Wells Fargo Cuts RPM International (RPM) Price Target to $130
Key Points
- Wells Fargo kept its Overweight rating on RPM International Inc. on October 5, 2026, and lowered its price target from $135 to $130.
- Wells Fargo's $130 price target implies 28.04% upside from RPM International Inc.'s ($RPM) current $101.53 share price.
- The company recently traded near $101.53, sitting up about 6.5% from its close of $95.30 on the date of the analyst action.
- Several company insiders completed stock sales across late 2025 and early 2026, including director and officer transactions.
Since the rating, $RPM is up 2.4% after 1 week and up 4.4% to date (from the $95.30 close on Oct 5, 2026).
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On October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) while lowering its price target from $135 to $130.
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Wells Fargo's Call on RPM International Inc.
In its research note issued on October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo chose to keep an Overweight rating on the specialty chemicals company. Alongside that stance, the firm adjusted its price target to $130 from a previous level of $135.
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 holdings by 65,727 shares, ending with 3,823,468 shares worth about $380,358,609.
RPM International Inc. Stock Up 1.4%
Shares recently traded around $101.53 as of October 16, 2026, up about 6.5% since the analyst note closed at $95.30 on October 5.
$RPM price target
RPM International Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $130 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
RPM International Inc. posted trailing twelve month revenue of $7.97 billion alongside earnings of $5.41 per share. The company posted a return on equity of 21.1% and a net margin of 8.7%. Its next earnings report is expected on January 7, 2027.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend rate of $2.28 per share, giving it a payout ratio of 39.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at RPM International Inc.
Director Salvatore D Fazzolari sold 375 shares at a price of $107.67 on October 31, 2025, for a total value of $40,376. Director Frederick R Nance sold 792 shares at a price of $107.98 on November 11, 2025, for a total value of $85,517. Officer Timothy R. Kinser sold 3,441 shares at a price of $110.30 on January 21, 2026, 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 of $114. Following the Wells Fargo update, UBS maintained a Buy rating with a target of $128 on October 7, 2026. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating with a target of $116 on October 7, 2026. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating with a target of $120 on October 7, 2026.
About RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. makes specialty chemical products used in consumer, construction, and industrial markets. Based in Medina, Ohio, the company operates through several segments that build protective coatings, sealants, and building materials.
Bottom Line
Wells Fargo's updated price target offers fresh perspective on the specialty chemicals provider as it trades above its October levels. Investors will watch for the next earnings release on January 7, 2027, to check on ongoing revenue and margin trends.
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Source: Wells Fargo's rating change on $RPM (Oct 5, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts