Shares of RPM International Inc (RPM) are soaring 7.89% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the release of its exceptional fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results and full-year performance. The company, a leader in specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials, has significantly surpassed analyst expectations, showcasing robust growth and operational efficiency.

For the fourth quarter, RPM reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72, handily beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.59 by 8.04%. This represents a 10.26% increase from the $1.56 per share reported in the same period last year. Quarterly sales reached $2.08 billion, surpassing the analyst estimate of $2.02 billion by 3.07% and marking a 3.59% year-over-year growth. The company's adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) of $314.377 million also outperformed analyst expectations of $292.3 million.

Looking at the full fiscal year 2025, RPM reported record-breaking results with net sales up 3.7% to $2.08 billion. Net income attributable to RPM stockholders rose by an impressive 25% to $225.8 million, with diluted EPS increasing 25.7% to $1.76. The company's strong performance was driven by its strategic focus on turnkey solutions for high-performance buildings, although some softness was noted in the DIY and specialty OEM markets. For the upcoming fiscal year 2026, RPM expects consolidated sales to grow in the low- to mid-single-digit percentage range, with similar growth anticipated across its segments. This positive outlook, combined with the outstanding Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, has fueled investor optimism, reflecting in the significant pre-market stock surge.