PPG Industries
About: PPG is a global producer of coatings. The company is the world's largest producer of coatings after the purchase of selected Akzo Nobel assets. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years. PPG is focused on its coatings and specialty products and expansion into emerging regions, as exemplified by the Comex acquisition.
Employees: 46,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
170% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $145M | Put options by funds: $53.7M
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $20.7B [Q1] → $22.1B (+$1.44B) [Q2]
2.32% more ownership
Funds ownership: 83.5% [Q1] → 85.82% (+2.32%) [Q2]
6% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 106 | Existing positions closed: 113
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,020 [Q1] → 996 (-24) [Q2]
19% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 318 | Existing positions reduced: 392
20% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 4 (-1) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$117
4%
upside
Avg. target
$128
14%
upside
High target
$135
20%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
RBC Capital Arun Viswanathan | 4%upside $117 | Sector Perform Maintained | 1 Aug 2025 |
Mizuho John Roberts | 20%upside $135 | Outperform Maintained | 15 Jul 2025 |
UBS Joshua Spector | 11%upside $125 | Neutral Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Wells Fargo Michael Sison | 20%upside $135 | Overweight Maintained | 1 Jul 2025 |
Citigroup Patrick Cunningham | 16%upside $130 | Buy Maintained | 13 Jun 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 21 articles about PPG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
19 hours ago
This is Why PPG Industries (PPG) is a Great Dividend Stock
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?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
ECVT or PPG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Chemical - Specialty stocks have likely encountered both Ecovyst (ECVT) and PPG Industries (PPG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
PPG recognized in Newsweek's America's Greatest Companies 2025 list
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine's inaugural America's Greatest Companies 2025 list. The list recognizes 650 U.S. companies that are operating at the highest caliber when it comes to business performance. “PPG prides itself on its workplace culture, operational excellence and financial stability, which is why we're honored to be included among the greatest American companies,” said Bryan Iams, PPG vice president and chief co.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
PPG Gains on Cost Actions and Acquisitions Amid Demand Softness
PPG rides cost cuts, acquisitions and price hikes to offset weak demand in Europe and industrial coatings softness.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
PPG celebrates 3,000th installation of PPG MOONWALK paint mixing system at U.S. collision center
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has completed the 3,000th global installation of its PPG MOONWALK® automated paint mixing system at Wren's Collision Group's facility in Auburn, Ala. Since its launch in 2019, the PPG MoonWalk system has transformed body shop operations worldwide by delivering exceptional accuracy, traceability and productivity across the automotive repair process. “We are proud to be a part of this innovation in the automotive industry with t.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
PPG Enters Distributor Partnership With GPA for Teslin Substrates
PPG expands Teslin synthetic paper reach through new GPA deal, boosting access for global print and label markets.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
PPG announces succession plan details of general counsel
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Anne M. Foulkes, who has served as senior vice president and general counsel since 2018 and is a 30-year veteran of the company, will retire as part of a planned succession for the role. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Foulkes, 62, will serve in a new role as senior vice president, legal and special projects, to ensure a smooth transition of general counsel responsibilities and oversee certain projects for the company through August 31, 2.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
PPG appoints Joe Gette as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Joe Gette, 53, currently vice president, deputy general counsel and secretary, as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Jan. 1, 2026. He will also join the company's operating and executive committees, reporting to PPG chairman and CEO Tim Knavish. In this role, Gette will succeed Anne M. Foulkes, 62, current senior vice president and general counsel, who has announced her intent to retire.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
PPG Industries (PPG) Could Be a Great Choice
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?
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
PPG returns to Pittsburgh school to celebrate 10 years of COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG has completed a transformative makeover at Propel Hazelwood charter school, part of the 10-year celebration of the COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program.
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