PPG Industries Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
PPG Industries has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.9%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 1% per year. PPG Industries's return on equity is 19.3%, and it has net margins of 9.8%.
Key information
2.93%
Earnings growth rate
3.91%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth rate | -1.02% |
| Return on equity | 19.29% |
| Net Margin | 9.79% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 12
PPG: Coatings Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Delivery
Analysts now estimate PPG Industries' fair value at approximately $122.90, up slightly from roughly $122.10, as recent price target revisions across firms reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPG Industries shows a mix of higher and lower price targets, along with at least one downgrade, which together help explain why fair value estimates are clustered close to the current consensus level.Narrative Update • Apr 26
PPG: New Coatings Expansion And Buybacks Will Shape Future Upside Potential
PPG Industries' analyst fair value estimate has edged up by about $0.35 to $122.10 as analysts factor in slightly higher modeled revenue growth and a modestly higher future P/E, partially offset by a small adjustment to profit margin and discount rate assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPG Industries shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions and at least one downgrade in rating.Seeking Alpha • Apr 16
PPG Industries: Price Hikes Will Help Stabilize Margins
Summary PPG Industries, Inc. faced top-line stagnation and margin compression in FY25, with FX headwinds, divestitures, and weak industrial demand impacting results. Despite a roughly 80 bps drop in profitability, PPG improved operational efficiency, with ROTC nearing 10% and free cash flow rising to $1.16B. PPG pre-announced a 6% YoY Q1 EPS increase and plans up to 20% price hikes across all product lines to offset cost pressures and restore margins. I remain on the PPG sidelines, monitoring the impact of price hikes, margin recovery, and aerospace segment resilience before considering a position. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 11
PPG: New Coatings Initiatives And Mixed Sentiment Will Shape Future Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their consolidated price target for PPG Industries from about $124.50 to roughly $121.75. This reflects slightly softer modeled growth and valuation assumptions after a recent wave of target cuts and one downgrade, even as earlier research in the period included several price target increases.Narrative Update • Mar 26
PPG: New Coatings Initiatives And Margin Assumptions Will Support Bullish Outlook
PPG Industries' fair value estimate has been trimmed by about $1 to $124.50 as analysts recalibrate price targets, with recent cuts of $25, $1 and $2 offsetting earlier target increases across several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on PPG Industries show a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets both higher and lower.Narrative Update • Mar 12
PPG: Rising Margin Confidence And Cash Returns Will Support Bullish Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for PPG Industries edges up to $125.75 from $125.30, reflecting Street price target increases across several firms as analysts update their models on discount rates, long run margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research around PPG Industries has been active, with a cluster of firms updating their models and target prices.Narrative Update • Feb 25
PPG: Recent Rating Shifts And Macro Signals Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PPG Industries higher from $123.75 to $125.30, citing a broad wave of recent price target increases across the Street as they update their assumptions while keeping core growth and margin views largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary The recent wave of price target adjustments for PPG Industries shows a mix of optimism and caution, with most research updates clustered over a short window and one earlier move taking a more guarded stance.Narrative Update • Feb 09
PPG: Recent Research Shifts And Macro Uncertainty Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have lifted their PPG Industries fair value estimate by about US$4.60 to US$123.75, citing a cluster of recent price target increases from major firms and updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rates, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPG Industries has been dominated by upward price target revisions, with only one modest trim, giving you a picture of how the sell side is framing the risk and reward around the stock right now.Narrative Update • Jan 24
PPG: Cyclical Pressures And Rate Cut Hopes Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their PPG Industries price target to about $119, reflecting slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth and P/E, while still assuming a relatively stable discount rate and profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for upside to the current valuation, as reflected in a raised price target that aligns with slightly higher assumptions for revenue and P/E.Narrative Update • Jan 10
PPG: Cyclical Weakness And 2026 Recovery Hopes Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their average price expectations for PPG, with our fair value estimate edging down by about $0.15 to $118.85. This reflects a mix of recent target cuts tied to a tougher chemicals backdrop and one upgrade that points to potential valuation support despite cyclically weak conditions.Analysis Article • Dec 29
Here's Why PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 21
PPG: Cyclical Recovery And Margin Expansion Will Lift Depressed Share Price
Analysts have nudged our PPG Industries fair value estimate slightly higher to $119.00 from $118.45, reflecting expectations for modestly improved profitability and valuation support, despite a series of trimmed but still constructive Street price targets in the $112 to $129 range. Analyst Commentary Street research remains mixed but generally constructive on PPG, with recent actions combining modest target cuts and at least one notable rating upgrade.Narrative Update • Dec 06
PPG: Cyclical Demand Recovery Will Lift Depressed Share Price Over Time
We trim our PPG Industries price target modestly to $118.45 from $119.80, as analysts lower near term expectations amid softer macro and uneven industrial demand, even as they highlight cyclical, not structural, earnings pressures and see room for valuation to recover over time. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PPG Industries reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance, with several firms trimming price targets in response to softer macro trends while still seeing scope for valuation recovery as cyclical headwinds ease.Narrative Update • Nov 22
PPG: Cyclical Weakness Will Ease And Depressed Share Price Will Rebound
The analyst consensus price target for PPG Industries has decreased modestly from $121.20 to $119.80, as analysts cite ongoing cyclical weakness in key end markets and note that a softer macroeconomic environment is pressuring near-term earnings expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst notes reflect a mix of optimism about PPG Industries' long-term potential and caution regarding near-term pressures.Narrative Update • Nov 05
PPG: Depressed Market Value Will Recover As Cyclical Pressures Fade
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target and Rationale for PPG Industries Analysts have modestly reduced their average price target for PPG Industries by $2.80 to $121.20. This change reflects continued concerns over weak macro conditions and recent price target adjustments, while maintaining a generally constructive outlook on the company's underlying fundamentals.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Adjust PPG Industries Price Target Amid Mixed Outlook and Modest Valuation Changes
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for PPG Industries to $124.00 from $125.80. They cite prevailing macroeconomic headwinds, recent slippage in commodity business performance, and highly inconsistent industrial end markets as reasons for the modest downward adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Investments In Aerospace And Coatings Will Expand Global Reach
Analysts have slightly lowered their average price target for PPG Industries, reducing it by $1.55 to reflect tempered revenue growth expectations and a modest rise in the discount rate. Recent research cites shifts in market multiples and the near-term demand outlook as contributing factors.Analysis Article • Jul 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 27
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Is PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) Trading At A 31% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for PPG Industries is US$165 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PPG...Analysis Article • May 22
What Does PPG Industries, Inc.'s (NYSE:PPG) Share Price Indicate?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established PPG Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:PPG ). The company's stock saw a...New Narrative • Mar 04
PPG Industries set to soar with 9% revenue growth in the next 3 years
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PPG Industries: Updating 'Buy' For 2025
Summary PPG Industries has underperformed the S&P500 by nearly 50%, but its fundamentals remain solid, with expected annual EPS growth over 5% and record-level adjusted EPS in 3Q24. Despite challenges in automotive and architectural coatings, PPG's aerospace segment shows strong demand, and the company is streamlining operations and buying back shares. PPG trades at under 15x P/E, significantly below its historical average of 20-22x P/E, suggesting potential annualized returns of 14-15% and a price target of $160/share. The company's solid history, good dividend growth, and strong fundamentals, despite some risks, justify a "Buy" rating with an expected upside of 20% or more. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 07
PPG Industries: Still Not Painting A Pretty Picture
Summary PPG Industries faces challenges despite a rich history, with recent divestment proceeds looking soft and modest earnings growth projections. The company reported a 3% sales increase in 2023, but long-term execution issues and market share losses remain concerns. Recent divestments, including the architectural coatings business, fetched disappointing valuations, raising questions about strategic alternatives. Given mixed news and a low 2% dividend yield, I am inclined to sell on any price increase and seek better investment opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How PPG Industries makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 16,121 | 1,578 | 3,575 | 434 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 15,875 | 1,571 | 3,533 | 423 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 15,690 | 1,271 | 3,445 | 420 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 15,640 | 1,271 | 3,466 | 416 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 15,680 | 1,314 | 3,468 | 418 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 15,845 | 1,344 | 3,481 | 423 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 14,462 | 1,385 | 2,928 | 419 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 15,074 | 1,367 | 3,131 | 425 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 15,711 | 1,364 | 3,346 | 427 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 16,242 | 1,223 | 3,485 | 424 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 18,081 | 1,418 | 4,139 | 430 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 17,905 | 1,321 | 4,007 | 432 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 17,724 | 1,274 | 3,881 | 437 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 15,614 | 1,007 | 3,069 | 434 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 17,657 | 1,057 | 3,864 | 456 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 17,561 | 1,072 | 3,871 | 460 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 17,229 | 1,060 | 3,818 | 452 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 16,802 | 1,420 | 3,806 | 439 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 16,369 | 1,425 | 3,652 | 423 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 15,682 | 1,523 | 3,555 | 401 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 14,338 | 1,191 | 3,400 | 380 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 13,834 | 1,056 | 3,414 | 379 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 13,749 | 1,079 | 3,418 | 388 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 13,890 | 1,003 | 3,469 | 403 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 14,899 | 1,174 | 3,628 | 428 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 15,146 | 1,243 | 3,621 | 432 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 15,119 | 1,204 | 3,565 | 428 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 15,110 | 1,206 | 3,545 | 431 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 15,217 | 1,307 | 3,565 | 434 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 15,374 | 1,323 | 3,567 | 441 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 15,411 | 1,215 | 3,627 | 452 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 15,370 | 1,240 | 3,654 | 456 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 15,043 | 1,366 | 3,585 | 454 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 14,748 | 1,369 | 3,554 | 451 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 14,483 | 1,308 | 3,513 | 450 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 14,367 | 704 | 3,512 | 451 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 14,345 | 546 | 3,566 | 454 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 14,270 | 543 | 3,555 | 453 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 14,405 | 751 | 3,629 | 466 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 14,470 | 1,377 | 3,611 | 468 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 14,515 | 1,345 | 3,607 | 471 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 14,241 | 1,311 | 3,584 | 466 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 14,921 | 1,129 | 3,647 | 480 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 15,131 | 1,091 | 3,713 | 483 |
Quality Earnings: PPG has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PPG's current net profit margins (9.8%) are higher than last year (8.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PPG's earnings have grown by 2.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PPG's earnings growth over the past year (20.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (2.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PPG earnings growth over the past year (20.1%) exceeded the Chemicals industry -1.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PPG's Return on Equity (19.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 10:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PPG Industries, Inc. is covered by 39 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Ghansham Panjabi | Baird |
| Scott Davis | Barclays |