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Feb 28, 2022

RPM Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record results driven by strong sales growth amidst supply chain challenges and inflation.

Key Takeaways

RPM International Inc. reported record third-quarter sales of $1.43 billion, a 13% increase over the prior-year period. Net income was $33.0 million, and diluted EPS was $0.25. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.38. The company's outlook for the fourth quarter includes sales growth and adjusted EBIT growth in the low teens.

Record third-quarter sales of $1.43 billion, a 13% increase over prior-year period.

Net income was $33.0 million, with diluted EPS at $0.25 and adjusted diluted EPS at $0.38.

Record third-quarter EBIT of $66.9 million, a 2.3% increase over prior-year period.

Fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter outlook calls for sales growth and adjusted EBIT growth in the low teens.

Total Revenue
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.27B
+13.0%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.38
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$499M
Previous year: $472M
+5.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$193M
Previous year: $249M
-22.5%
Total Assets
$6.33B
Previous year: $5.79B
+9.3%

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Forward Guidance

RPM expects to generate fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter consolidated sales growth in the low teens. Consolidated adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 is anticipated to increase in the low teens.

Positive Outlook

  • Strategic investments are expected to capitalize on market opportunities and industry trends.
  • Anticipates sales growth in the low teens in all four of its operating segments.
  • Adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 is anticipated to increase in the low teens.
  • The Consumer Group continues to work to neutralize inflationary factors.
  • Adding manufacturing capacity to improve resiliency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing supply chain challenges and raw material shortages are expected to impact operations.
  • The strengthening U.S. dollar will unfavorably impact the translation of RPM’s results in international markets.
  • Russian sanctions are exacerbating inflation of energy and transportation costs.
  • Creating supply challenges for plant-based raw materials, as well as those that are derivatives of oil.
  • Rising interest rates may slow business and consumer spending in the coming months.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income