Core Insights - PPG reported Q2 2025 net sales of $4.2 billion, a 1% year-over-year decline, primarily due to business divestitures [1] - Net income for the quarter was $450 million, down 9% year-over-year, while adjusted net income also fell by 9% to $504 million [1] - Organic sales increased by 2% year-over-year, driven by a combination of higher sales volume and pricing [1] Financial Performance - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.98, with adjusted EPS at $2.22 [1] - The high-performance coatings segment achieved record sales and profitability, with organic sales growth of 6% due to strong demand for advanced product offerings [1] - The industrial coatings segment stabilized after several quarters of contraction, showing initial benefits from market share expansion [1] Future Outlook - The company anticipates accelerated sales growth momentum in the second half of the year, which is expected to drive strong year-over-year profit growth [1]

Group 1 - The adjusted earnings per share for 3M's continuing operations in Q2 were $2.16, exceeding market expectations of $2.01 [1] - The net sales for Q2 amounted to $6.3 billion [1] - 3M now expects a 2.5% growth in total sales for the full fiscal year, up from a previous estimate of 0.5%-1.5% [1] - The company anticipates a 2% growth in adjusted organic sales for the full fiscal year, slightly down from the previous forecast of 2%-3% [1] Group 2 - 3M's stock rose over 3% in pre-market trading [2]