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RPM International Inc.’s $899 Million Cash Engine — Can Record Growth Continue?

RPM International Inc.’s fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results reflected a continuation of record performance across sales, adjusted EBIT, and adjusted EPS, supported by growth in all segments and geographies. Consolidated sales increased 7.2%, driven by demand for engineered solutions in high-performance building and infrastructure markets, price increases to offset inflation, and contributions from acquisitions. All three business segments—Construction Products Group (CPG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), and Consumer Group—reported record sales and adjusted EBIT, with the first two segments benefiting from system selling approaches and targeted growth sectors such as roofing, wall systems, data centers, and infrastructure projects. Emerging markets achieved double-digit growth, supported by a collaborative platform approach extending U.S. commercial strategies. Operational efficiency initiatives, including an ongoing SG&A optimization program and the Green Belt training initiative that has identified more than $30 million in additional savings, contributed to margin expansion.