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PPG Industries PPG · USD

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About PPG Industries

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

PPG Industries is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is incorporated in Pennsylvania. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker PPG. It is a member of the S&P 500. The SEC classifies its business as paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels & allied prods. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $15.88bn and net income of $1.58bn. At that date it held total assets of $22.10bn and shareholders' equity of $7.94bn. By business, Industrial Coatings Segment brought in 41.1% of revenue, followed by Performance Coatings Segment at 34.7% and Global Architectural Coatings at 24.2%. By region, United States and Canada accounted for 33.8%, followed by EMEA at 33.8% and Asia Pacific at 18.5%.

In its own words

PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes a broad range of paints, coatings and specialty products. PPG was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1883. PPG’s vision is to be the first-choice partner to meet our customers’ evolving needs for innovative paints, coatings and surface solutions to protect and beautify the world.

PPG has a proud heritage with a demonstrated commitment to innovation, sustainability, community engagement and development of leading-edge paint, coatings and specialty products. Through dedication and industry-leading expertise, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. PPG is a global leader that markets and sells in more than 50 countries.

PPG supplies paints, coatings and specialty products to customers serving a wide array of end-uses, including industrial equipment and components; packaging material; aircraft and marine equipment; automotive original equipment; automotive refinish and aftermarket; pavement marking products; as well as coatings for other industrial and consumer products. PPG also serves commercial and residential new build and maintenance customers by supplying coatings to painting and maintenance contractors and directly to consumers for decoration and maintenance.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 19 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Listed since
17 Dec 1945
Employees
43,500
Website
ppg.com ↗
Head office
ONE PPG PL 40 EAST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15272
Incorporated in
PA
Classification
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Timothy KnavishChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, since 2016$11.7m
  • Mr. Vincent MoralesChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President$4.6m
  • Ms. Anne FoulkesSenior Vice President, General Counsel$2.8m
  • Mr. K. Henrik BergstromSenior Vice President - Architectural Coatings, Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific$2.0m
  • Mr. Kevin BraunSenior Vice President - Operations
  • Ms. Amy EricsonSenior Vice President - Protective and Marine Coatings$2.2m
  • Mr. Chancey HagertySenior Vice President - Automotive Refinish Coatings$1.8m
  • Mr. Michael LamachLead Independent Director$395,090
  • Ms. Kathy FortmannIndependent Director$239,677
  • Ms. Melanie HealeyIndependent Director$340,090
  • Mr. Gary HemingerIndependent Director$355,090
  • Ms. Kathleen LigockiIndependent Director$320,090

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
84
Environment
99
Social
99
Governance
55
Direct emissions (scope 1)
416,098 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
553,212 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
18,540,000 t
Women in the workforce
29.608%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • PPG Industries Inc holds a significant position within the market, allowing it to compete effectively and maintain steady revenues.
  • PPG Industries Inc offers a wide range of products across various industries such as coatings, specialty materials, and glass. This diversity provides the company with multiple revenue streams and reduces its dependency on any one sector.

Weaknesses

  • PPG Industries Inc heavily depends on the automotive industry for a significant portion of its revenue. Any downturn or volatility in the automotive sector can directly impact the company's financial performance.
  • The coatings and specialty materials industry is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share. PPG Industries Inc faces intense competition from both domestic and international competitors, which can affect its market standing and profitability.

Opportunities

  • The increasing emphasis on sustainable products and environmentally friendly solutions presents an opportunity for PPG Industries Inc to develop and market eco-friendly coatings and materials.
  • PPG Industries Inc can explore untapped markets in developing countries, such as India and China, where rapid industrialization and construction activities are driving the demand for coatings and specialty materials.

Threats

  • PPG Industries Inc is vulnerable to economic downturns, as reduced consumer spending and investment in construction and automotive sectors can lead to lower demand for its products.
  • Fluctuating prices of raw materials, such as resins, pigments, and chemicals, can impact PPG Industries Inc's profit margins and overall costs of production, potentially affecting its competitiveness.

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