PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Valued at $27.3 billion by market cap, the company makes protective and decorative coatings, flat glass, fabricated glass products, continuous-strand fiber glass products, and industrial and specialty chemicals.
Shares of this leading paints and coatings manufacturer have underperformed the broader market over the past year. PPG has declined 16% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.5%. In 2025, PPG stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX’s 4.2% rise on a YTD basis.
