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Aug 31, 2024

RPM Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Reported record first-quarter results driven by MAP 2025 initiatives and strategic execution.

Key Takeaways

RPM International Inc. reported record financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, with record net income of $227.7 million and diluted EPS of $1.77. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 12.2% to $1.84, and adjusted EBIT increased 6.3% to $328.3 million. Net sales were $1.97 billion, a decrease of 2.1% from the prior year.

Record first-quarter net income of $227.7 million and diluted EPS of $1.77 were achieved.

Adjusted diluted EPS increased 12.2% year-over-year to $1.84, and adjusted EBIT increased 6.3% to $328.3 million.

Net sales decreased 2.1% year-over-year to $1.97 billion.

Strong cash flow from operating activities of $248.1 million was reported.

Total Revenue
$1.97B
Previous year: $2.01B
-2.1%
EPS
$1.84
Previous year: $1.64
+12.2%
Gross Profit
$837M
Previous year: $829M
+1.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$232M
Previous year: $241M
-3.8%
Free Cash Flow
$248M
Previous year: $307M
-19.2%
Total Assets
$6.65B
Previous year: $6.72B
-1.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects flat sales growth and mid-single digit adjusted EBIT growth for the fiscal 2025 second quarter. The full-year outlook is unchanged with revenue growth of low-single digits and adjusted EBIT growth of mid-single digits to low-double digits.

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated sales to be flat compared to prior-year record results.
  • CPG sales to increase in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • PCG sales to be flat compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consolidated sales increasing in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results for full year.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT increasing in the mid-single- to low-double-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results for full year.

Challenges Ahead

  • SPG sales to decline in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year results.
  • Consumer Group sales to decline in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year results.
  • The economic outlook for the second quarter remains mixed with continued growth in high-performance building construction and renovation, and softness in residential end markets.
  • While we are optimistic that lower interest rates will eventually lead to a rebound in residential markets, it is too early to say precisely when growth will return.
  • Global and regional markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital and the viability of banks and other financial institutions.