PPG Industries' Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Core Viewpoint - PPG Industries, Inc. is expected to report a slight decline in earnings per share (EPS) for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, with analysts projecting a profit of $1.60 per share, down from $1.61 in the same quarter last year [2]. Financial Performance - For the full fiscal year, analysts anticipate PPG to report an EPS of $7.66, which represents a 2.7% decrease from $7.87 in fiscal 2024. However, EPS is expected to rebound with a 5.6% increase to $8.09 in fiscal 2026 [3]. - In Q3, PPG reported an adjusted EPS of $2.13, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $2.09, with revenue reaching $4.1 billion, surpassing forecasts of $4 billion. The company expects full-year adjusted EPS to be in the range of $7.60 to $7.70 [5]. Stock Performance - PPG's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 Index, which gained 14.8% over the past 52 weeks, while PPG shares declined by 14%. It also lagged behind the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund, which returned 8% during the same period [4]. - Analysts maintain a moderately bullish outlook on PPG stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Among 24 analysts, 10 recommend a "Strong Buy," 13 suggest a "Hold," and one advises a "Strong Sell." The average price target for PPG is $120.60, indicating a potential upside of 15.6% from current levels [6].