Compared to Estimates, RPM International (RPM) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

RPM International (RPM) reported $1.85 billion in revenue for the quarter ended November 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. EPS of $1.39 for the same period compares to $1.22 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 billion, representing a surprise of +3.70%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.96%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.35.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how RPM International performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net Sales- Construction Products Group/ CPG: $690.12 million compared to the $670.74 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.3% year over year. Net Sales- Specialty Products Group/ SPG: $184.85 million compared to the $173.28 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.5% year over year. Net Sales- Consumer Segment: $590.25 million compared to the $560.59 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2% year over year. Net Sales- Performance Coatings Group/ PCG: $380.10 million versus $374.21 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.4% change. Adjusted EBIT- Consumer Segment: $96.64 million versus $97.81 million estimated by five analysts on average. Adjusted EBIT- Specialty Products Group/ SPG: $19.63 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $17.38 million. Adjusted EBIT- Performance Coatings Group/ PCG: $64.96 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $64.29 million. Adjusted EBIT- Construction Products Group/ CPG: $108.56 million compared to the $104.77 million average estimate based on five analysts. Adjusted EBIT- Corporate/Other: -$34.71 million versus -$36.07 million estimated by five analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for RPM International here>>>Shares of RPM International have returned -10.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report RPM International Inc. (RPM): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks