Will PPG Industries' Strong Cash Flow Fuel Shareholder Returns?

PPG's strong operating cash flow, cost savings and pricing actions are fueling shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks, with momentum set to continue.

Zacks Investment Research • 4 hours ago

PPG announces $70 million investment to expand Aerospace operations in Huntsville, Alabama

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama. The investment is part of a series of multi-year projects that support the company's ongoing efforts to increase production capacity and continued growth of PPG's aerospace transparencies business. “Demand for aerospace transparencies continues to grow across commercial, military and general aviation markets,” said Francois Buehlmann, PPG gene.

Business Wire • Oct 7, 2026

PPG Industries: Prefer To Wait For A Cleaner Picture

PPG Industries is rated Hold after underperforming the market and facing margin pressures, particularly in its high-margin Automotive Refinish segment. Q2 revenue grew 7% to ~$4.5B with 4% organic growth, but EPS was flat due to weakness in Automotive Refinish, offsetting gains in other segments. Valuation now appears discounted: current P/FCF is under 17 versus a 5-year average of ~34.7, implying long-term return potential of 19%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2026

PPG to announce third quarter 2026 results Oct. 27

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the following details for its third quarter 2026 earnings release and teleconference call. Earnings release:   Tuesday, Oct. 27, after U.S. stock markets close   Teleconference: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. ET   PPG participants: Tim Knavish, chairman and chief executive officer Jamie Beggs, senior vice president and chief financial officer Alex Lopez, vice president, investor relations and operational finance   Dial-in registration: Vi.

Business Wire • Sep 28, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For October 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF trails SPY YTD, but 20 individual Aristocrats are outperforming the ETF. Dividend growth among Aristocrats in 2026 averages 4.43%, with notable increases from Nordson (14.63%) and McDonald's (3.76%) in the past month. 36 Aristocrats currently screen as potentially undervalued, each with an estimated long-term annualized return of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 28, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: September 2026

Dividend Kings are underperforming SPY in September, with a -4.22% average return versus SPY's marginal gain. Despite aggregate weakness, 29 Dividend Kings appear both undervalued and offer a long-term expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases and higher projected earnings growth have modestly improved the Kings' average dividend growth rate to 4.49%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 26, 2026

PPG names Venkateshwarlu Kalsani associate fellow

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has promoted scientist Venkateshwarlu Kalsani to PPG associate fellow. A prestigious designation within the scientific community, the associate fellow title recognizes PPG science and technology employees who consistently deliver excellence in innovation and acknowledges the future technological advancements they can discover. “Being named an associate fellow is one of the highest achievements within PPG's technical organizatio.

Business Wire • Sep 23, 2026

PPG appoints Alex Lopez vice president, investor relations, operational finance

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Alex Lopez, currently PPG director, investor relations, has been appointed PPG vice president, investor relations and operational finance, effective Oct. 1. Lopez will continue to report to Jamie Beggs, PPG senior vice president and chief financial officer. In this expanded role, Lopez will continue to lead investor relations while assuming responsibility for enterprise operational finance, with a focus on strengthening capital d.

Business Wire • Sep 21, 2026

Why PPG Industries (PPG) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does PPG Industries (PPG) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 18, 2026

3 of the Most Resilient High-Yield Dividend Stocks in the Chemical Sector: A Safety Deep Dive

Commodity chemical stocks are flashing eye-catching yields right now, but one name on this list already burned investors with a dividend cut this cycle while another is riding a supply shock that could reverse before the balance sheet heals.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 13, 2026