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PPG Industries (PPG)

Global manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials

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Headquarters: Pittsburgh, United States
Founded year: 1883
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 30,000+
Industry: Commodity Chemicals

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Latest news about PPG Industries (PPG)

In short: PPG achieved strong financial growth in 2026, increased its dividend for the 54th consecutive year, and appointed Jamie Beggs as CFO.

Company announcements

July 28 PPG

PPG reports Q2 2026 financial results

Net sales grew 7% to $4.5 billion, adjusted EPS was $2.23, and full-year guidance reaffirmed.

July 16 PPG

PPG raises quarterly dividend to 74 cents per share

The increase of 3 cents reflects confidence in cash flow generation and marks the 512th consecutive payment.

July 6 PPG

PPG receives green chemistry award for marine coating

ACS recognizes PPG SIGMAGLIDE 2390 coating for biocide-free fouling release technology that improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.

June 8 PPG

PPG appoints John Smith to vice president, architectural coatings EMEA

Smith will succeed Steve Pocock, who is retiring after 26 years.

Media coverage

July 31 axios

AI boom is lifting industrial stocks

The companies that make paint, asphalt and industrial cable are benefiting from data center demand.

July 29 Autobody News

PPG Posts 7% Sales Growth in Q2 2026 as Automotive Refinish Coatings Continue to Slide

Aerospace led organic sales growth for the quarter, while automotive refinish coatings posted a double-digit percentage sales ...

July 28 Yahoo Finance

PPG Industries Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise; Offers Q3 Revenue Guidance

PPG Industries (PPG) reported Q2 adjusted earnings late Tuesday of $2.23 per diluted share, up from $2.22 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected...

July 16 MarketWatch

PPG Industries Extends Royal Dividend Run With 4.2% Increase

The increase maintains PPG's spot in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, whose 69 members have paid a higher dividend for at least 25 straight...

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