RPM International Inc. reported a slight decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter, but achieved record adjusted EBIT. Positive organic sales growth was offset by unfavorable foreign exchange and divestitures. The company's MAP 2025 initiatives drove profitability improvements across several segments.
Net sales decreased slightly by 0.4% to $2.01 billion due to foreign exchange headwinds and divestitures.
Net income attributable to RPM stockholders increased by 19.3% to $180.6 million.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 14.7% to a record $1.56.
Record adjusted EBIT increased by 6.6% to $285.6 million, driven by MAP 2025 initiatives.
RPM expects approximately flat sales and adjusted EBIT growth of mid-single digits for the fiscal 2025 first quarter. For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue growth is expected to be in the low single digits and adjusted EBIT growth in the mid-single-digits to low-double-digits.
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