PPG Industries stock reports USD 4.5 billion Q2 sales
Published on 09/25/2026 at 10:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PPG Industries stock stood at USD 106.32 on the NYSE on September 24, 2026, after a daily decline of 0.82 percent. The company reported Q2 2026 net sales of USD 4.5 billion, up 7 percent year over year, according to Fortune.
Sales growth meets margin pressure
PPG's adjusted EPS reached USD 2.23 in Q2 2026, while adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 17 percent, according to Fortune's July 29, 2026 earnings-call transcript. The sales increase gives the quarter a clear growth profile, but profitability remains the more important measure for the next reporting cycle.
Global Architectural Coatings generated USD 1.1 billion in Q2 sales, an 8 percent increase, and lifted its EBITDA margin to 19.4 percent. Performance Coatings generated USD 1.6 billion, up 7 percent, while its EBITDA margin was 22.7 percent, down 300 basis points year over year, Fortune reported.
Guidance anchors the valuation
PPG maintained full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of USD 7.70 to USD 8.10. The company also reported USD 1.6 billion in cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2, with net debt at 1.9 times adjusted EBITDA, according to Fortune.
Analyst expectations provide a second benchmark. MarketBeat reported on September 7, 2026, that 17 analysts held a consensus rating of Hold and an average 12-month price target of USD 126. The target is USD 19.68 above the September 24 share price, a 18.52 percent difference.
Stock remains below yearly high
PPG stock traded 20.32 percent below its 52-week high of USD 133.43 and 13.85 percent above its 52-week low of USD 93.39 on September 24, 2026. Its market capitalization was USD 23,634,936,319 on the same date.
The combination of 7 percent sales growth, stable full-year guidance and a margin split across segments gives investors a concrete valuation framework. Architectural Coatings is expanding profitability, while Performance Coatings still faces a 300-basis-point margin comparison.
PPG Industries stock snapshot
- Company: PPG Industries, Inc.
- Ticker: PPG
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price as of September 24, 2026: USD 106.32
- Market capitalization: USD 23,634,936,319 as of September 24, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 93.39-133.43
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
