PPG Industries, Inc.

PPG Industries, Inc.

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Market Cap$25.18B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
PPG Industries, Inc.PPG Industries, Inc.15.92.51%20%1.51

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 29, 2026 - AI Summary

Financial Performance: PPG reported first-quarter net sales of $3.9 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.83, up 6% compared to the previous year. The company experienced organic sales growth of 1%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year organic growth.
Segment Performance: The Global Architectural Coatings segment saw a 13% increase in net sales to $965 million, driven by strong retail and project-related sales, particularly in Mexico. The Performance Coatings segment achieved 5% net sales growth, fueled by double-digit growth in aerospace and high single-digit growth in protective and marine coatings. The Industrial Coatings segment's net sales grew by 4%, with automotive OEM business performing well.
Price Cost Recovery: PPG is implementing significant price increases (up to 20%) to offset mid-single-digit inflation in costs. The company expects to achieve price realization more rapidly than previous inflation cycles and aims to maintain a balance between price increases and volume stability to avoid losing market share.

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Target Price by Analysts

10.9% upsidePPG Industries Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$141.30

Current Fair Value

26.9% upside

Undervalued by 26.9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$25.18 Billion
Enterprise Value$31.34 Billion
Dividend Yield$2.84 (2.51%)
Earnings per Share$6.96
Beta1.05
Outstanding Shares223,700,000

Return

Return on Equity19.66%ROE
Return on Assets7.19%
Return on Invested Capital11.93%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio15.95P/E Ratio
PEG660.85PEG
Price to Sales1.55Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio3.09Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.94
Enterprise Value to EBIT15.28
Enterprise Value to Net Income19
Total Debt to Enterprise0.25
Debt to Equity0.95Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.71
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.84 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 16, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.24
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$4.35 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.2672▼ 2.94%
Total Calls1,572,900▲ 5.35%
Total Puts420,339▼ 5.09%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %88.96%▲ 1.01%
Total Invested$21.50B▲ 5.38%
Investors Holding1,064▲ 48.00%

ESG Score

No data

About PPG Industries, Inc.

CEO: Michael McGarry

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's technical analysis and revenue estimates for tax legislation directly influence corporate tax structures and the overall tax burden for companies like PPG Industries, impacting their financial planning and investment decisions.

Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation and trade policy, directly impacting PPG's corporate tax burden, profitability, and global supply chain costs through tariffs and trade agreements.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates federal spending. Its decisions on funding for infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, buildings) and defense programs directly translate into demand and revenue opportunities for PPG's products.

Judiciary

This committee's oversight of antitrust laws is highly relevant for large manufacturers like PPG regarding mergers, acquisitions, and market competition. Intellectual property protection (patents for coatings) is also critical.

Environment and Public Works

This committee's regulation of the EPA directly impacts environmental compliance (e.g., VOCs, hazardous waste) for paint and coating manufacturers. Its role in federal highway and infrastructure programs directly drives demand for PPG's products.