PPGBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering PPG Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $126 — +11.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PPG Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Accruals (48): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PPG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | $136 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $122 → $115 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $125 → $116 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | $133 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $125 → $121 |
| 30 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $129 → $122 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $130 → $125 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $127 → $134 |
| 17 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 6 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 June 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 June 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
PPG appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. returned +13.6% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
PPG Industries, Inc. has a market value of $24.5B and an enterprise value of $30.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $16.4B. The latest quarter grew 7.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.6B, a 9.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.98.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.4B, after $757.0M of capital spending.
PPG Industries, Inc. spent $425.0M on share buybacks and $637.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.8×; forward P/E: 12.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.69%, paying out 41% of earnings.
PPG Industries, Inc. employs 43,500 people — $377K of revenue per employee.
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PPG launched TESLIN ENVOS synthetic paper with 30% bio-based content. The product is described as reducing carbon footprint by up to 25% while enhancing durability, strength and flexibility.
Why it matters — PPG watchers may note the launch as a new product offering emphasizing sustainability and enhanced performance.
Zacks Investment Research says PPG lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item offers key expectations ahead of the report.
Why it matters — PPG watchers may note the article’s cautious assessment of the likelihood of an earnings beat before the upcoming report.
PPG’s board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 74 cents per share, payable Dec. 11 to shareholders of record Nov. 10. The payment will mark 55 consecutive years of annual dividend increases and the company’s 513th consecutive dividend payment.
Why it matters — The declaration provides PPG shareholders with the scheduled dividend amount and payment dates, and notes the company’s history of dividend payments.
PPG is investing $70 million in Huntsville to expand aerospace transparencies production capacity and improve efficiency, citing rising demand for aircraft windows.
Why it matters — The investment could increase PPG’s capacity to serve demand for aerospace windows.
Zacks Investment Research says PPG's operating cash flow, cost savings and pricing actions are supporting shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. The excerpt says this momentum is expected to continue.
Why it matters — PPG watchers may track how cash generation and operating initiatives are contributing to dividends and share repurchases.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering PPG Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $126, with estimates ranging from $115 to $138. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 25 analysts covering PPG Industries, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PPG Industries, Inc. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, PPG Industries, Inc. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +11.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PPG Industries, Inc. 83 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering PPG Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PPG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $115 to $138 over the next 12 months.
PPG Industries, Inc. returned +13.6% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PPG Industries, Inc. is a global materials company that develops and manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty products used across a wide range of industries.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 21 Oct 2026): "PPG Launches Sustainable Synthetic Paper With Enhanced Performance". PPG launched TESLIN ENVOS synthetic paper with 30% bio-based content. The product is described as reducing carbon footprint by up to 25% while enhancing durability, strength and flexibility.
PPG Industries, Inc. is a global materials company that develops and manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty products used across a wide range of industries. PPG serves construction, automotive, aerospace, industrial, packaging, transportation, and consumer markets through offerings such as architectural paints, protective and marine coatings, automotive OEM and refinish coatings, industrial coatings, traffic solutions, sealants, adhesives, and specialty materials. The company also provides products for glass, optical, and related surface technologies, supporting applications that protect, decorate, and improve performance in everyday and commercial environments. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates worldwide and is known for supplying solutions to both manufacturers and end customers through retail channels, distributors, and direct business relationships.
CEO Mr. Timothy M. Knavish · 43,500 employees · United States · https://www.ppg.com
