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PPG Industries, Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Global coatings leader with fortress market position and strategic cost reductions positioning for mid-single-digit earnings growth despite near-term softness. PPG delivered net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025 with adjusted EPS of $7.58. The company guides 2026 adjusted EPS growth of mid-single-digit percentage despite soft global industrial production and.

What is PPG Industries, Inc.'s industry? PPG Industries, Inc. (ppg.com) operates in Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Adhesives. AskCyborg classifies PPG Industries, Inc. under Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Adhesives in its company registry.

PPG Industries is an American supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating in more than 70 countries globally. The company manufactures and distributes paints, coa...

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Global coatings leader with fortress market position and strategic cost reductions positioning for mid-single-digit earnings...

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Industry Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Adhesives
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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PPG Industries, Inc. Overview

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PPG Industries is an American supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating in more than 70 countries globally. The company manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials through three segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings.

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PPG is the second largest coatings company in the world by revenue, behind Sherwin-Williams. The company delivered record results in several businesses including aerospace coatings, protective and marine coatings, and packaging coatings, supported by sales of technology-advantaged products and strong brands. PPG's structural cost reduction initiatives delivered $75 million in benefits in 2025, with an additional $50 million expected in 2026.

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PPG is the second largest coatings company globally behind Sherwin-Williams. Competitors include Eastman Chemical, Covestro, Lanxess Deutschland, Sika Korea, and Lyondell. PPG competes on technology-driven products, global scale, and diversified end-market exposure across aerospace, automotive, construction, and industrial sectors.

Industry Context

PPG Industries, Inc. operates in Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Adhesives.

Key facts

Founded: 1883 · Headquarters: Pittsburgh, US · Employees: 46,000 · Revenue: $15.9B · Market cap: $23.7B

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  • Performance Coatings segment delivered double-digit growth in aerospace and protective/marine coatings, plus high single-digit growth in packaging coatings in 2025.
  • PPG announced in October 2024 intent to sell its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners for $550 million, indicating portfolio optimization.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Zacks Research reduced Q1 2026 EPS estimates to $1.69 per share
  • January 2026Sanford C. Bernstein raised price target from $123 to $130 with outperform rating
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Sherwin-WilliamsLeading global coatings manufacturer→Eastman ChemicalSpecialty chemicals and advanced materials→CovestroHigh-performance plastics and coatings→SikaSpecialty chemicals for construction and industry→

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Industry context

PPG Industries, Inc. operates in Specialty Chemicals - Paints, Coatings & Adhesives. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does PPG Industries, Inc. do?+
PPG Industries is an American supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating in more than 70 countries globally. The company manufactures and distributes paints, coa...
What is PPG Industries, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
PPG Industries, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are PPG Industries, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Sherwin-Williams, Eastman Chemical, Covestro, Sika. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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