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PPG Industries

NYSE: PPG

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119.03 USD

(-25.87%) 5 years

Specialty ChemicalsChemicals - Specialty

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10Y return: 51.7%

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2.4 %

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$ 26,459

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Total return (price & dividends)

22.9 %

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51.7 %

Free cash flow per share growth

152.6 %

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Founded: 1,883

Employees: 46,000

Business Summary:PPG Industries, Inc. operates globally as a manufacturer and distributor of paints, protective coatings, and various specialty materials. Its Performance Coatings division offers an extensive range of products, including paints, solvents, adhesives, sealants, and software, designed for the repair and refurbishment of automotive and commercial vehicles, light industrial applications, and signage. This segment also supplies advanced coatings, sealants, transparent components (such as transparent armor), engineered materials, and chemical management services to the commercial, military, and general aviation aerospace sectors. Furthermore, it develops protective coatings and finishes for metals and large-scale structures, serving metal fabricators, heavy-duty maintenance contractors, and manufacturers of ships, bridges, and rail cars. Architectural offerings include paints, wood stains, adhesives, and sundry items for both professional contractors and individual consumers for the decoration and upkeep of residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, it provides paints, thermoplastics, and other advanced solutions for pavement marking. The Industrial Coatings segment delivers specialized coatings, adhesives, sealants, and metal pretreatment solutions. These are applied across a diverse array of manufactured goods, including appliances, agricultural and construction machinery, consumer electronics, automotive components, building materials, kitchenware, and transportation vehicles, often supported by on-site application services. This segment also produces coatings specifically for packaging, such as metal cans, closures, plastic tubes, and promotional or specialty containers. Beyond coatings, PPG innovates with unique materials like amorphous precipitated silica for tires and battery separators; TESLIN substrates utilized in labels, e-passports, driver's licenses, and identification cards; as well as organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, display and lighting lens components, optical lenses, color-changing technologies, and photochromic dyes. Founded in 1883, PPG Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

2026 Q3 (Oct 28, 2026)

1) Strong Financial Performance - PPG reported record third quarter earnings with net sales of $4.4 billion, a 7% increase year-over-year. - Adjusted earnings per share rose 6% to $2.25, marking a third quarter record. - The company achieved a 5% increase in organic sales, including 2% volume growth, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of organic sales growth. - Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 18%, driven by strong performance in aerospace and architectural coatings.

2) Segment Highlights - Global Architectural Coatings: Net sales grew 4% year-over-year to approximately $1.1 billion, with organic sales up 2%. EBITDA margin expanded to 24%. - Performance Coatings: Net sales increased by 10% to $1.6 billion, with organic sales up 8% led by aerospace and automotive refinishing. - Industrial Coatings: Net sales grew 5% to approximately $1.7 billion, with organic sales up 4%. However, EBITDA margin decreased to 14.4% due to cost inflation. - PPG expects fourth quarter organic sales growth to range from flat to low-single-digit percentage year-over-year across segments.

3) Operational Challenges and Cost Management - PPG successfully offset cost of goods sold inflation within six months, a significant improvement compared to previous inflation cycles. - The company anticipates high-single-digit inflation for raw materials in Q4, with ongoing pricing actions to mitigate impacts. - The industrial segment continues to face challenges with index-based pricing not yet fully catching up to inflation, impacting margins.

4) Strategic Investments and Growth Outlook - PPG is investing over $500 million to expand capacity in aerospace, expecting to generate more than $2 billion in sales this year. - The company plans to continue focusing on innovation and productivity solutions to drive organic growth and enhance margins. - For 2027, PPG expects to maintain organic growth momentum, with margin expansion driven by productivity initiatives and pricing strategies.

5) Guidance and Investor Considerations - PPG raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share guidance to a range of $7.90 to $8.10. - The company remains cautious about macroeconomic conditions affecting demand, particularly in Europe and automotive sectors. - The call ended without specific guidance for 2027, indicating ongoing uncertainties in the market.

Bottom line: PPG's strong Q3 performance reflects effective cost management and strategic investments, positioning the company for continued growth despite macroeconomic headwinds. Shareholders can expect robust cash flow and a focus on long-term value creation through innovation and productivity enhancements.

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PPG Industries — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

PPG Industries is a company. Founded in 1883. As of October 30, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $26459257500 with a current stock price of $119.03.