RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. (NASDAQ: RPM) operates as a specialty chemicals company serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets worldwide through its website at www.rpmintl.com. The company manufactures and sells protective coatings, sealants, adhesives, and specialty chemicals across multiple business segments… From the company’s description.
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What RPM International Inc. does
In the company’s own words
RPM International Inc. (NASDAQ: RPM) operates as a specialty chemicals company serving industrial, commercial, and consumer markets worldwide through its website at www.rpmintl.com. The company manufactures and sells protective coatings, sealants, adhesives, and specialty chemicals across multiple business segments that serve diverse end markets including construction, automotive, industrial maintenance, and consumer applications.
RPM's business is organized into reportable segments including Industrial Segment, which provides protective coatings and sealants for industrial applications; Construction Products Group, which offers waterproofing and specialty products for building construction; Performance Coatings Group, serving automotive and industrial customers; and Consumer Segment, which includes consumer-oriented brands and products. The company maintains a global footprint with operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets, serving thousands of customers ranging from large multinational corporations to small regional businesses.
The company operates through numerous subsidiary brands and product lines that have been developed through organic growth and strategic acquisitions over its history. RPM has built its business model around specialty chemistry expertise, strong distribution networks, and customer-focused innovation. The company's competitive advantages include its diversified product portfolio, established brand recognition in key markets, technical expertise in formulation and application, and long-standing customer relationships across multiple industries.
RPM's operations span manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and research and development laboratories globally. The company employs thousands of professionals across its various divisions and geographic regions. Through its Receivables Purchase Agreement with financial institutions including Wells Fargo Bank and PNC Bank, RPM Funding Corporation manages working capital and liquidity needs to support ongoing operations and growth initiatives. The company's scale, technical capabilities, and market presence position it as a significant player in the specialty chemicals industry, serving customers who require high-performance protective and functional coatings and sealants for demanding applications.
Company details
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry (SIC)
- Chemicals
- Headquarters
- MEDINA, OH
- Fiscal year end
- May
- CIK
- 110621
- SIC
- 2851
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2012–2026 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns RPM International Inc. — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Largest fund holders · RPM International Inc.’s weight in each
Fund ownership is a floor, not a census — pensions, insurers and people holding shares directly are not visible here.
RPM International Inc.’s bonds, as funds hold them
Funds report holding 5 issues of RPM International Inc.’s debt, $149.13M at market value — what funds hold, not the company’s total debt. Weighted-average coupon 3.97%, maturing 2027 to 2048.
Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.
Every fund and institutional holder, quarter by quarter, is on the Ownership tab with a free account.
Recent filings
All filings →Each filing opens into its own statements and disclosures here.
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