RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Stock Purchased by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM). In a filing disclosed on October 29th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in RPM International stock on October 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 10/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Prologis (NYSE:PLD) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 10/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) on 10/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 10/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RPM International (NYSE:RPM) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 10/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 9/22/2026.

RPM International Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:RPM opened at $102.30 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.76. RPM International Inc. has a 1 year low of $92.92 and a 1 year high of $121.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.94, a PEG ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 1.05. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $100.79 and a 200-day simple moving average of $105.41.

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 6th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.98 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.22 billion. RPM International had a net margin of 8.66% and a return on equity of 22.03%. RPM International’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.88 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that RPM International Inc. will post 5.93 earnings per share for the current year.

RPM International Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 20th were issued a dividend of $0.57 per share. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, October 20th. This is an increase from RPM International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.54. RPM International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.22%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on RPM shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of RPM International in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of RPM International from $117.00 to $114.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on RPM International from $128.00 to $120.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of RPM International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 22nd. Finally, KeyCorp dropped their target price on RPM International from $123.00 to $117.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $121.71.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On RPM International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of RPM International during the 2nd quarter worth $1,456,684,000. Corient Private Wealth LP acquired a new position in shares of RPM International in the 2nd quarter worth $11,652,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of RPM International during the second quarter worth $118,220,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of RPM International during the second quarter worth $37,713,000. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in shares of RPM International during the second quarter valued at $25,999,000. Institutional investors own 80.95% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

RPM International Company Profile

RPM International Inc is a multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related products. The company serves industrial, construction, commercial and consumer markets through a portfolio of businesses that develop products designed to protect, repair, maintain and enhance buildings, infrastructure, equipment and other surfaces.

RPM’s products include architectural and industrial coatings, waterproofing systems, roofing materials, flooring systems, caulks, adhesives, sealants and repair products.