
Four NYSE companies raised their dividends within a single week, but a closer look at the coverage ratios, balance sheets, and business risks reveals that some of these payouts stand on far shakier ground than the headline increases suggest.
RPM International Inc. manufactures and sells specialty chemicals for the global consumer, specialty and industrial markets. The company is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.
| Revenue (TTM) | $7.97B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $3.28B |
| EBITDA | $1.24B |
| Operating Margin | 16.20% |
| Return on Equity | 21.10% |
| Return on Assets | 7.88% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $62.76 |
| Book Value | $27.27 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.86 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.60 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.945 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.80 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 13.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | $127.53M |
| Float | $125.71M |
| % Insiders | 1.25% |
| % Institutions | 88.36% |
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Four NYSE companies raised their dividends within a single week, but a closer look at the coverage ratios, balance sheets, and business risks reveals that some of these payouts stand on far shakier ground than the headline increases suggest.

I track dividend announcements across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 5 dividend increases. RPM announced the largest dividend increase this week of 5.56% and boasts the highest Quality Score (7.10). LMT raised its dividend by 4.35%, marking its 24th consecutive annual increase. Its payout ratio is well covered at 50%, and it has an A+ Dividend Safety Grade.

Explore how RPM International's (RPM) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

RPM International NYSE: RPM shareholders elected 12 directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027 at the company's 2026 annual meeting.

MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM Announces Election of Jeffrey D. Rowe to Board of Directors.

MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM Increases Cash Dividend for 53rd Consecutive Year.

RPM International remains a Buy, modestly undervalued with a compelling upside after solid Q1 2027 results. Q1 2027 saw revenue up 4.8% to $2.21B, with strong Performance Coatings and Consumer segments offsetting Construction Products weakness. Despite inflationary pressures and margin compression, RPM maintains profitability, strong cash flow, and the ability to reduce debt YoY.

While macroeconomic headwinds persist and affect activity across industries, RPM International quietly grows, sets new records, and drives robust cash flows.

RPM International Inc. (RPM) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

RPM International NYSE: RPM reported record first-quarter sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2027, as growth in its Performance Coatings and Consumer segments offset temporary weakness in Construction Products.
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