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RPM

RPM International Inc.

RPM34 yrs growth

Basic Materials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.07%

Annual Dividend

$2.16

Payout Ratio

40%

5-Yr Growth

7.2%

Ex-Date

Apr 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

RPM Dividend Safety Score

92/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak33 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage40% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage72% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.92
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is RPM a good dividend stock?

Yes

RPM International Inc. (RPM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($2.16/yr), with 34 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 34 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (40%)
  • Strong 7.2% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.07%
Payout Ratio
40%
Annual Dividend
$2.16
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.2%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 16, 2026
Years of Growth
34
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.04
Market Cap
$13.3B
P/E Ratio
20.1
5-Yr Total Return
18%
52-Week Range
$92.92 – $129.12
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
RPM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.16 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$54.00
Annual$216.00
Monthly avg$18.00