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PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported 3Q 2025 results with net sales of $4.08B (+1% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $2.13, a third-quarter record and +5% YoY. Organic sales rose 2% driven by higher volumes and prices. Segment highlights: Performance coatings net sales +3% but segment EBITDA down 9% (margin -280 bps); Industrial coatings flat sales with segment EBITDA +12% (margin +180 bps); Architectural sales +1% with modest margin improvement. Cash and short-term investments were $1.9B, net debt $5.4B, and a €600M debt maturity is due Q4 2025. Share repurchases totaled about $150M in the quarter and $690M year to date. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance is $7.60–$7.70.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of PPG ENVIROCRON Extreme Protection Edge Plus powder coating on October 20, 2025. The patent-pending, one-coat formulation is engineered to minimize powder retraction and shrinking during curing to provide more complete coverage on sharp edges, angles and recesses without mechanical edge rounding or blasting.

PPG said internal testing indicates the product outperforms current one- and two-coat powder systems for edge coverage and reduces the orange-peel texture common to high-edge coatings. It is offered in standard and custom colors, compatible with manual and automated systems, and targeted at heavy duty equipment, HVAC, electrical and industrial applications.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.71 per share, payable Dec. 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on Nov. 10, 2025. This marks the 509th consecutive dividend payment and the 54th consecutive year of annual dividend increases. The company reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024 and operates in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Pittsburgh.

PPG (NYSE: PPG) introduced the PPG MIX‘N’SHAKE automated stirring system on October 14, 2025, for automotive refinish body shops worldwide. The device delivers a fully homogenized, ready-to-spray paint mix in less than 90 seconds using a patent-pending automated stirrer and exclusive notched cup that attaches to the spray gun.

Company data cites up to 6% more productive work hours, savings of up to 16 working days per year for shops doing six repairs per day, and up to 10% lower consumable waste. The system supports waterborne and solvent-borne formulations and integrates with the PPG LINQ digital ecosystem. It debuts at EQUIP AUTO Oct. 14-18 with demonstrations and will be marketed as SEM Mix’n’Shake in select regions.

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its third quarter 2025 earnings schedule: an earnings release on Oct. 28, 2025 after U.S. markets close and a teleconference on Oct. 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participants include CEO Tim Knavish and CFO Vince Morales, with Alex Lopez in investor relations.

Investors must register via the provided dial-in link to receive call access; a live, listen-only webcast and a web replay available through the PPG Investor Center will be posted. Telephone replay runs from Oct. 29 through Nov. 12, 2025. Prepared remarks and segment financials will be posted after the release. PPG reported $15.8 billion net sales in 2024 and operates in more than 70 countries.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced Secret Safari (PPG1110-4) as its 2026 Color of the Year. This versatile yellow-green shade, characterized by its ability to balance soothing comfort with energy and vitality, was selected by PPG's global color experts after extensive research across regions and industries.

The color is part of PPG's 2026 global color theme 'Parallels', which includes three distinct palettes: Authentic, Visionary, and Expressive. Secret Safari's botanical aesthetic makes it particularly effective in nature-connected interiors, while its adaptability allows it to complement various applications from residential spaces to commercial environments, industrial designs, and consumer products.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) has launched PPG HI-GARD® Non-Methanol hard coating for 1.5 standard index ophthalmic lenses, a drop-in replacement for traditional methanol-based coatings. The innovative formulation helps prescription lens makers comply with evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining durability performance.

The new coating eliminates methanol exposure, enhances workplace safety, and is compatible with existing systems, allowing seamless transition. The solution includes a non-methanol replenishment solvent for maintaining optimal coating viscosity. PPG reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024 and plans to develop additional non-methanol formulations for other refractive indexes.

PPG (NYSE:PPG), a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, has been recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies list for 2025. The prestigious ranking evaluates companies across three key dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability.

The company, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, was evaluated alongside other top-performing global companies. The selection process included employee surveys across 50 countries, involving approximately 200,000 participants, and considered companies with minimum revenue of $100 million in 2024 showing positive growth from 2021 to 2024.

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that Patrick O'Neill, Global Synthesis and Pilot Director, has received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Paints and Coatings Industry (PCI) Magazine. The award recognizes O'Neill's outstanding contributions over nearly 30 years, including his co-invention of lead-free electrocoat technology and significant role in establishing the PPG-Kansai automotive coatings alliance.

O'Neill, recently inducted into the PPG Collegium, has made notable contributions in developing water-based cathodic epoxy coatings for automotive applications and led PPG's Packaging Coatings business through BPA-NI conversions. PPG reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024 and operates in more than 70 countries.