PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Valued at $25.2 billion by market cap, the company makes protective and decorative coatings, flat glass, fabricated glass products, continuous-strand fiber glass products, and industrial and specialty chemicals.
Shares of this leading paints and coatings manufacturer have underperformed the broader market over the past year. PPG has gained 1.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 19.3%. In 2026, PPG stock is up 10.1%, compared to the SPX’s 12.4% rise on a YTD basis.
