UBS Keeps Neutral on RPM while Mizuho Maintains Outperform Amid Sector Weakness

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) is included among the 13 Best January Dividend Stocks to Invest in.

UBS Keeps Neutral on RPM while Mizuho Maintains Outperform Amid Sector Weakness

On December 18, UBS lowered its price target on RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) to $119 from $127 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares.

Mizuho also trimmed its target, cutting it to $128 from $138, while maintaining an Outperform rating as part of its 2026 outlook for the chemicals, agriculture, and packaging sector. In a research note, the firm said rising exports from China are putting pressure on most basic chemical markets. Mizuho expects the March quarter to open on a soft footing, much like how the December quarter closed for many companies.

On January 2, RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) said its board approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 30, 2026, to shareholders on record as of January 16, 2026.

That payout follows RPM’s most recent dividend increase in October 2025, when the company raised its cash dividend by 6%. The move marked its 52nd straight year of dividend growth, placing RPM among a very small group of US public companies with such a long record. Over that period, the company has returned about $3.8 billion in cash dividends to shareholders.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) owns and operates subsidiaries focused on coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services. Its operations are organized across the Construction Products Group, Performance Coatings Group, and Consumer segments.

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