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Nov 30, 2021

RPM Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record sales and mixed earnings due to supply chain challenges and inflation.

Key Takeaways

RPM International Inc. reported record second-quarter sales of $1.64 billion, a 10.3% increase over the prior year. Net income decreased by 2.2% to $124.9 million, and diluted EPS decreased by 2.0% to $0.96. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.79, and adjusted EBIT was $157.3 million, down 21.0% from the prior year.

Record second-quarter sales of $1.64 billion, up 10.3% year-over-year.

Net income decreased 2.2% to $124.9 million.

Diluted EPS decreased 2.0% to $0.96.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.79, a decrease of 25.5% compared to the prior year.

Total Revenue
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.49B
+10.4%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $1.06
-25.5%
Gross Profit
$583M
Previous year: $586M
-0.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$193M
Previous year: $273M
-29.3%
Total Assets
$6.25B
Previous year: $5.79B
+8.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects double-digit consolidated sales growth in the fiscal 2022 third quarter but anticipates a decline in adjusted EBIT of 5% to 15% versus the prior year.

Positive Outlook

  • Robust demand for paints, coatings, sealants and other building materials is expected to continue.
  • High-double-digit sales growth is anticipated in the CPG and PCG segments.
  • Margin accretion is expected in CPG and PCG segments.
  • SPG sales are expected to be up low-double digits.
  • Consumer Group sales are anticipated to increase by low-single digits.

Challenges Ahead

  • Supply chain challenges and raw material shortages have persisted.
  • Disruptions from the Covid-19 Omicron variant are impacting operations and the supplier base.
  • These factors are expected to put pressure on revenues and productivity.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT is expected to decrease 5% to 15%.
  • Earnings will be affected by ongoing raw material, freight, and wage inflation.