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Feb 28, 2023

RPM Q3 2023 Earnings Report

RPM's Q3 2023 earnings were released, showcasing record sales and adjusted EBIT, driven by MAP 2025 initiatives and strong end-market positioning, despite economic headwinds and inventory adjustments.

Key Takeaways

RPM International Inc. reported record third-quarter net sales of $1.52 billion, a 5.7% increase year-over-year. Net income was $27.0 million, with diluted EPS at $0.21. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.37, and adjusted EBIT increased by 4.2% to a record $83.9 million. The company's growth was driven by successful execution of MAP 2025 initiatives and strength in infrastructure and reshoring-related end markets, despite economic challenges and inventory destocking.

Record third-quarter net sales of $1.52 billion, up 5.7% year-over-year.

Net income reached $27.0 million, with diluted EPS at $0.21.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.37, and adjusted EBIT increased 4.2% to a record $83.9 million.

Fiscal year 2023 fourth-quarter outlook projects flat sales growth and adjusted EBIT to be flat to declining high-single digits compared to the previous year.

Total Revenue
$1.52B
Previous year: $1.43B
+5.7%
EPS
$0.37
Previous year: $0.38
-2.6%
Gross Profit
$538M
Previous year: $499M
+7.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$194M
Previous year: $193M
+0.4%
Total Assets
$6.61B
Previous year: $6.33B
+4.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects consolidated sales to be flat compared to prior-year record results and consolidated adjusted EBIT to be flat to down in the high-single-digit percentage range compared to a record in the fiscal year 2022 fourth quarter.

Positive Outlook

  • Remain on track to exceed year-one MAP 2025 EBIT target of $120 million.
  • Aligning resources with demand levels.
  • Launching new products over the next several quarters.
  • Leveraging strong positions in expanding end markets that serve infrastructure and reshoring projects.
  • PCG sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.

Challenges Ahead

  • Increasingly cautious economic outlook.
  • Consolidated sales to be flat compared to prior-year record results.
  • CPG sales to decline in the low- to mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • SPG sales to decline in the low-double-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT to be flat to down in the high-single-digit percentage range compared to a record in the fiscal year 2022 fourth quarter.