Company

PPG Industries Inc.

PPGChemicals

Business description

PPG Industries Inc., founded in 1883 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. The company generates revenue from a diversified portfolio that includes flagship products like PPG Paints and Sigma coatings across architectural, industrial, and automotive segments. Under the leadership of CEO Michael H. McGarry since 2013, PPG has established a strong competitive position globally. Its forward-looking strategy emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and continuous innovation to drive long-term growth.

$15.88B
Revenue (LTM)
25
Acquisitions
13.4%
Operating margin
Q1 2026
Latest call

Financials

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Revenue (FY2025) $15.88B
YoY growth +0.2%
Operating margin 13.4%
Direction Expanding
Gross margin 41.3%
Net margin 10.0%

Leadership & board

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PPG Industries acquires Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V.Architectural coatings - Americas and Asia Pacific (Performance Coatings) · 2014 View full deal PPG Industries acquires SigmaKalon GroupCoatings (architectural, industrial, protective & marine) · 2008 View full deal PPG Industries acquires AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings businessArchitectural coatings - Americas and Asia Pacific (Performance Coatings) · 2013 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Taiwan Chlorine Industries (40% interest)Legacy / equity method investment · 2017 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Spraylat Corp.Industrial coatings · 2012 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Deft IncorporatedIndustrial coatings · 2013 View full deal PPG Industries acquires ColpisaAutomotive OEM coatings · 2012 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Le Joint Francais SNC (Sealants Europe SAS JV)Aerospace coatings · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Cuming Microwave CorporationAerospace coatings · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Consorcio LatinoamericanoArchitectural coatings - Americas and Asia Pacific · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Chemfil Canada Limited (remaining interest)Automotive OEM coatings · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires I.V.C. Industrial Coatings, Inc.Industrial coatings · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Revocoat S.A.SAutomotive OEM coatings · 2015 View full deal PPG Industries acquires DEUTEK S.A.Architectural coatings - EMEA · 2017 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Futian Xinshi (assets)Automotive refinish coatings · 2017 View full deal PPG Industries acquires MetoKote CorporationIndustrial coatings · 2016 View full deal PPG Industries acquires The Crown GroupIndustrial coatings · 2017 View full deal PPG Industries acquires ProCoatingsArchitectural coatings - EMEA · 2018 View full deal PPG Industries acquires SEM Products, Inc.Automotive refinish coatings · 2018 View full deal PPG Industries acquires Dexmet CorporationAerospace coatings · 2019 View full deal

Share repurchases

PPG's Board of Directors authorized a $2.5 billion share repurchase plan in April 2024 with no expiration date, with approximately $2.0 billion remaining under the authorization.

$2.5 billion
Authorized
approximately $2.0 billion
Remaining
$790 million
Repurchased (latest FY)

Competitors

Named competitors
Akzo Nobel N.V.Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.BASF CorporationHempel A/Sthe Jotun GroupKansai PaintsNippon PaintRPM International Inc.The Sherwin-Williams Company3M Company

Recent SEC filings

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2026-04-28 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2026-04-28 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2026-04-21 Leadership change (directors/officers) (+1 more) View filing ↗
2026-04-15 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2026-01-27 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-12-11 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-12-01 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-11-03 Entered a material agreement (+2 more) View filing ↗
2025-10-28 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-08-11 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-07-29 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-04-29 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗

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