PPG Reports Q2 2026: Organic Sales +4%, Adjusted EPS $2.23, Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance
PPG sits 23% above its 52-week low of $93.385 on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
PPG posted Q2 2026 organic sales growth of 4% and adjusted EPS of $2.23, missing estimates by a small margin but reaffirming full-year guidance. The quarter showed resilient demand across most segments, with aerospace and Latin America leading, while automotive refinish lagged.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PPG
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Q2 Organic Sales +4%
Organic sales grew 4% year-over-year, with 2% from higher volumes and 2% from pricing, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of organic growth.
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Adjusted EPS $2.23, Slightly Below Estimates
Adjusted EPS of $2.23 was flat versus $2.22 a year ago and missed consensus by about 2%, as reported net income fell to $439 million from $450 million.
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Full-Year Guidance Reaffirmed
PPG reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.70 to $8.10, citing momentum from share gains, pricing actions, and self-help initiatives.
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Share Repurchases and Bond Issuance
The company repurchased $75 million of stock in Q2 ($175 million YTD) and issued CHF320 million in long-term bonds at blended rates below 1.7%.
Analysis · PPG · Industrial Applications And Services
PPG delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, up 4%, with equal contributions from volume and price. Adjusted EPS of $2.23 was flat year-over-year, as strong aerospace and Latin American architectural coatings offset weakness in automotive refinish. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $7.70 to $8.10, signaling confidence despite cost inflation. Share repurchases of $175 million year-to-date and a CHF320 million bond issuance at low rates highlight a strong balance sheet. The results slightly missed consensus adjusted EPS estimates, but the reaffirmed guidance and broad-based organic growth across eight of nine businesses are the key takeaways.
At the time of this filing, PPG was trading at $114.83 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $26.5B. The 52-week trading range was $93.39 to $133.43. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.