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Why Is RPM INTL INC (RPM) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 22, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET · reviewed against 6 wire stories

RPM INTL INC (RPM) is up +5.41% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on RPM across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 64/100).

RPM stock is up 5.41% to $107.05 in a volatile session driven by a mix of record results, updated guidance, and corporate developments. The stock opened with a 2.0% gap up and reached an intraday high of $110.52 before settling near the upper end of the session range. The move reflects the company's strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, including record adjusted earnings and revenue, and a newly expanded share buyback program.

What Happened

RPM International reported record fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results on July 22, 2026, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.89, beating estimates by $0.06, and revenue of $2.23 billion, exceeding forecasts by $50 million. The company also announced an expanded share buyback program. Despite these strong results, investors reacted cautiously to the company's fiscal 2027 sales guidance of $8.099 billion to $8.414 billion, which fell below the $8.191 billion estimate. The 8-K filing disclosed additional operational highlights and the appointment of David C. Dennsteadt as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 17, 2026.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $103.60 and traded as high as $110.52 before settling at $107.05. Volume so far is 0.3 million shares, or 0.3x the 3-month average. RPM has a market cap of $13.4 billion, a P/E of 19.6, and a 52-week range of $92.92 to $129.12. The stock has a beta of 1.03 and a dividend yield of 2.06%. Recent congressional trades include purchases and sales of $1,001-$15,000 by two individuals in March and May 2026.

What To Watch

RPM’s fiscal 2027 guidance and corporate developments will remain in focus. Investors should monitor the company’s ability to meet its 3% to 7% sales growth target and the impact of its expanded buyback program on share price performance.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Not financial advice.

RPM by the numbers

Last: $107.05Session: +5.41%Coverage: 6 stories / 6 sourcesAI sentiment: 64/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $13.4BP/E: 19.652w: $92.92 to $129.12
RPM · Jul 22 session (5-min) · +5.81% vs prior close · updated 8:46 PM ET
$101$106$111prev close $101.53$107.437:35 AM10:26 AM1:17 PM4:08 PM7:00 PM7:35 AM · $103.607:40 AM · $105.997:45 AM · $106.007:50 AM · $106.007:55 AM · $106.508:25 AM · $108.008:35 AM · $110.008:45 AM · $110.008:50 AM · $108.988:55 AM · $108.109:00 AM · $108.099:15 AM · $107.019:20 AM · $108.519:25 AM · $107.009:30 AM · $106.549:35 AM · $108.029:40 AM · $107.299:45 AM · $108.259:50 AM · $107.539:55 AM · $107.6010:00 AM · $106.9010:05 AM · $107.7510:10 AM · $107.5010:15 AM · $107.5610:20 AM · $107.7010:25 AM · $106.4710:30 AM · $106.4910:35 AM · $106.6410:40 AM · $106.8110:45 AM · $106.1110:50 AM · $106.2510:55 AM · $105.5711:00 AM · $105.2811:05 AM · $105.3911:10 AM · $105.1811:15 AM · $105.5911:20 AM · $105.4111:25 AM · $105.0811:30 AM · $105.4311:35 AM · $106.1411:40 AM · $106.0311:45 AM · $106.0611:50 AM · $106.0311:55 AM · $105.5812:00 PM · $105.8412:05 PM · $105.4412:10 PM · $105.5312:15 PM · $105.5512:20 PM · $105.5312:25 PM · $105.7012:30 PM · $105.7912:35 PM · $106.2312:40 PM · $106.2412:45 PM · $106.3012:50 PM · $106.3212:55 PM · $106.541:00 PM · $106.541:05 PM · $106.181:10 PM · $106.181:15 PM · $106.191:20 PM · $106.351:25 PM · $106.381:30 PM · $106.421:35 PM · $106.201:40 PM · $106.181:45 PM · $105.981:50 PM · $106.141:55 PM · $106.172:00 PM · $106.152:05 PM · $106.382:10 PM · $106.382:15 PM · $106.492:20 PM · $106.472:25 PM · $106.442:30 PM · $106.332:35 PM · $106.442:40 PM · $106.482:45 PM · $106.382:50 PM · $106.432:55 PM · $106.593:00 PM · $107.063:05 PM · $107.573:10 PM · $107.123:15 PM · $107.363:20 PM · $107.223:25 PM · $107.413:30 PM · $107.383:35 PM · $107.333:40 PM · $107.643:45 PM · $107.563:50 PM · $107.553:55 PM · $107.564:00 PM · $107.434:10 PM · $107.436:30 PM · $107.437:00 PM · $107.43
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 6 stories · 64/100 bullish
AI sentiment 64/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 6 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishStockTitan · sentiment 73 · RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results | RPM Stock NewsStockTitan · 73RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results | RPM Stock NewsSeeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · RPM Non-GAAP EPS of $1.89 beats by $0.06, revenue of $2.23B beats by $50MSeeking Alpha · 68RPM Non-GAAP EPS of $1.89 beats by $0.06, revenue of $2.23B beats by $50MSEC 8-K · sentiment 50 · RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) files 8-KSEC 8-K · 50RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) files 8-KTipRanks · sentiment 71 · RPM International Posts Record Results, Expands Buyback ProgramTipRanks · 71RPM International Posts Record Results, Expands Buyback ProgramInvestorsHub · sentiment 48 · RPM International shares slip despite fourth-quarter earnings beat and record annual results (NYSE:RPM)InvestorsHub · 48RPM International shares slip despite fourth-quarter earnings beat and record annual resu…MarketChameleon · sentiment 73 · RPM Delivers New Records in Sales and Margins, Eyes More Growth for 2027 July 22, 2026MarketChameleon · 73RPM Delivers New Records in Sales and Margins, Eyes More Growth for 2027 …
7d agoMarketChameleonBULLISH 73Earnings

RPM Delivers New Records in Sales and Margins, Eyes More Growth for 2027 July 22, 2026

RPM International posted record-breaking revenue and margin achievements for fiscal 2026, driven by broad-based growth and margin expansion across all segments. Key cash flow, segment, and outlook data highlight continued momentum and operational improvements as RPM gears up for a strategic 2027.

7d agoInvestorsHubNEUTRAL 48Earnings

RPM International shares slip despite fourth-quarter earnings beat and record annual results (NYSE:RPM)

RPM International reported record fourth-quarter earnings and annual results that exceeded expectations, although its fiscal 2027 guidance disappointed investors despite an expanded share buyback programme.

7d agoTipRanksBULLISH 71Earnings

RPM International Posts Record Results, Expands Buyback Program

RPM International ( ($RPM) ) has provided an update. On July 22, 2026, RPM International reported record fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results, underscor...

7d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) files 8-K

Filed: 2026-07-22 AccNo: 0001193125-26-311276 Size: 667 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

7d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

RPM Non-GAAP EPS of $1.89 beats by $0.06, revenue of $2.23B beats by $50M

RPM Q4 earnings beat: Non-GAAP EPS $1.89 and revenue $2.23B (+7.2% YoY).

7d agoStockTitanBULLISH 73Earnings

RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results | RPM Stock News

Adjusted diluted EPS reached a record $5.53; RPM expects fiscal 2027 sales to rise 3% to 7% and adjusted EBITDA 5% to 10%.

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