PPG Indus (NYSE:PPG) Stock

PPG Indus

PPG is a global producer of coatings. The company is the world's largest producer of coatings after the purchase of selected Akzo Nobel assets. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years. PPG is focused on its coatings and specialty products and expansion into emerging regions, as exemplified by the Comex acquisition.

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Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday&#39;s sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings and positive macroeconomic data.



The S&amp;P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points reached last Friday.

Tech Stocks Rally, S&amp;P 500 Flirts With Records, Gold Extends All-Time Highs: What&#39;s Driving Markets Friday?

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Edwards downgraded the rating for On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintained the price target of $57. On Holding shares closed at $53.97 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas downgraded PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowered the price target from $145 to $115. PPG shares closed at $114.91 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Margaret Kaczor downgraded the rating for STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAA#NASDAQ">STAA</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. STAAR Surgical shares closed at $21.88 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Edward White downgraded MiNK Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IKT#NASDAQ">IKT</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Inhibikase Therapeutics shares closed at $10.18 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer downgraded the rating for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLS#NASDAQ">ACLS</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform. Axcelis Technologies shares closed at $59.30 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/acls/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas downgrades PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $145 to $115.

JP Morgan Downgrades PPG Indus to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $115

Goldman Sachs analyst Duffy Fischer maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $153 to $135.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $135

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $128 to $120.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $120

PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates, after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PPG/earnings">closing bell on Thursday</a>.
PPG reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 per share.
Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the year and quarter said, "Throughout 2024, we demonstrated resilience in a challenging macro environment by growing our adjusted EPS by 6%, improving aggregate segment margins and generating $1.4 billion in operating cash flow which we returned to shareholders. During the quarter, we repurchased approximately $250 million of stock, and about $750 million for the full year, which represented approximately 3% of our outstanding shares. Combined with our dividend, we have returned $1.4 billion to our shareholders throughout the year."
PPG said it sees adjusted EPS for FY25 will be in the range of $7.75-$8.05, versus market estimates of $8.68.
PPG shares fell 2.9% to trade at $112.07 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on PPG following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained PPG with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $150 to $135.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintained the stock with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $150 to $140.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintained PPG with an Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $144 to $125.</li>
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Barclays analyst Michael Leithead maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $144 to $125.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $125

Mizuho analyst John Roberts maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $150 to $140.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $140

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $150 to $135.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $135

UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintains PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $128 to $126.

UBS Maintains Neutral on PPG Indus, Lowers Price Target to $126

Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday's sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">and positive macroeconomic data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points reached last Friday.
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43390001/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-as-predicted-consumer-spending-jumps-at-fastest-pace-in-9-months">came in line with expectations in December</a>, easing market participants&#8217; concerns over interest rates. Fed futures continue to reflect expectations for two rate cuts by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, personal spending posted a robust 0.7% increase in December, signaling strong consumer appetite in the final month of the year — a promising sign for corporate earnings.
The Magnificent Seven — as tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – soared 1.6% on Friday, effectively erasing weekly losses after plunging as much as 3.1% on Monday due to the DeepSeek selloff.
Yet, within the elite group, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains 12% lower than last Friday's close, with Friday&#8217;s gains primarily driven by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
The Dow Jones, flat on the day, attempted to break its all-time highs at the open but faced resistance from sellers. Sector-wise, tech leads the charge, while energy lags following mixed earnings results from oil giants Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Gold climbed above $2,800 per ounce, extending new records as demand for the ultimate safe-haven asset surges amid rising geopolitical and trade risks. This comes after President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday his plan to introduce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1.
WTI crude oil prices were down 0.3% at $72.3 per barrel, potentially marking their second consecutive weekly decline.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) paused for a breather, holding steady at $104,800.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
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<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,814.96</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
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<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,118.40</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,315.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,973.98</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $609.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.1% to $449.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $530.49.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $229.68.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Stocks reacting to earning reports included:
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<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), up 0.72%</li>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) up 0.80%</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) up 0.17% </li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) up 2.11%, </li>
<li>PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) down 6.12%, </li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) down 6.36%, </li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) up 5.52%, </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) down 16.5%,</li>
<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) up 1.99%.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): down 1.31%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 6.7%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): down 4.5%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>): down 0.6%</li>
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Tech Stocks Rally, S&P 500 Flirts With Records, Gold Extends All-Time Highs: What's Driving Markets Friday?

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PPG Indus shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 adjusted EPS results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 150 points on Friday.
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company suspended its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/25/01/43357768/walgreens-boots-alliance-shares-slide-as-board-suspends-dividend">quarterly dividend</a>.
After the market close on Thursday, Walgreens announced its board is suspending its cash dividend as management continues to evaluate its capital allocation policy as part of a longer-term turnaround strategy.
Walgreens shares dipped 10.4% to $10.28 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) fell 15.1% to $189.32 in pre-market trading after the company reported third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZH#NYSE">BZH</a>) declined 8.6% to $25.33 in pre-market trading following worse-than-expected reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Olin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) fell 8.4% to $29.44 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter earnings results.</li>
<li>Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) shares declined 6.6% to $162.99 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Vestis Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) fell 6.2% to $14.86 in pre-market trading following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) fell 3.9% to $118.00 in pre-market trading following downbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) fell 2.3% to $126.01 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
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Outlook
The company anticipates that adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2025 will be in the range of $7.75 to $8.05, which at the mid-point represents EPS growth of 7% excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and a higher tax rate. This range is based on current global economic activity and foreign exchange rates, ongoing soft global industrial production, and mixed demand across the various regions in which we operate. The company expects that annual EPS growth will be weighted toward the second half of 2025 as global industrial demand weakened and the U.S. dollar strengthened in the second half of 2024. Additionally, we expect to realize more than $100 million in annualized share gains in our Industrial Coatings segment beginning in the second half of the year.
Additional information related to 2025 financial projections is posted within the slides and prepared commentary associated with the fourth quarter earnings documents on the Investors section of PPG.com.
The term organic sales as used in this press release is defined as net sales excluding the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures.

Guidance

PPG Anticipates Adj EPS For FY25 Will Be In The Range Of $7.75-$8.05 Vs $8.68 Est.

PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 by 2.42 percent. This is a 3.21 percent increase over earnings of $1.56 per share from the same period last year.

PPG Indus Q4 Adj EPS $1.61 Misses $1.65 Estimate

Wall Street is struggling to find risk-on momentum, with major indexes stuck near the flatline at midday as investors assess the latest earnings reports from mega-cap tech stocks and weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43336153/us-economy-grows-below-q4-estimates-as-consumer-spending-hits-7-quarter-high"> final quarter of 2024.</a>
After Tuesday's rally — which followed a selloff triggered by DeepSeek&#8217;s impact earlier in the week — caution has taken hold, signaling the wounds from the downturn are still fresh.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) is among the hardest-hit stocks, plunging more than 6%, which could mark its worst daily decline<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43333060/msft-stock-declines-over-4-in-premarket-after-q2-results-ceo-satya-nadella-says-deepseek-has-some-r"> since October 2022</a>.
Despite reporting overall stronger-than-expected earnings, Microsoft&#8217;s cloud segment, Azure, fell short of growth expectations, and the company slightly missed its revenue guidance for the ongoing quarter.
In contrast, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) climbed 1.7% post-earnings, reaching new all-time highs.
Another major laggard was United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), which plummeted 15%, potentially heading for its worst single-day drop <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43335015/ups-q4-earnings-major-customer-volume-cut-raises-jitters-stock-tanks">since going public in 2002</a>.
UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes revealed during the earnings call the company reached an agreement in principle with Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to significantly cut the volume of packages it handles for the e-commerce giant, aiming for a 50% reduction by the second half of 2026.
The U.S. dollar and bond yields remained stable following the Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%.
Among commodities, precious metals stood out, with gold rising 1.4% to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/43348204/gold-hits-record-high-as-central-banks-ease-stance-5-mining-stocks-rally">new all-time highs </a>and silver climbing 2.4%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 1% to around $105,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,306.29</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,866.30</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.2% to $448.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.1% lower to $521.30.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.2% to $228.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), lagged down 0.4%.</li>
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<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) up 7.96%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) down 1.15%</li>
<li>Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMP#NYSE">AMP</a>) down 3.08%</li>
<li>Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) up 4.53%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) up 10.4%</li>
<li>Lazard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZ#NYSE">LAZ</a>) up 3.58%</li>
<li>Kirby Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEX#NYSE">KEX</a>) up 7.22%</li>
<li>Flagstar Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) up 16.46%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 4.43%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) down 2.04%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) down 6.09%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) down 2.5%, </li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) down 8.46%,</li>
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<li>Major companies slated to report earnings after the close are Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>), Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) and LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>). </li>
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Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on PPG Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for PPG Indus, presenting an average target of $146.0, a high estimate of $155.00, and a low estimate of $136.00. This current average represents a 4.05% decrease from the previous average price target of $152.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734616831_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of PPG Indus by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>David Begleiter</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
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<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
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<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
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<td>John McNulty</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
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<td>John Roberts</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to PPG Indus. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PPG Indus compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of PPG Indus's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of PPG Indus's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PPG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PPG Indus analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know PPG Indus Better</h2>
PPG is a global producer of coatings. The company is the world's largest producer of coatings after the purchase of selected Akzo Nobel assets. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years. PPG is focused on its coatings and specialty products and expansion into emerging regions, as exemplified by the Comex acquisition.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of PPG Indus</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining PPG Indus's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.49% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: PPG Indus's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 10.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): PPG Indus's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.02%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): PPG Indus's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.15% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, PPG Indus adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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