RPM International crushed analysts’ estimates on earnings, sending its shares surging more than +5% on Monday.
The maker of high-performance specialty coatings, sealants and building materials reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings of $1.24 a share, which surpassed the $1.14 a share estimate of analysts surveyed by Zacks. The per-share earnings was +21.6% higher from the year-ago period.
RPM’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) clocked a +51.5% increase, to touch $204.6 million in the quarter compared to $135 million a year ago.
Revenue of $1.6 billion, however, was slightly below (around -0.19%) analyst estimates, according to Zacks. Nonetheless, the revenue was +2.8% higher from the year-ago quarter.
Looking ahead, RPM's forecast for 2020 is almost in line with analysts' estimates. The company expects a sales growth range of 2.5% to 4% in 2020, a 20% to 24% growth range in earnings before interest and taxes, and adjusted and diluted earnings per share of $3.30-$3.42 a share.
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where RPM advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 18, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on RPM as a result. In of 79 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for RPM just turned positive on February 18, 2025. Looking at past instances where RPM's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
RPM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 57 cases where RPM's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where RPM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for RPM entered a downward trend on January 17, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. RPM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (6.460) is normal, around the industry mean (3.630). P/E Ratio (28.993) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.064). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.094) is also within normal values, averaging (6.088). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.072) is also within normal values, averaging (93.186).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of coatings, sealants and chemicals
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