Business Description

PPG Industries Inc., founded in 1883 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. The company generates revenue from a diversified portfolio that includes flagship products like PPG Paints and Sigma coatings across architectural, industrial, and automotive segments. Under the leadership of CEO Michael H. McGarry since 2013, PPG has established a strong competitive position globally. Its forward-looking strategy emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and continuous innovation to drive long-term growth.

Everything on PPG Industries Inc.

Revenue (FY2025) $15.88B
YoY growth +0.2%
Operating margin 13.4%
Direction Expanding
Gross margin 41.3%
Net margin 10.0%

Earnings Transcripts

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Leadership & board

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Kathy L. Fortmann — Chief Executive Officer of Amyris, Inc.; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Melanie L. Healey — Former Group President, North America of The Procter & Gamble Company; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Gary R. Heminger — Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marathon Petroleum Corporation; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Timothy M. Knavish — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPG Industries, Inc. View full profile ↗ Michael W. Lamach — Retired Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Trane Technologies plc; PPG Independent Lead Director View full profile ↗ Kathleen A. Ligocki — Former Chief Executive Officer of Agility Fuel Solutions, LLC; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Michael T. Nally — Chief Executive Officer and Director of Generate Biomedicines, Inc. and CEO-partner of Flagship Pioneering; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Guillermo Novo — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland Inc.; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Christopher N. Roberts III — Senior Vice President, Global SH&E of Ecolab Inc.; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Todd M. Schneider — President and Chief Executive Officer of Cintas Corporation; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Catherine R. Smith — Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Starbucks Corporation; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Leon J. Topalian — Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation; PPG Director View full profile ↗ Joseph R. Gette — Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary View full profile ↗ Vincent J. Morales — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (retiring July 6, 2026) View full profile ↗ Alisha E. Bellezza — Senior Vice President, Automotive Coatings View full profile ↗ K. Henrik Bergstrom — Senior Vice President, Global Architectural Coatings View full profile ↗ Kevin D. Braun — Senior Vice President, Operations View full profile ↗ Amy R. Ericson — Senior Vice President, Protective and Marine Coatings View full profile ↗ Anne M. Foulkes — Senior Vice President, Law and Special Projects (retiring August 31, 2026) View full profile ↗ Chancey E. Hagerty — Senior Vice President, Automotive Refinish Coatings View full profile ↗ Juliane M. Hefel — Senior Vice President, Industrial Coatings and Specialty Products View full profile ↗ Robert L. Massy — Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer View full profile ↗ Jamie A. Beggs — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (effective July 6, 2026) View full profile ↗
PPG Industries acquires Consorcio Comex, S.A. de C.V. — Architectural coatings - Americas and Asia Pacific (Performance Coatings) · 2014 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires SigmaKalon Group — Coatings (architectural, industrial, protective & marine) · 2008 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Tikkurila Oyj — Performance Coatings (Architectural Coatings EMEA) and Industrial Coatings · 2021 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires AkzoNobel North American architectural coatings business — Architectural coatings - Americas and Asia Pacific (Performance Coatings) · 2013 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires MetoKote Corporation — Industrial coatings · 2016 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Taiwan Chlorine Industries (40% interest) — Legacy / equity method investment · 2017 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Spraylat Corp. — Industrial coatings · 2012 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Ozark Materials, LLC — Performance Coatings (Traffic Solutions) · 2026 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Deft Incorporated — Industrial coatings · 2013 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Colpisa — Automotive OEM coatings · 2012 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Le Joint Francais SNC (Sealants Europe SAS JV) — Aerospace coatings · 2015 View full deal ↗ PPG Industries acquires Cuming Microwave Corporation — Aerospace coatings · 2015 View full deal ↗

Share Repurchase Program

Total authorized
$2.5 billion
Remaining (as of December 31, 2025)
approximately $2.0 billion
Latest FY repurchased
$790 million

Named Competitors

Akzo Nobel N.V.Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.BASF CorporationHempel A/Sthe Jotun GroupKansai PaintsNippon PaintRPM International Inc.The Sherwin-Williams Company3M Company

Recent SEC Filings

2026-04-28 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2026-04-28 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2026-04-21 Leadership change (directors/officers) (+1 more) View filing ↗
2026-04-15 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2026-01-27 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-12-11 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-12-01 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-11-03 Entered a material agreement (+2 more) View filing ↗
2025-10-28 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-08-11 Leadership change (directors/officers) View filing ↗
2025-07-29 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗
2025-04-29 Reported quarterly results View filing ↗

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