PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)

In the past six months, PPG Industries' stock has experienced several notable events, including Q2 2025 earnings report with $2.22 EPS and $4.20 billion revenue, share repurchases of approximately $150 million in Q2 2025, and a 4% increase in the quarterly dividend per share to $0.71. The company is projected to announce its Q3 2025 results, and several analysts have adjusted their price targets for PPG stock in October 2025. As of June 30, 2025, PPG's stock price was $113.75, with a market cap of $25.8 billion.

The paint industry experiences seasonality, and for PPG Industries, demand for its products and services can be influenced by construction and housing markets, the automotive industry, the aerospace industry, and demand from general industrial segments and consumer products. Demand can vary regionally, and there is a strong and growing demand for sustainable coatings across various customer industries.

PPG Industries, Inc. is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, recognized as the second-largest coatings company worldwide by revenue. The company operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically within the Specialty Chemicals industry, and its diverse product portfolio serves a wide array of end-users across various markets, including automotive, aerospace, construction, industrial, and consumer products. Key products include automotive coatings, aerospace coatings, architectural coatings, industrial coatings, packaging coatings, and protective and marine coatings.

PPG Industries has a significant global presence, operating and innovating in more than 70 countries with over 150 manufacturing locations worldwide. Less than half of its sales have come from North America in recent years, indicating a balanced global business portfolio. The company's global technical facilities are spread across various locations, and regional headquarters are located in Hong Kong, Rolle, Switzerland, and Sumaré, Brazil.

PPG's brand reputation in the past year has been positively influenced by its commitment to sustainability and community engagement through the Colorful Communities program, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025. PPG has set ambitious 2030 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and is seeing strong demand for sustainable products from customers. PPG continues to be recognized for its innovation in coatings and specialty materials.

PPG Industries, Inc. is a publicly held corporation, and major institutional investors have modified their holdings in PPG. The company is also recognized as a "Dividend King," having increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years as of October 2025.