Overview

RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals, primarily for maintenance and improvement applications. The company employs approximately 14,600 people worldwide and operates 124 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories. Fiscal 2020 consolidated sales were $5.5 billion.

RPM as an Investment

Shares of the company's common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM and are owned by nearly 740 institutional investors and 160,000 individuals. RPM's track record of 46 consecutive annual cash dividend increases places it in an elite category of less than half of one percent of all publicly-traded U.S. companies. Approximately 82% of RPM's stockholders of record participate in its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

RPM's Operating Structure

RPM operates across four reportable segments, including consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. The company boasts a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products—many of which are leaders in the markets they serve.