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PPG Industries, Inc. develops and sells paints, coatings and specialty products for construction, consumer products, industrial, transportation and aftermarket customers. Company news commonly covers segment results in Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, Industrial Coatings, aerospace coatings, protective and marine coatings, Traffic Solutions, and packaging or automotive OEM coatings.
Recurring updates also include product and technology investments, such as radiation-curable coatings, protective systems for data center infrastructure, and R&D activity across regional laboratories. PPG news also addresses acquisitions that expand coatings lines, dividend declarations, shareholder meeting matters, leadership changes, digital transformation and operational efficiency initiatives.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported second quarter 2025 financial results with net sales of $4.2 billion, showing a 1% decrease year-over-year due to business divestitures, while organic sales grew 2%. The company achieved reported EPS of $1.98 and adjusted EPS of $2.22.
Key performance metrics include segment margin of 17.7% and segment EBITDA margin of 20.3%. The Performance Coatings segment achieved record quarterly sales and earnings with 6% organic sales growth. Share repurchases totaled $150 million in Q2 and $540 million year-to-date.
PPG reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.75 to $8.05, expecting accelerated volume growth momentum and high single-digit percentage EPS growth in the second half of the year.
[ "Record quarterly sales and earnings in Performance Coatings segment with 6% organic sales growth", "2% organic sales growth driven by higher volumes and prices", "Strong balance sheet with $1.6 billion in cash and short-term investments", "Share repurchases of $540 million year-to-date", "Aerospace coatings achieved record quarterly sales with high single-digit organic growth", "Packaging coatings organic sales increased by high single-digit percentage" ]PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 3 cents per share to 71 cents, payable September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record August 11, 2025. This marks the company's 508th consecutive dividend payment, maintaining its remarkable track record of uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899.
The dividend increase demonstrates the Board's confidence in PPG's business resilience and future growth prospects. The company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, operates in over 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, serving construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing its strong sustainability practices. The company reported significant progress on its 2030 sustainability targets, including 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged products and an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Key achievements include a 6% reduction in value chain emissions, 48% of process waste reused or recycled, and 28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites. PPG has also received recognition from EcoVadis, MSCI, and is listed on several sustainability rankings including Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has achieved a significant milestone by completing its 100th dry docking using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings. The project was performed on the MV Colossus, a 287-meter bulk carrier, at CUD Weihai Shipyard in China.
The innovative electrostatic application technique, previously used in automotive and aerospace industries, uses an electrostatic spray gun to apply coating to grounded metal hulls. The method has demonstrated impressive results, with EDR Antwerp shipyard reporting a 40% reduction in overspray when applying PPG Sigmaglide coating on a Stena Line vessel.
The technology offers multiple benefits including increased transfer efficiency, reduced waste, improved work environment, and supports sustainability goals through reduced fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has announced the schedule for its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 results on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after market close, followed by a teleconference on Wednesday, July 30, at 9:00 AM ET.
The earnings call will feature CEO Tim Knavish, CFO Vince Morales, and IR Director Alex Lopez. Participants can access the call via registration at the provided link, and a live webcast will be available through the PPG Investor Center. A replay will be accessible until August 13, 2025, with the webcast archive available through July 28, 2026.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after U.S. market close. The company will host a teleconference call on Wednesday, July 30, at 8:00 AM ET, featuring CEO Tim Knavish, CFO Vince Morales, and IR Director Alex Lopez.
Investors can access the call via pre-registration at the provided link, and a live webcast will be available through the PPG Investor Center. A replay will be accessible through multiple channels until August 13, 2025. PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first U.S.-based coatings company to receive third-party certification for its sustainability measurement tools. The company's in-house tools for cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) measurement and life cycle assessment (LCA) have been validated to ISO standards by WAP Sustainability Consulting. Additionally, PPG's environmental product declaration (EPD) process has been certified by the International EPD system.
This certification enables PPG to expedite the delivery of EPDs, PCFs, and LCAs, making these tools globally accessible to employees for enhanced customer service. The company, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, operates in more than 70 countries, serving construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been recognized in Newsweek's World's Greenest Companies 2025 list, which features the top 750 publicly listed companies across 26 countries for environmental sustainability performance. The company reported significant progress toward its 2030 sustainability targets in 2024, including 41% of sales from sustainably advantaged products, 18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and 48% of process waste sent to reuse, recycle and recovery.
The evaluation, conducted by GIST and Plant-A Insights Group, assessed over 8,000 companies based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosures. PPG, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, operates in more than 70 countries serving construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets.
PPG (NYSE:PPG) has been named one of "Europe's Best Employers 2025" by the Financial Times, based on an independent survey conducted by Statista. The recognition stems from recommendations by both PPG employees and industry peers at companies with at least 500 European employees. The company, which reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024, employs approximately 45,000 people globally and operates in more than 70 countries. PPG specializes in developing paints, coatings, and specialty materials for construction, consumer products, industrial, and transportation markets.