$PPG

Simply Wall St reports PPG Industries’ Q2 2026 results: sales rose to US$4,495 million, while net income fell to US$437 million year over year. The company also completed US$956.71 million in share repurchases. The article discusses implications for PPG’s Industrial Coatings pricing and volume outlook and cites a 2029 revenue/earnings narrative of US$17.8 billion and US$1.9 billion.

PPG plans to expand its Delaware, Ohio coatings plant by adding 100,000 sq ft and 100 jobs to a 400,000 sq ft, 450-person site. The company cites rising demand for sustainable waterborne coatings for electric vehicles and upgrades needed for digital, faster production. Construction is expected to finish in early 2028, increasing waterborne output and adding water reuse, solvent recovery, and emissions controls.

Goldman Sachs adjusted its price target on PPG Industries to $131 from $130 and kept a Buy rating, according to the firm. The article also outlines PPG’s product and geographic net sales mix and describes how various composite ratings are calculated.

Strategic Performance Drivers Achieved sixth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, outpacing the industry by 300 basis points through systematic commercial and operational excellence. Successfully covered 90% of cost of goods sold inflation with proactive pricing actions, reaching a breakeven run rate one quarter ahead of previous commitments.

Premarket movers include Biogen (+0.7%) after beating revenue and EPS estimates and raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance; Vertiv (-13%) despite Q2 beats but weaker organic growth; Generac (+5.5%) on Q2 EPS $2.91 vs $2.01 forecast; GE HealthCare (+12%) on Q2 adjusted EPS $1.13 vs $1.04 and reaffirmed 2026 guidance; Visa (-2%) after 2026 guidance missed expectations.

After-hours movers included Ford, Teradyne, Visa, KLA, Seagate, CoStar, Rocky Brands, Mondelez, Varonis, PPG, NXP, Skyworks, Manhattan Associates, and others. Ford shares rose on Q2 adjusted earnings and a higher 2026 outlook. CoStar fell after revenue missed forecasts. Seagate gained on stronger-than-expected guidance. Teradyne jumped after Q2 and Q3 forecasts beat estimates.

PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99 2 exhibit99-2q2026earningsre.htm EX-99 Document Exhibit 99 News Media Contact: Greta Edgar Borza Corporate Communications +1-724-316-7552 edgar@ppg.com Investor Contact: Alex Lopez Investor Relations +1-412-434-3466 alejandrolopez@ppg.com investor.ppg.com PPG reports second

Bernstein named five chemicals sector stocks as top picks, favoring industrial gases. It set price targets for Linde ($561), Air Products ($344), BASF (€61), Air Liquide (€207), and PPG Industries ($130), citing execution, margin improvement, and strategic shifts. The article also notes Linde’s EPS beat streak and BASF’s raised 2026 earnings outlook.

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PPG Industries (PPG) will report fiscal Q2 2026 results after the close on Jul. 28. Analysts forecast adjusted EPS of $2.25, up 1.4% from $2.22 a year earlier. For fiscal 2026, adjusted EPS is expected at $7.93. PPG’s Q1 2026 net sales rose 7% to $3.93B, and adjusted EPS was $1.83. The average price target is $125.60.