MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a world leader in specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended February 28, 2026.
Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO commented, “I am proud of our record third-quarter results. In a period of volatile market conditions, we generated volume growth and record sales by utilizing our competitive strengths and nimbly focusing on growing end markets. Aided by MAP operational improvement initiatives, we demonstrated our ability to combine growth with efficiency, leveraging higher volumes to expand margins across all segments and generating strong operating cash flow. I want to thank all RPM associates for their focused execution and commitment to the organization.”
Third-Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results
Consolidated
Three Months Ended $ in 000s except per share data February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
$ Change % Change Net Sales $
1,607,949
$
1,476,562
$
131,387
8.9
%
Net Income Attributable to RPM Stockholders 51,364
52,034
(670
)
(1.3
%)
Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) 0.40
0.40
-
0.0
%
Income Before Income Taxes (IBT) 69,307
40,951
28,356
69.2
%
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) 84,075
62,678
21,397
34.1
%
Adjusted EBIT(1) 116,400
78,236
38,164
48.8
%
Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) 0.57
0.35
0.22
62.9
%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information and Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Amounts for details. Record third-quarter sales were driven by engineered solutions for high-performance buildings, acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation, which were partially offset by soft DIY demand. A rebound from the government shutdown and favorable comparisons to the prior-year, which was also hampered by harsh weather, contributed to the growth as well.
Geographically, Europe grew by 20.1% and was aided by M&A and favorable foreign exchange. North American sales grew 6.3%, driven by high-performance building solutions and acquisitions. All emerging markets grew and were led by Africa / Middle East, with growth driven by high-performance building and infrastructure projects, along with favorable foreign currency translation.
Sales included 3.0% organic growth, 3.5% growth from acquisitions, and a 2.4% benefit from foreign currency translation.
Adjusted EBIT was a record and was driven by higher sales and improved fixed-cost leverage from higher volumes, aided by MAP operational improvement initiatives. This more than offset increased healthcare expenses.
Record adjusted diluted EPS was primarily driven by improved adjusted EBIT.
Adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS exclude costs related to MAP initiatives, including $22.1 million in pre-tax charges associated with SG&A-focused optimization actions that were implemented during the fiscal third quarter.
Third-Quarter 2026 Segment Sales and Earnings
Construction Products Group Three Months Ended $ in 000s February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
$ Change % Change Net Sales $
546,665
$
494,845
$
51,820
10.5
%
Income Before Income Taxes 22,884
8,065
14,819
183.7
%
EBIT 23,612
8,607
15,005
174.3
%
Adjusted EBIT(1) 30,312
10,873
19,439
178.8
%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details. Record CPG sales were driven by broad-based strength across its North American businesses, which include roofing solutions, wall systems and concrete admixtures. Foreign currency translation and a rebound from the government shutdown also contributed to the record sales.
Sales included 6.9% organic growth, 0.2% growth from acquisitions net of divestitures, and a 3.4% benefit from foreign currency translation.
Adjusted EBIT was driven by improved sales, mix, SG&A-focused optimization actions and fixed-cost leverage, which more than offset temporary inefficiencies from plant consolidations.
Performance Coatings Group Three Months Ended $ in 000s February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
$ Change % Change Net Sales $
496,829
$
458,420
$
38,409
8.4
%
Income Before Income Taxes 61,025
53,792
7,233
13.4
%
EBIT 60,051
52,963
7,088
13.4
%
Adjusted EBIT(1) 66,786
55,663
11,123
20.0
%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details. Record PCG sales were driven by broad-based growth across its businesses, and in particular, protective coatings and passive fire protection. Demand in emerging markets for infrastructure and high-performance building solutions was also strong and positive foreign currency translation contributed to sales.
Sales included 5.1% organic growth, a 0.9% increase from acquisitions, and a 2.4% benefit from foreign currency translation.
Record adjusted EBIT was driven by improved sales, SG&A-focused optimization actions and fixed-cost leverage.
Consumer Group Three Months Ended $ in 000s February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
$ Change % Change Net Sales $
564,455
$
523,297
$
41,158
7.9
%
Income Before Income Taxes 45,750
44,139
1,611
3.6
%
EBIT 45,730
44,405
1,325
3.0
%
Adjusted EBIT(1) 58,518
50,883
7,635
15.0
%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details. The Consumer Group’s record sales were driven by acquisitions and pricing to recover inflation. This growth was partially offset by continued softness in DIY markets as well as product rationalization.
Sales included a 2.4% organic decline, 9.0% growth from acquisitions, and a 1.3% benefit from foreign currency translation.
The adjusted EBIT increase was driven by MAP operational improvements, including SG&A-focused optimization actions, which more than offset reduced fixed-cost leverage from lower volumes and temporary inefficiencies from facility closures and transitions. The integration of acquired businesses and product rationalization also contributed to adjusted EBIT growth.
Cash Flow and Financial Position
During the first nine months of fiscal 2026:
Cash provided by operating activities was $656.7 million, the second-highest amount in the company’s history, compared to $619.0 million in the prior-year period. Capital expenditures were $159.6 million compared to $158.9 million in the prior-year period. The company returned $255.3 million to stockholders through cash dividends and share repurchases, an increase of 5.2% compared to the prior year. The company had multiple small asset sales as part of MAP initiatives to rationalize production lines, with proceeds from these transactions totaling $14.3 million in the third fiscal quarter. As of February 28, 2026:
Total debt was $2.56 billion compared to $2.10 billion a year ago, with the increase driven by debt used to finance acquisitions. Total liquidity, including cash and committed revolving credit facilities, was $1.02 billion, compared to $1.21 billion a year ago, with the decrease driven by the use of credit facilities to finance acquisitions. The company extended the maturity of its revolving credit facility to February 27, 2031, and maintained the size of the facility at $1.35 billion. Business Outlook
Sullivan said, “We expect to grow sales and adjusted EBIT again in the fourth quarter and deliver record results, even as we face more challenging comparisons and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East adds cost and complexity to the operating environment.”
He concluded, “As we have demonstrated in prior cycles, we remain focused on what we can control—outgrowing our underlying markets and driving efficiency improvements. Our center‑led procurement team is applying lessons learned from past supply chain disruptions to mitigate inflation and ensure supply, while we implement pricing actions to offset remaining cost pressures. I want to thank our associates globally—especially those in the Middle East—for their commitment to safety and their continued focus on serving customers during these uncertain times.”
The company’s outlook for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter is:
Reaffirming consolidated sales to increase in the mid-single-digit range compared to prior-year record results. Reaffirming consolidated adjusted EBIT to be up low- to high-single-digits compared to prior-year record results. Closing of Kalzip Acquisition
The company completed the previously announced acquisition of Kalzip GmbH (“Kalzip”), a global leader in the design and production of metal-based roofs and facades on March 31, 2026. Kalzip generated revenue of approximately €75.0 million in calendar year 2024 and is now part of the Construction Products Group.
Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Information
Management will host a conference call to discuss these results beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET today. The call can be accessed via webcast at www.RPMinc.com/Investors/Presentations-Webcasts or by dialing 1-844-481-2915 or 1-412-317-0708 for international callers and asking to join the RPM International call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be in a listen-only mode.
For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available from April 8, 2026, until April 15, 2026. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088 for international callers. The access code is 9537849. The call also will be available for replay and as a written transcript via the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across three reportable segments: consumer, construction products and performance coatings. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, The Pink Stuff, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco, Euclid Chemical, Dryvit and Nudura. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 17,800 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.
For more information, contact Matt Schlarb, Vice President – Investor Relations & Sustainability, at 330-220-6064 or [email protected].
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the financial information presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”) in this earnings release, we use EBIT, adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share, which are all non-GAAP financial measures. EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share provided for the purpose of adjusting for one-off items impacting revenues and/or expenses that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest income (expense), net is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets’ analysis of our segments’ core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. See the financial statement section of this earnings release for a reconciliation of EBIT and adjusted EBIT to income before income taxes, and adjusted earnings per share to earnings per share. We have not provided a reconciliation of our fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance because material terms that impact such measure are not in our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and therefore a reconciliation of such measure is not available without unreasonable effort.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global and regional markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital and the viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and availability of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents, and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic and metal containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) changes in global trade policies, including the adoption or expansion of tariffs and trade barriers; (h) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (i) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (j) the timing of and the realization of anticipated cost savings from restructuring initiatives, the ability to identify additional cost savings opportunities, and the risks of failing to meet any other objectives of our improvement plans; (k) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; (l) risks relating to a public health crisis similar to the Covid pandemic; (m) risks related to acts of war similar to the recent conflict with Iran and the Russian invasion of Ukraine; (n) risks related to the transition or physical impacts of climate change and other natural disasters or meeting sustainability-related voluntary goals or regulatory requirements; (o) risks related to our or our third parties' use of technology including artificial intelligence, data breaches and data privacy violations; (p) the shift to remote work and online purchasing and the impact that has on residential and commercial real estate construction; and (q) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2025, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the filing date of this press release.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
2026
2025
Net Sales $
1,607,949
$
1,476,562
$
5,631,587
$
5,290,669
Cost of Sales 973,133
909,072
3,323,388
3,121,962
Gross Profit 634,816
567,490
2,308,199
2,168,707
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses 533,872
501,710
1,656,871
1,557,692
Restructuring Expense 19,855
3,456
33,200
18,215
Interest Expense 26,947
22,993
84,278
70,604
Investment (Income), Net (12,179
)
(1,266
)
(35,609
)
(20,818
)
Other (Income), Net (2,986
)
(354
)
(8,890
)
(1,370
)
Income Before Income Taxes 69,307
40,951
578,349
544,384
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes 17,693
(11,363
)
137,421
80,066
Net Income 51,614
52,314
440,928
464,318
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 250
280
752
1,388
Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders $
51,364
$
52,034
$
440,176
$
462,930
Earnings per share of common stock attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders: Basic $
0.40
$
0.41
$
3.45
$
3.61
Diluted $
0.40
$
0.40
$
3.43
$
3.59
Average shares of common stock outstanding - basic 127,045
127,536
127,156
127,628
Average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted 127,507
128,154
127,707
128,315
SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION IN THOUSANDS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
2026
2025
Net Sales: CPG Segment $
546,665
$
494,845
$
2,165,550
$
2,043,318
PCG Segment 496,829
458,420
1,569,113
1,459,611
Consumer Segment 564,455
523,297
1,896,924
1,787,740
Total $
1,607,949
$
1,476,562
$
5,631,587
$
5,290,669
Income Before Income Taxes: CPG Segment Income Before Income Taxes (a) $
22,884
$
8,065
$
280,825
$
277,008
Interest (Expense), Net (b) (728
)
(542
)
(2,259
)
(1,910
)
EBIT (c) 23,612
8,607
283,084
278,918
MAP initiatives (d) 6,700
2,007
15,380
6,457
Inventory step-up costs (e) -
259
-
259
(Gain) on sale of assets and businesses, net (f) -
-
(400
)
-
Adjusted EBIT $
30,312
$
10,873
$
298,064
$
285,634
PCG Segment Income Before Income Taxes (a) $
61,025
$
53,792
$
225,403
$
211,237
Interest Income, Net (b) 974
829
2,522
2,070
EBIT (c) 60,051
52,963
222,881
209,167
MAP initiatives (d) 6,634
1,921
13,587
7,380
Inventory step-up costs (e) 101
497
142
497
(Gain) on sale of assets and businesses, net (f) -
-
-
(237
)
Legal contingency adjustment on a divested business (h) -
282
-
282
Adjusted EBIT $
66,786
$
55,663
$
236,610
$
217,089
Consumer Segment Income Before Income Taxes (a) $
45,750
$
44,139
$
255,180
$
236,824
Interest Income (Expense), Net (b) 20
(266
)
(236
)
(1,080
)
EBIT (c) 45,730
44,405
255,416
237,904
MAP initiatives (d) 12,788
6,478
17,752
25,397
Inventory step-up costs (e) -
-
7,903
-
(Gain) on acquisition earn-out fair value adjustment (g) -
-
(12,707
)
-
Adjusted EBIT $
58,518
$
50,883
$
268,364
$
263,301
Corporate/Other (Loss) Before Income Taxes (a) $
(60,352
)
$
(65,045
)
$
(183,059
)
$
(180,685
)
Interest (Expense), Net (b) (15,034
)
(21,748
)
(48,696
)
(48,866
)
EBIT (c) (45,318
)
(43,297
)
(134,363
)
(131,819
)
MAP initiatives (d) 6,102
4,114
12,149
27,449
Adjusted EBIT $
(39,216
)
$
(39,183
)
$
(122,214
)
$
(104,370
)
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED Income Before Income Taxes (a) $
69,307
$
40,951
$
578,349
$
544,384
Interest (Expense) (26,947
)
(22,993
)
(84,278
)
(70,604
)
Investment Income, Net 12,179
1,266
35,609
20,818
EBIT (c) 84,075
62,678
627,018
594,170
MAP initiatives (d) 32,224
14,520
58,868
66,683
Inventory step-up costs (e) 101
756
8,045
756
(Gain) on sale of assets and businesses, net (f) -
-
(400
)
(237
)
(Gain) on acquisition earn-out fair value adjustment (g) -
-
(12,707
)
-
Legal contingency adjustment on a divested business (h) -
282
-
282
Adjusted EBIT $
116,400
$
78,236
$
680,824
$
661,654
(a)
The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP), to EBIT and Adjusted EBIT. (b)
Interest Income (Expense), Net includes the combination of Interest Income (Expense) and Investment Income (Expense), Net. (c)
EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with Adjusted EBIT provided for the purpose of adjusting for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT, or adjusted EBIT, as a performance evaluation measure because Interest Income (Expense), Net is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets' analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. (d)
Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025") and our 2026 restructuring action, together MAP Initiatives, as follows:- MAP 2025 Restructuring and other related expense, net: Includes charges incurred related to headcount reductions and facility closures recorded in "Restructuring Expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Restructuring Expense related to MAP 2025 totaled $3.0 million and $3.5 million for the quarters ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 respectively and $16.3 million and $18.2 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 respectively. Other related expenses include inventory write-offs in connection with restructuring activities recorded in "Cost of Sales" and accelerated depreciation and amortization recorded within "Cost of Sales" or "Selling, General, & Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")" depending on the nature of the expense.
- 2026 Restructuring and other related expense, net: Includes charges incurred related to headcount reductions and facility closures associated with the SG&A-focused optimization actions recorded in "Restructuring Expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Restructuring Expense related to the 2026 restructuring action totaled $16.9 million for the quarter and year ended February 28, 2026. Other related expenses consist of higher executive departure costs, including accelerated stock compensation expense, that do not qualify as restructuring expense and are recorded within "SG&A" as well as accelerated depreciation recorded within "Cost of Sales".
- ERP consolidation plan: Includes expenses incurred as a result of our stated goals to consolidate over 75 ERP systems across the organization to one ERP platform per segment, as part of our overall MAP strategy as well as costs incurred for other decision support tools to facilitate our commercial initiatives related to MAP 2025 which have been incurred in all segments, as well as Corporate/Other, and have been recorded within "SG&A".
- Professional fees: Includes expenses incurred to consolidate accounting locations, costs incurred to implement technologies and processes to drive improved data analytics/decision making and cost incurred to implement new global manufacturing methodologies with the goal of improving operating efficiency incurred within all of our segments as well as Corporate/Other and recorded within "SG&A". All of this spend is in support of stated MAP goals with the most significant expense incurred within Corporate/Other.
- Loss (Gain) on sale of closed facilities: Net gain related to the sale of three properties that were closed as part of the MAP 2025 program, partially offset by losses in preparing three other facilities for sale.
Included below is a reconciliation of the TOTAL CONSOLIDATED MAP initiatives.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
2026
2025
MAP 2025 Restructuring and other related expense, net
$
3,132
$
7,473
$
20,368
$
29,526
2026 Restructuring and other related expense, net
22,110
-
22,110
-
ERP consolidation plan
3,643
2,570
11,049
11,519
Professional fees
3,229
4,477
9,571
25,638
Loss (Gain) on sale of closed facilities
110
-
(4,230
)
-
MAP initiatives
$
32,224
$
14,520
$
58,868
$
66,683
(e)
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustments related to acquisitions recorded in “Cost of Sales”. (f)
Fiscal 2026 reflects gains recorded in "SG&A" associated with the divestiture of a product line and a waterproofing services business within our CPG segment. Fiscal 2025 reflects gains recorded in "SG&A" associated with post-closing adjustments for the sale of the non-core furniture warranty business which was sold in fiscal 2023. (g)
A fair value adjustment of the earn-out liability associated with the Star Brands Group acquisition which resulted in a gain recorded in "SG&A" as management does not consider this gain to be reflective of the company’s core business operations. (h)
Represents incremental expense related to an adverse legal ruling from a case associated with a business that was divested in FY23. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION RECONCILIATION OF "REPORTED" TO "ADJUSTED" AMOUNTS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended February 28, February 28, February 28, February 28, 2026
2025
2026
2025
Reconciliation of Reported Earnings per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (All amounts presented after-tax): Reported Earnings per Diluted Share $
0.40
$
0.40
$
3.43
$
3.59
MAP initiatives (d) 0.19
0.10
0.35
0.39
Inventory step-up costs (e) -
-
0.05
-
(Gain) on acquisition earn-out fair value adjustment (f) -
-
(0.10
)
-
Investment returns (g) (0.02
)
0.02
(0.08
)
(0.02
)
Income tax adjustments (h) -
(0.17
)
-
(0.38
)
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (i) $
0.57
$
0.35
$
3.65
$
3.58
(d)
Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025") and our 2026 restructuring action, together MAP Initiatives, as follows:- MAP 2025 Restructuring and other related expense, net: Includes charges incurred related to headcount reductions and facility closures recorded in "Restructuring Expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Restructuring Expense related to MAP 2025 totaled $3.0 million and $3.5 million for the quarters ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 respectively and $16.3 million and $18.2 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2026 and February 28, 2025 respectively. Other related expenses include inventory write-offs in connection with restructuring activities recorded in "Cost of Sales" and accelerated depreciation and amortization recorded within "Cost of Sales" or "Selling, General, & Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")" depending on the nature of the expense.
- 2026 Restructuring and other related expense, net: Includes charges incurred related to headcount reductions and facility closures associated with the SG&A-focused optimization actions recorded in "Restructuring Expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Restructuring Expense related to the 2026 restructuring action totaled $16.9 million for the quarter and year ended February 28, 2026. Other related expenses consist of higher executive departure costs, including accelerated stock compensation expense, that do not qualify as restructuring expense and are recorded within "SG&A" as well as accelerated depreciation recorded within "Cost of Sales".
- ERP consolidation plan: Includes expenses incurred as a result of our stated goals to consolidate over 75 ERP systems across the organization to one ERP platform per segment, as part of our overall MAP strategy as well as costs incurred for other decision support tools to facilitate our commercial initiatives related to MAP 2025 which have been incurred in all segments, as well as Corporate/Other, and have been recorded within "SG&A".
- Professional fees: Includes expenses incurred to consolidate accounting locations, costs incurred to implement technologies and processes to drive improved data analytics/decision making and cost incurred to implement new global manufacturing methodologies with the goal of improving operating efficiency incurred within all of our segments as well as Corporate/Other and recorded within "SG&A". All of this spend is in support of stated MAP goals with the most significant expense incurred within Corporate/Other.
- Loss (Gain) on sale of closed facilities: Net gain related to the sale of three properties that were closed as part of the MAP 2025 program, partially offset by losses in preparing three other facilities for sale.
(e)
Amortization of inventory fair value adjustments related to acquisitions recorded in “Cost of Sales”. (f)
A fair value adjustment of the earn-out liability associated with the Star Brands Group acquisition which resulted in a gain recorded in "SG&A" as management does not consider this gain to be reflective of the company’s core business operations. (g)
Investment returns include realized net gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized net gains and losses on equity securities, which are adjusted due to their inherent volatility. Management does not consider these gains and losses, which cannot be predicted with any level of certainty, to be reflective of the Company's core business operations. (h)
U.S. foreign tax credits recognized as a result of global cash redeployment and debt optimization projects, as well as other adjustments to our net deferred tax asset related to U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards resulting from our reassessment of income tax positions following developments in U.S. income tax case law. (i)
Adjusted Diluted EPS is provided for the purpose of adjusting diluted earnings per share for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS IN THOUSANDS (Unaudited) February 28, 2026 February 28, 2025 May 31, 2025 Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $
294,206
$
241,895
$
302,137
Trade accounts receivable 1,261,112
1,153,993
1,551,953
Allowance for doubtful accounts (37,717
)
(48,908
)
(42,844
)
Net trade accounts receivable 1,223,395
1,105,085
1,509,109
Inventories 1,120,273
1,044,776
1,036,475
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 415,566
367,197
322,577
Total current assets 3,053,440
2,758,953
3,170,298
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost 2,885,364
2,629,810
2,738,373
Allowance for depreciation (1,365,007
)
(1,236,755
)
(1,264,974
)
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,520,357
1,393,055
1,473,399
Other Assets Goodwill 1,680,867
1,358,632
1,617,626
Other intangible assets, net of amortization 821,466
510,385
780,826
Operating lease right-of-use assets 398,726
346,221
370,399
Deferred income taxes 161,144
34,368
147,436
Other 248,654
217,961
215,965
Total other assets 3,310,857
2,467,567
3,132,252
Total Assets $
7,884,654
$
6,619,575
$
7,775,949
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $
675,445
$
640,446
$
755,889
Current portion of long-term debt 8,383
7,057
7,691
Accrued compensation and benefits 230,559
215,643
287,398
Accrued losses 32,995
33,568
36,701
Other accrued liabilities 391,052
346,747
379,768
Total current liabilities 1,338,434
1,243,461
1,467,447
Long-Term Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities 2,547,104
RPM International (RPM - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +55.99%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty chemicals company would post earnings of $1.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.2, delivering a surprise of -14.89%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
RPM International, which belongs to the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry, posted revenues of $1.61 billion for the quarter ended February 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.46%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.48 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
RPM International shares have lost about 7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 3.3%.
What's Next for RPM International?While RPM International has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for RPM International was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.82 on $2.19 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.26 on $7.76 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Chemical - Specialty is currently in the bottom 25% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Sensient Technologies (SXT - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 24.
This maker of colors, flavors and fragrances is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Sensient Technologies' revenues are expected to be $405.9 million, up 3.5% from the year-ago quarter.
For the quarter ended February 2026, RPM International (RPM - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.61 billion, up 8.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.57, compared to $0.35 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 billion, representing a surprise of +3.46%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +55.99%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.37.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how RPM International performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Net Sales- Construction Products Group/ CPG: $546.67 million versus $518.9 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +15.5% change.Net Sales- Consumer Segment: $564.46 million compared to the $564.85 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +12% year over year.Net Sales- Performance Coatings Group/ PCG: $496.83 million versus $473.33 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +45.9% change.Adjusted EBIT- Consumer Segment: $58.52 million compared to the $59.28 million average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted EBIT- Performance Coatings Group/ PCG: $66.79 million compared to the $54.64 million average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted EBIT- Construction Products Group/ CPG: $30.31 million compared to the $16.8 million average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted EBIT- Corporate/Other: $-39.22 million compared to the $-45.71 million average estimate based on four analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for RPM International here>>>
Shares of RPM International have returned -5.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways RPM reported Q3 EPS of 57 cents, beating estimates by 54.1%, with sales up 8.9% YoY.It benefited from strong demand in high-performance buildings, acquisition contributions & currency tailwinds.Margins expanded on MAP initiatives and efficiencies despite inflation and weak DIY demand. RPM International Inc. (RPM - Free Report) reported excellent third-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended Feb. 28, 2026) results, with quarterly earnings and net sales topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing on a year-over-year basis.
The quarterly results were driven by increased demand for engineered solutions for high-performance buildings, contributions from acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation. Besides, favorable comparisons from last year’s growth, which was affected by harsh weather conditions, also led to year-over-year growth in the financial performance. These tailwinds were somewhat offset by soft DIY demand during the fiscal quarter.
On the other hand, RPM’s expense optimization actions and supply-chain efficiencies under the MAP operational improvement initiatives aided the bottom line despite elevated inflationary pressures.
Looking ahead, management expects sales and adjusted EBIT growth in the upcoming quarter even if geopolitical uncertainties add to the costs and complexity of the operating environment. RPM aims at disciplined investments in areas demonstrating strong returns and long-term growth potential, including high-performance buildings, business intelligence and innovation.
Following the release, RPM stock surged 10.7% during today’s pre-market trading hours, reflecting investors’ optimism.
Inside RPM International’s HeadlinesThe company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 57 cents topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents by 54.1%. In the year-ago quarter, RPM reported an adjusted EPS of 35 cents.
Net sales of $1.61 billion also surpassed the consensus mark of $1.55 billion by 3.9% and grew 8.9% year over year. Net sales increased 3% organically during the quarter year over year. Acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation aided sales by 3.5% and 2.4%, respectively.
Geographically, sales climbed 20.1% in Europe (17% of the fiscal third quarter’s total sales) compared with a year ago, driven by mergers and acquisitions and favorable foreign exchange. North American (74% of total sales) sales increased 6.3% thanks to elevated demand for high-performance building solutions and acquisitions. Sales in Latin America (4% of total sales) were up 6.8% year over year
Moreover, the markets in Africa and the Middle East (2% of total sales) elevated the growth in all emerging markets because of high-performance building and infrastructure projects, along with favorable foreign currency translation. The metric in the Asia Pacific (3% of total sales) also grew 16.1% year over year.
RPM’s Operational DiscussionSelling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, contracted 80 basis points (bps) to 33.2% from 34% reported a year ago.
Adjusted EBIT grew 48.8% year over year to $116.4 million. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 190 bps to 7.2%.
Segmental Details of RPM InternationalConstruction Products Group: In the reported quarter, the segment’s net sales increased 10.5% from a year ago to $546.7 million, owing to 6.9% organic sales growth, a 0.2% contribution from buyouts (net of divestitures) and 3.4% favorable foreign currency translation.
Adjusted EBIT of $30.3 million surged 178.8% year over year, and adjusted EBIT margin expanded 330 bps to 5.5%.
Performance Coatings Group: The segment’s net sales grew 8.4% year over year to $496.8 million. Sales were up 5.1% organically, 0.9% driven by acquisitions and 2.4% aided by favorable foreign currency translation.
Adjusted EBIT was up 20% on a year-over-year basis to $66.8 million and adjusted EBIT margin increased 130 bps to 13.4%.
Consumer Group: Net sales in the segment increased 7.9% year over year to $564.5 million. Organic sales declined 2.4%, while favorable foreign currency translation aided sales by 1.3%. Also, the acquisition contributed 9% to sales growth.
The segment’s adjusted EBIT was up 15% from the prior-year level to $58.5 million and the adjusted EBIT margin expanded 70 bps to 10.4%.
RPM International’s Balance SheetAt the end of the fiscal third quarter, RPM International had a total liquidity of $1.02 billion compared with $969.1 million at the fiscal 2025-end. This includes cash and cash equivalents of $294.2 million compared with $302.1 million at fiscal 2025-end.
Long-term debt (excluding current maturities) as of Feb. 28, 2026, was $2.55 billion, down from $2.64 billion at fiscal 2025-end.
As of the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $656.7 million, up from $619 million in the year-ago period. RPM also returned $255.3 million to stockholders through $202.8 million of dividends and $52.5 million of share repurchases during the first nine months of fiscal 2026.
RPM Reaffirms Q4 FY2026 OutlookThe company still expects net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 to increase in the mid-single-digit range year over year. Also, the adjusted EBIT is projected to be up in low- to high-single-digits compared with the year-ago quarter.
RPM Stock’s Zacks RankStocks With the Favorable CombinationHere are some companies in the Basic Materials sector, which per our model, have the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 1, 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold), to post an earnings beat in the respective quarters to be reported.
Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +12.50% and a Zacks Rank of 1 at present.
Equinox Gold reported better-than-expected earnings in two of the last four quarters and missed on the remaining two occasions, the average surprise being 89.2%. Equinox Gold’s earnings for the first quarter of 2026 are expected to surge 412.5% from the prior year.
Teck Resources Limited (TECK - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.64% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
Teck Resources’ earnings for the first quarter of 2026 are expected to increase 88.1% year over year. Teck Resources reported better-than-expected earnings in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 54.3%.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +97.57% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
Albemarle reported better-than-expected earnings in three of the last four quarters and missed on the remaining occasion, the average surprise being 57.8%. Albemarle’s earnings for the first quarter of 2026 are expected to increase year over year by a whopping 533.3%.
While the ceasefire in Iran is helping markets power higher today, RPM International (RPM +0.57%) stock is soaring for a separate reason. The company announced third-quarter 2026 financial results before the bell rang this morning, and investors are clearly happy with how RPM International, a leader in specialty coatings, performed.
As of 3:40 p.m. ET, shares of RPM International are up 11.9%, retreating slightly from their earlier gain of 15.1%.
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A company record has investors racing to pick up shares Reporting a company record for third-quarter revenue, RPM International posted sales of $1.61 billion for Q3 2026, a year-over-year increase of 8.9%. The consensus among analysts was that the company would report revenue of $1.55 billion.
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The bottom of the income statement provided investors with even more to celebrate. While analysts had expected the company to post Q3 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, RPM International reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.57.
Lauding the company's recent performance, Frank Sullivan, RPM International's CEO, stated in the Q3 2026 financial results press release: "I am proud of our record third-quarter results. In a period of volatile market conditions, we generated volume growth and record sales by utilizing our competitive strengths and nimbly focusing on growing end markets."
RPM International sales are hanging on the discount rack Hiking its dividend for 52 consecutive years, RPM International is a Dividend King stock (a group of stocks that have raised their annual dividends for at least 50 consecutive years) that will appeal to those looking to supplement their passive income streams. And with shares trading at 15.3 times operating cash flow -- a discount to their five-year average cash flow multiple of 18.2 -- today's a great time to consider clicking the buy button on RPM International stock.
Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends RPM International. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
RPM International Inc. delivered strong Q3 results with revenue up 8.9% YoY and record adjusted EBIT, driven by construction and performance coatings strength. Margin expansion was primarily due to improved fixed-cost absorption and overhead reduction, not broad-based demand growth, highlighting execution as a key differentiator. Consumer segment remains a weak spot with negative organic growth and price elasticity issues, necessitating restructuring and introducing execution risks.
RPM International Inc.'s Q3 rebound featured 3% organic revenue growth and 49% operating income growth, with strong segment-level outperformance and incremental margin gains. RPM's leveraging easier comps and expanding value-added turnkey solutions, but a weak consumer DIY market and commodity inflation risk remain near-term issues. The company's MAP 3.0 self-help program targets $100M in SG&A improvements by fiscal 2027, alongside ongoing innovation and capital efficiency initiatives.
RPM International NYSE: RPM stock is presenting an attractive entry following its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings release. The release triggered a more than 15% surge in the stock price, confirming support at a critical level and a hard bottom for this market. Among the report's details were strength, outperformance, a significant earnings beat, and the safety of capital returns.
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Capital returns are a critical element in 2026, as those with cash flow and the ability to pay their investors have been outperforming. The takeaway is that risk-on investing still drives the market to some degree, but the profits taken from AI stocks earlier this year are being reinvested in blue-chip, high-quality capital return machines with stable payment outlooks, such as RPM International.
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The stock price bottom is a significant factor. The market for RPM has been under pressure for over a year, touching bottom in early 2025 and then retesting it ahead of the fiscal Q3 release.
The post-release price action included a 15% price surge, creating a large Marubozu Candle that indicates strong support at this level and potential for continued rebounding.
The caveat is that this market needs to break out above its long-term exponential moving averages, which it has not yet done. If it fails to break these averages, RPM stock could remain capped at current levels until later in the year, but the analysts and institutional trends suggest otherwise.
Analysts and Institutions Accumulate RPM StockThe analyst community provides support, incentives, and potential to catalyze the market in Q2 2026. MarketBeat tracks 15, a sufficiently strong number for the consensus to have some conviction, and they peg the stock at Moderate Buy.
Current Price$107.91High Forecast$148.00Average Forecast$127.42Low Forecast$111.00RPM International Stock Forecast Details
The bias is 73% in favor of Buy, with a consensus price target of $126, as of early April. The $126 target is down slightly compared to the prior month, quarter, and year, reflecting a cautionary tone, but forecasts a 17% upside from the critical target, the cluster of moving averages, and is a fresh long-term high when reached. The catalyst would be a strengthening of the trend, including price target revisions and upgrades.
Institutions, meanwhile, have been accumulating this stock. Their activity reflects nine consecutive quarters of accumulation, hitting long-term highs in Q1 2026. The Q1 balance is more than $1.50 bought for each $1 sold and will likely increase now that results and guidance are in.
RPM International’s capital return includes a dividend and share buybacks. The dividend yields about 2% with shares trading near $105, and it is a reliable payment, having been increased annually for over 50 years. This makes RPM a Dividend King, a factor that helps increase total ownership and reduce market volatility.
Regarding safety, RPM International’s payout ratio is below 50% of earnings, with payments and future increases supported by earnings growth and a reduction in share count. The buybacks aren’t aggressive but they are reliable, reducing the count at a steady, approximately 0.5% pace in Q3 and year-to-date. Given the Q3 results and outlook, the buyback activity is likely to continue in the company's fiscal Q4 and the subsequent fiscal year.
RPM Shows Momentum With Q3 ResultsRPM International had a solid quarter in Q3 despite the macroeconomic headwinds. The company reported more than $1.6 billion in net revenue, up 8.8% year-over-year (YOY), and more than 380 basis points better than expected. The gain was supported by 3% organic growth, underpinned by volume, 3.5% acquisitional growth, and a 2.4% foreign exchange tailwind. Segmentally, Construction Products grew by 10.5%, Performance Coatings by 8.4%, and Consumer Products by 7.9%, with 20% growth in the EU, 6.3% domestically, and strength seen in all emerging markets.
Margin was another area of strength. The company leaned into quality improvements, resulting in significant operational efficiencies. Critical details include record-setting adjusted EBIT, up nearly 50% YOY, and a 63% increase in adjusted EPS. The 57 cents in adjusted EPS is also well above forecasts, outpacing consensus by nearly a quarter. Looking ahead, the Q3 results and earnings strength suggest that Q4 guidance is cautious, as it was only reaffirmed at the previously stated levels. Either way, the company forecasts mid-single-digit revenue growth and a similar gain in earnings.
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Have you looked into how RPM International (RPM - Free Report) performed internationally during the quarter ending February 2026? Considering the widespread global presence of this specialty chemicals company, examining the trends in international revenues is essential for assessing its financial resilience and prospects for growth.
In the current era of a tightly interconnected global economy, the proficiency of a company to penetrate international markets significantly influences its financial health and trajectory of growth. For investors, the key is to grasp how reliant a company is on overseas markets, as this provides insights into the durability of its earnings, its ability to exploit different economic cycles, and its overall growth capabilities.
International market involvement serves as insurance against economic downturns at home and enables engagement with economies that are growing more quickly. Still, this move toward diversification is not without its challenges, as it involves navigating through the fluctuations of currencies, geopolitical threats, and the distinctive nature of various markets.
In our recent assessment of RPM's quarterly performance, we discovered notable trends in its overseas revenue sections, which are typically modeled and scrutinized by Wall Street analysts.
The recent quarter saw the company's total revenue reaching $1.61 billion, marking an improvement of 8.9% from the prior-year quarter. Next, we'll examine the breakdown of RPM's revenue from abroad to comprehend the significance of its international presence.
A Closer Look at RPM's Revenue Streams AbroadOf the total revenue, $91.84 million came from Canada during the last fiscal quarter, accounting for 5.7%. This represented a surprise of -11.55% as analysts had expected the region to contribute $103.83 million to the total revenue. In comparison, the region contributed $126.75 million, or 6.6%, and $87.1 million, or 5.9%, to total revenue in the previous and year-ago quarters, respectively.
During the quarter, Other Foreign contributed $29.67 million in revenue, making up 1.8% of the total revenue. When compared to the consensus estimate of $23.27 million, this meant a surprise of +27.48%. Looking back, Other Foreign contributed $31.92 million, or 1.7%, in the previous quarter, and $24.42 million, or 1.7%, in the same quarter of the previous year.
Asia Pacific generated $43.78 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 2.7% of the total. This represented a surprise of +33.46% compared to the $32.8 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Asia Pacific accounted for $42.89 million (2.3%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $37.72 million (2.6%) to the total revenue.
Latin America accounted for 4.4% of the company's total revenue during the quarter, translating to $70.95 million. Revenues from this region represented a surprise of +19.39%, with Wall Street analysts collectively expecting $59.43 million. When compared to the preceding quarter and the same quarter in the previous year, Latin America contributed $76.87 million (4%) and $66.44 million (4.5%) to the total revenue, respectively.
Europe generated $269.39 million in revenues for the company in the last quarter, constituting 16.8% of the total. This represented a surprise of +15.04% compared to the $234.17 million projected by Wall Street analysts. Comparatively, in the previous quarter, Europe accounted for $304.09 million (15.9%), and in the year-ago quarter, it contributed $224.29 million (15.2%) to the total revenue.
International Revenue PredictionsThe current fiscal quarter's total revenue for RPM International, as projected by Wall Street analysts, is expected to reach $2.19 billion, reflecting an increase of 5.2% from the same quarter last year. The breakdown of this revenue by foreign region is as follows: Canada is anticipated to contribute 6.9% or $150.44 million, Other Foreign 1.5% or $31.94 millionAsia Pacific 2% or $43.84 millionLatin America 3.7% or $80.11 million and Europe 15% or $329.23 million.
For the full year, the company is projected to achieve a total revenue of $7.79 billion, which signifies a rise of 5.7% from the last year. The share of this revenue from various regions is expected to be: Canada at 6.8% ($529.84 million), Other Foreign at 1.5% ($117.14 million), Asia Pacific at 2% ($158.95 million), Latin America at 3.7% ($287.32 million), and Europe at 15.1% ($1.18 billion).
The Bottom LineRelying on global markets for revenues presents both prospects and challenges for RPM International. Therefore, scrutinizing its international revenue trends is key to effectively forecasting the company's future outlook.
In a world where international interdependencies and geopolitical conflicts are ever-increasing, Wall Street analysts closely monitor these trends for companies having international presence to adjust their earnings forecasts. Of course, there are several other factors, including a company's standing within its home borders, that influence analysts' earnings forecasts.
We at Zacks strongly focus on the dynamic earnings forecast of companies, given that empirical studies have demonstrated its potent impact on the immediate price movement of stocks. Invariably, there's a positive relationship -- upward earnings predictions often result in an increase in stock prices.
The Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating mechanism, demonstrates a notable performance history confirmed through external audits. It effectively utilizes the power of earnings estimate revisions to act as a predictor of a stock's price performance in the near term.
Currently, RPM International holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), signifying its potential to match the overall market's performance in the forthcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Exploring Recent Trends in Stock PriceThe stock has witnessed an increase of 9.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's an increase of 0.6%. In the same interval, the Zacks Basic Materials sector, to which RPM International belongs, has registered an increase of 0.8%. Over the past three months, the company's shares saw a decrease of 1.5%, while the S&P 500 declined by 1.8%. In comparison, the sector experienced an increase of 10.8% during this timeframe.
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced the appointment of Thomas C. Gentile, III to its board of directors, effective immediately. This appointment expands the board to 13 members and reflects RPM’s ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.
Mr. Gentile currently serves as chairman, chief executive officer and president of Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. He assumed the position of CEO and president in May 2024 and was appointed as chairman of the company’s board of directors in December 2024. His extensive executive experience in complex, global manufacturing environments and comprehensive understanding of industrial operations will provide valuable oversight as RPM continues to grow its global operations.
Prior to joining Hexcel, Mr. Gentile served as president and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, a global supplier of structures for commercial aerospace and defense platforms. He previously spent 19 years at GE, holding a succession of leadership roles across the U.S., France and Australia. During his tenure at GE, his executive positions included president and chief operating officer of GE Capital, president and CEO of GE Healthcare Systems, and president and CEO of GE Aviation Services. Earlier in his career, he held leadership and strategy roles with McKinsey & Company, CBS and General Motors.
Mr. Gentile earned his bachelor’s degree in economics magna cum laude and a master of business administration from Harvard University. He also studied international relations at the London School of Economics. He will serve on RPM’s compensation committee.
“We are very pleased to welcome Tom to the RPM board of directors,” said Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO. “Tom’s exceptional leadership across global manufacturing and his deep understanding of advanced industrial operations bring tremendous value to our board. His proven operational expertise aligns with our strategic goals, and we look forward to his insights as we continue to drive long-term growth and deliver outstanding results for our shareholders.”
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across three reportable segments: consumer, construction products and performance coatings. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, The Pink Stuff, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco, Euclid Chemical, Dryvit and Nudura. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 17,800 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for RPM International (RPM - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 8.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is RPM International due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
RPM International Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat, Both Up Y/YRPM International reported excellent third-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended Feb. 28, 2026) results, with quarterly earnings and net sales topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing on a year-over-year basis.
The quarterly results were driven by increased demand for engineered solutions for high-performance buildings, contributions from acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation. Besides, favorable comparisons from last year’s growth, which was affected by harsh weather conditions, also led to year-over-year growth in the financial performance. These tailwinds were somewhat offset by soft DIY demand during the fiscal quarter.
Looking ahead, management expects sales and adjusted EBIT growth in the upcoming quarter even if geopolitical uncertainties add to the costs and complexity of the operating environment. RPM aims at disciplined investments in areas demonstrating strong returns and long-term growth potential, including high-performance buildings, business intelligence and innovation.
Inside RPM International’s HeadlinesThe company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 57 cents topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents by 54.1%. In the year-ago quarter, RPM reported an adjusted EPS of 35 cents.
Net sales of $1.61 billion also surpassed the consensus mark of $1.55 billion by 3.9% and grew 8.9% year over year. Net sales increased 3% organically during the quarter year over year. Acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation aided sales by 3.5% and 2.4%, respectively.
Geographically, sales climbed 20.1% in Europe (17% of the fiscal third quarter’s total sales) compared with a year ago, driven by mergers and acquisitions and favorable foreign exchange. North American (74% of total sales) sales increased 6.3% thanks to elevated demand for high-performance building solutions and acquisitions. Sales in Latin America (4% of total sales) were up 6.8% year over year. Moreover, the markets in Africa and the Middle East (2% of total sales) elevated the growth in all emerging markets because of high-performance building and infrastructure projects, along with favorable foreign currency translation. The metric in the Asia Pacific (3% of total sales) also grew 16.1% year over year.
RPM’s Operational DiscussionSelling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, contracted 80 basis points (bps) to 33.2% from 34% reported a year ago. Adjusted EBIT grew 48.8% year over year to $116.4 million. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 190 bps to 7.2%.
Segmental Details of RPM InternationalConstruction Products Group: In the reported quarter, the segment’s net sales increased 10.5% from a year ago to $546.7 million, owing to 6.9% organic sales growth, a 0.2% contribution from buyouts (net of divestitures) and 3.4% favorable foreign currency translation. Adjusted EBIT of $30.3 million surged 178.8% year over year, and adjusted EBIT margin expanded 330 bps to 5.5%.
Performance Coatings Group: The segment’s net sales grew 8.4% year over year to $496.8 million. Sales were up 5.1% organically, 0.9% driven by acquisitions and 2.4% aided by favorable foreign currency translation. Adjusted EBIT was up 20% on a year-over-year basis to $66.8 million and adjusted EBIT margin increased 130 bps to 13.4%.
Consumer Group: Net sales in the segment increased 7.9% year over year to $564.5 million. Organic sales declined 2.4%, while favorable foreign currency translation aided sales by 1.3%. Also, the acquisition contributed 9% to sales growth. The segment’s adjusted EBIT was up 15% from the prior-year level to $58.5 million and the adjusted EBIT margin expanded 70 bps to 10.4%.
RPM International’s Balance SheetAt the end of the fiscal third quarter, RPM International had a total liquidity of $1.02 billion compared with $969.1 million at the fiscal 2025-end. This includes cash and cash equivalents of $294.2 million compared with $302.1 million at fiscal 2025-end. Long-term debt (excluding current maturities) as of Feb. 28, 2026, was $2.55 billion, down from $2.64 billion at fiscal 2025-end.
As of the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $656.7 million, up from $619 million in the year-ago period. RPM also returned $255.3 million to stockholders through $202.8 million of dividends and $52.5 million of share repurchases during the first nine months of fiscal 2026.
RPM Reaffirms Q4 FY2026 OutlookThe company still expects net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 to increase in the mid-single-digit range year over year. Also, the adjusted EBIT is projected to be up in low- to high-single-digits compared with the year-ago quarter.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.
VGM ScoresCurrently, RPM International has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a C. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, RPM International has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
On May 20, 2026, RPM International Inc RPM shares rose 3.7% today, closing at $98.51. This performance stands in contrast to the stock's 52-week range of $92.92 to $129.12, indicating some volatility over the past year.
GF Value™ verdict: RPM is currently priced at $98.51, which is 16.7% below its GF Value™ estimate of $118.27.GF Score™: With a score of 86/100, RPM is rated as a Strong investment opportunity.Most notable signal: RPM has had no insider transactions in the last 3 months, indicating stability in management's confidence in the company's direction. Is RPM Overvalued or Undervalued? RPM's current price of $98.51 is significantly below the GF Value™ estimate of $118.27, suggesting that the stock is undervalued by approximately 16.7%. This gap indicates a potential opportunity for investors seeking to acquire shares at a discount relative to intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label classifies RPM as Modestly Undervalued, which provides a margin of safety for potential investors. However, it is essential to consider that undervaluation does not guarantee immediate price appreciation, and market conditions can affect the timing of any correction toward fair value.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Thus, while RPM exhibits favorable valuation metrics, investors must remain aware of the inherent risks associated with market fluctuations and business performance.
How Does RPM's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 19.0x 23.7x Forward P/E 16.8x N/A The current P/E (TTM) of 19.0x is notably lower than the 5-year median P/E of 23.7x, indicating that RPM is trading below its historical valuation levels. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the perspective that RPM may be undervalued relative to its historical performance. The forward P/E of 16.8x further supports the notion that the stock is positioned favorably for potential growth.
What Does RPM's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 86 Financial Strength 6/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 8/10 Momentum 7/10 The GF Score™ of 86/100 suggests that RPM has strong potential for long-term returns, attributed primarily to its solid profitability ranking of 8/10 and valuation rank of 8/10. However, the financial strength score of 6/10 indicates that there are areas for improvement, which may pose risks in terms of stability and resilience during economic downturns. Overall, RPM presents a balanced profile with strengths in profitability and valuation but with room for enhancement in financial strength.
What Are Insiders Doing with RPM Stock? In the past three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for RPM International Inc. This lack of activity may suggest that insiders are confident in the company's future performance and do not currently see a compelling reason to buy or sell shares. Generally, such stability can be interpreted as a positive signal, indicating that management is focused on long-term growth rather than short-term fluctuations.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, RPM International Inc is currently undervalued. While the stock presents a compelling opportunity given its discount to intrinsic value, potential investors should remain cautious about market conditions and the company's ability to maintain its financial strength.
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RPM's GF Score™ is 86/100, indicating a strong investment opportunity with the potential for higher long-term returns.
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RPM is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ estimate of $118.27 compared to its current price of $98.51.
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RPM's P/E (TTM) is 19.0x, which is significantly below its 5-year median P/E of 23.7x, suggesting it is trading at a lower valuation than its historical average.
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GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, Newfoundland and Labrador, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (TSXV: FAN | OTCQB: FANCF | FSE: P21) (the "Company" or "First Atlantic") is pleased to announce that electron microprobe analysis conducted by SGS Canada in Lakefield, Ontario, as part of the Company's ongoing metallurgical program, has confirmed the high-grade nickel and cobalt content of the awaruite mineralization (Ni-Fe-Co Alloy) in the RPM Zone at its wholly owned Pipestone XL Project. The awaruite (Ni3Fe) averages 77.62% nickel and 1.69% cobalt, with peak grades of 86.68% nickel and 6.05% cobalt, based on 33 microprobe analyses of a master composite sample comprising 32 individual samples over 96 meters of drill core from AN-24-02 (258 m to 354 m) (the "Master Composite"). The analysis also determined that the source mineral for the chromium previously reported at the RPM Zone is chromite, grading 60.2% Cr₂O₃. Given the high grade of the RPM Zone chromite, the Company is now evaluating potential metallurgical processes to separate, concentrate, and process chromite.
Awaruite (Ni₃Fe) is a naturally occurring, highly magnetic, sulfur-free nickel-iron-cobalt alloy - the product of serpentinization, a geological process in which hydrogen generated from the alteration of ultramafic rock reduces nickel and iron into native metallic form. Its strong magnetism and hydrophobic metallic surface make it ideal for concentration through magnetic separation and flotation. Unlike nickel sulfide or laterite minerals, awaruite requires no smelting, roasting, or acid leaching to reduce the mineral to metal.
The U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) acknowledged awaruite’s processing advantage in its 2012 Annual Nickel Report, noting that it is:
“much easier to concentrate than pentlandite, the principal sulfide of nickel.”
Conventional midstream processing for nickel sulfide and laterite mineral sources is capital-intensive, energy-intensive, and increasingly difficult to permit, with limited smelting capacity remaining in North America and growing exposure to sulfuric acid supply chain disruption. The Pipestone XL awaruite discovery has the potential to deliver a large-scale source of nickel and cobalt through onshore, mine-to-metal processing into downstream stainless steel, EV battery, and specialty alloy industries - bypassing midstream processing constraints.
The Company anticipates further updates from its metallurgical program, including the development of a high-grade nickel-cobalt concentrate incorporating magnetic separation and flotation, as well as from the drill program underway at the Alloy Max North and Alloy Max South Zones.
For further information, questions, or investor inquiries, please contact Rob Guzman at First Atlantic by phone at +1-844-592-6337 or via email at [email protected].
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
77.62% Average Nickel Grade in Awaruite: Electron microprobe analysis of composite samples from the RPM Zone confirms that awaruite averages 77.62% nickel, with peak values of up to 86.68%.1.69% Average Cobalt Grade in Awaruite: Cobalt averages 1.69% and reaches up to 6.05%, which is high in relation to other documented awaruite occurrences. Cobalt occurs within the crystal lattice of the awaruite alloy and is concentrated with nickel.Direct-to-Market Nickel-Cobalt Concentrate: Awaruite can be concentrated into a high-grade nickel-cobalt product for either direct feed into the stainless-steel industry or further refining into battery-grade nickel and cobalt for the electric vehicle battery supply chain1, avoiding midstream smelting constraints in North America. The concentrate is a potential feed for planned Canadian and US refineries, and at US facilities could help produce qualifying nickel as defined in Section 45X(c)(6) of the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit.260.2% Cr₂O₃ Chromite Grade: Microprobe analysis confirms the chromium at the RPM Zone is hosted in chromite grading 60.2% Cr₂O₃. The Company is now evaluating potential metallurgical processes to separate, concentrate, and process chromite.5.49% Brucite Content: The Master Composite contains an average of 5.49% brucite (Mg(OH)₂), a reactive mineral capable of capturing and mineralizing atmospheric CO₂. Brucite-driven carbon capture has been demonstrated at BHP’s Mount Keith Nickel mine in Western Australia, which contains approximately 2.5% brucite3 and where BHP reports its tailings dam captures approximately 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere each year.4Drilling Underway at Alloy Max: The drill program is underway at Alloy Max North and Alloy Max South Zones. NICKEL MINERAL DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS AT RPM ZONE
SGS mineralogical and microprobe analysis of the magnetically recoverable awaruite alloy at the RPM Zone confirms high-grade nickel and cobalt, averaging 77.62% nickel and 1.69% cobalt, with peaks of 86.68% nickel and 6.05% cobalt. Awaruite hosts approximately 77% of the liberated, non-silicate nickel, with a further approximately 13% contained in iron-rich magnetite and just 3.54% of the total liberated nickel remains in heazlewoodite (Ni₃S₂), the most sulfur-poor nickel sulfide mineral, serving as evidence that the reducing conditions of serpentinization have driven sulfur out of the system and converted the nickel into the sulfur-free awaruite alloy.
Figure 1: Image showing zoomed in view of 77% Nickel in awaruite alloy over core image with disseminated nickel-iron cobalt alloy being examined at the Pipestone XL project.
Average Grades (%)*MineralZn (%)Fe (%)Co (%)Ni (%)Cu (%)S (%)As (%)Se (%)Sb (%)Total (%)Awaruite0.0018.761.6977.620.20.010.000.010.0098.3 *Electron microprobe analysis results shown above (Table 1) are average readings from 33 separate tests conducted on the 106 micron and 38 micron size fractions to determine the average metal grades of the main minerals, from the representative master composite material. Awaruite analysis showed an average grade of 77.62% nickel from 33 readings with minimum grade of 71.35% nickel and a maximum grade of 86.68% nickel.
Awaruite mineralization at RPM forms through two concurrent pathways driven by serpentinization – the alteration of olivine-rich ultramafic rock by water. In the primary pathway, olivine reacts with water to form serpentine and magnetite. The magnetite-forming reaction (3“FeO” + H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + H₂) releases hydrogen, creating the strongly reducing environment under which nickel and iron liberated from olivine combine into metallic awaruite. This same reaction accounts for the nickel found in magnetite: as olivine’s iron converts to magnetite, a portion of the nickel is carried with it. The roughly one-third of nickel that remains within unaltered serpentine and olivine is the nickel-bearing precursor from which the awaruite formed, direct evidence of the reaction at work.5
In the secondary pathway, the hydrogen released during magnetite formation destabilizes sulfide minerals. As the environment becomes strongly reducing, pentlandite ((Ni,Fe)₉S₈) is progressively stripped of its sulfur, and the nickel and iron left behind combine into awaruite - visible as awaruite rims replacing residual sulfide grains (Figure 2). This desulfurization mechanism has been independently documented at nanometer-scale resolution in active serpentinization systems worldwide, where pentlandite is progressively dissolved and replaced by awaruite during fluid-rock interaction (Schwarzenbach et al., 2021, Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth). Only 3.54% of all total nickel remains in heazlewoodites is a direct measure of how thoroughly this hydrogen-driven desulfurization has proceeded, and the reason the RPM Zone nickel is near sulfur-free with no acid mine drainage risk.
Figure 2: Awaruite mineral electron image showing desulfurization of primary pentlandite, from the Atlantic Lake Zone at the Pipestone XL Project. Imaged by Mike Piller (2012); credit Memorial University.
Mike Piller, Lead Project Geologist, commented:
"The microprobe analysis of awaruite (Ni₃Fe) at the RPM Zone, returning metal-in-alloy grades of 77.62% nickel and 1.69% cobalt, confirms what the serpentinization model has been pointing to. The mineralogy shows thorough, hydrogen-driven formation, with near-total expulsion of sulfur and meaningful chromium potential alongside the awaruite. I first encountered these same signatures at the Atlantic Lake Zone in 2012, during my undergraduate honours research at Memorial University in Newfoundland. Finding them now at RPM, in ground that had seen minimal prior exploration further south, speaks to the scale of what we are defining and the potential that remains across the 30-kilometer Pipestone Ophiolite Complex."
Figure 3: Total nickel distribution by mineral within the Master Composite from the RPM zone.
Figure 4: Nickel distribution among liberated non-silicate minerals within the Master Composite from the RPM zone.
Figure 5: Nickel distribution between awaruite alloy and sulfide minerals within the Master Composite from the RPM zone.
CONVENTIONAL NICKEL MINERALS AND MIDSTREAM PROCESSING
Conventional nickel sulfide and nickel laterite minerals undergo capital-, energy-, and environmentally intensive midstream processing to break the chemical bonds that bind the nickel to sulfur, hydroxide, magnesium, or silica and convert the mineral into a nickel product that can enter downstream manufacturing EV battery, stainless steel, or specialty alloy production. Table 2 compares these minerals by nickel content, mineral type, the non-metal elements the nickel is bound to, and the midstream process required for each.
Table 2: Nickel-Bearing Minerals and the Cost of Midstream Processing
Awaruite is the only primary nickel mineral already in metallic form, requiring none of the midstream processing, consumables, capital, emissions, permitting, or waste that conventional nickel minerals demand.
MineralNickel in MineralNon-Metal Chemical BondsMIDSTREAM PROCESSING ISSUESConversion ProcessingConsumables ExpensesRelated Capital CostsEnvironmental & PermittingAwaruite
Ni₃Fe
Native Alloy77.62% Ni
(71.35-86.68%)NoneN/AN/AN/AN/APentlandite
(Fe,Ni)₉S₈
Magmatic Sulfide25% Ni6
(22–34%)SulfurPyrometallurgical smeltingSufficient electrical supply• Smelter / roaster
• SO₂ acid plant
• Acid storage, handling, disposal• SO₂ emissions
• Sulfide tailings; acid mine drainage risk
• Air-emission & smelter permittingGoethite
(Fe,Ni)O(OH)
Limonite Laterite3% Ni
(1–5%)OxyhydroxideHigh-pressure acid leaching (HPAL)Sulfuric acid• High-pressure autoclaves
• Acid storage, handling, disposal
• Tailings neutralization• CO₂ emissions
• Large acidic tailings
• Acid-handling & tailings permittingGarnierite
Ni-Mg silicates
Saprolite Laterite20% Ni
(5–30%)Magnesium, silicaRKEF smelting (ferronickel)Sufficient electrical supply• Rotary kiln
• Electric furnace• CO₂ emissions
• Large slag volumes
• Emissions & slag-disposal permitting Nickel content is the grade within the host mineral phase, not bulk ore grade. Awaruite grade from SGS microprobe analysis (range 71.35–86.68% Ni, average 77.62% Ni). Awaruite can be concentrated by magnetic separation and flotation (beneficiation) and doesn’t require the midstream conversion processes listed above. Typical industry characteristics; vary by deposit and operation.
CHART OF AVERAGE NICKEL CONTENT IN NICKEL MINERALS
Figure 6: Average nickel grades contained in primary ore minerals from laterite and sulfide deposits compared with awaruite nickel-iron-cobalt alloy.
AWARUITE – DIRECT FROM MINE TO METAL WITHOUT SMELTING
Awaruite (Ni₃Fe) at the Pipestone XL Project averages 77.62% nickel and is already in metallic alloy form, with no chemical bonds to sulfur, magnesium, or silica. Because awaruite is already a metal, the concentrate does not require smelting, roasting, or acid leaching. Concentration is achieved through magnetic separation followed by flotation – simple, well-established mineral processing methods. The result is a high-grade nickel-cobalt concentrate that can be shipped directly from the mine site to downstream refining or stainless steel production in North America, with no dependency on smelter infrastructure, no sulfuric acid requirements, and no overseas midstream processing.
The last nickel smelter in the continental United States closed at Riddle, Oregon, in 1998, Vale’s Thompson smelter in Manitoba closed in 2018, and only two pyrometallurgical nickel smelters remain in North America. Awaruite’s smelter-free processing pathway addresses these constraints directly.
As stated in the August 2025 report From Rocks to Power from the Battery Metals Association of Canada7:
“Awaruite is not a sulfide nor an oxide nickel ore but a high-content native nickel-iron ore. Simple beneficiation processes after mining could provide 60% Ni concentrate, ready for leaching for battery cathode purposes and would yield MHP as a by-product. This process would bypass pyrometallurgy or early hydrometallurgy stages and be among the lowest carbon-intensive nickel production sites in the global nickel market.”
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s October 2025 report Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply projects a U.S. nickel deficit of approximately 742,000 tonnes per year by 20358. This projected deficit highlights the strategic importance of awaruite’s smelter-free processing pathway and its potential to address North America’s midstream nickel bottleneck.
Figure 7: USGS quote on awaruite nickel-iron-cobalt alloy.
First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) is a critical mineral exploration company in Newfoundland & Labrador developing the Pipestone XL Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Project. The project spans the entire 30-kilometer Pipestone Ophiolite Complex, where multiple zones, including RPM, Alloy Max, Super Gulp, Atlantic Lake, and Chrome Pond, contain awaruite (Ni₃Fe), a naturally occurring magnetic nickel-iron-cobalt alloy of approximately ~77% nickel with no sulfur and no sulfides, along with secondary chromium mineralization. Awaruite’s sulfur-free composition removes acid mine drainage (AMD) risks, while its unique magnetic properties enable processing through magnetic separation, eliminating the electricity requirements, emissions, and environmental impacts of conventional smelting, roasting, or high-pressure acid leaching while reducing dependence on overseas nickel processing infrastructure.
The U.S. Geological Survey recognized awaruite’s strategic importance in its 2012 Annual Report on Nickel, noting that these deposits may help alleviate prolonged nickel concentrate shortages since the natural alloy is much easier to concentrate than typical nickel sulfides. The Pipestone XL Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Project is located near existing infrastructure with year-round road access and proximity to hydroelectric power. These features provide favorable logistics for exploration and future development, strengthening First Atlantic’s role to establish a secure and reliable source of North American nickel production for the stainless steel, electric vehicle, aerospace, and defense industries. This mission gained importance when the U.S. added nickel to its critical minerals list in 2022, recognizing it as a non-fuel mineral essential to economic and national security with a supply chain vulnerable to disruption.
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Qualified Person
Adrian Smith, P.Geo., a director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company is a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. The qualified person is a member in good standing of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) and is a registered professional geoscientist (P.Geo.). Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed herein.
DISCLOSURE
A Master Composite sample from the RPM Zone was prepared by SGS Canada in Lakefield, ON. SGS is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and acted independently from the Company. The Master Composite comprises 32 continuous (96 meters) representative drill core samples from AN24-02 and was subjected to detailed head characterization, including mineralogy, LIMS beneficiation, and flotation testing.
The Master Composite was stage-ground to 100% passing 300 microns and screened from its top size down to 38 microns. Unpulverized material from each of the size fractions was submitted for Tescan Integrated Mineral Analysis (TIMA) and electron microprobe analysis. Electron microprobe analysis results represent average readings from 33 separate tests conducted on the 106 micron and 38 micron size fractions to determine the average metal grades of the main minerals in the representative Master Composite material. Awaruite analysis showed an average grade of 77.62% nickel and 1.69% cobalt from 33 readings, with a minimum grade of 71.35% nickel and 0.41% cobalt and a maximum grade of 86.68% nickel and 6.05% cobalt.
With a total awaruite content of the combined size fractions of 0.16% and an average awaruite nickel content of 77.62%, the total grade of nickel as awaruite is 0.127%, which aligns well with the davis tube recovery (“DTR”) value measured on the Master Composite head sample of 0.120% DTR nickel.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by words such as “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “potential”, “proposed”, “target”, “prospective”, “indicates”, “designed to”, “expected to” and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results “will”, “may”, “could”, “would” or “should” occur or be achieved.
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the results and interpretation of the Company’s metallurgical and mineralogical program at the RPM Zone; the potential recoverability, concentration and processing characteristics of awaruite, chromite and other minerals identified in the Master Composite, the potential to recover a separate chromite concentrate as a co-product; the Company’s planned processing pathway and concentrate-grade targets, the potential development of a high-grade nickel-cobalt concentrate using magnetic separation and flotation; the potential applicability of smelter-free processing, mine-to-metal processing, direct-to-refinery feed, stainless steel production, EV battery chemical refining, and other downstream processing pathways; the potential for awaruite concentrate to qualify as a suitable feed for facilities producing nickel that meets 45X U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit criteria; the potential significance of serpentinization, hydrogen generation and related geological processes to awaruite-bearing nickel-cobalt alloy systems; the potential carbon capture or mineralization characteristics associated with brucite-bearing material; the potential for reduced acid mine drainage risk; the Company’s evaluation of North American midstream processing constraints and downstream market opportunities; anticipated updates from the Company’s metallurgical program; the drill program underway at the Alloy Max North and Alloy Max South Zones; and the Company’s future exploration, technical, strategic and development objectives.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that management considers reasonable as of the date of this news release, including assumptions regarding: the accuracy of current geological, mineralogical and metallurgical interpretations concerning Pipestone XL and the RPM Zone; the representativeness of the Master Composite and related analytical results; the relevance of serpentinized ultramafic rocks and awaruite-bearing systems to the Company’s exploration and metallurgical model; the ability of magnetic separation, flotation or other processing methods to produce marketable or further refinable concentrates; the Company’s ability to access technical expertise, capital, equipment, personnel and permits required to advance its plans; and the absence of material adverse changes in commodity markets, capital markets, regulatory requirements, environmental conditions, community relations or general economic conditions.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that geological, mineralogical or metallurgical interpretations concerning Pipestone XL, the RPM Zone or the Master Composite may prove to be inaccurate; the risk that the Master Composite may not be representative of the RPM Zone or Pipestone XL more broadly; the risk that future exploration, drilling, mineralogical, metallurgical or technical work may not confirm the presence, continuity, grade, scale, recoverability, concentrateability, processing characteristics or economic potential of awaruite nickel-cobalt alloy mineralization, chromite, brucite or other minerals identified to date; the risk that awaruite, chromite, brucite or other minerals may not be recoverable, concentrateable or processable on economic terms; the risk that any concentrate produced may not meet downstream customer, refinery, stainless steel, battery-material, tax-credit or other technical or commercial specifications; the risk that potential smelter-free processing, mine-to-metal processing, direct-to-refinery feed, reduced acid mine drainage, permitting, environmental, market, tax-credit, supply chain or strategic advantages may not be realized; risks relating to the early-stage nature of the Company’s mineral projects; metallurgical, processing, engineering, scale-up and technical risks; risks relating to the availability of financing; permitting, environmental, regulatory, community relations and land access risks; changes in commodity prices, energy markets, capital markets, downstream demand, government incentives, tax-credit eligibility and general economic conditions; reliance on third-party information, published reports and public statements; and the other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+.
The Company is an exploration-stage issuer. Exploration activities are inherently speculative, involve substantial risks and expenditures, and may not result in the discovery or development of mineral deposits that can be economically or commercially mined. The Company has no mineral reserves or mineral resources on any of its properties. There can be no assurance that any mineralization identified by the Company will be advanced to the resource, reserve, development or production stage, or that any future operations would be economically viable.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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1 https://fpxnickel.com/blog/2024/09/16/fpx-nickel-commences-scoping-study-to-develop-north-americas-largest-nickel-sulphate-refinery-for-the-ev-battery-market/
2 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/45X
3 "BHP's Mount Keith Nickel mine in Western Australia, where published research reports approximately 2.5 wt% brucite (Wilson et al., 2014)
4 BHP, “Unlocking the potential of mineral carbonation,” September 2020. Mount Keith brucite content per Wilson et al. (2014), International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 25:121–140, and Power et al. (2020).
5 Sleep, N.H., et al. (2004), “H2-rich fluids from serpentinization,” PNAS 101(35):12818–12823; Britten, R., “Regional Metallogeny and Genesis of a New Deposit Type – Disseminated Awaruite (Ni₃Fe) Mineralization Hosted in the Cache Creek Terrane”; Lithosphere (2023).
6 https://fpxnickel.com/projects-overview/what-is-awaruite/
7 Battery Metals Association of Canada, From Rocks to Power: Strategies to Unlock Canada’s Critical Minerals for Global Leadership in Energy Storage, EVs, & Beyond, August 2025.
8 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply, October 8, 2025.
Confluence Investment Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) by 4.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,040,826 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 98,272 shares during the
, /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) (FNF) today announced that Jeffrey Heighton has joined FNF Agency Operations as President of Enterprise Solutions – Agency. In this role, Jeff will partner with title agents across the FNF Agency network to help drive strategic growth, improve financial performance, and strengthen operational scalability through technology, outsourcing, and disciplined business management.
Jeff brings deep leadership experience across title, mortgage, and brokerage services, with a strong track record of building and scaling businesses in complex and highly competitive real estate markets. With firsthand experience leading large operations in today's evolving technology landscape, he will support agents in key areas including revenue strategy, expense management, organizational design, and back-office optimization.
"I'm excited to join FNF's Agency Operations and work alongside its agents to help them grow strategically and sustainably," said Jeff Heighton. "In today's complex environment, success requires more than simply targeting market share or profit growth. It requires thoughtful planning, strong execution, operational discipline, and the right technology infrastructure to scale effectively and profitably."
This role further expands the consultative model that FNF provides to its title agents. Jeff will work closely with existing consulting and sales teams to deepen the organization's capabilities around growth strategy, operational scale, financial performance, and technology-enabled execution, while also consulting directly with agents across the network.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to our team," said Ravi Bapodra, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, FNF Agency Operations. "Our focus remains on delivering meaningful resources and strategic support to help our agents grow and compete more effectively. Jeff brings a rare combination of operating expertise, growth leadership, and financial discipline. His experience scaling businesses with an emphasis on long-term profitability makes him an outstanding addition to our organization."
Prior to joining FNF, Jeffrey Heighton held senior leadership roles in the industry, including serving as President of Title & Escrow at Compass, where he led significant growth and operational expansion of their multistate portfolio. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles spanning national sales and enterprise growth across title agencies, mortgage ventures, and brokerage businesses.
About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
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Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 65,671 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,585,000.
Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC boosted its position in shares of Fidelity National Financial by 2.0% in the 4th quarter. Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 58,357 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,186,000 after purchasing an additional 1,163 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its position in Fidelity National Financial by 9.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 77,626 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $4,403,000 after buying an additional 6,918 shares in the last quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC increased its position in Fidelity National Financial by 10.3% during the 4th quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 11,583 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $645,000 after buying an additional 1,082 shares in the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its stake in Fidelity National Financial by 10.1% during the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 25,431 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,396,000 after buying an additional 2,323 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Board of the Pension Protection Fund raised its stake in Fidelity National Financial by 330.8% during the fourth quarter. Board of the Pension Protection Fund now owns 28,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,529,000 after buying an additional 21,500 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 81.17% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on FNF shares. National Bank Financial set a $71.00 target price on Fidelity National Financial in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Weiss Ratings lowered Fidelity National Financial from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Fidelity National Financial from $64.00 to $63.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Fidelity National Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on shares of Fidelity National Financial from $70.00 to $71.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $68.33.
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Fidelity National Financial Price Performance NYSE FNF opened at $45.76 on Monday. Fidelity National Financial, Inc. has a one year low of $42.78 and a one year high of $66.72. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $51.81 and a 200 day moving average of $55.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 0.24. The company has a market capitalization of $12.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.53, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 0.99.
Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The financial services provider reported $1.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.51 by ($0.10). Fidelity National Financial had a net margin of 4.17% and a return on equity of 15.06%. The company had revenue of $4.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.34 EPS. Fidelity National Financial’s revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Fidelity National Financial, Inc. will post 6.28 EPS for the current year.
Fidelity National Financial Announces Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.52 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.5%. Fidelity National Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 97.65%.
Insider Transactions at Fidelity National Financial In other Fidelity National Financial news, Director Halim Dhanidina sold 6,000 shares of Fidelity National Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.90, for a total value of $335,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 13,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $737,097.40. The trade was a 31.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 5.50% of the company’s stock.
Fidelity National Financial Company Profile (Free Report)
Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. The company underwrites title insurance policies that protect property owners and lenders against title defects, liens, and other encumbrances. Alongside its core title insurance operations, FNF offers escrow and closing services, e-recording solutions, and real estate data and analytics through a network of agents and underwriters.
FNF operates through two primary segments: Title Insurance and Specialty Insurance and Services.
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I achieved a record $912.86 in monthly dividends and added $308.68 in forward income, reaching $6,883.46 in annual projected dividends. New capital contributions and purchases, particularly in SPYI and ADC, drove forward income growth this month. My portfolio yield on cost stands at 4.83% versus a current yield of 3.77%, reflecting disciplined accumulation and reinvestment.
Fidelity National Financial is upgraded to "Buy" after a 25% share price decline, offering 13% upside and a secure 4.4% dividend yield. I estimate FNF's fair value at $53 per share, factoring in its $2.25 billion FG stake and resilient core title operations. Residential mortgage activity remains sluggish, but commercial title volumes are rebounding, with technology and AI investments supporting margin expansion.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Fidelity National Financial (FNF - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 6. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis provider of title insurance and mortgage services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +45.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $3.66 billion, up 34.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.67% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Fidelity National Financial?For Fidelity National Financial, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Fidelity National Financial will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Fidelity National Financial would post earnings of $1.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.41, delivering a surprise of -6.62%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Fidelity National Financial doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
An Industry Player's Expected ResultsAssurant (AIZ - Free Report) , another stock in the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $5.4 for the quarter ended March 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +59.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $3.3 billion, up 6.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for Assurant has been revised 1.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +3.01%.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), this Earnings ESP indicates that Assurant will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader in 1031 Qualified Intermediary services, is pleased to announce the addition of Teresa Fluegel as Vice President.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.
Based in Northern California, Teresa Fluegel will focus on large, complex commercial 1031 Exchange transactions, working with investors and their advisors nationwide. Her addition reflects IPX1031’s continued commitment to delivering best in class expertise, education, and client support across all segments of the market.
Teresa joins IPX1031 with nearly four decades of experience in real estate and 1031 Exchange transactions. A Certified Exchange Specialist® since 2004, she has facilitated thousands of exchanges nationwide, including Delayed, Reverse, and Build to Suit structures. Teresa is widely recognized for her ability to collaborate with attorneys, accountants, and commercial real estate professionals to structure exchanges that align with client investment goals while deferring capital gains and related taxes.
Jennifer Keen, Executive Vice President and Western Region Manager at IPX1031, shared, “We are excited to welcome Teresa Fluegel to IPX1031. Teresa brings an exceptional depth of experience in 1031 Exchange transactions, particularly in the commercial space. Her long standing relationships, technical expertise, and ability to navigate complex exchange structures make her a valuable resource for our clients and their advisors.”
In addition to her transactional expertise, Teresa is a respected industry educator, regularly teaching accredited 1031 Exchange courses for national law and CPA firms and presenting to leading real estate and professional organizations, including CREW, CCIM, SIOR, the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, and ProVisors. Her leadership experience and industry involvement further strengthen IPX1031’s position as a trusted partner for sophisticated exchange transactions.
Teresa Fluegel can be reached at (415) 290-2814, via email at [email protected], or www.ipx1031.com/fluegel
About IPX1031
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031) is the largest and one of the oldest Qualified Intermediaries in the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, IPX1031 provides industry leading security for exchange funds as well as expertise and experience in facilitating all types of 1031 Exchanges. IPX1031’s nationwide staff, which includes industry experts, veteran attorneys and accountants, are available to provide answers and guidance to clients and their legal and tax advisors. For more information about IPX1031 visit www.ipx1031.com.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Keen, EVP, Western Regional Manager [email protected]
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, /PRNewswire/ -- LoanCare®, a leading national mortgage subservicer, today announced that long-time servicing executive Ramie Word has joined the company as EVP of Client Relations.
In this role, Word will be responsible for all aspects of client relations, satisfaction, and long–term partnership value. Word brings more than 25 years of servicing experience, including more than 20 years at Mr. Cooper (now Rocket Mortgage). Over the course of her career, she has been responsible for client and government relations, customer experience, escrow, collections, loss mitigation, default and REO.
Ramie brings an exceptional client–first mindset, grounded in discipline around performance, accountability, and meaningful results," said Dave Worrall, president of LoanCare. "She pairs a sharp focus on outcomes with a genuinely collaborative leadership style and a deep commitment to her teams — qualities that are widely respected across our industry. We're thrilled to welcome her experience and perspective as she strengthens an already outstanding leadership group."
"I'm thrilled to join such a tenured and talented team and step into the role of EVP of Client Relations," said Word. "LoanCare has consistently delivered a truly best–in–class product, and I'm excited to partner closely with our clients to deepen relationships and drive measurable outcomes through service excellence."
About LoanCare
LoanCare® is a leading provider of full-service mortgage loan subservicing, including special loans, private label and marketing services. The award-winning company is known for delivering a superior customer experience through personalization and convenience. Its proprietary portfolio management platform, LoanCare Analytics™, identifies risk and opportunity quickly to enable smarter decision-making across the servicing spectrum. For more than 40 years, LoanCare has been servicing loans for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage companies and portfolio investors. LoanCare is part of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF), a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to real estate and mortgage industries. For more information, visit www.loancareservicing.com.
PORTLAND, Ore., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader in 1031 Exchange services, announces that Vice President and Sales Executive Sara Remley has transitioned her territory to serve clients throughout Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.
After half a decade with IPX1031 serving investors and real estate professionals in Southern Nevada, Remley returns home to her roots in Oregon, where she was born and educated. This strategic move reflects both IPX1031’s continued investment in the Pacific Northwest and Remley’s long standing personal and professional connection to the region.
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.
“Sara’s return to Oregon is both a professional milestone and a personal homecoming,” said Jennifer Keen, Executive Vice President and Manager of Western Operations. “Her experience and client first approach makes her an invaluable resource to investors and advisors throughout Oregon, Vancouver, Washington and beyond. A local presence with local knowledge – nothing is better than that.”
Remley brings years of real estate and 1031 Exchange expertise, with a strong track record of helping clients structure successful Exchanges, defer capital gains taxes, and achieve long term investment goals. Known for her exceptional customer service and strategic insight, she consistently guides clients through seamless transactions.
Prior to joining IPX1031, Remley developed extensive experience in real estate operations, sales, and property management across Nevada, the West Coast, and Hawaii, providing her with a practical understanding of real world transaction dynamics.
An active industry educator and sought after speaker, Remley regularly delivers seminars and training sessions for real estate professionals, CPAs, attorneys, and investors, helping expand awareness of 1031 Exchange strategies and best practices.
“I’m excited to return to Oregon and serve the real estate and investment community in a place that has always felt like home,” said Remley. “The Pacific Northwest is a dynamic and growing market, and I look forward to continuing to support clients with the same level of service and expertise they have come to expect from IPX1031.”
Remley now serves clients across Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, delivering local market insight backed by the national strength and resources of IPX1031.
Sara Remley can be reached at (503)367-6701, via email at [email protected] or on her webpage at www.ipx1031.com/remley
About IPX1031
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031) is the largest and one of the oldest Qualified Intermediaries in the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, IPX1031 provides industry leading security for exchange funds as well as expertise and experience in facilitating all types of 1031 Exchanges. IPX1031’s nationwide staff, which includes industry experts, veteran attorneys and accountants, is available to provide answers and guidance to clients and their legal and tax advisors. For more information about IPX1031 visit www.ipx1031.com.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Keen, EVP, Western Regional Manager [email protected]
(760) 672-5368
Fidelity National Financial (FNF - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -15.05%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of title insurance and mortgage services would post earnings of $1.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.41, delivering a surprise of -6.62%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Fidelity National Financial, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, posted revenues of $3.23 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.86%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.73 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Fidelity National Financial shares have lost about 6.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6%.
What's Next for Fidelity National Financial?While Fidelity National Financial has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Fidelity National Financial was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.47 on $4.04 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.00 on $15.93 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Multi line is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Fidelis Insurance Holdings , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 13.
This insurance and reinsurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.75 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +282.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Fidelis Insurance Holdings' revenues are expected to be $577.19 million, down 11.5% from the year-ago quarter.
Resources Investor Relations Journalists Agencies Client Login Send a Release News Products Contact , /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) ("FNF") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable June 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2026.
About Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. More information about FNF can be found at fnf.com.
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515.330.3307
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CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO - Get Free Report) EVP Jennifer Mann sold 23,984 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.41, for a total value of $2,000,505.44. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 157,400 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $13,128,734. The trade was a 13.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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On May 11, 2026, Fidelity National Financial Inc FNF shares fell 4.5% today, bringing the current price to $48.29. The stock has experienced a challenging year, down 10.6% year-to-date and 10.0% over the past year, though it has shown some resilience in the past month with a 1.8% gain. The shares have fluctuated within a 52-week range of $42.78 to $59.19.
GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $48.29 is 20.3% below the fair value estimate of $60.57.GF Score™ of 78/100 indicates an above-average rating, suggesting potential for higher long-term returns.Notable signal: Insiders sold $0.0M in the last 3 months, indicating no buying activity. Is FNF Overvalued or Undervalued? According to the GF Value™, Fidelity National Financial Inc FNF is currently undervalued, with its shares trading at $48.29 compared to the GF Value™ estimate of $60.57. This represents a margin of safety of 20.3%, suggesting that the stock may be an attractive opportunity for investors looking for undervalued assets. The GF Valuation label of "Modestly Undervalued" reinforces this notion, indicating that the stock has room for appreciation toward its intrinsic value.
However, potential investors should consider the broader economic conditions and any risks associated with investing in the insurance industry. The market's perception of FNF may also be influenced by its recent price movements, which could affect short-term performance despite the long-term valuation attractiveness.
How Does FNF's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 17.1x 13.0x Forward P/E 8.6x N/A FNF's current P/E (TTM) of 17.1x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 13.0x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation. The forward P/E of 8.6x suggests a more favorable outlook for earnings, which aligns with the GF Value™ verdict of being undervalued. This disparity in the P/E analysis indicates a potential opportunity for investors, despite the higher current P/E ratio.
What Does FNF's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 78/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 4/10 The GF Score™ of 78/100 reflects a robust outlook, particularly in the Valuation category where it scored a perfect 10, signaling that the stock is priced attractively relative to its intrinsic value. The Growth score of 7 indicates solid potential for revenue and earnings expansion, whereas the Financial Strength and Momentum scores of 4 suggest areas for improvement. Overall, FNF presents a balanced profile with strong valuation metrics, while indicating potential weaknesses in financial stability and momentum.
What Are Insiders Doing with FNF Stock? In recent months, there has been no insider buying or selling activity reported for Fidelity National Financial Inc FNF , with insiders selling $0.0M worth of stock. This absence of transactions may suggest a neutral outlook from insiders regarding the company's future performance. Lack of insider buying can be interpreted as a sign that insiders may not view the stock as undervalued at current levels, which can be a point of caution for potential investors.
What This Means for Investors Based on the analysis, Fidelity National Financial Inc FNF appears to be undervalued according to GF Value™, with a significant margin of safety. However, investors should consider the mixed signals from the GF Score™ and insider activity when evaluating their investment strategy.
For the complete analysis, visit the Fidelity National Financial Inc FNF stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions What is FNF's GF Score™?
FNF's GF Score™ is 78/100, indicating an above-average ranking that suggests the potential for higher long-term returns based on key financial metrics.
Is FNF overvalued or undervalued?
FNF is currently undervalued according to GF Value™, with a current price of $48.29 being 20.3% below the fair value estimate of $60.57.
What is FNF's P/E ratio?
FNF's P/E (TTM) is 17.1x, which is 31% above its 5-year median P/E of 13.0x, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.
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DETROIT, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031), the national leader in 1031 Exchange services, announces the expansion of its Midwest presence with Scott Schofield supporting clients throughout Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota alongside Vice President TC Fair.
This expansion reflects IPX1031’s continued investment in providing local market expertise and personalized service to investors, advisors, and real estate professionals throughout the Midwest.
Schofield is known for his extensive real estate and 1031 Exchange experience, along with a proactive, client focused approach. He is dedicated to helping clients successfully navigate both Residential and Commercial 1031 Exchange transactions.
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“Scott’s expanded focus throughout the Midwest strengthens our commitment to delivering experienced, responsive support to clients across the region,” said Scott Nathanson, Eastern Regional Manager of IPX1031. “His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to client education make him an exceptional resource for investors and advisors alike.”
Working alongside TC Fair, Schofield will support a broad range of Exchange transactions, helping clients structure successful 1031 Exchanges, defer capital gains taxes, and achieve long term investment goals.
“As investment activity continues to grow throughout the Midwest, I’m excited to join IPX1031 and support clients with trusted 1031 Exchange guidance,” said Schofield. “I look forward to building strong relationships throughout the region and helping clients maximize 1031 Exchange opportunities.”
Schofield now serves clients throughout Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota, delivering regional expertise backed by the national strength and resources of IPX1031.
Scott Schofield can be reached at (947) 282-0779, via email at [email protected] or on his webpage at www.ipx1031.com/schofield
About IPX1031
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031) is the largest and one of the oldest Qualified Intermediaries in the United States. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF), a Fortune 500 company, IPX1031 provides industry leading security for exchange funds as well as expertise and experience in facilitating all types of 1031 Exchanges. IPX1031’s nationwide staff, which includes industry experts, veteran attorneys and accountants, is available to provide answers and guidance to clients and their legal and tax advisors. For more information about IPX1031 visit www.ipx1031.com.
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New API-Integrated Private Label Solution Allows Real-Time Servicing Data and Full Functionality Within Client Apps and Websites
, /PRNewswire/ -- LoanCare®, a leading national mortgage subservicer, today announced its next generation private-label solution that will enable IMBs, banks and credit union clients to offer a fully integrated brand and customer experience for subserviced loans. The new headless integration solution, known as CoreSync, fully integrates borrower mortgage data into clients' mobile applications, online banking sites, and in-branch.
CoreSync lets customers and members seamlessly interact with LoanCare's mortgage services and data all within their existing digital experience. Users can make mortgage payments, transfer funds to HELOC accounts, and set-up auto-pay, all without leaving their institution's apps and/or websites. In addition, they can see real-time balances, review amortization schedules, access key documents, request payoff quotes, and more. The new solution also provides real-time, synchronized data to branch-level associates to support a better in-branch experience for clients that have a community-based presence.
LoanCare's APIs power this integrated solution and can be applied to existing mobile applications, websites and banking systems. The first CoreSync integration is already up and running at a large national lender, the company said. Broader availability of CoreSync is expected in early Q3.
"The concept of private-labeled subservicing isn't new: for years, IVR systems and call centers have answered calls in the clients' names; and subservicer websites have tried to emulate client branding and customer engagement guidelines," said Dave Worrall, president of LoanCare. "But there have always been digital speed bumps in this experience — for instance customers trying to make a payment or request information might be taken to another site. This undercuts the client's branding and has the potential to create confusion and trust issues for consumers. From a brand continuity and customer engagement standpoint, this new option delivers a holistic digital experience all within the clients' digital footprint and takes private-label subservicing to the next level," he said.
Worrall continued: "Our promise to clients is that we will always act like your servicing department: investing in enhancements that make a difference for you and your customers."
About LoanCare
LoanCare® is a leading provider of full-service mortgage loan subservicing, including special loans, private label and retention marketing services. The award-winning company is known for delivering a superior customer experience through personalization and convenience. Its proprietary portfolio management platform, LoanCare Analytics™, identifies risk and opportunity quickly to enable smarter decision-making across the servicing spectrum. For more than 40 years, LoanCare has been servicing loans for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage companies and portfolio investors. LoanCare is part of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF), a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to real estate and mortgage industries. For more information, visit www.loancareservicing.com.
Fidelity National Financial (FNF) is my top pick for 2026, offering compelling value amid low market expectations and cyclical headwinds. FNF's Title segment achieved record margins and robust revenue growth, while F&G's AUM reached $74.5 billion, up 11% year-over-year. Despite Q1 2026 revenue and EPS misses, operational efficiencies, capital returns, and technology investments support a bullish outlook and potential for upward earnings revisions.
Tap Global Group, the AIM-listed digital finance and cryptocurrency payments platform, rose 6% to 1.38p after announcing that its entire board and senior leadership team have voluntarily locked in shares representing 63% of the company's issued capital for a minimum of three years.
Under the agreement, no participating shareholder may sell shares on the open market until at least March 2029, and even after that date they are permanently barred from open market sales under any circumstances.
The only permitted route to personal liquidity after the lock-in period expires is as a secondary seller alongside a company fundraising, capped at 20% of any such share issuance and subject to board approval.
Chief executive and co-founder Arsen Torosian, who holds 59.42% of the company's shares, is the largest participant in the arrangement, with the remaining locked shares held by the chief technology officer, head of development, and two non-executive directors.
The structure means the leadership team can only realise value from their shareholdings if the company raises fresh capital, tying their financial interests directly to growth and share price performance.
Tap Global operates an app that combines traditional payment infrastructure with cryptocurrency settlement, positioning itself in the growing market for digital asset financial services.
The announcement is unusual in its scope, with voluntary lock-ins of this duration and breadth rare among AIM-listed companies, particularly at the micro-cap end of the market where insider selling can weigh heavily on smaller shareholders.
The agreement does carry standard release clauses, including acceptance of a recommended takeover offer, company liquidation, and severe financial hardship, and shares arising from the exercise of options are not subject to the restrictions.
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molson Coors Beverage Company ("Molson Coors" or “the company”) (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A; TSX: TPX.A, TPX.B) today announced that Will Meijer will join the company on April 13 as president, Canada sales. Based in Toronto, Meijer will serve on the company’s senior leadership team, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Rahul Goyal.
Canada is a critical market for Molson Coors’ long-term growth, and Meijer brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record of strong leadership to the role. He rejoins Molson Coors after previously spending 16 years with the company in a variety of senior positions across the business, including president of Six Pints (Molson’s Canadian craft beer division), vice president of sales for Ontario and Atlantic Canada and vice president of brand activation.
“We believe Will’s deep understanding of the Canadian beverage alcohol landscape, combined with his strong leadership experience, make him the right leader to help drive our business forward,” said President and CEO Rahul Goyal. “Will knows our business well, understands our team and our customers, and brings valuable perspective that should help position our iconic portfolio of brands to win with consumers in Canada.”
Meijer currently serves as executive vice president of sales at Arterra Wines Canada, where he’s led the Canadian sales organization with a focus on market share growth, execution excellence and value optimization. In that role, Meijer has been responsible for representing the company across Canada’s wine industry while developing and executing national sales and customer marketing strategies and identifying new business and brand development opportunities.
“After 16 years with Molson Coors previously in my career, I’m honoured to return to this great team and begin an exciting next chapter,” said Meijer. “I’m committed to doing right by our people, our legacy and this business. Molson Coors’ strategy focuses on getting much closer to the consumers who enjoy our products and the customers who sell them each day. That vision energizes me, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and support the team on our journey toward growth.”
Meijer holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Shulich School of Business at York University and a Business Administration degree from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. He and his family live in Halton Hills, just west of Toronto. Outside of work, Meijer enjoys travelling with his family, skiing and mountain biking and can often be found enjoying a cold Creemore Lager on a patio by the water in the summer.
Meijer’s appointment follows the departure of previous President, Canada Sales, Chantalle Butler, who left the business in February to pursue her next opportunity outside the company.
In February, Molson Coors announced its new long-range strategy, called Horizon 2030, which focuses on building a scaled portfolio of strong brands across the total-beverage spectrum, from iconic beer brands in Canada such as Molson Canadian and Coors Light, high-end beer brands like Madri Excepcional, and flavoured adult beverages such as Coors Seltzer and Simply Spiked. Molson Coors’ portfolio in Canada also includes local favourites such as Creemore Springs, Brasseur du Montreal and Trou du Diable. The company has two major corporate offices in Toronto and Montreal, along with nine breweries across Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick.
ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY
For more than two centuries, we have brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From our core power brands, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Molson Canadian, Carling and Ožujsko, to our above premium brands, including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgian White and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, to our value brands, like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, we produce many beloved and iconic beers. While our Company's history is rooted in beer, we offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. We also have partner brands, such as Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, and Fever-Tree, among others, through license, distribution, partnership and joint venture agreements. As a business, our ambition is to be the first choice for our people, our consumers and our customers, and our success depends on our ability to make our products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions.
To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.
ABOUT MOLSON COORS CANADA INC.
Molson Coors Canada Inc. ("MCCI") is a subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company. MCCI Class A and Class B exchangeable shares offer substantially the same economic and voting rights as the respective classes of common shares of MCBC, as described in MCBC’s annual proxy statement and Form 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The trustee holder of the special Class A voting stock and the special Class B voting stock has the right to cast a number of votes equal to the number of then outstanding Class A exchangeable shares and Class B exchangeable shares, respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “intend,” “goals,” “plans,” “believes,” “continues,” “may,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future benefits,” “potential,” “projects,” “strategies,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. From time to time, the Company may also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials the Company releases to the public. Such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements, and include, but are not limited to, statements by the President and CEO, contributions of the new President, Canada Sales, the Company’s Horizon 2030 strategy, and expectations (financial or otherwise). In addition, statements that the Company makes in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may also be forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience, and present projections and expectations include, but are not limited to, the potential for increased restructuring costs or difficulty retaining key employees due to the restructuring, and the other risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Founded in 2012, Monaco stands as the #1 independently owned ready-to-drink (RTD) singles cocktail brand in the U.S.
With 5% market share of RTD singles, the brand is expected to complement Molson Coors’ strategic growth plans
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molson Coors Beverage Company ("Molson Coors" or “the Company”) (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A), the brewer behind leading brands like Coors, Miller, Blue Moon, Peroni U.S., Fever-Tree U.S. and Topo Chico Hard, today announced the acquisition of Atomic Brands, Inc., maker of Monaco Cocktails (“Monaco”), a pioneering ready-to-drink (RTD) brand known for combining bold flavors and quality with convenient packaging that’s ready when you are.
Molson Coors sees significant opportunity to further scale Monaco, including through increased marketing support and expansion through chain retailers.
Share Launched in 2012, Monaco helped ignite the RTD cocktail category and popularized the concept of canned cocktails for big nights, high-intensity sports and live events, drawing consumers to the brand and its flavorful lineup of modern classics like Citrus Rush, Watermelon Crush, Lime Crush, Black Raspberry and more.
Since launching 14 years ago, Monaco has grown to become a top-five RTD cocktail brand* in the U.S. and holds a 5% market share of RTD singles*, in addition to now being the #1 independently owned RTD singles cocktail brand in the U.S. across all tracked retail channels.
Sold in over 70,000 retail locations across the U.S., Monaco shows up particularly strongly in convenience stores. Molson Coors sees significant opportunity to further scale Monaco, including through increased marketing support and expansion through chain retailers. Currently, the majority of Monaco’s distribution overlaps with Molson Coors’ U.S. distributor network, further positioning the brand for operational and commercial integration with Molson Coors.
QUOTE FROM RAHUL GOYAL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY: “Don and his team have built something genuinely impressive with Monaco. This brand was developed from the ground up with dedication and a fanbase fostered through real, in-person experiences. We believe it has the scale, the consumer loyalty and the runway for growth that we’ve been looking for – but it’s more than that. Monaco is built different. Very few brands blend quality, value and fun quite like Monaco does, and all of us at Molson Coors are excited to build on the momentum by introducing the brand to even more consumers.”
QUOTE FROM DON DEUBLER, FOUNDER AND CEO, ATOMIC BRANDS: “I’m extremely proud of the journey we’ve taken with Monaco since launching in 2012. We pioneered the canned cocktail category when it was all but forgotten, igniting a new generation of drinkers with bold, pop-culture-inspired flavors, iconic packaging and consistent high-energy messaging. Monaco has always stood for exceptional quality, incredible value, and unforgettable experiences, fueled by partnerships with music festivals and live action sports. Today, joining forces with Molson Coors fills me with gratitude for everyone who believed in us along the way. This next chapter will harness their unmatched distribution reach, operational expertise, and passion for iconic consumer brands to bring Monaco’s high-octane fun to even more fans nationwide. We’re ready to keep the party going stronger than ever.”
The acquisition advances Molson Coors’ ambition to build a strong portfolio of scaled brands across beer and beyond beer. In February 2026, Molson Coors announced its Horizon 2030 strategy, aimed at creating growth in a world of constantly evolving consumer preferences and choice. Monaco is expected to further the Company’s strategy and complement its vast beer portfolio, including growing brands such as Coors Banquet and Peroni U.S., while also advancing its Beyond Beer lineup, which also includes beloved brands like Fever Tree U.S. and Topo Chico Hard.
The deal is subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions, and the transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Unless otherwise specified, all data points related to Monaco’s U.S. sales performance are sourced from Circana.
*Source: Nielsen xAOC + Convenience and Liquor, Open States Period Ending Jan 24, 2026
ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments. From our core power brands Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Ožujsko to our above premium brands, including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgium White and Leinekugel’s Summer Shandy, to our value brands, like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beers. While Molson Coors’ history is rooted in beer, it offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Molson Coors also has partner brands, such as Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, Fever-Tree, among others, through license, distribution, partnership and joint venture agreements. As a business, Molson Coors’ ambition is to be the first choice for its people, its consumers and its customers, and Molson Coors’ success depends on its ability to make its products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expects," "intend," "goals," "plans," "believes," "continues," "may," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "outlook," "trends," "future benefits," "potential," "projects," "strategies," "implies," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Molson Coors’ strategy, its expectations regarding premiumizing its portfolio and the anticipated consummation of the acquisition and the timing and benefits thereof. Although Molson Coors believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risk factors include those detailed in Molson Coors’ public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Molson Coors does not undertake to update any forward-looking or other statements in this release, except as required by law.
Acquisition establishes Molson Coors as a top-five supplier in the fast-growing ready-to-drink cocktail segment*
More than 80 Monaco team members to join Molson Coors, expected to strengthen U.S. sales capabilities
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molson Coors Beverage Company ("Molson Coors" or “the Company”) (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A) has completed the acquisition of Atomic Brands Inc., maker of Monaco Cocktails (“Monaco”), officially welcoming the brand to its U.S. Beyond Beer portfolio.
The acquisition establishes Molson Coors as a top-five supplier in the fast-growing ready-to-drink cocktail segment. With the transaction now closed, Molson Coors is focused on supporting the plan for Monaco’s next phase of growth and leveraging its national scale while maintaining continuity for customers, distributors and consumers.
“As we move forward, we’re committed to protecting what’s made Monaco a leader in RTD cocktails over the past 14 years,” said Brian Feiro, president of U.S. sales for Molson Coors. “That means having the right people and systems in place to support the integration phase for all of our partners and Monaco’s many fans out in the market.”
As part of the integration, Molson Coors is retaining more than 80 members of Monaco’s sales team, who will continue supporting Monaco throughout the integration, and over time, are expected to also represent Molson Coors’ broader flavor portfolio.
“Feet on the street matter,” Feiro added. “Just as we’ve done with our non-alc business, the addition of the Monaco team reflects our commitment to investing in new capabilities to build a winning total-beverage portfolio.”
Launched in 2012, Monaco grew to become the #1 independently owned ready-to-drink (RTD) singles cocktail brand in the U.S., helping to ignite the canned cocktail category by combining bold flavors and quality with convenient, ready-to-drink packaging. The brand has built a loyal following through strong performance in convenience and independent retail, primarily in singles, positioning it for continued expansion.
The acquisition supports the Company’s long-term strategy to build a strong portfolio of scaled brands across beer and beyond beer, aligned with evolving consumer preferences and occasions.
All data points are sourced from Circana unless otherwise specified.
*Source: Nielsen xAOC + Convenience and Liquor, Open States Period Ending Jan 24, 2026
ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments. From our core power brands Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Ožujsko to our above premium brands, including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgium White and Leinekugel’s Summer Shandy, to our value brands, like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beers. While Molson Coors’ history is rooted in beer, it offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Molson Coors also has partner brands, such as Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, Fever-Tree, among others, through license, distribution, partnership and joint venture agreements. As a business, Molson Coors’ ambition is to be the first choice for its people, its consumers and its customers, and Molson Coors’ success depends on its ability to make its products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "expects," "intend," "goals," "plans," "believes," "continues," "may," "anticipate," "seek," "estimate," "outlook," "trends," "future benefits," "potential," "projects," "strategies," "implies," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, transaction plans and integration efforts, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Molson Coors’ strategy, its expectations regarding premiumizing its portfolio and the anticipated consummation of the acquisition and the timing and benefits thereof. Although Molson Coors believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risk factors include those detailed in Molson Coors’ public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Molson Coors does not undertake to update any forward-looking or other statements in this release, except as required by law.
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A sudden jolt of investor interest has put Molson Coors Beverage Company NYSE: TAP in the spotlight. Shares of the brewing giant recently rose after analyst commentary identified Molson Coors as a prime takeover target. This speculation comes as the broader beverage industry is buzzing with M&A activity, prompting Wall Street to look more closely at the numbers and strategy behind one of the consumer staple sector’s most established names.
The buyout whispers are not random market noise. They are rooted in a growing recognition of the significant value embedded within this legacy brewer. For investors, this creates a compelling situation where the market may finally be waking up to a discounted opportunity. The chatter is forcing a deeper look into Molson Coors's fundamentals, its proactive strategy, and the industry trends that make it a logical acquisition candidate.
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Beyond Beer: A Perfect Target in a Changing Market The potential for a Molson Coors buyout is supported by a powerful strategic case. The global alcohol sector is in a period of consolidation, with large companies actively seeking to gain market share and enter high-growth categories. The potential for a merger between giants like Pernod Ricard OTCMKTS: PRNDY and Brown-Forman highlights this trend, creating a favorable environment for further deals. In this landscape, a company with Molson Coors' brand recognition and distribution network becomes a highly valuable asset.
More importantly, Molson Coors management is playing offense with its Horizon 2030 strategy, a clear plan to adapt to evolving consumer tastes. The most significant proof of this proactive pivot is the recent acquisition of Atomic Brands, the maker of Monaco Cocktails. This move is an aggressive, strategic push into the booming, high-margin Ready-to-Drink (RTD) market, a segment projected to grow faster than traditional beer over the next five years. This acquisition complements an already successful push into beyond beer products, including the popular Vizzy Hard Seltzer and a distribution partnership for Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.
This expansion serves two bullish purposes. First, it strengthens Molson Coors as a standalone company by diversifying its revenue streams away from the slow-growth traditional beer market. Second, it makes its brand portfolio vastly more appealing to a potential suitor. An acquirer would not just be buying legacy beer brands like Coors Light and Miller Lite; they would gain an immediate and meaningful foothold in one of the fastest-growing beverage segments. This makes Molson Coors a more valuable target, increasing the logic for a buyout at a premium price.
Why Molson Coors Looks Undervalued Beyond the strategic fit, Molson Coors' financial metrics suggest the company is fundamentally undervalued. This deep value is precisely what attracts both corporate buyers and discerning investors. A closer look at the numbers shows a compelling financial case built on a discounted valuation, strong cash generation, and Molson Coors’ clean balance sheet.
Discounted Valuation: Several key metrics suggest Molson Coors stock is trading at a discount to its intrinsic value. Its forward price-to-earnings ratio sits at an attractive 6.84, significantly lower than many of its industry peers, suggesting the stock is inexpensive relative to future earnings. Furthermore, its price-to-book ratio is 0.79. A price-to-book ratio below 1.0 can indicate that the stock is trading for less than the actual value of its assets, a classic sign of an undervalued company. Superior Cash Generation: A company's ability to generate cash is a critical sign of its financial health. Molson Coors excels here, with a remarkably low Price-to-Cash-Flow (P/CF) ratio of just 1.52. This highlights Molson Coors's efficiency at turning revenue into cash, which funds everything from strategic acquisitions to dividends. This strong cash flow makes the business stable and highly attractive to a potential acquirer. A Solid Foundation: A potential buyout is made even more feasible by Molson Coors's solid balance sheet. With a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, Molson Coors is not over-leveraged. This financial stability makes it a cleaner and less risky target for an acquisition when compared to competitors with higher debt loads. Rewarding Shareholders: Management has demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to its shareholders. The stock currently offers a dividend yield of 4.5%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This is supported by a four-year track record of dividend growth, signaling financial discipline and confidence in future performance. Strong Insider Confidence: One of the most powerful indicators of a stock's potential is when its own leadership is buying shares. Recent trading activity shows that Molson Coors insiders have been net buyers of the stock. This includes a notable purchase by a director in March 2026, a strong vote of confidence from those who know Molson Coors's prospects and true value best. A Win-Win Scenario: Tapping Into a Bullish Future Overall MarketRank™62nd Percentile
Analyst RatingHold
Upside/Downside9.9% Upside
Short Interest LevelBearish
Dividend StrengthModerate
News Sentiment1.56 Insider TradingSelling Shares
Proj. Earnings Growth5.49%
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For investors, Molson Coors presents a compelling, dual-sided opportunity for potential gains. The investment case does not hinge on a single outcome but rather on two distinct, bullish paths forward that could unlock significant shareholder value.
The first, more immediate path is through an acquisition. In this scenario, a corporate suitor acts on the compelling strategic and financial logic, acquiring Molson Coors at a significant premium to its current trading price to capture its valuable brands, distribution network, and undervalued cash flows.
The second, equally viable path, is the successful execution of Molson Coors' Horizon 2030 strategy. As the strategic pivot to higher-growth beyond beer categories like RTDs gains traction and contributes more to the bottom line, it could drive significant earnings growth. Success on this front could force the market to re-evaluate Molson Coors at a much higher valuation based on its own merits. For investors seeking a defensive stock that combines a stable dividend income with the compelling upside of a potential acquisition catalyst, Molson Coors presents a bullish case built on a foundation of tangible value and strategic foresight.
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Molson Coors Beverage Co (NYSE:TAP) is scheduled to report its first-quarter results on Thursday, April 30, before the market opens.
The earnings expectation has been reduced from 40 cents per share to 36 cents per share to reflect lower revenue and margin estimates in the Americas, according to JPMorgan.
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The Molson Coors Beverage Analyst: Analyst Drew Levine maintained a Neutral rating, while cutting the price target from $45 to $43.
The Molson Coors Beverage Thesis: The lowered estimate for the Americas is partially offset by higher estimates for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions, and the final estimate is still higher than the consensus of 35 cents per share, Levine said in the note.
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He also revised sales estimates for Molson Coors Beverage:
Raised the estimate for constant-currency sales growth to 1.5%, from the previous projection of a decline of 0.9% and compared to the consensus of a 0.3% decline. Cut total sales growth estimate to 0.8%, from 1.4% previously. Now expects a volume decline of 3.8%, higher than the previous forecast of a 3.4% contraction, versus the consensus of a 2.3% decline. The analyst expects the company's gross margin to shrink 234 basis points (bps) year-on-year to 33.8%, below the consensus of 34.8%.
Levine lowered the EPS estimate for 2026 from $4.71 per share to $4.65 per share, now representing a 14% year-on-year decline, and 2027 EPS from $5 per share to $4.75 per share, reflecting 1.9% growth versus 6.1% growth previously.
"The set up into the spring/summer also seems supportive with easier comparisons against poor weather and potential tailwinds (World Cup, America 250)," Levine wrote. He further stated, however, that Molson Coors Beverage's market share performance "has been lackluster" and the pricing environment is tough, although the acquisition of Atomic Brands could provide a boost to revenues this year.
TAP Price Action: Shares of Molson Coors Beverage had risen by 0.31% to $42.57 at the time of publication on Monday.
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Cross-border activation rewards the city’s fans for show of support during playoff moment
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada is part of the hockey DNA in Buffalo, NY. Just go to any professional game and you’ll hear both national anthems. Last week, that connection was on full display when the microphone cut out during ‘O Canada,’ and fans didn’t hesitate to step in and finish it together. To say ‘thank you,’ Molson Canadian showed up in Buffalo ahead of Game 6, sampling Molson Canadian for fans and bringing its “Cheer Canadian” platform to the city.
In addition to the surprise sampling moment, the brand launched localized digital out-of-home placements featuring a simple, heartfelt message inspired by the anthem moment, turning an act of respect into a shared celebration.
“That moment was a powerful expression of cultural pride. It was bigger than the game,” said Eric Kouri, Marketing Director, Molson Coors Beverage Company. “As a brand that has represented Canada for over 240 years and has long been part of the Buffalo community, it was important to show our gratitude to Buffalo fans.”
Molson Canadian launched “Cheer Canadian” at the start of the playoffs, with billboards across key markets nationwide encouraging fans to rally behind Canadian teams and players competing for the Cup - whether their home team made the postseason or not. Rooted in the belief that hockey is Canada’s game, the campaign invites fans to support the sport, the players, and the moments that bring people together.
The “Cheer Canadian” campaign will continue through the playoffs as Molson Canadian celebrates Canadians competing for hockey’s ultimate prize - and the fans, wherever they are, who rally behind them.
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ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments. From our core power brands Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Original, Molson Canadian, Carling and Ožujsko to our above premium brands including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgian White and Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, to our economy and value brands like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, we produce many beloved and iconic beers. While Molson Coors’ history is rooted in beer, we offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer, spirits like Five Trail whiskey and non-alcoholic beverages like ZOA Energy. As a business, our ambition is to be the first choice for our people, our consumers and our customers, with a wide range of products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions.
Molson Coors Beverage Company is a publicly traded company that operates through its Americas and EMEA&APAC reporting segments and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange.
To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.
Molson Coors (TAP) delivered a Q1'26 EPS beat of 63%, yet reaffirmed full-year guidance for an 11-15% EPS decline, creating a compelling value disconnect. The EPS decline is driven by a quantified, largely temporary aluminum cost headwind, not structural deterioration; underlying FCF remains robust at $1.1B, supporting a 13.6% yield. Capital allocation is highly shareholder-friendly, with a 4.5% dividend yield, aggressive buybacks, and a manageable debt maturity profile, all at 9x forward earnings near 52-week lows.
GOLDEN, Colo. & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molson Coors Beverage Company ("MCBC," "Molson Coors" or "the Company") (NYSE: TAP, TAP.A, TAP 32; TSX: TPX.A, TPX.B) announced today that it has priced its previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior notes, consisting of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.900% Senior Notes due 2031 and $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”). The Offering is expected to close on or about May 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Molson Coors intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of the $2.0 billion 3.00% Senior Notes due 2026.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the Offering.
The Offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) (File No. 333-277183) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which became effective upon filing. A preliminary prospectus supplement related to the Offering was filed with the SEC on May 20, 2026 and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus supplement related to the Offering will be filed with the SEC. A copy of the prospectus and related preliminary prospectus supplement for the Offering may be obtained by contacting: Citigroup Global Markets Inc. by mail at c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 by telephone at 1-800-831-9146 or by email at [email protected]; BofA Securities, Inc. by mail at NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department or by email at [email protected]; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by mail at 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, Attention: Prospectus Department, by facsimile at 212-902-9316, by telephone at 1-866-471-2526 or by email at [email protected].
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the Notes or any other security, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes or any other security in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or other jurisdiction.
Overview of Molson Coors
For more than two centuries, we have brewed beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From our core power brands Coors Light, Miller Lite, Coors Banquet, Molson Canadian, Carling and Ožujsko to our above premium brands including Madrí Excepcional, Staropramen, Blue Moon Belgian White and Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, to our value brands like Miller High Life and Keystone Light, we produce many beloved and iconic beers. While our history is rooted in beer, we offer a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well, including flavored beverages like Vizzy Hard Seltzer and Monaco, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. We also have partner brands, such as Simply Spiked, ZOA Energy, Fever-Tree, among others, through license, distribution, partnership and joint venture agreements. As a business, our ambition is to be the first choice for our people, our consumers and our customers, and our success depends on our ability to make our products available to meet a wide range of consumer segments and occasions.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Such statements include, without limitation, Molson Coors’ plans and intentions regarding the Offering and the use of proceeds from the Offering. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, prevailing market conditions and other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. More information about potential risk factors that could affect Molson Coors and its results is included in Molson Coors’ filings with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements in this press release are expressly qualified by such cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Molson Coors does not undertake to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Everpure NYSE: PSTG, the tech company formerly known as Pure Storage, has become a key beneficiary of the artificial intelligence (AI) data center boom. Over the past three years, shares have gained more than 150%. Still, the stock has faced big-time volatility. In nine of Everpure’s last 12 earnings releases, shares have swung up or down by at least 10% the next day. Four of those moves have been to the upside, while five have been to the downside.
After the company’s latest report, Everpure got the short end of the stick, seeing its shares drop by 10% in response. This came even though the company beat estimates and issued better-than-expected guidance.
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On the one hand, Everpure is experiencing strong and accelerating growth, having just achieved $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. On the other hand, soaring memory chip prices and strategic shifts are clouding the company’s outlook.
Let’s break down these dynamics to gain an updated perspective on Everpure going forward.
PSTG Cements Shift Into Data Management and Intelligence as Everpure First off, it is important to understand why Everpure changed its name from Pure Storage, as it signals the firm's strategic trajectory. The company started out by providing high-performance data storage hardware. Its all-flash systems offered huge speed and efficiency improvements over traditional hard disk drive (HDD) storage.
The company’s Purity operating environment offers a unified platform for managing all of its storage hardware. Additionally, the company’s hardware and software are fully upgradable. If a customer buys a storage array, they can repeatedly upgrade for years as technology improves without having to buy a completely new system. This early focus, primarily as a storage provider, led to the name Pure Storage.
The company’s focus on speed, operating efficiency, and upgradability allowed it to gain significant share in the enterprise data market.
Everpure says that since 2013, it has gained 13% market share. Meanwhile, legacy competitors like Dell Technologies NYSE: DELL and International Business Machines NYSE: IBM have lost significant share.
However, the company has continually added layers of software over the years to transition from a data storage company to a data management company. Its acquisition of 1touch, announced alongside the name change, highlights this. The company says that 1touch will allow its customers to “better understand the meaning of their data and unlock its strategic value through AI and other applications."
Thus, the company wants to help customers not only store their data but also understand how to use it in deploying AI. By removing “storage” from their name, they are signaling their shift to a more complete data management and intelligence platform. As enterprise AI usage becomes increasingly important, Everpure’s expanding solution set can help it take a larger share of the overall AI pie.
Revenues Soar, But Memory Chip Shortage Weighs on PSTG Many parts of Everpure’s business are moving in the right direction. Revenue rose by over 20% in the latest quarter, exceeding estimates and having accelerated for five quarters in a row. Furthermore, Everpure’s midpoint revenue growth guidance of 19% for its full fiscal year 2027 exceeded estimates. The company has a large customer in Meta Platforms NASDAQ: META and is in talks to bring other hyperscalers in as clients.
However, memory chips are a key cost for the firm, and prices of these components have soared amid the ongoing shortage. As a result, Everpure faces margin uncertainty going forward. Next quarter, the firm sees its product gross margin coming in at the lower end of its typical range between 65% and 70%.
The company indicated confidence, saying it expects gross margins to improve through the rest of the year. However, it also noted that pricing visibility in the memory chip market is "non-existent." This leads to concerns that Everpure’s gross margin outlook may be overly optimistic.
Still, the firm is doing several things to fight back against surging memory costs. For example, it recently announced a 20% price increase, and didn’t rule out further hikes. Additionally, when hyperscalers work with Everpure, they purchase memory components directly from suppliers, limiting the company’s exposure to further price increases. Still, gross margin uncertainty was one of the key reasons Everpure's stock fell significantly after earnings despite the company’s strong growth.
AI Demand: PSTG’s Double-Edged Sword While AI demand is driving increased customer interest for Everpure, it has also led to a memory chip shortage, which is currently a headwind for the firm.
Everpure’s business clearly has momentum, and its potential to add more hyperscaler customers provides upside catalysts. Its move toward broader data solutions can also give it the ability to offer a more comprehensive suite of solutions as the AI revolution progresses.
Still, memory headwinds could result in further downward pressure on shares. Notably, the stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 26x, more than 10% below its three-year average of nearly 31x.
The MarketBeat consensus price target on Everpure sits near $94.50, a number that suggests the stock could rise by more than 50%. After Everpure’s earnings, the majority of analyst updates tracked by MarketBeat were price target hikes. However, in aggregate, the average price target among analysts was essentially unchanged, ticking up from $78.50 to $78.75. While substantially lower than the consensus target, this figure still implies strong upside potential of over 25%.
Overall, Everpure is far from a low-risk stock, but it is also one that has the potential to generate significant long-term gains as it converges data storage with data intelligence.
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Key Takeaways PSTG is seeing strong AI and enterprise demand, with 600 customers adopting Fusion within a year of launch.Hewlett Packard is expanding generative AI offerings with NVIDIA and has 50,000 GreenLake customers.PSTG expects fiscal 2027 revenue of $4.3B-$4.4B, implying about 18.8% year-over-year growth. Everpure, Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE - Free Report) are two prominent players in the enterprise storage market, though they approach the industry from different strategic positions. Everpure focuses primarily on modern, all-flash data storage platforms designed to support high-performance workloads, such as AI, analytics and cloud-native applications. Its offerings combine hardware, software and services, with key technologies like the Evergreen architecture enabling continuous, non-disruptive upgrades and flexible consumption models. This approach helps enterprises modernize data infrastructure while reducing the complexity of traditional storage refresh cycles.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, by contrast, provides a broader enterprise IT portfolio that includes servers, networking and storage solutions. Its storage lineup, such as the Alletra, Primera and Nimble platforms, aims to deliver intelligent, hybrid-cloud-ready infrastructure with AI-driven management and high availability for mission-critical workloads. Integrated with the GreenLake consumption model, HPE’s storage solutions are designed to deliver cloud-like operations across on-premises and hybrid environments, enabling organizations to manage and scale data more efficiently.
These companies represent two different strategies in enterprise storage: Pure Storage’s specialized, flash-first innovation versus HPE’s broader edge-to-cloud infrastructure ecosystem.
For investors aiming to make a strategic play in enterprise storage, which stock emerges as the most compelling choice?
Let’s evaluate their fundamentals, growth prospects, market challenges and valuations to determine which one presents a stronger investment opportunity.
The Case for PSTGEverpure is benefiting from strong enterprise demand, accelerating AI adoption and growing hyperscale momentum. Its Enterprise Data Cloud (EDC) architecture continues to gain traction, with more than 600 customers adopting Fusion within a year of its launch. Management noted that focused investments in enterprise capabilities are driving stronger demand and growth. The company also stated that it can now support practically all enterprise storage needs across performance tiers, workloads and protocols through its unified Purity operating environment, DirectFlash architecture and Evergreen platform.
Recently, Everpure advanced its EDC vision with the introduction of ActiveCluster support for file, a capability designed to enable policy-driven mobility across an organization’s storage fleet. Everpure has strengthened its hyperscale position through a partnership with SK hynix to deliver advanced QLC flash storage optimized for large data centers. On the last earnings call, the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire 1touch, extending its EDC into data discovery, classification, contextualization and enrichment.
AI-driven solutions are supporting Everpure’s growth momentum. FlashBlade//EXA, built for AI-scale workloads, delivered industry-leading MLPerf benchmark results and topped the SPECstorage AI Image benchmark. In the fourth quarter, the company secured its first EXA customer and is currently in advanced discussions with several additional prospects, reflecting strong early demand.
Hyperscale performance surpassed expectations in fiscal 2026 as Everpure expanded its solution portfolio and streamlined its financial structure. The company expects hyperscaler shipments and revenues to accelerate in fiscal 2027, with most contributions likely in the second half. Hyperscaler gross margins are projected at 75–85%, which should support overall company margins, while engineering test environments are already underway with multiple hyperscale customers.
Everpure is also gaining from robust momentum in its subscription and recurring revenue streams. For first-quarter fiscal 2027, it expects revenues of $990 million-$1.01 billion, up about 28% year over year at the midpoint. PSTG has entered fiscal 2027 with strong momentum and expects 47% of revenues in the first half, up two points year over year. At the midpoint, revenue expectations of $4.3–$4.4 billion suggests 18.8% year-over-year growth, with operating profit of $780–$820 million expected to rise about 26%.
However, the company is grappling with macroeconomic uncertainty, which is likely to continue. AI-driven infrastructure demand has outpaced supply across the industry, leading to sharp increases in NAND, memory and CPU prices, along with component shortages, longer lead times and potential shipment delays. Although the company benefits from long-term supply agreements and a diversified supply chain, it acknowledged that visibility remains limited amid rapidly changing market conditions.
Also, rising component costs have weighed on the company’s near-term margins. To offset higher input expenses, Everpure implemented an average product price increase of about 20% on Feb. 9. It expects first-quarter product gross margins to remain at the lower end of the typical 65–70% range before improving later in the fiscal year. Additionally, the planned acquisition of 1touch is projected to reduce operating profit by about 1.5% in fiscal 2027, though it is expected to become accretive within the following 24 months.
The Case for HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise is expanding its presence in generative AI through deeper collaboration with NVIDIA. The companies are developing an enterprise computing solution that combines full-stack AI tuning and inferencing capabilities to simplify the development and deployment of generative AI applications. The solution will allow organizations to customize foundation models using private data and deploy AI applications across environments, from edge to cloud. With pre-configured AI solutions, HPE aims to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI and strengthen its position in the fast-growing market.
HPE is also benefiting from strong demand for its edge-to-cloud platform, GreenLake, as enterprises accelerate digital transformation. The company ended the first quarter of fiscal 2026 with more than 50,000 customers on the platform, which offers a flexible pay-per-use cloud experience and improved visibility across hybrid environments. Strategic acquisitions such as Morpheus Data and OpsRamp have further strengthened GreenLake’s capabilities in hybrid cloud automation and IT operations management, positioning HPE to capitalize on the growing adoption of cloud services.
The company has been actively pursuing acquisitions to strengthen its high-margin hybrid IT strategy that combines on-premises infrastructure with cloud capabilities. The Juniper Networks acquisition highlights HPE’s focus on strengthening its networking portfolio and targeting faster-growing segments in AI, cloud and hybrid infrastructure. By combining Juniper’s AI-native networking expertise with HPE’s broader portfolio, the company aims to enhance its competitive position and expand high-margin networking solutions. The deal is also expected to deliver operating efficiencies, including annual cost synergies of about $450 million within three years, while HPE targets reducing leverage to roughly 2x within two years through disciplined capital allocation.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, HPE expects revenues in the range of $9.6 billion to $10.0 billion. For fiscal 2026, HPE reaffirmed its revenue growth outlook of 17-22% and raised its expectations for the Networking segment to 68-73% growth.
However, Hewlett Packard Enterprise is facing several near-term challenges, including softer IT spending amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Higher interest rates and inflation are weighing on consumer demand, while many enterprises are delaying large IT investments due to a weakening global economy and geopolitical tensions. In addition, longer sales cycles are extending the time required to close deals, while execution challenges in certain business units are creating further pressure on revenue growth.
The company also operates in a highly competitive environment, facing strong rivals across its core segments. Intense competition on technology, innovation, pricing and reliability increases pricing pressure and could weigh on margins. Moreover, with more than 60% of revenues generated outside the United States, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, particularly a stronger U.S. dollar, can negatively impact reported revenues. Ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China also remain a potential risk to the company’s business environment.
Price Performances & Valuations of PSTG & HPEIn the past three months, PSTG stock has declined 7.2% while HPE shares are down 9.6%.
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In terms of the forward 12-month price/earnings ratio, PSTG is trading at 80.02, higher than HPE’s 10.48.
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How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for HPE & PSTG?Analysts have revised earnings estimates marginally downward for HPE for the current fiscal year in the past 30 days.
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There is a marginal downward revision for PSTG’s bottom line.
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PSTG or HPE: Which is a Better Pick?PSTG currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while HPE carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
In terms of the Zacks Rank, PSTG appears to be a better pick at the moment.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Key Takeaways PSTG expects fiscal 2027 revenues of $4.3B-$4.4B, about 19% growth.PSTG scaled its hyperscaler business in fiscal 2026 and expects higher shipments and revenues in fiscal 2027.PSTG standardized its hyperscale model where customers source NAND. Everpure’s expanding hyperscaler business is emerging as a meaningful driver of its growth strategy, as demand for high-performance, energy-efficient storage accelerates amid the proliferation of AI and large-scale cloud workloads.
PSTG expects fiscal 2027 revenues to be between $4.3 billion and $4.4 billion, indicating 18.8% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, with operating profit of $780–$820 million expected to rise about 26%. A key driver behind this outlook is the continued expansion of its hyperscaler business, especially in the second half of the fiscal year. PSTG also highlighted that the hyperscaler business performed better than expectations in fiscal 2026.
In fiscal 2026, the company focused on scaling its hyperscaler line of business and now anticipates significantly higher shipments and revenues in fiscal 2027 compared with the prior year. However, revenues are aligned with the hyperscalers data center buildouts and are not linear, added PSTG.
The company has also standardized its business model for hyperscale customers. Looking forward, Everpure will procure certain components required for hyperscale deployments, while hyperscalers will source NAND through their own supply chains. This structure is expected to deliver hyperscaler gross margins between 75% and 85%, which management believes will be accretive to both product margins as well as overall gross margins.
However, rising memory and NAND prices and industry-wide component shortages remain potential headwinds. The company noted that it has built a diversified supply chain with contingency plans to reduce disruption risks, supported by strong supplier relationships and in-house hardware design.
The commentary surrounding hyperscale business suggests that this business is meant to be a strategic lever to expand Pure Storage’s addressable market and support long-term growth.
Let’s Look at Rivals’ Hyperscaler TiesNetApp (NTAP - Free Report) is one of Everpure’s direct competitors. On the last earnings call, management noted that first-party ties with hyperscale cloud customers are a key differentiator. Its partnerships with major hyperscalers such as Amazon and Microsoft, through offerings like Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Microsoft Azure NetApp Files, solidify NetApp’s position as a critical player in the cloud infrastructure space, which is poised for continued growth as enterprises migrate more workloads to the cloud.
Solid momentum in hyperscaler first-party and marketplace storage services has been driving revenue growth in the Public Cloud segment. Excluding Spot, Public Cloud revenues grew 17% year over year. First-party and marketplace cloud storage services grew 27%. Management added that these services are helping it acquire new clients, with half of the revenues from new first-party and marketplace customers coming from organizations new to NetApp.
Western Digital Corporation (WDC - Free Report) is working closely with hyperscale customers to deliver high-capacity, reliable drives at scale, focusing on performance and total cost of ownership. The company is advancing areal density gains, accelerating its HAMR and ePMR roadmaps, and driving adoption of higher-capacity and UltraSMR drives. In the fiscal second quarter, Western Digital shipped more than 3.5 million latest-generation ePMR drives, supporting up to 26TB CMR and 32TB UltraSMR capacities, underscoring strong customer adoption. The company shipped a total of 215 exabytes to customers, marking a 22% year-over-year increase. The reliability, scalability and TCO benefits of its ePMR and UltraSMR technologies remain key to its success in the data center market.
Western Digital reaffirmed its dual-path leadership in ePMR and HAMR, with the 40TB UltraSMR ePMR HDD now in qualification at two hyperscalers and volume production targeted for the second half of fiscal 2026, while HAMR drives are also being qualified, with ramp expected in 2027.
PSTG Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of PSTG have lost 15.4% in the past month against the Technology Services’ industry’s growth of 1.1%.
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Regarding the forward 12-month price/earnings ratio, PSTG is trading at 25.68, higher than the sector’s multiple of 21.92.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PSTG’s earnings for fiscal 2027 has been revised downward marginally over the past 60 days.
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PSTG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Accelerate the transition from pilot to production with benchmark-proven performance, automated data pipelines, and a flexible consumption model
, /PRNewswire/ -- Everpure (NYSE: PSTG), the company revolutionizing storage and data management, today announced Evergreen//One for FlashBlade//EXA and the upcoming beta of Everpure Data Stream to help organizations reduce cost and complexity barriers that stall enterprise AI projects.
Evergreen//One (EG1) for AI now extends across FlashBlade//EXA, providing the massive performance, scalability, and throughput required for large-scale training and inference. Complementing this, the Everpure Data Stream Beta–launching later in 2026–accelerates time-to-result by eliminating the friction of manual data movement with a direct, automated pipeline from data ingestion to inference.
"Most AI projects fail to reach production for enterprises because many treat AI as 'just another workload.' We are helping customers break down siloed data and move AI initiatives from pilot to production with infrastructure that delivers guaranteed performance, flexibility, and growth. Whether organizations are preparing data or running large-scale inference, we ensure they have the tools to succeed," said Kaycee Lai, Vice President, AI, Everpure.
"Evergreen//One completely solved our capacity planning challenges," says Andrea Moccia, VP, AI and Data, Options Technology. "We can now deploy storage anywhere in the world, consume it on a pay-as-you-go basis, and scale on demand—bringing down the barriers to global growth and flexing to meet the demands of rapidly evolving AI workloads."
"Everpure's technology allows us to deliver data storage performance at unprecedented consistency for even the most demanding AI workloads," said Sabur Mian, CEO and Founder, STN. "In a typical storage infrastructure, researchers might start training a model on four nodes and get good performance–but as soon as they start scaling up, that performance collapses. With FlashBlade//EXA, we've scaled up to 192 nodes so far, and we've yet to find the limit."
Proven Performance: Benchmarks that Validate the Full AI Data Stack
AI deployments succeed when infrastructure keeps GPUs running at peak capacity. Everpure is aligning FlashBlade//EXA with modular NVIDIA STX reference architecture to support the next generation of AI factories powered by the Vera Rubin platform. By combining EXA's performance and scalability with STX components such as BlueField-enabled storage controllers and context memory architectures, Everpure optimizes the AI pipeline—from data preparation to long-context inference. This architecture specifically addresses the high-performance context memory requirements of giga-scale inference, providing the low-latency data access necessary to sustain agentic workflows and multi-step reasoning systems at scale.
Recent industry benchmarks from SPECstorage Solution 2020 and MLPerf validate FlashBlade//EXA's ability to deliver consistent, repeatable performance needed to turn raw data into trained models at scale.
Record-breaking SPEC benchmarks: FlashBlade//EXA achieved the highest score ever recorded for the SPEC Storage AI_Image benchmark. By successfully powering 6,300 simultaneous AI jobs, Everpure demonstrated FlashBlade//EXA's ability to sustain more concurrent training tasks at full speed than any other solution on the market today. Redefining AI economics: FlashBlade//EXA moves data twice as fast as its closest competitor while occupying less than half a rack of storage. By sustaining over 90% GPU utilization across large NVIDIA Hopper clusters—validated by MLPerf[1] model-driven workloads—EXA ensures compute resources never sit idle. As workloads grow, EXA scales linearly to dramatically reduce idle time and ensure your compute resources are never waiting around for their next task. Additionally, extending NVIDIA-Certified Storage (NVCS) validation to FlashBlade//EXA provides the foundation for full-stack confidence. This integration creates a definitive path toward the NVCS 'NCP' certification level, purposefully aligned with NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architectures.
Automated Orchestration: Simplifying the Path to AI-Ready Data
To fully operationalize these performance gains, Everpure Data Stream simplifies curation and orchestration–ensuring high quality; AI ready data flows seamlessly into AI infrastructure. This accelerates time to insight and shortens the path from pilot to production, ensuring models are always working on the freshest data without administrative overhead.
Lowering the barrier to entry with a compact AI design is the Everpure Data Stream, co-engineered with Supermicro, and built on the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design. By combining Supermicro's hardware with Everpure's software-defined storage, enterprises can rapidly unlock the true value of their data.
As enterprise AI Factories require an AI Data Platform to prepare and deliver AI-ready data, Everpure also supports accelerated platforms including the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and will expand support to the NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPU.
Success in the AI-driven landscape requires a strategy rooted in continuous data optimization–not a one-time infrastructure upgrade. Everpure's platform provides this essential foundation, treating AI readiness not as a single milestone, but as an ongoing journey of preparation and performance validation.
[1] Based on internal MLPerf component measurements (not submitted; not an official result).
About Everpure
Everpure (NYSE: PSTG) allows organizations to take control of their data with an industry-leading, ever-evolving storage and data management platform. We help companies unleash the power of their data by ensuring it is accessible, intelligent, and ready to perform in the AI era. We make data management effortless while simultaneously scaling performance and significantly reducing energy consumption. With one of the highest Net Promoter Scores for over a decade, Everpure is the choice of the world's most innovative organizations. For more information, visit www.everpuredata.com.
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Shares of this data storage company have returned -14.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.9% change. The Zacks Technology Services industry, to which Everpure belongs, has lost 1.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Everpure is expected to post earnings of $0.40 per share, indicating a change of +37.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -25.2% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $2.33 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +18.3%. This estimate has changed -5.3% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.9 indicates a change of +24.5% from what Everpure is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +3.6%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Everpure is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Everpure, the consensus sales estimate of $1 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +28.9%. The $4.38 billion and $5.07 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +19.6% and +15.6%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryEverpure reported revenues of $1.06 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20.4%. EPS of $0.69 for the same period compares with $0.45 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.54%. The EPS surprise was +6.15%.
Over the last four quarters, Everpure surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Everpure is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Everpure. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways Everpure expands AI platform with Evergreen//One and FlashBlade//EXA to boost deployment and performance.FlashBlade//EXA delivers high throughput, low latency, and scales to 192 nodes without performance loss.Everpure Data Stream beta aims to streamline data flow from ingestion to AI training and inference. Per a report from Fortune Business Insights, the AI infrastructure market is estimated to go from $75.4 billion in 2026 to $497.98 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 26.6%. Everpure recently upgraded its AI platform with Evergreen//One for FlashBlade//EXA and Everpure Data Stream beta. These innovations aim to simplify AI deployment, improve performance and reduce the operational complexity that often derails enterprise-scale AI projects. Evergreen//One platform extends its capabilities to FlashBlade//EXA, offering a storage-as-a-service model designed specifically for AI.
FlashBlade//EXA forms the core of Everpure’s AI strategy, offering a high-performance storage platform built for large-scale AI training and inference. Designed to handle data-intensive workloads, such as deep learning and generative AI, it delivers high throughput, low latency, extreme parallelism and linear scalability across hundreds of nodes, ensuring GPUs remain fully utilized. Unlike traditional systems that degrade at scale, real-world use cases show FlashBlade//EXA maintaining consistent performance even at 192 nodes, making it well-suited for rapidly expanding AI environments.
Everpure is closely integrated with NVIDIA’s (NVDA - Free Report) AI ecosystem, with FlashBlade//EXA connecting to NVIDIA STX architectures and supporting technologies like BlueField-enabled controllers, context memory for long-context inference, and Hopper and Blackwell GPUs. This supports advanced use cases such as agentic workflows, multi-step reasoning and large-scale inference, while NVIDIA-Certified Storage validation further ensures enterprise-grade compatibility and performance.
Moving data from ingestion to training and inference often involves manual processes that hinder innovation and efficiency. To address this, Everpure is launching the Everpure Data Stream beta in 2026. Everpure enters fiscal 2027 with strong momentum and broad-based growth expected across products, sectors and regions, including its Evergreen subscription services.
Does PSTG Hold an Edge Over its Industry Rivals?NetApp, Inc. (NTAP - Free Report) competes directly with Everpure, benefiting from rising adoption of public cloud storage and AI solutions, supported by hyperscaler partnerships. NTAP is seeing strong momentum in AI-related opportunities, with approximately 300 customers selecting it in the third-quarter fiscal 2026 to prepare their data for AI and build storage foundations for AI innovations. Its new solutions, including the AFX storage system designed for AI workloads and the AI Data Engine that simplifies data discovery and workflow management, are generating strong customer engagement across industries such as semiconductor, financial services, media and IT services. The launch of AI reference architectures with NVIDIA (AIDP) and certification for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, indicates NetApp is deeply embedded in the evolving AI stack.
Hewlett Packard (HPE - Free Report) is expanding in generative AI through deeper collaboration with NVIDIA, developing full-stack solutions that simplify AI model tuning, inference and deployment. These offerings enable enterprises to customize models with private data and deploy applications from edge to cloud, accelerating adoption and strengthening HPE’s position in the growing AI market. HPE is benefiting from strong demand for its edge-to-cloud platform, GreenLake, which surpassed 50,000 customers in first-quarter fiscal 2026. Offering a flexible pay-per-use model and enhanced hybrid cloud visibility, GreenLake has been further strengthened by acquisitions like Morpheus Data and OpsRamp, positioning HPE to capitalize on rising cloud adoption.
PSTG Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of PSTG have lost 13.4% in the past month compared with the Technology Services industry’s fall of 2.6%.
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In terms of the forward 12-month price/earnings ratio, PSTG is trading at 81.65, higher than the industry’s multiple of 22.1.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PSTG’s earnings for fiscal 2027 has been revised downward marginally over the past 60 days.
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PSTG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Investors with an interest in Technology Services stocks have likely encountered both TTEC Holdings (TTEC - Free Report) and Everpure . But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out.
Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.
TTEC Holdings has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Everpure has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that TTEC is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
TTEC currently has a forward P/E ratio of 2.13, while PSTG has a forward P/E of 28.10. We also note that TTEC has a PEG ratio of 0.27. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. PSTG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.51.
Another notable valuation metric for TTEC is its P/B ratio of 1.1. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, PSTG has a P/B of 14.95.
These metrics, and several others, help TTEC earn a Value grade of A, while PSTG has been given a Value grade of D.
TTEC has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than PSTG, so it seems like value investors will conclude that TTEC is the superior option right now.
PSTG stock drops 25% in six months as cost pressures and AI spending uncertainty weigh, but enterprise demand and hyperscale growth signal potential upside.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Everpure . Shares have lost about 6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Everpure due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Everpure, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Everpure Q4 Earnings Beat EstimatesEverpure reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of 69 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents. The company reported non-GAAP EPS of 45 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Quarterly revenues expanded 20% year over year to $1.1 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.5%. This marks the first billion-dollar quarter in company history. For the full fiscal year, revenue totaled $3.7 billion, up 16% year over year. The growth reflects strong demand across enterprise customers, modernizing legacy storage, hyperscalers scaling AI workloads and hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its Enterprise Data Cloud (EDC) architecture is gaining strong traction, with more than 600 customers adopting Fusion in its first year.
Everpure has strengthened its hyperscale positioning by partnering with SK hynix to deliver advanced QLC flash storage optimized for large data centers. The partnership positions Everpure well for large-scale deployments. Recently, it announced a definitive agreement to acquire 1touch, extending its EDC into data discovery, classification, contextualization and enrichment. This deepens the company’s move into data governance, a critical layer for AI compliance and enterprise security. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary conditions, with terms undisclosed.
Despite strong momentum, management remains wary of global supply chain imbalances, AI infrastructure spending cycles, competition from hyperscaler-native storage offerings and pricing pressure in large enterprise deals. However, the strong gross margins suggest pricing power remains intact.
Quarter in DetailProduct revenues (contributing 58.4% to total revenues) amounted to $618 million, up 25% on a year-over-year basis. The product revenue category now also includes royalties from hyperscale shipments and part of Portworx software revenue when sold as term licenses.
Subscription services revenues (41.6%) of $440 million rose 14%.
Subscription annual recurring revenues (ARR) amounted to nearly $1.9 billion, up 16% on a year-over-year basis. High-velocity deals under $5 million lifted Storage-as-a-Service TCV 28% year over year to $179 million.
Total revenues in the United States and International were $674 million and $385 million, up 9% and 48%, respectively. International revenue made up 36% of the total, underscoring global expansion as a key strategic focus.
Margin HighlightsThe non-GAAP gross margin came in at 71.4% compared with 69.2% in the prior-year quarter.
Favorable product mix expanded product gross margin to 67.3%, up more than 400 bps year over year. Product gross margin declined sequentially on lumpy hyperscaler and Portworx shipments, mix shifts and modest component cost inflation, with pricing actions taken in early February 2026. The non-GAAP subscription gross margin was 77% compared with 77.2% a year ago.
It reported a non-GAAP operating income of $226 million compared with $153 million in the year-ago quarter, boosted by strong revenue and solid gross margins.
Non-GAAP operating margin reached 21.3%, up from 17.4%, demonstrating that scale and recurring revenue are improving profitability leverage.
Balance Sheet & Cash FlowIt exited the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended on Feb. 1, with cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $1.5 billion, the same as of Nov. 2, 2025.
Cash flow from operations amounted to $268 million in the fiscal fourth quarter compared with $208.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow was $201.5 million compared with $152.4 million in the year-ago quarter.
In the fiscal fourth quarter, the company returned $127 million to shareholders by buying back 1.7 million shares. In fiscal 2026, it returned $343 million to shareholders by repurchasing 5.6 million shares. It has $329 million left from its existing $400 million share repurchase plan. For fiscal 2026, 56% of free cash flow was used for buybacks.
The remaining performance obligations (RPO) at the end of the fiscal fourth quarter totaled $3.7 billion, up 40% year over year, on the back of sizable deals and continued strength in Evergreen//Forever and Evergreen//One. RPO, which includes its Storage-as-a-Service offerings and Evergreen subscriptions across the install base, grew 34%.
Upbeat GuidanceFor first-quarter fiscal 2027, it expects revenues of $990 million to $1.01 billion, up about 28% year over year at the midpoint.
The non-GAAP operating income is expected to be $125-$135 million, with around 57% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
It has entered fiscal 2027 with strong momentum and expects 47% of revenue in the first half, up 2 points year over year.
At the midpoint, revenue expectations of $4.3–$4.4 billion suggests 18.8% year-over-year growth, with operating profit of $780–$820 million expected to rise about 26%.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a flat trend in fresh estimates.
The consensus estimate has shifted -47.48% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresCurrently, Everpure has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook Everpure has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Everpure has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Shares of this data storage company have returned -8.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -7.3% change. The Zacks Technology Services industry, to which Everpure belongs, has lost 8.6% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Everpure is expected to post earnings of $0.40 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +37.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -35.8%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.33 points to a change of +18.3% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -2.6%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.9 indicates a change of +24.4% from what Everpure is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2.8%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Everpure is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Everpure, the consensus sales estimate of $1 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +28.9%. The $4.38 billion and $5.07 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +19.6% and +15.6%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryEverpure reported revenues of $1.06 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +20.4%. EPS of $0.69 for the same period compares with $0.45 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +2.54%. The EPS surprise was +6.15%.
Over the last four quarters, Everpure surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Everpure is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Everpure. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.