PPG stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering PPG Industries, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $126.20 — +10.1% versus the last price of $114.60. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
PPG historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in PPG.
PPG annual returns by year
Congress trading in PPG
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading PPG — 27 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $270,002. Most recent disclosure: Jun 12, 2026.
See who in Congress traded PPG →Insider activity in PPG
PPG's own executives and directors have made 2 open-market purchases ($1,344) and 0 sales ($0) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 12, 2026.
| Jun 12, 2026 | Hefel Juliane M. | Sr. VP, Ind Coatings & Sp Prod | Buy | $342 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Hefel Juliane M. | Sr. VP, Ind Coatings & Sp Prod | Buy | $1,002 |
About PPG Industries, Inc.
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 other technologies for pavement marking. The Industrial Coatings segment provides automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and packaging coatings, as well as specialty products, such as optical monomers and coatings, low-friction coatings, and other specialty products. The company delivers its products to company-owned stores, home centers and other consumer retail outlets, paint dealers, concessionaires and independent distributors, company-owned distribution networks, and directly to manufacturing companies and retail customers. PPG Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1883 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PPG Key Statistics
PPG in plain English
- P/E ratio (16.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of PPG's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (19.30%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (9.57%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.55%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
PPG stock: frequently asked questions
What is PPG Industries, Inc.'s stock price today?
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) last traded at $114.60 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $93.39 and $133.43.
Is PPG stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on PPG is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $126.20 — about +10.1% versus the current price of $114.60. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in PPG 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PPG Industries, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,308 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 31%, or 2.7% per year.
Does PPG pay a dividend?
Yes. PPG Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.55% per year at today's share price.
What is PPG's P/E ratio?
PPG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.7, and 13.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade PPG stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in PPG under the STOCK Act, totaling 27 purchases and 5 sales worth an estimated $270,002.
What is PPG Industries, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
PPG Industries, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol PPG on the NYSE.
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