PPG recognized on Fortune magazine's ‘America's Most Innovative Companies 2026' list

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it was recognized on Fortune magazine's “America's Most Innovative Companies 2026” list. PPG ranked No. 175 overall. The ranking is based on an analysis of each company's intellectual property portfolio, along with feedback from experts, customers and potential customers. “With more than 1,340 active U.S. patents and applications and 43% of sales from sustainably advantaged solutions, we view innovation as the lifeblood of our gr.

Business Wire • Mar 26, 2026

PPG Launches InsightsNav Analytics for Marine Operators

PPG Industries unveils InsightsNav, a new analytics platform helping marine operators optimize coatings data, improve forecasting and unlock cost savings.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 25, 2026

PPG introduces PPG InsightsNav analytics tool for marine seastock coatings data

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #PMC--PPG InsightsNav analytics platform is designed to help shipowners optimize seastock coatings purchasing data for improved strategic planning.

Business Wire • Mar 24, 2026

PPG, PPG Foundation commit $10 million to advance skilled trades education

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $10 million globally through 2030 to support skilled trades initiatives, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and coatings applications. The funding will support programs that equip students with the hands-on training and technical expertise needed for modern manufacturing and coatings application roles. Through partnerships with technical and vocational schools, community colleges and ot.

Business Wire • Mar 24, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats As Of March 20, 2026

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, outperformed SPY YTD despite a sharp March pullback, with 44 Aristocrats beating SPY and 17 posting double-digit gains. Momentum, valuation (via dividend yield theory), and projected long-term total return now guide Aristocrat selection, with 39 currently screening as undervalued and offering ≥10% expected annualized returns. Recent dividend increases from CL, GD, LIN, and O bring the 2026 average Aristocrat dividend growth rate to 3.40%, with Realty Income expected to announce further hikes throughout the year.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 21, 2026

5 High-Yield Dividend Kings Down Over the Past Year Are 2026 Bargains

Companies that have raised dividends for shareholders for 50 years or more are the kinds of investments passive income investors need to own.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 20, 2026

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Benzinga • Mar 20, 2026

PPG selects Colours, Inc. as 2025 Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has selected Colours, Inc. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as its Automotive Refinish 2025 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award recognizes a distributor with exceptional service, loyalty, product knowledge and support as part of the PPG PLATINUM DISTRIBUTOR® program. Colours was also awarded the title in 2003 and 2019. Shefali Cromer, PPG director, PPG Platinum Distributor program, U.S. and Canada, Automotive Refinish, pr.

Business Wire • Mar 19, 2026

PPG's Laura Harshberger recognized on 2026 ‘Women of Influence' list by Pittsburgh Business Times

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that Laura Harshberger, PPG global IT director, has been recognized on the 2026 Women of Influence list by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Women of Influence honorees are chosen through an independent editorial review, with selections based on merit, achievements and contributions to local organizations and the Pittsburgh community. “Laura defines what it means to be influential within PPG and the broader Pittsburgh community,” said Bha.

Business Wire • Mar 17, 2026

PPG Aquacron WSP Launched With Benchmark Curability and Sustainability

PPG unveils Aquacron WSP waterborne shop primer for structural steel, curing in as little as 2 minutes with low VOCs to boost throughput and meet regulations.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 11, 2026