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PPG Industries (PPG)


Market Price (4/25/2026): $109.8 | Market Cap: $24.7 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

PPG Industries (PPG)


Market Price (4/25/2026): $109.8
Market Cap: $24.7 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.6 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -56%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.6%

Key risks
PPG key risks include [1] geopolitical and currency exposure from its extensive global operations and [2] significant liabilities tied to its product portfolio of hazardous chemicals.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.0%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.6 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -56%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -89%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.6%
7 Key risks
PPG key risks include [1] geopolitical and currency exposure from its extensive global operations and [2] significant liabilities tied to its product portfolio of hazardous chemicals.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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PPG Industries (PPG) stock has gained about 10% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Preliminary First Quarter 2026 Earnings Exceeding Guidance.

PPG announced preliminary first quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.83, marking a 6% increase over the first quarter of 2025, and exceeding the company's previous guidance. This performance was driven by a fifth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, with positive selling prices and flat sales volumes.

2. Proactive Global Price Increases to Restore Margins.

The company has begun implementing global price increases of up to 20% across all its product lines and services. This strategic move addresses significant volatility and supply constraints in global petrochemical, energy, and transportation markets, aiming to offset rising costs for raw materials, energy, logistics, and packaging, and to restore margins after a challenging 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 7.8% change in PPG stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/24/2026 was primarily driven by a 56.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120254242026Change
Stock Price ($)101.87109.807.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,69015,8751.2%
Net Income Margin (%)6.3%9.9%56.4%
P/E Multiple23.115.6-32.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2262240.5%
Cumulative Contribution7.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PPG7.8% 
Market (SPY)4.2%49.8%
Sector (XLB)14.5%71.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.8% change in PPG stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/24/2026 was primarily driven by a 53.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)93020254242026Change
Stock Price ($)103.74109.805.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,64015,8751.5%
Net Income Margin (%)6.5%9.9%53.6%
P/E Multiple23.315.6-32.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2272241.0%
Cumulative Contribution5.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PPG5.8% 
Market (SPY)7.0%41.0%
Sector (XLB)16.5%68.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.1% change in PPG stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/24/2026 was primarily driven by a 41.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120254242026Change
Stock Price ($)106.54109.803.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,84515,8750.2%
Net Income Margin (%)7.0%9.9%41.0%
P/E Multiple22.115.6-29.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2322243.2%
Cumulative Contribution3.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PPG3.1% 
Market (SPY)28.1%63.1%
Sector (XLB)22.6%79.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.1% change in PPG stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -45.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234242026Change
Stock Price ($)124.98109.80-12.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,61415,8751.7%
Net Income Margin (%)6.6%9.9%51.1%
P/E Multiple28.715.6-45.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2362245.0%
Cumulative Contribution-12.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PPG-12.1% 
Market (SPY)79.8%55.5%
Sector (XLB)35.9%75.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PPG Return21%-26%21%-18%-12%8%-15%
Peers Return22%-26%21%10%-11%19%27%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%4%89%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PPG Win Rate50%25%58%58%42%75% 
Peers Win Rate58%40%45%55%42%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PPG Max Drawdown-7%-37%-3%-20%-23%-5% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-36%-10%-12%-22%-5% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SHW, MMM, DOW, MAS, EMN. See PPG Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/24/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventPPGS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-40.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven68.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-45.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven84.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven199 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-21.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven27.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven371 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-65.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven188.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven655 days1,480 days

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In The Past

PPG Industries's stock fell -40.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/4/2021. A -40.5% loss requires a 68.0% gain to breakeven.

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About PPG Industries (PPG)

PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials worldwide. The company's Performance Coatings segment offers coatings, solvents, adhesives, sealants, sundries, and software for automotive and commercial transport/fleet repair and refurbishing, light industrial coatings, and specialty coatings for signs; and coatings, sealants, transparencies, transparent armor, adhesives, engineered materials, and packaging and chemical management services for commercial, military, regional jet, and general aviation aircraft. It also provides coatings and finishes for the protection of metals and structures, such as metal fabricators, heavy duty maintenance contractors, and manufacturers of ships, bridges, and rail cars; paints, wood stains, adhesives, and purchased sundries for painting and maintenance contractors, and consumers for decoration and maintenance of residential and commercial building structures; and paints, thermoplastics, pavement marking products, and other technologies for pavement marking. The company's Industrial Coatings segment offers coatings, adhesives and sealants, and metal pretreatments, as well as services and coatings applications for appliances, agricultural and construction equipment, consumer electronics, automotive parts and accessories, building products, kitchenware, and transportation vehicles and other finished products; and on-site coatings services. It also provides coatings for metal cans, closures, plastic tubes, and promotional and specialty packaging; amorphous precipitated silica for tire, battery separator, and other end-uses; TESLIN substrates for labels, e-passports, drivers' licenses, breathable membranes, and loyalty and identification cards; and organic light emitting diode materials, displays and lighting lens materials, optical lenses, color-change products, and photochromic dyes. The company was incorporated in 1883 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Here are a couple of analogies for PPG Industries:

  • Sherwin-Williams for the industrial and high-tech world.
  • A specialized 3M, focused on advanced paints, coatings, and materials science for industries worldwide.

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  • Automotive Refinish Coatings: Coatings, solvents, adhesives, and sealants used for the repair and refurbishing of automotive and commercial transport vehicles.
  • Aerospace Coatings & Materials: Specialized coatings, sealants, transparencies, adhesives, and engineered materials for commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft.
  • Protective & Marine Coatings: Coatings and finishes designed for the protection of metals and structures such as ships, bridges, and rail cars.
  • Architectural Coatings: Paints, wood stains, and adhesives for the decoration and maintenance of residential and commercial building structures.
  • Pavement Marking Products: Paints, thermoplastics, and other technologies used for marking pavements and roads.
  • Industrial Coatings: Coatings, adhesives, sealants, and metal pretreatments applied to manufactured goods including appliances, electronics, and automotive parts.
  • Packaging Coatings: Coatings developed for metal cans, closures, plastic tubes, and various promotional and specialty packaging.
  • Silica Products: Amorphous precipitated silica used in tire manufacturing, battery separators, and other industrial applications.
  • TESLIN Substrates: Synthetic printing substrates utilized for labels, e-passports, drivers' licenses, and identification cards.
  • Specialty Optical Materials: Materials such as organic light-emitting diode materials, optical lenses, and photochromic dyes.

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PPG Industries (symbol: PPG) primarily sells its products and services to other companies (B2B) across a wide range of industries globally. While the company's description details the types of industries and applications it serves, it does not explicitly name specific customer companies. Therefore, the following list provides examples of major public companies that represent the types of customers PPG would serve within its key market segments, based on the provided background information.

Major Customer Categories and Illustrative Examples:

  • Automotive and Commercial Transport Manufacturers & Refinishers: PPG supplies coatings, solvents, adhesives, and sealants for both new vehicle production and aftermarket repair/refurbishing.
    • General Motors (GM)
    • Ford Motor Company (F)
  • Aerospace and Defense Contractors: PPG provides coatings, sealants, transparencies, and engineered materials for commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft.
    • The Boeing Company (BA)
    • Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
  • Industrial Equipment & Appliance Manufacturers: PPG offers coatings, adhesives, and metal pretreatments for products such as appliances, agricultural and construction equipment, and consumer electronics.
    • Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
    • Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)
  • Packaging Manufacturers: PPG provides coatings for metal cans, closures, plastic tubes, and specialty packaging.
    • Ball Corporation (BALL)
    • Crown Holdings, Inc. (CCK)
  • Building & Infrastructure Contractors/Manufacturers: PPG offers paints, wood stains, protective coatings for metals and structures (like ships, bridges, and rail cars), and pavement marking products.
    • Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) (for shipbuilding)
    • The Greenbrier Companies (GBX) (for rail car manufacturing)

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Timothy M. Knavish
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Timothy M. Knavish serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPG. He joined PPG in 1987, starting in an engineering role in the former flat glass business. Throughout his extensive career at PPG, he has held various roles of increasing responsibility across multiple businesses and functions globally, including architectural, automotive refinish, protective and marine coatings, packaging, and industrial coatings. Knavish became Chief Operating Officer in March 2022, then President and CEO on January 1, 2023, and assumed the role of Chairman on October 1, 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Knavish currently serves on the boards of the American Coatings Association, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and Rockwell Automation.

Vincent J. Morales
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Vincent J. Morales is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PPG. He joined PPG in 1985 in the corporate controller's office. Morales progressed through a range of finance and accounting roles within the company, including supervisor of shared accounting services, plant controller, manager of chemical revenue recognition, director of internal financial reporting, and director of investor relations. He was elected vice president in 2007 and took on additional responsibilities as corporate treasurer in 2015. He was appointed Vice President, Finance in June 2016, and assumed his current executive officer role in March 2017. Morales is a member of PPG's executive and operating committees. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Robert Morris University and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University. Morales has announced his intention to retire from PPG effective July 1, 2026.

Joseph R. Gette
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Joseph R. Gette serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for PPG, a role he will officially assume on January 1, 2026. He will also join PPG's operating and executive committees at that time. Gette joined PPG in 2005 as an assistant counsel and has since held roles of increasing responsibility, supporting various business units, regional operations, and serving as the lead transactional lawyer for the company. As PPG's lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer for the last 15 years, Gette successfully led and closed numerous strategic acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisitions of Tikkurila, Ennis-Flint, and Comex, and the sale and spinoff of PPG's commodity chemicals, automotive glass, European fiberglass, and USCA architectural coatings businesses. Prior to joining PPG, he worked for the law firm K&L Gates in Pittsburgh. Gette earned his bachelor's degree from Allegheny College and his law degree from Vanderbilt University.

Robert Massy
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Robert Massy is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for PPG, a position he assumed effective March 18, 2024. He leads PPG's global human resources function and serves as a member of the company's operating committee. With over 20 years of experience, Massy has held senior leadership roles in various industries and regions. Before joining PPG, he served for nearly a decade as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer at Westinghouse Electric Company. Prior to Westinghouse, Massy held roles of increasing responsibility at Weatherford International, including regional head of talent in the Asia-Pacific region and global head of talent and development in the U.S. His HR career also includes positions in Singapore and London. Massy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavior in Organizations/HR from Lancaster University, UK, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of East London, UK.

Kevin D. Braun
Senior Vice President, Operations

Kevin D. Braun serves as Senior Vice President, Operations for PPG, a role he assumed effective October 1, 2024. In this position, he leads the operations organization and maintains executive oversight accountability for packaging coatings, and specialty coatings and materials. Braun began his career at PPG in 1991 as a production engineer. He has held numerous leadership roles across PPG's industrial coatings, raw materials, architectural, and silica segments. His career at PPG has included positions such as market development manager for the former fiberglass business, market manager for consumer electronics, regional sales manager for industrial coatings, national sales manager for a major architectural coatings account, and general manager for architectural coatings in Australia and New Zealand. Braun was promoted to a global leadership role for the industrial coatings business unit in March 2020 and became Senior Vice President, Industrial Coatings Segment, in 2023. He has been a member of PPG's operating committee since 2020. Braun earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from Capital University.

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Key Risks to PPG Industries (PPG)

  1. Exposure to Economic Cycles and Fluctuations in Key End Markets: PPG Industries serves a wide array of industries, including automotive, commercial transport, aerospace, residential and commercial construction, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Many of these end markets are cyclical and highly sensitive to overall economic conditions. A downturn in global economic activity or specific industry slowdowns could lead to reduced demand for PPG's paints, coatings, and specialty materials, thereby impacting its revenues and profitability.
  2. Volatility in Raw Material Prices: The production of PPG's diverse product portfolio is heavily dependent on various raw materials, such as petrochemical derivatives, resins, and pigments. Fluctuations in the global prices of these commodities, influenced by supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events, and production capacities, can significantly increase PPG's cost of goods sold. The company's ability to effectively manage and pass on these increased costs to its customers is crucial for maintaining its profit margins.

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PPG Industries (symbol: PPG) operates in several significant global addressable markets for its paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Here are the estimated market sizes for their main products and services:

  • Overall Paints and Coatings Market: The global paints and coatings market was estimated at approximately USD 216.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach about USD 350.35 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2025 to 2034. Another estimate places the global market at USD 220.11 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 362.31 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.11% from 2026 to 2035.
  • Architectural Coatings Market: The global architectural coatings market was valued at approximately USD 89.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 119.9 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 3.8% from 2026 to 2033. Another report valued this market at USD 93.82 billion in 2025, with a projection to grow to USD 146.30 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.06%.
  • Automotive Refinish Coatings Market: The global automotive refinish coatings market was valued at an estimated USD 10.91 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.61 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.65% from 2025 to 2033. Other estimates for this market in 2025 range from USD 11.73 billion to USD 13.8 billion, with projections to reach between USD 16.32 billion and USD 21.1 billion by 2032-2034.
  • Aerospace Coatings Market: The global aerospace coatings market size was valued at USD 2.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 5.10 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.11% during the forecast period. An earlier estimate for 2024 valued the market at USD 1.48 billion, with a projection to reach USD 2.23 billion by 2033.
  • Protective and Marine Coatings Market: The global protective and marine coatings market was estimated at approximately USD 20.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 31.4 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.93% from 2025 to 2035. Another source valued the market at USD 21.02 billion in 2024, expecting it to reach USD 30.92 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.4%.
  • Industrial Coatings Market: The global industrial coatings market size was valued at approximately USD 164.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 227.77 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 3.60% from 2026 to 2034. Other estimates for 2024/2025 range from USD 164.43 billion to USD 215.5 billion, with projections reaching up to USD 345.8 billion by 2034-2035.
  • Packaging Coatings Market: The global packaging coatings market was estimated at USD 4.23 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.45 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2033. Another source reported a market size of USD 14.2 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 26.4 billion by 2035.
  • Traffic Road Marking Coatings Market: The global traffic road marking coatings market was valued at USD 6.52 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 10.47 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2026 to 2033. Other sources estimate the market in 2024/2025 to be between USD 4.8 billion and USD 6.67 billion, with projections to reach between USD 8.3 billion and USD 9.73 billion by 2032-2034.
  • Specialty Materials Market: The global specialty materials market was valued at USD 241.96 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 362.28 billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 8.6%. Another report valued it at USD 229.8 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 492.5 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.8%.

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PPG Industries (symbol: PPG) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies. Here are the anticipated drivers of future revenue growth for PPG Industries:
  • Strategic Portfolio Optimization and Investment in High-Margin Segments: PPG is actively rebalancing its portfolio by divesting lower-margin businesses, such as its U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings and silicas products businesses, to concentrate on higher-margin segments. This strategy includes significant investments in advanced manufacturing capabilities, particularly for the automotive sector, aiming for sustained organic growth in these more profitable areas.
  • Growth in Key High-Growth End Markets: The company is prioritizing and investing in specific high-growth sectors. Notably, PPG anticipates continued strong performance and growth from its aerospace coatings business, electric vehicle (EV) battery coatings, and protective and marine coatings. PPG holds a leading position in aerospace coatings and is making substantial investments to capitalize on multi-year growth in this area.
  • Geographic Expansion, Especially in Emerging Markets: PPG is focused on expanding its presence in emerging markets. Strong performance and targeted growth are observed in regions like Asia (including China, India, and Vietnam) and Latin America (specifically Mexico). The company is also expanding manufacturing for EV battery coatings in India and China.
  • Innovation and Development of Sustainably Advantaged Products: A significant driver for PPG is its continuous investment in research and development (R&D) to foster innovation. This includes developing products that meet evolving customer demands, with a particular emphasis on sustainability. PPG aims for 50% of its sales to come from sustainably advantaged products by 2030, a strategy that is expected to enhance product differentiation and expand margins.
  • Organic Sales Growth through Pricing and Volume Increases: PPG has set a target for annual organic sales growth of 2% to 4%. This growth is expected to be achieved through a combination of strategic price increases and higher sales volumes across its segments. The company highlights that customers value its product quality, which supports its ability to implement premium pricing.

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Share Repurchases

  • PPG repurchased approximately $790 million of its stock in 2025 and $750 million in 2024.
  • In April 2024, the board authorized a new $2.5 billion share repurchase program, which is effective immediately and does not expire.
  • As of March 31, 2024, approximately $860 million remained from a prior share repurchase authorization from December 2017.

Outbound Investments

  • In December 2024, PPG completed the sale of its U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business for $550 million to American Industrial Partners. This business generated approximately $2 billion in revenue in 2023.
  • The company made several acquisitions, including EMM International in January 2026, Paintzen in March 2023, and Cristacol in June 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled approximately $780 million in 2025, with projections for 2025 initially between $725 million and $775 million.
  • PPG plans to invest $300 million over four years (starting in 2024) in North American advanced manufacturing, including a new plant in Tennessee for the automotive sector.
  • The company committed to investing $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C., with construction expected to start in October 2025 and be completed in the first half of 2027.

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Financials

PPGSHWMMMDOWMASEMNMedian
NamePPG Indu.Sherwin-.3M Dow Masco Eastman . 
Mkt Price109.80337.70145.9938.6674.1872.0091.99
Mkt Cap24.783.277.227.915.18.226.3
Rev LTM15,87523,57425,02439,3317,6798,75219,725
Op Inc LTM2,1693,7974,9491251,2839581,726
FCF LTM1,1632,6542,060-2329434241,053
FCF 3Y Avg1,2522,4572,2165579535531,102
CFO LTM1,9413,4522,9592,0651,1019702,003
CFO 3Y Avg1,9243,3763,3683,2441,1331,2102,584

Growth & Margins

PPGSHWMMMDOWMASEMNMedian
NamePPG Indu.Sherwin-.3M Dow Masco Eastman . 
Rev Chg LTM0.2%2.1%2.1%-7.7%-0.3%-6.7%-0.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.6%2.1%-0.4%-9.5%-3.1%-5.9%-1.8%
Rev Chg Q5.0%5.6%1.3%-6.1%6.5%-12.1%3.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.2%1.3%0.3%-1.6%1.5%-3.0%0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-5.2%0.9%0.6%-91.0%-3.6%-30.6%-4.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg9.8%8.5%-213.7%-58.2%-0.0%-5.9%-3.0%
Op Mgn LTM13.7%16.1%19.8%0.3%16.7%10.9%14.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg13.5%16.0%-0.9%2.8%17.1%12.4%13.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.2%0.3%0.6%-0.1%0.2%-2.2%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM12.2%14.6%11.8%5.3%14.3%11.1%12.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg12.0%14.5%13.6%7.7%14.6%13.2%13.4%
FCF/Rev LTM7.3%11.3%8.2%-0.6%12.3%4.8%7.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.8%10.6%9.0%1.3%12.3%6.0%8.4%

Valuation

PPGSHWMMMDOWMASEMNMedian
NamePPG Indu.Sherwin-.3M Dow Masco Eastman . 
Mkt Cap24.783.277.227.915.18.226.3
P/S1.63.53.10.72.00.91.8
P/Op Inc11.421.915.6223.111.88.613.7
P/EBIT10.821.916.8-16.811.910.411.3
P/E15.632.427.7-9.818.117.317.7
P/CFO12.724.126.113.513.78.513.6
Total Yield8.9%4.0%5.7%-5.7%7.2%8.1%6.5%
Dividend Yield2.5%0.9%2.0%4.5%1.7%2.3%2.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.3%3.0%4.0%1.0%6.5%5.8%4.2%
D/E0.30.20.20.70.20.60.3
Net D/E0.20.20.10.60.20.50.2

Returns

PPGSHWMMMDOWMASEMNMedian
NamePPG Indu.Sherwin-.3M Dow Masco Eastman . 
1M Rtn2.9%4.9%-1.4%-2.4%20.6%0.8%1.9%
3M Rtn-1.7%-2.9%-9.9%38.5%8.4%6.1%2.2%
6M Rtn7.5%1.6%-12.6%60.0%9.9%17.7%8.7%
12M Rtn8.2%1.9%7.1%38.7%25.3%-6.5%7.6%
3Y Rtn-16.4%47.7%85.2%-12.0%55.0%1.6%24.6%
1M Excs Rtn-5.8%-3.8%-10.1%-11.1%11.9%-7.9%-6.8%
3M Excs Rtn-5.3%-6.5%-13.5%34.9%4.8%2.4%-1.4%
6M Excs Rtn1.9%-5.3%-18.9%76.0%1.6%13.7%1.8%
12M Excs Rtn-22.6%-30.4%-24.0%9.0%-5.9%-37.5%-23.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-89.0%-24.0%9.8%-90.6%-17.5%-74.3%-49.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Industrial Coatings6,6877,0896,9586,4695,339
Performance Coatings5,2375,13210,69410,3338,495
Global Architectural Coatings3,9214,021   
Total15,84516,24217,65216,80213,834


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Global Architectural Coatings5,8876,595   
Performance Coatings5,6015,58613,08813,39511,551
Industrial Coatings5,2305,6435,8025,8075,040
Corporate / Non-Segment Items2,7153,8231,8542,1492,965
Total19,43321,64720,74421,35119,556


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$109.80 
Market Cap ($ Bil)24.7 
First Trading Date04/06/1983 
Distance from 52W High-16.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$111.55$107.16
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-1.6%2.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility38.1%28.2%
Downside Capture0.590.60
Upside Capture71.8583.81
Correlation (SPY)48.6%47.6%
PPG Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.821.121.140.761.040.90
Up Beta5.112.222.181.381.220.99
Down Beta0.641.031.240.740.860.70
Up Capture172%85%111%64%86%58%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days8193365127389
Down Capture206%104%73%62%105%102%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days13222959123359

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PPG
PPG10.7%28.2%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLB)29.5%16.4%1.3973.1%
Equity (SPY)34.0%12.6%2.0547.6%
Gold (GLD)42.9%27.2%1.299.7%
Commodities (DBC)46.4%18.0%1.97-35.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.3%0.7450.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-16.6%42.1%-0.3215.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PPG
PPG-6.4%27.2%-0.24-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.8%18.9%0.2676.2%
Equity (SPY)12.7%17.1%0.5863.1%
Gold (GLD)21.2%17.8%0.9711.3%
Commodities (DBC)14.5%19.1%0.621.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%18.8%0.1057.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.0%56.3%0.3418.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PPG
PPG1.4%27.3%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.6%20.6%0.4677.2%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7165.0%
Gold (GLD)13.9%15.9%0.735.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.1%17.8%0.4714.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.4%20.7%0.2357.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.3%66.9%1.0712.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3312026-7.2%
Average Daily Volume1.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity224.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/15/20264.1%3.7% 
1/27/20263.3%8.4%12.6%
10/28/2025-5.9%-9.9%-4.4%
7/29/2025-5.3%-5.5%0.6%
4/29/20254.9%4.6%7.9%
1/31/2025-2.9%-0.5%-4.7%
10/16/20240.8%-3.1%-4.7%
7/18/2024-2.8%-4.4%-6.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11914
# Negative141610
Median Positive3.9%3.7%6.0%
Median Negative-3.0%-3.6%-5.3%
Max Positive8.7%11.4%16.7%
Max Negative-5.9%-9.9%-9.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/17/202410-Q
06/30/202407/19/202410-Q
03/31/202404/19/202410-Q
12/31/202302/15/202410-K
09/30/202310/19/202310-Q
06/30/202307/21/202310-Q
03/31/202304/21/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202210/20/202210-Q
06/30/202207/22/202210-Q
03/31/202204/22/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/15/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Organic Sales Growth0.0%1.5%3.0%  Higher New
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS Growth0.0%1.5%3.0%  Higher New
2026 Adjusted EPS7.77.98.1  Higher New
2026 Organic Sales Growth0.0%1.5%3.0%  Higher New
2026 Restructuring Savings 50.00 Mil   Higher New

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/27/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EPS7.77.98.13.3% RaisedGuidance: 7.65 for 2025
2026 Organic Sales Growth0.0%1.5%3.0%   
2026 Restructuring Savings 50.00 Mil -33.3% LoweredGuidance: 75.00 Mil for 2025