RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) shares rose Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter of 2026, driven by strong sales growth and margin expansion.
Revenue And EPS Outperformance
The company posted record sales of $1.608 billion, up 8.9% from a year earlier and ahead of analysts’ estimates of $1.546 billion. Adjusted earnings were 57 cents per share, a 62.9% increase year over year and above the consensus estimate of 35 cents.
Sales growth included a 3.0% increase in organic sales, a 3.5% contribution from acquisitions, and a 2.4% benefit from foreign currency translation. The company cited strength in engineered solutions for high-performance buildings, along with contributions from acquisitions and favorable currency movements. Results also benefited from a rebound following a prior government shutdown and easier year-over-year comparisons.
Margin Expansion And EBIT Growth
Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan said RPM delivered record third-quarter results despite …