RPM Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
RPM International Inc. reported record third-quarter net sales of $1.52 billion, a 0.4% increase year-over-year. Net income reached $61.2 million, with diluted EPS at $0.47. Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 40.5% to $0.52, and adjusted EBIT rose by 31.3% to $110.1 million. The company's MAP 2025 initiatives and strategic balance contributed to sales growth, margin expansion, and improved cash flow.
Record third-quarter net sales of $1.52 billion, up 0.4% year-over-year.
Record third-quarter net income of $61.2 million and diluted EPS of $0.47.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased 40.5% to $0.52, and adjusted EBIT increased 31.3% to $110.1 million.
MAP 2025 initiatives drove structural financial improvements and increased collaboration across business segments.
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Forward Guidance
RPM expects margin improvements in the fourth quarter, driven by strategic balance and consistent execution of MAP 2025 initiatives, resulting in the 10th consecutive quarter of record adjusted EBIT, as well as record sales and adjusted EBIT for the full fiscal year. Consolidated sales are expected to be approximately flat, with adjusted EBIT to increase in the high-single-digit percentage range.
Positive Outlook
- CPG sales are expected to increase in the low- to mid-single-digit percentage range.
- Margin improvements are expected to continue due to MAP 2025 initiatives.
- Secular tailwinds from infrastructure and reshoring spending are expected to benefit CPG and PCG.
- Investments are positioning the company to accelerate volume growth when end markets recover.
- Strategic balance and consistent execution of MAP 2025 initiatives expected to drive margin improvements.
Challenges Ahead
- PCG will face some temporary headwinds from the timing of project completions.
- SPG business conditions have shown early signs of stabilization, however some end markets remain soft.
- The Consumer Group continues to face DIY pressures.
- SPG sales are expected to decrease in the mid-single-digit percentage range.
- Consumer Group sales are expected to decrease in the mid-single-digit percentage range.
Revenue & Expenses
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