Analysts expect RPM International Inc. RPM to report second-quarter earnings at $1.34 per share before the opening bell, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. That’s up from $1.22 per share in the year-ago period. The Medina, Ohio-based company projects quarterly revenue of $1.79 billion, compared to $1.79 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On Oct. 2, RPM International reported first-quarter results. Sales declined 2.1% Y/Y to $1.97 billion, missing the consensus of $2.015 billion.With the rec ...

RPM International Inc. RPM will release its second-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.Analysts expect the Medina, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share, up from $1.22 per share in the year-ago period. RPM International projects quarterly revenue of $1.79 billion, compared to $1.79 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On Oct. 2, RPM International reported first-quarter results. Sales declined 2.1% Y/Y to $1.97 billi ...

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Core Viewpoint - RPM Inc is experiencing a positive market response despite missing Q1 revenue estimates and projecting flat Q2 revenue growth, indicating investor confidence in the company's long-term strategy and resilience in challenging market conditions [1][4]. Financial Performance - RPM reported a Q1 revenue of $1.97 billion, reflecting a 2.1% decline year-over-year, but the flat revenue outlook for Q2 is seen as an improvement [2][3]. - The company achieved a 12.2% year-over-year increase in earnings per share to $1.84, marking its third consecutive quarter of earnings upside [3]. Segment Performance - RPM's Construction Products Group (CPG) and Performance Coatings Group (PCG) led the performance in Q1, with CPG showing a 1.4% year-over-year sales growth driven by roofing and wall systems [3]. - PCG experienced a 1.8% decline in sales, which was still better than the overall sales drop, supported by maintenance and restoration projects [3]. - Specialty Products Group (SPG) and Consumer Group faced revenue declines of 3.5% and 6.1% year-over-year, respectively, due to weak residential markets [3]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on its MAP 2025 initiatives, which aim to streamline SG&A, pivot to growth markets, and invest in targeted opportunities, resulting in a record for adjusted operating margins in Q1 [3]. - Management remains optimistic about the second half of the year, reiterating a low-single-digit revenue growth forecast for FY25 despite early shortfalls [2][3]. Market Conditions - RPM is navigating a tough operating environment characterized by sticky inflation, sluggish commercial construction, and delays in large construction projects [1][3]. - Management noted potential optimism from declining interest rates but cautioned that it is too early to predict increased housing turnover [3].

Financial Performance - Record first-quarter net income of $227.7 million, record diluted EPS of $1.77, and record EBIT of $303.9 million[1] - First-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $1.84 increased 12.2% over the prior year, while adjusted EBIT increased 6.3% to $328.3 million[2] - First-quarter net sales of $1.97 billion, down 2.1% from the prior year, with a 0.9% organic decline and a 1.1% decline from foreign currency translation[3] - Net income attributable to RPM International Inc. stockholders was $227,692, up from $201,082, representing a 13.2% increase year-over-year[23] - Basic earnings per share increased to $1.78, compared to $1.57 in the same quarter last year, marking a 13.3% growth[23] - Adjusted EBIT for the total consolidated operations was $328,342, up from $309,014, indicating a 6.3% increase year-over-year[24] - Reported earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 were $1.77, compared to $1.56 for the same period in fiscal 2024, reflecting a 13.5% increase[27] - Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased to $1.84 from $1.64 year-over-year, representing a 12.2% growth[27] - Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $228,554,000, an increase from $201,313,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 13.1%[29] Sales and Segment Performance - Construction Products Group achieved record first-quarter sales of $793.99 million, with adjusted EBIT increasing 10.6% to $159.9 million[5] - Performance Coatings Group reported first-quarter net sales of $371.76 million, with adjusted EBIT increasing 9.4% to $64.59 million[7] - Specialty Products Group's first-quarter sales declined 3.5% to $174.57 million, but adjusted EBIT increased 1.2% to $18.11 million[9] - Consumer Group's first-quarter sales declined 6.1% to $628.47 million, driven by weaker DIY takeaway and customer destocking[11] - The CPG segment reported net sales of $793,991, an increase from $782,789, while the PCG segment saw a slight decrease to $371,759 from $378,513[24] Cash Flow and Capital Management - Cash provided by operating activities was $248.1 million, with operating working capital as a percentage of sales improving by 250 basis points to 22.7%[12] - Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $248,059,000 from $359,210,000 year-over-year, a decline of about 30.9%[29] - The company reported a net cash used for investing activities of $64,081,000, compared to $61,517,000 in the prior year[29] - Cash dividends paid were $58,892,000, up from $54,065,000 year-over-year, indicating a rise of approximately 5.2%[29] - The company repurchased $17,500,000 worth of common stock during the quarter, compared to $12,500,000 in the same period last year[29] Debt and Liabilities - Total debt reduced to $2.05 billion from $2.51 billion a year ago, with a $453.1 million reduction driven by improved cash flow[13] - Current liabilities increased to $825,583,000 from $768,647,000, marking an increase of about 7.4%[28] - Long-term liabilities decreased to $1,576,565,000 from $1,631,794,000, a reduction of approximately 3.4%[28] - Total liabilities reached $3,983,448,000, down from $4,432,441,000, indicating a decrease of about 10.1%[28] Restructuring and Expenses - Total restructuring and related expenses for the quarter were $10.754 million, down from $16.427 million in the prior year, indicating a 34.3% reduction[26] - Professional fees related to MAP initiatives totaled $9.022 million, down from $12.279 million, a decrease of 26.3%[26] - Total MAP initiatives expenses for the quarter were $24.720 million, down from $31.896 million in the prior year, reflecting a 22.6% decrease[26] - Restructuring expenses specifically amounted to $7.2 million for the quarter ended August 31, 2024, compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2023, a 10.8% increase[27] Assets and Equity - Total current assets decreased to $289,298,000 from $311,978,000 year-over-year, a decline of approximately 7.3%[28] - Net trade accounts receivable increased to $441,777,000 compared to $418,886,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of about 5.5%[28] - Total assets amounted to $664,498,000, a slight decrease from $671,527,000 year-over-year, representing a decline of approximately 1.0%[28] - Stockholders' equity increased to $2,515,527,000 from $2,282,836,000, reflecting a growth of approximately 10.2%[28] Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - Fiscal 2025 second-quarter outlook calls for flat sales growth and mid-single-digit adjusted EBIT growth[1] - The company anticipates continued growth in demand for its products, despite uncertainties in global markets[22] - The company is focused on ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities to enhance its market position[22] - The company aims to consolidate over 75 ERP systems into four platforms as part of its MAP strategy, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency[27]

RPM International Inc. RPM will release earnings results for its first quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Analysts expect the Medina, Ohio-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share, up from $1.64 per share in the year-ago period. RPM projects to report revenue of $2.02 billion for the quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro. On July 25, RPM International reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. RPM shares fell 0.8% to close at $120.09 on Tuesday. Be ...