RBC Capital Cuts RPM International (RPM) Price Target to $120
Key Points
- RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating on RPM International Inc. on October 7, 2026, while adjusting its price target down from $128.00 to $120.00.
- RBC Capital's $120 price target implies 18.19% upside from RPM International Inc.'s ($RPM) current $101.53 share price.
- RPM International Inc. shares recently traded around $101.53, up about 3.3% from their closing price of $98.33 on the date of the analyst update.
- Insider activity over recent quarters included share sales by directors and officers, such as a sale of 3,441 shares by an officer in January 2026.
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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On October 7, 2026, RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating on RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) while adjusting its price target down to $120.00 from $128.00. The update from the firm was issued on a day when the specialty chemicals maker closed at $98.33.
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RBC Capital's Call on RPM International Inc.
RBC Capital kept its positive stance on the company through an Outperform rating while reducing the target price from $128.00 to $120.00 on October 7, 2026. The shift reflects a revised outlook on the stock's potential compared to earlier projections by the firm.
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 in its report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. 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 stake by 65,727 shares to finish with 3,823,468 shares valued at approximately $380,358,609.
RPM International Inc. Stock Up 1.4%
RPM International Inc. recently traded around $101.53 as of October 16, 2026, which is up about 3.3% from its event-day close of $98.33 on October 7, 2026. The stock trades below the average analyst price target.
$RPM price target
RPM International Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $120 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
RPM International Inc. posted trailing twelve-month revenue of $7,965,272,064 and basic earnings per share of $5.41. The company reported a net profit margin of 8.7% and a return on equity of 21.1%, alongside year-over-year revenue growth of 4.8%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for January 7, 2027.
Dividend
RPM International pays an annual dividend rate of $2.28 per share, backed by a dividend payout ratio of 39.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at RPM International Inc.
Insider transactions included multiple sales prior to the recent analyst updates. 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 value of $379,560.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 28, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained its Equal-Weight rating with a price target adjusted from $117.00 to $114.00. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on October 5, 2026, while moving its target from $135.00 to $130.00. On October 7, 2026, UBS maintained a Buy rating and lowered its target from $142.00 to $128.00, while Citigroup maintained a Buy rating and adjusted its target from $128.00 to $116.00.
About RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. manufactures and distributes specialty chemical products for industrial, construction, and consumer applications. Its portfolio includes sealants, coatings, and building materials marketed globally across diverse commercial and retail channels.
Bottom Line
Investors will watch how the stock performs relative to RBC Capital's new $120.00 price target ahead of the company's upcoming earnings release on January 7, 2027.
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