RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ — Form 8-K
Filed October 6, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
— Neutral
significance 42/100
What the filing says
RPM International reported fiscal 2027 Q1 (ended August 31, 2026) record sales of $2,215.6 million (+4.8% vs. $2,113.7M prior year), with net income of $256.4M and diluted EPS of $2.01. Record adjusted EBITDA reached $405.5M (+4.5%). However, the company narrowed its full-year FY2027 guidance: consolidated sales now projected to grow mid-single-digit range (previously 3–7%), and adjusted EBITDA mid-single-digit range (previously 5–10%), citing soft CPG demand and persistent inflation. Three-month operating cash flow improved to $263.9M vs. $237.5M; total debt decreased to $2.41B from $2.67B. Volteco acquisition (€28M FY2025 sales) completed for CPG segment.
Why this rating
Solid organic growth (+3.1%) and record EBITDA are positive, but guidance cut from 5–10% to mid-single-digit EBITDA growth, CPG weakness, and ongoing inflation headwinds offset gains. Event is ~0.3% of market cap; material operationally but not transformational.
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