RPM Eyes Q4 Growth After Weather-Impacted Quarter
Courtesy of RPM.
RPM International Inc. reported its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results and provided guidance for the fourth quarter. Performance was impacted by unfavorable weather, foreign currency headwinds and plant consolidation costs, though cash flow remained strong.
The company reported third-quarter sales of $1.48 billion and net income of $52 million. Adjusted EBIT was $78.2 million, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.35. Cash provided by operating activities reached $91.5 million, the second highest in company history for a third quarter.
Segment performance varied. The Construction Products Group faced declines due to weather and temporary inefficiencies from plant consolidations. Performance Coatings and Specialty Products saw modest declines driven by reduced volume and foreign exchange impacts. The Consumer Group posted slight organic growth offset by currency headwinds and raw material inflation.
RPM highlighted progress under its MAP 2025 operational improvement plan, including inventory management, working capital gains and capital investments in new facilities in Belgium and India.
The company also reaffirmed its agreement to acquire Star Brands Group, maker of The Pink Stuff, which will join the Consumer Group upon closing expected in late Q4 or early Q1 of fiscal 2026.
Looking ahead, RPM expects consolidated fourth-quarter sales to be flat and adjusted EBIT to grow in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to the prior year.
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