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RPM International (RPM) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 1, 2025
RPM International (RPM) reported revenue of $2.1B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.1%, net earnings $228M (10.8% of revenue).
RPM International, Q1 FY26: revenue $2.1B (+7% year over year), operating margin 14.1%, net earnings $228M, operating cash flow $238M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.1B | +2% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $893M | +1% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $298M | +20% | +3% |
| Net earnings | $228M | +0.8% | -0.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $238M | +59% | -4% |
| Free cash flow | $175M | +124% | -11% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.1B in Q1 FY26, up 7% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 42.3%, down 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.30B, a 14.1% margin (down 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 5% reached operating profit, below the 15% margin then. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 7%. Net earnings were $0.23B, roughly flat year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.24B (down 4% year over year), 104% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.05B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.18B.
Questions
What was RPM International's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
RPM International (RPM) reported revenue of $2.1B for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), +7% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was RPM International profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $298M (14.1% of revenue) and net earnings $228M.
Source: RPM International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.