Concrete and cement additives price-fixing lawsuit dismissed by US judge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 25 2025
0mins
Source: Reuters
Lawsuit Dismissal: A U.S. judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against six major companies in the concrete and cement additives market, stating that the alleged price hikes were not indicative of a coordinated conspiracy but rather normal market fluctuations.
Ongoing Investigations: The case follows inspections by the European Commission and a grand jury probe by the U.S. Department of Justice into potential anticompetitive behavior in the industry, although no findings of wrongdoing have been confirmed yet.
Analyst Views on RPM
Wall Street analysts forecast RPM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RPM is 126.00 USD with a low forecast of 115.00 USD and a high forecast of 149.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 111.440
Low
115.00
Averages
126.00
High
149.00
Current: 111.440
Low
115.00
Averages
126.00
High
149.00
About RPM
RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that specialize in coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. Its segments include Construction Products Group (CPG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), and Consumer. The CPG segment products and services are sold throughout North America and also account for a significant portion of its international sales. Its products and services within this segment include construction sealants and adhesives, coatings and chemicals, roofing installation, HVAC and roofing restoration, concrete admixture and repair products, and others. The PCG segment offers products and services including high-performance flooring solutions, corrosion control and fireproofing coatings, infrastructure repair systems and fiberglass reinforced plastic structures. The Consumer segment manufactures and markets professional use and do-it-yourself products for a variety of mainly residential applications, including home improvement and personal leisure activities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
