For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending May 31), RPM International Inc (NYSE: RPM) has reported a 19% increase in E.P.S. from $1.18 a year ago to $1.41 in the current quarter. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $-0.15. For the latest four quarters through May 31, E.P.S. were $4.58 versus $3.74 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 22%.
Recent Price Action
RPM International Inc (NYSE: RPM) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 6.8% on 7/25/24. The shares closed at $118.47. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 298% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 3.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
RPM is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital.
RPM International has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. RPM International has a poor Appreciation Score of 25 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 67, and the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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