RPM International Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2018. For the quarter net sales were $1,362,531,000 against $1,315,416,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $66,593,000 against $109,181,000 a year ago. Net income was $49,173,000 against $95,858,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $0.37 against $0.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $0.37 against $0.70 a year ago. Net income attributable to company stockholders was $49,224,000 compared to $95,463,000 a year ago.

For the six months net sales were $2,822,520,000 against $2,660,810,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $158,531,000 against $264,465,000 a year ago. Net income was $119,359,000 against $212,761,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $0.90 against $1.59 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $0.89 against $1.56 a year ago. Net income attributable to company stockholders was $118,988,000 compared to $211,879,000 a year ago.

For third quarter of 2019, company expects third-quarter EPS in the range of $0.10 to $0.12.