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May 31, 2022

RPM Q4 2022 Earnings Report

RPM reported record results, driven by strong sales and adjusted EBIT growth.

Key Takeaways

RPM International Inc. reported record fourth-quarter net sales of $1.98 billion, a 13.7% increase year-over-year. Net income increased 27.4% to $199.0 million, with diluted EPS at $1.54 and adjusted diluted EPS at $1.42. The company's performance was driven by all four segments, each generating record sales.

Net sales increased 13.7% to a record $1.98 billion.

Net income increased 27.4% to a record $199.0 million.

Diluted EPS was a record $1.54, and adjusted diluted EPS was a record $1.42.

EBIT increased 17.1% to a record $251.7 million, and adjusted EBIT increased 11.7% to a record $263.7 million.

Total Revenue
$1.98B
Previous year: $1.74B
+13.8%
EPS
$1.42
Previous year: $1.28
+10.9%
Gross Profit
$739M
Previous year: $693M
+6.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$202M
Previous year: $247M
-18.3%
Total Assets
$6.71B
Previous year: $6.25B
+7.3%

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Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of fiscal 2023, RPM expects sales growth in the mid-teens and adjusted EBIT growth of 20% to 25%.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipates sales growth in the teens in all four of its operating segments.
  • Expects to continue implementing price increases as needed.
  • Improving operational efficiencies in order to minimize cost pressures.
  • Demand for products and services will remain strong.
  • Making strategic investments in organic growth initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • Strengthening U.S. dollar is expected to be a headwind impacting the translation of RPM’s international results.
  • Significant cost increases to continue for certain raw materials, labor and packaging.
  • Anticipates continued higher costs from unreliable bulk transportation, which creates production inefficiencies.
  • Fuel surcharges, which are being driven by high energy prices that have been exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine.
  • Cost pressures are expected to disproportionately affect the Consumer segment.