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RPM International (RPM) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jan 8, 2026
RPM International (RPM) reported revenue of $1.9B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.0%, net earnings $161M (8.5% of revenue).
RPM International, Q2 FY26: revenue $1.9B (+4% year over year), operating margin 11.0%, net earnings $161M, operating cash flow $346M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | -10% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $780M | -13% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $211M | -29% | -0.9% |
| Net earnings | $161M | -29% | -12% |
| Operating cash flow | $346M | +46% | +24% |
| Free cash flow | $296M | +69% | +29% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.9B in Q2 FY26, up 3% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 40.8%, down 0.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.21B, a 11.0% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $2.0M even though revenue rose $0.06B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.16B, down 12% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.35B (up 24% year over year), 214% 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 added $0.12B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B left free cash flow of $0.30B.
Questions
What was RPM International's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
RPM International (RPM) reported revenue of $1.9B for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was RPM International profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $211M (11.0% of revenue) and net earnings $161M.
Source: RPM International 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.