RPM International Forecasts 5.7% EPS Growth and $1.55B Q3 Revenue
Wall Street forecasts RPM’s Q3 2026 EPS at $0.37 and revenue at $1.55 billion, marking respective year-over-year increases of 5.7% and 5.3%. The company expects margin gains from MAP initiatives and recent acquisitions, while offering a 2.2% dividend yield.
1. Earnings Expectations
Wall Street projects RPM to report Q3 2026 earnings per share of $0.37 and revenue of $1.55 billion, up 5.7% and 5.3% year-over-year. This follows a prior quarter revenue of $1.91 billion and reflects efforts to recover from a 14.9% EPS miss last quarter.
2. Growth Drivers
The company’s MAP margin-enhancement initiatives and recent acquisitions are poised to boost adjusted EBIT, with management targeting improved segment performance across Construction Products, Performance Coatings and Consumer divisions.
3. Dividend Outlook
RPM maintains a 2.2% annual dividend yield equating to $2.16 per share, implying an investor would need approximately 2,778 shares valued at $272,161 to generate $500 monthly in dividends.
4. Analyst Confidence
Analyst estimates have remained stable over the past 30 days despite mixed historical surprises averaging a 9.9% negative variance. The competitive landscape includes Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries, underscoring execution risk.