RPM International Inc. (RPM) shares fell 1.3% to $98.67 as of October 1, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $99.97. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for RPM. The move is tied to company news. Below, we break down what changed for RPM, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
Company News
RPM International lacks key ingredients needed for an earnings beat in its upcoming report. Investors should lower earnings expectations; miss could pressure stock price at earnings release.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 30, 2026, 4:48 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$12.6B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$133
+34.7% vs price
Price chart
Aug 31 – Oct 1
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for RPM International Inc. investors
For RPM International Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: RPM International rallied 5.21% to $106.82 after reporting higher fiscal fourth-quarter sales and issuing an upbeat outlook for the coming year, per MarketWatch; RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved +3.17% from $103.04 to $106.31 on 2026-07-16. Weighing against that: Negative session, down 1.3%; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $132.86, implying +34.7% upside from $98.67. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (37/100). With earnings roughly 5 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
RPM price reaction
RPM last traded at $98.67, down $1.30 (-1.30%) from the previous close of $99.97. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $98.37 and $105.52, and it currently sits about 4% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RPM International Inc. (RPM)
The consensus analyst price target on RPM International Inc. (RPM) is $132.86, 34.7% above the recent $98.67. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 1 upgrade, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on RPM line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $132.86 implies +34.7% upside from $98.67.
+The Street's most bullish target is $151.00 (+53.0%).
+1 analyst upgrade in the past 90 days, most recently Fermium Research to Buy (2026-07-22).
+RPM International rallied 5.21% to $106.82 after reporting higher fiscal fourth-quarter sales and issuing an upbeat outlook for the coming year, per MarketWatch.
+RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved +3.17% from $103.04 to $106.31 on 2026-07-16.
▼ The bearish case
−Negative session, down 1.3%.
−RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved -3.28% from $105.08 to $101.63 on July 20, 2026.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 1, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $133+34.7%
↑ 1 upgrades= 6 maintains
Morgan Stanley maintained Equal Weight · 2026-09-28
RPM International Inc. moved -2.55% intraday from $100.06 to $97.50. 📉 RPM International Inc stock is down roughly 2.5% today to $97.52, tracking broader weakness in the basic materials and specialty chemicals sector driven by rising Treasury yields. ### 📊 Market Context - Sector Headwinds: Rising Treasury yields and macro pressure on rate-sensitive industrial names are weighing on the broader materials sector. - Construction Sensitivity: Investor caution remains high regarding construction- and housing-linked demand. - Recent News: The dip follows recent announcements, including an agreement to acquire Italy's Volteco S.p.A. , though near-term macro friction outweighs the strategic acquisition today. If you're tracking your portfolio, would you like me to share: - Upcoming earnings dates (Fiscal Q1 is set for early October) - Current analyst price targets and consensus ratings
RPM International fell 2.09% to $100.13 during midday trading on September 9, extending a recent downtrend (down 3.1% the previous day). The decline reflects elevated raw material cost inflation expected to persist through H1 fiscal 2027 and weak DIY demand pressuring the Consumer Group division, headwinds flagged by management in late-July earnings despite record Q4 results. Volume of 245,097 shares was 0.36x the time-adjusted expected level, indicating below-average participation.
Material / Earnings2026-09-04+2.0%
RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved +2.95% from $102.50 to $105.52 on 2026-09-04. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on light trading volume at 36% of the 5-day average.
RPM International fell 2.14% to $101.88 intraday, with volume running 33% below average at this point in the session (954,645 shares vs. historical norm). While TheStreet and Yahoo Finance cited RPM's move on September 1st, no specific catalyst—earnings, guidance, analyst action, or company news—is documented in available sources.
RPM International declined 2.49% to $103.99 intraday on August 31, 2026, without major company-specific negative news on the day itself. Per the web synthesis, the stock has experienced minor downward pressure over preceding weeks (down ~4.5% in the prior month) following its late July fiscal Q4 earnings release, as the market digested inline results and adjusted margins; broader sector caution in building materials and specialty coatings has kept it trading below its 52-week high of $128.52. Volume of 1.29 million shares was 1.48x the time-adjusted average, normal for this point in the session.
Filings2026-08-25+0.4%
RPM International Inc. (RPM) filed an updated DEF 14A proxy statement on 2026-08-25, indicating a scheduled shareholder meeting.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24-2.1%
RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved −2.41% from $108.99 to $106.36 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with a new 30-day low and modestly elevated volume at 1.4x the 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+1.5%
RPM International Inc. (RPM) moved +2.15% from $114.89 to $117.36 on August 7, 2026, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on near-average volume.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-06 (est.)
in 5 days
10-K Annual Report (est.)
2027-07-22
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about RPM
Why did RPM International Inc. (RPM) stock move?
RPM fell 1.3% to $98.67. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.
How much did RPM stock fall?
RPM lost 1.30% ($1.30) versus the prior close of $99.97, last trading at $98.67 on 0.6× average volume.
When is RPM International Inc.'s next earnings date?
RPM's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-06 — about 5 days away.
What is the analyst price target for RPM?
The consensus analyst price target for RPM is $132.86, about 34.7% above the current $98.67. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 1 upgrade, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks RPM
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for RPM, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 1, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
