RPM International (NYSE:RPM), a world leader in specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, reported record fiscal second-quarter sales of $1.91 billion for the period ended November 30, 2025, representing a 3.5% increase over the prior-year record.
The company posted second-quarter net income of $161.2 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, with earnings before interest and taxes of $229 million.
On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share were $1.20, a 13.7% decline from the prior-year record, and adjusted EBIT was $226.6 million, down 11.2% from the year-ago record.
Management highlighted ongoing SG&A-focused optimization actions designed to streamline operations and drive efficiency, with expected annual benefits of approximately $100 million.
Looking ahead, RPM provided an optimistic outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2026.
Third-quarter guidance calls for mid-single-digit sales growth with adjusted EBIT increasing in the mid- to high-single-digit range.
For the fourth quarter, the company anticipates mid-single-digit sales growth and adjusted EBIT growth in the low- to high-single-digit range, signaling potential acceleration in profitability as cost initiatives take hold and market conditions support continued volume gains across its portfolio.