Dec 17

Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) A Risky Investment?

Dec 06
Is RPM International (NYSE:RPM) A Risky Investment?

At US$138, Is RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Worth Looking At Closely?

Nov 24
At US$138, Is RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Worth Looking At Closely?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Oct 31
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Calculating The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Oct 19
Calculating The Fair Value Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.51

Oct 07
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.51

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

Oct 04
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets

RPM International: Waiting For Commercial And Consumer Market Recovery

Oct 03

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Sep 22
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Aug 27
We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now The Time To Put RPM International (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watchlist?

Aug 13
Is Now The Time To Put RPM International (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watchlist?

Earnings Miss: RPM International Inc. Missed EPS By 5.0% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

Jul 28
Earnings Miss: RPM International Inc. Missed EPS By 5.0% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

What Is RPM International Inc.'s (NYSE:RPM) Share Price Doing?

Jun 25
What Is RPM International Inc.'s (NYSE:RPM) Share Price Doing?

RPM International: Excellent Economics Well Reflected At Current Prices

Jun 21

The Return Trends At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Look Promising

May 21
The Return Trends At RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Look Promising

Should You Be Adding RPM International (NYSE:RPM) To Your Watchlist Today?

May 06
Should You Be Adding RPM International (NYSE:RPM) To Your Watchlist Today?

We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Apr 24
We Think RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

We Think RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Apr 12
We Think RPM International's (NYSE:RPM) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Earnings Update: RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Apr 07
Earnings Update: RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

RPM International Had Its Growth Spurt

Mar 26

At US$116, Is It Time To Put RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watch List?

Mar 18
At US$116, Is It Time To Put RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) On Your Watch List?

Does This Valuation Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Feb 01
Does This Valuation Of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Jan 20
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 08
Does RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

RPM International: Put This Wealth Compounder On Your Radar

Dec 28

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

Dec 25
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM)

RPM International: Performing Well But Wait For The Right Time

Oct 17

RPM International: Unattractive Landscape For Small Investors

Sep 06

RPM International: Wait A Little Longer

Jun 13

RPM International: No Room For Error

Jan 02

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How RPM International makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:RPM Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Aug 247,2926122,03092
31 May 247,3355862,03792
29 Feb 247,3435572,01487
30 Nov 237,3375231,98087
31 Aug 237,3365091,94687
31 May 237,2564771,90087
28 Feb 237,2245231,86981
30 Nov 227,1425291,82781
31 Aug 226,9905221,76981
31 May 226,7084881,69781
28 Feb 226,4684451,67778
30 Nov 216,3044501,65078
31 Aug 216,1504531,62178
31 May 216,1064991,60178
28 Feb 215,8214521,5700
30 Nov 205,7264261,5500
31 Aug 205,6413761,5500
31 May 205,5073021,47877
29 Feb 205,6493271,5820
30 Nov 195,6163291,5730
31 Aug 195,5773011,5530
31 May 195,5652651,5980
28 Feb 195,5212171,6420
30 Nov 185,4832431,6510
31 Aug 185,4362881,6840
31 May 185,3223341,4980
28 Feb 185,2563751,58665
30 Nov 175,1763471,58565
31 Aug 175,0521821,57465
31 May 174,9581791,6440
28 Feb 174,8922031,53862
30 Nov 164,8582101,52662
31 Aug 164,8233631,48562
31 May 164,8143491,47462
29 Feb 164,7603241,46057
30 Nov 154,7182481,43557
31 Aug 154,6332361,42257
31 May 154,5952351,39657
28 Feb 154,4982151,38255
30 Nov 144,4152891,35855
31 Aug 144,4162811,34755
31 May 144,3762851,33655
28 Feb 144,2702431,30049

Quality Earnings: RPM has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RPM's current net profit margins (8.4%) are higher than last year (6.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RPM's earnings have grown by 11.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RPM's earnings growth over the past year (20.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (11.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: RPM earnings growth over the past year (20.3%) exceeded the Chemicals industry 4.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: RPM's Return on Equity (23.3%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 02:14
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/08/31
Annual Earnings2024/05/31

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Analyst Sources

RPM International Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
John McNultyBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Nicola TangBNP Paribas Exane