RPM International Inc. has reported record financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ended August 31, 2025. The company's first-quarter sales reached a record $2.11 billion, marking a 7.4% increase compared to the prior year. Net income for the first quarter was $227.6 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.77, and record earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $314.0 million.
In terms of adjusted metrics, the company achieved record first-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88, reflecting a 2.2% increase over the prior-year record. Additionally, the company reported record adjusted EBIT of $337.8 million, representing a 2.9% increase over the prior-year record.
The first-quarter segment sales and earnings breakdown reveals that the Construction Products Group (CPG) achieved record sales of $881.4 million, a 6.5% increase over the prior year. The group's adjusted EBIT reached $169.1 million, reflecting a 3.1% increase over the prior year. Similarly, the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) reported record sales of $538.5 million, a 9.9% increase over the prior year, with adjusted EBIT reaching $87.0 million, an 11.0% increase over the prior year. The Consumer Group also achieved record sales of $693.8 million, a 6.6% increase over the prior year, and reported adjusted EBIT of $119.9 million, a 2.9% increase over the prior year.
The company's cash flow and financial position during the first three months of fiscal 2026 show that cash provided by operating activities was $237.5 million, driven by profitability growth and efficient working capital enabled by map 2025 initiatives. Capital expenditures were $62.5 million, and the company returned $82.0 million to stockholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.
Looking ahead, RPM International Inc. expects consolidated sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior-year results. Additionally, for the full year, the company anticipates achieving record sales and adjusted EBIT.
RPM International Inc. operates across three reportable segments: Consumer, Construction Products, and Performance Coatings. The company owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services, employing approximately 17,800 individuals worldwide.
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