Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, PPG Industries (PPG) trades at $105.08, up 3.3% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $93.39 to $133.43; the price is 21.2% below that high. It is 42.6% below its all-time high of $182.97, reached in June 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +22.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 6.2% below its 200-day average of $112.01, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 17.9% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 15.3 and a dividend yield of 2.82%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "PPG Industries (PPG) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/ppg
Where it trades today
trading 29% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
PPG Industries (PPG) is 42.6% below its all-time high of $182.97, reached in June 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +22.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- PPG Industries should be monitored through the lens of its industry cycle, capital allocation, and relative positioning against listed peers.
- PPG is valued near its sector range at 15.3x earnings versus 14.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 17.9%, below the sector norm of 28.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus LIN, APD, ECL matters here because leadership inside basic materials rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- PPG is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in PPG.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as LIN, APD, ECL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PPG come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Basic Materials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as LIN, APD, ECL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PPG. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:09 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as LIN, APD, ECL.
What PPG Industries does
PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. The Global Architectural Coatings segment supplies a variety of decorative coatings, adhesives, sealants, and finishes, as well as paint strippers, stains, and related chemicals. Its Performance Coatings segment offers aerospace coatings, automotive refinishing coatings, protective and marine coatings, and traffic solutions comprising paints, thermoplastics, raised pavement markers, and…
What analysts expect
PPG carries a buy consensus from 21 analysts, with an average price target of $125.71 versus $105.08 today (+19.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PPG generated $16.42B in trailing revenue (7.2% year over year), with a 9.6% net margin, and $1.10B of free cash flow, against $5.86B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.88B | $6.56B | $2.17B | $1.58B | $6.96 | $1.16B |
| 2024 | $15.85B | $6.59B | $2.29B | $1.12B | $4.77 | $699.00M |
| 2023 | $16.24B | $6.56B | $2.23B | $1.27B | $5.38 | $1.90B |
| 2022 | $15.61B | $5.64B | $1.67B | $1.03B | $4.34 | $477.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
PPG is in 7 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VIG: 0.11% of the fund, holding #130 of 333.
How it sits in basic materials
Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.
The companies it competes with
PPG beside the basic materials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
In a downtrend, with $103.70 the next floor.
downtrend- Price is 4.8% below its 50-day average and 6.2% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-09-29 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 42 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $106.33 (+1.2%), the nearest floor $103.70 (-1.3%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is PPG a good investment in 2026?
PPG Industries trades at a P/E ratio of 15.3, with medium volatility (17.9% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of PPG?
Based on 30-day volatility of 17.9%, PPG has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.05 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does PPG pay dividends?
Yes, PPG Industries has a dividend yield of 2.82%.
How far is PPG from its all-time high?
PPG Industries is 42.6% below its all-time high of $182.97, reached in June 2021. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +22.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold PPG?
7 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold PPG Industries. The largest weights: VIG (0.11%), VYM (0.10%), VTV (0.09%), VOO (0.04%) and SPY (0.04%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is PPG?
0.04%, as of August 31, 2026: PPG is holding #348 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.38 in PPG Industries.
What is the analyst price target for PPG?
The average analyst price target for PPG Industries (PPG) is $125.71 based on 21 analyst estimates, about 19.6% above the current price of $105.08. The published range runs from $115.00 to $138.00.
How much revenue does PPG generate?
PPG Industries reported $16.42B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 7.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.6%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare PPG with anything
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