RPM International posted record fourth-quarter net sales of $2.23 billion, a 7.2% increase driven by demand for engineered solutions, acquisitions, and pricing actions. Adjusted EBIT reached a record $338.6 million, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 9.9% to $1.89. For the full fiscal year 2026, sales climbed 6.7% to $7.86 billion and adjusted EBIT grew 4.4% to $1.02 billion. The company generated $899 million in operating cash flow, its second-highest ever, and returned $349 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. The board authorized a $700 million increase to the share repurchase program, adding to $115 million remaining from prior authorizations. Looking ahead, RPM guided for fiscal 2027 sales growth of 3% to 7% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 5% to 10%, while expecting raw material inflation of 5% to 6% in the first quarter and 6% to 8% in the second quarter.
RPM International IncRecord Q4 sales and earnings, raised buyback authorization, and positive guidance for fiscal 2027.