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Aug 31, 2021
RPM Q1 2022 Earnings Report
RPM's first quarter results for fiscal year 2022 were reported.
Key Takeaways
RPM International Inc. reported a record $1.65 billion in consolidated sales, a 2.7% increase compared to the previous year. Net income was $134.6 million, with diluted EPS at $1.04, a decrease of 25% compared to the prior-year period. The results were impacted by supply chain challenges, inflation, and a tough comparison for the Consumer Group.
Consolidated sales increased to a record $1.65 billion.
Net income was $134.6 million and diluted EPS was $1.04, decreasing 25% compared to prior-year period.
Consolidated EBIT decreased 21.4% and adjusted EBIT declined 23.2% due to supply chain challenges, inflation and tough comparison for Consumer Group.
Three of four operating segments generated solid sales and adjusted EBIT growth.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company expects raw material, freight, and wage inflation to persist, along with raw material shortages and supply chain challenges. Anticipates these factors to be partially offset by price increases, operational improvements, and additional manufacturing capacity. Expects second-quarter consolidated sales to increase in the mid-single digits.
Positive Outlook
- Construction Products Group, Performance Coatings Group and Specialty Products Group are anticipating double-digit sales growth.
- Expects price increases to partially offset inflation.
- Expects operational improvements to partially offset inflation.
- Expects additional manufacturing capacity to partially offset inflation.
- Will maintain the positive momentum created by our operating improvement program.
Challenges Ahead
- Expect raw material, freight and wage inflation to persist
- Expect raw material shortages and supply chain challenges to persist.
- Face another difficult comparison to the prior year when consolidated adjusted EBIT increased 29.7%
- Consumer Group is anticipating another double-digit decrease in sales due to continued raw material shortages and a difficult comparison to the prior-year period.
- Expect that the second-quarter results will be directionally similar to the first quarter, with significant year-over-year declines again in our Consumer Group