Citigroup Cuts RPM International (RPM) Price Target to $116
Key Points
- Citigroup kept its Buy rating on RPM International Inc. on October 7, 2026, while cutting its price target from $128.00 to $116.00.
- Citigroup's $116 price target implies 14.25% upside from RPM International Inc.'s ($RPM) current $101.53 share price.
- RPM International recently traded around $101.53 on October 16, 2026, putting it up about 3.3% since the rating update.
- The specialty chemicals maker generated $7.97 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue with earnings of $5.41 per share.
Since the rating, $RPM is down 0.4% after 1 week and up 1.2% to date (from the $98.33 close on Oct 7, 2026).
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Citigroup maintained its Buy rating on RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) on October 7, 2026, while lowering its price target from $128.00 to $116.00. The research note arrived on the same day the specialty chemicals maker closed at $98.33.
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Citigroup's Call on RPM International Inc.
Citigroup kept an upbeat stance on the company even as it trimmed its expectations for the stock price. The new $116.00 target sits below the firm's prior objective of $128.00. Several other Wall Street firms adjusted their views around the same time, updating price targets to reflect shifting market conditions.
Other Institutional Activity in RPM International Inc.
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC reduced its holdings by 452,157 shares, ending with 6,911,971 shares worth about $687,602,898. Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC grew its holdings by 299,770 shares, ending with 4,152,859 shares worth about $413,126,427. Victory Capital Management Inc. reduced its position by 65,727 shares, ending with 3,823,468 shares valued at approximately $380,358,609.
RPM International Inc. Stock Up 1.4%
Shares recently traded around $101.53 as of October 16, 2026, up about 3.3% from the event close of $98.33. The stock sits about 12.5% below Citigroup's updated price target of $116.00.
$RPM price target
RPM International Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $116 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
RPM International brought in $7,965,272,064 in trailing twelve-month revenue. The firm posted basic earnings of $5.41 per share, alongside a net margin of 8.7% and a return on equity of 21.1%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 7, 2027.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share.
Insider Buying and Selling at RPM International Inc.
Director Salvatore D Fazzolari sold 375 shares on October 31, 2025, at an average price of $107.67 for a total of $40,376. Director Frederick R Nance sold 792 shares on November 11, 2025, at an average price of $107.98 for a total value of $85,517. Officer Timothy R. Kinser sold 3,441 shares on January 21, 2026, at an average price of $110.30 for a total of $379,560.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their outlooks around the rating change. On September 28, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating and moved its target from $117.00 to $114.00. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on October 5, 2026, lowering its target from $135.00 to $130.00. UBS maintained a Buy rating on October 7, 2026, cutting its target from $142.00 to $128.00. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on October 7, 2026, reducing its target from $128.00 to $120.00.
About RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. creates specialty chemical products used across industrial, construction, and consumer sectors. Based in Medina, Ohio, the company manufactures items like sealants, coatings, and building materials that serve contractors and everyday shoppers alike.
Bottom Line
Investors will watch for the company's next earnings report on January 7, 2027, to check ongoing revenue and margin trends. The recent downward adjustments to price targets show analysts fine-tuning their expectations following shifting sector conditions.
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Source: Citigroup's rating change on $RPM (Oct 7, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts