RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) reported fiscal 2026 first-quarter sales of $2.11 billion, up 7.4% from $1.97 billion a year earlier and above the $2.057 billion estimate.
Net income attributable to stockholders was $227.6 million, with diluted EPS flat at $1.77. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.88, up 2.2% from $1.84 and in line with expectations. EBIT rose 3.3% to $314.0 million, and adjusted EBIT increased 2.9% to $337.8 million.
Construction Products Group sales rose 6.5% to $881.4 million, with adjusted EBIT up 3.1% to $169.1 million. Performance Coatings Group revenue grew 9.9% to $538.5 million, and adjusted EBIT climbed 11.0% to $87.0 million.
Consumer Group sales increased 6.6% to $693.8 million, while adjusted EBIT advanced 2.9% to $119.9 million.
Sales growth included 3.0% …