PPG Industries (PPG) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

PPG Industries (PPG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.86 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 6.17%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this paint and coatings maker would post earnings of $1.65 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.61, delivering a surprise of -2.42%.Over the last four quarters ...