PPG INDUSTRIES INC

PPG Industries reported its third-quarter and nine-month financial results for 2026. For the third quarter, net sales increased to $4.35 billion from $4.08 billion in the prior year, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising slightly to $2.02 from $2.00. The nine-month period saw net sales of $12.78 billion and diluted EPS of $5.67, compared to $11.96 billion and $5.60, respectively, in the same period last year. The company also noted the completion of its architectural coatings business divestiture in December 2024 and provided updates on its balance sheet and cash flow from operations.

PPG Industries reported Q2 2026 net sales of $4.49 billion, a 7.15% increase year-over-year, while net income attributable to PPG decreased by 2.88% to $437 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $1.95. The company also saw a significant increase in cash from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026, reaching $592 million. Strategic financial activities included the issuance of $403 million in Swiss franc notes and the repayment of $700 million in notes.

PPG Industries reported strong second quarter 2026 financial results, with net sales increasing 7% to $4.5 billion and organic sales growing 4%. The company achieved adjusted EPS of $2.23 and generated approximately $600 million in cash from operating activities year to date. PPG reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance, citing positive momentum and effective pricing actions.

PPG Industries Inc. reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with net sales increasing by 6.7% to $3.93 billion and diluted earnings per share growing by 4.3% to $1.70. The company significantly improved its cash flow from operating activities, reaching $33 million compared to a negative $18 million in the prior year. Additionally, PPG repaid $700 million in long-term debt and its shareholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

PPG reported first quarter 2026 financial results with net sales of $3.9 billion, a 7% increase year-over-year, driven by higher selling prices and positive foreign currency translation. Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 6% to $1.83. The company repurchased approximately $100 million in shares and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 EPS guidance range of $7.70 to $8.10, despite anticipating rising raw material costs. PPG expects second-quarter organic sales and adjusted EPS to be flat to low single-digit growth.

PPG Industries, Inc. announced the appointment of Jamie A. Beggs as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Ms. Beggs, 49, previously served as CFO of Avient Corporation since August 2020 and brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience. She will succeed Vincent J. Morales, who is retiring on the same date after a 41-year career with PPG. Ms. Beggs' compensation package includes an $800,000 annual base salary, a $350,000 signing bonus, and various equity grants.

PPG Industries Inc. has granted performance-based MSU Share Awards to a participant under a Global MSU Share Award Agreement. The vesting of these awards is contingent upon the participant's continuous employment through May 8, 2029, the achievement of an Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share goal for fiscal year 2028, and the company's stock price meeting a threshold of at least 75% of the grant date stock price. The number of shares that vest will be based on a Stock Price Ratio, with a maximum payout of 200% of the target shares.

PPG Industries, Inc. announced its preliminary first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an adjusted earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.83, which represents a 6% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025. The company's diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.70. These results are anticipated to surpass PPG's previous guidance, highlighting a strong performance driven by its fifth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth.