PPG Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates Despite Strong Sales Growth
PPG's Q2 sales rise 7.2% as organic growth reaches 4%. Its adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share miss estimates despite broad segment gains.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
PPG
PPG Industries IncNYSEBASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$26.53B
P/E Ratio
17.05
EPS
$6.98
Beta
1.04
52W High
$131.81
52W Low
$91.92
50-Day MA
$115.52
200-Day MA
$109.32
Dividend Yield
2.37%
Profit Margin
9.83%
Forward P/E
14.95
PEG Ratio
1.80
About PPG Industries Inc
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $16.12B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $6.72B |
| EBITDA | $2.71B |
| Operating Margin | 13.70% |
| Return on Equity | 20.70% |
| Return on Assets | 6.28% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $71.58 |
| Book Value | $36.36 |
| Price-to-Book | 3.26 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.66 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.017 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.43 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 4.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | $222.90M |
| Float | $222.43M |
| % Insiders | 0.12% |
| % Institutions | 95.12% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
29.46%
HV 20-Day
33.46%
HV 30-Day
31.25%
HV 60-Day
32.50%
HV Rank
65.1%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($125.50 target)
2
Strong Buy8
Buy13
HoldLatest News
PPG Industries: Dialing In The Upside For 2026-2027 Before Q2 Earnings
PPG Industries and AkzoNobel trade at low multiples due to raw material cost pressures, despite what i view as strong fundamentals and long-term brand strength. PPG offers 5–6% FCF yield, 2+% dividend, and conservative leverage, supporting a strong price target with 13–16% annualized RoR potential. Emerging market growth is offsetting EU/NA weakness; proprietary R&D and repeated takeover interest highlight undervaluation and strategic appeal in coatings sector.
Seeking Alpha7/28/2026Positive
PPG Industries (PPG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
PPG Industries (PPG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
4 Stocks That Recently Hiked Dividends Amid Geopolitical Tensions
SJM, PPG, SPFI and CNP recently raised dividends, offering income potential as geopolitical tensions fuel market volatility.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Negative
PPG Industries Boosts Shareholder Returns With 4.2% Dividend Hike
PPG raises its quarterly dividend to 74 cents per share, extending a dividend streak dating to 1899 and highlighting confidence in long-term cash flow growth.
Zacks Investment Research7/17/2026Positive
PPG Launches Paint Visualization Tool for Aviation Sector
PPG Industries' Aeroview tool lets aviation customers visualize aircraft paint in 3D, reducing design uncertainty and repaint errors.
Zacks Investment Research7/16/2026Negative
PPG introduces PPG AEROVIEW virtual aircraft painter for business, general aviation
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG AEROVIEW™ virtual aircraft painter, a digital tool designed to help business and general aviation customers explore and customize aircraft paint colors with precision and ease. This web-based tool provides an interactive platform where users can select from a variety of aircraft models and digitally apply colors from PPG's comprehensive aerospace color library to visualize custom paint schemes in real time. The P.
Business Wire7/15/2026Neutral
Why PPG Industries (PPG) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does PPG Industries (PPG) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research7/14/2026Positive
PPG Unveils Selemix 7-159 Acrylic Topcoat for Enhanced Protection
PPG's enhanced Selemix 7-159 acrylic topcoat targets EMEA light industrial coatings with stronger corrosion resistance and more efficient application.
Zacks Investment Research7/7/2026Positive
FUL vs. PPG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Chemical - Specialty sector have probably already heard of H. B. Fuller (FUL) and PPG Industries (PPG).
Zacks Investment Research7/6/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026