AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its Architectural Coatings manufacturing sites in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Søborg, Denmark have received REDCert² certification, which verifies the use of sustainable raw materials through a certified chain of custody. REDCert² uses the mass balance approach, a recognized method for attributing the sustainability value of certified inputs. This ensures that PPG's products reflect responsible sourcing throughout the manufactu. ...

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, today released its 73rd annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report. The report offers an updated look at the landscape of automotive color in 2025, in which once again, white, gray, and black dominated. First published in 1953, Axalta’s annual color popularity report is the automotive industry’s longest running and most comprehensive color account. Axalta’s 2025 Global Automotive Color Popularity R ...

Industry’s longest running and most comprehensive color account shows neutrals continuing to anchor the global palettePHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coatings company, today released its 73rd annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report. The report offers an updated look at the landscape of automotive color in 2025, in which once again, white, gray, and black dominated. First published in 1953, Axalta’s annual color popularity report is the automotiv ...

Core Insights - Pzena Investment Management's third-quarter 2025 commentary indicates a strong performance in US broad-based indexes driven by optimism about AI and a September rate cut, with the technology sector outperforming value stocks [1] - The Pzena Focused Value strategy returned 1.1% gross and 0.9% net, underperforming the Russell 1000 Value Index which returned 5.3% [1] Company Overview: PPG Industries, Inc. - PPG Industries, Inc. is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, with a market capitalization of $22.441 billion as of December 09, 2025 [2] - The stock of PPG Industries, Inc. experienced a one-month return of 1.99% but has lost 18.89% over the last 52 weeks, closing at $99.43 per share [2] Investment Positioning - Pzena Focused Value Strategy initiated a new position in PPG Industries, citing its strong market presence and historical returns on capital, despite current concerns about organic growth [3] - The company is viewed as undervalued due to market apprehensions, with expectations for growth to improve as key end markets recover [3] Hedge Fund Interest - PPG Industries, Inc. was held by 34 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the third quarter, a decrease from 39 in the previous quarter, indicating a decline in popularity among hedge funds [4] - While PPG is recognized for its potential, some analysts suggest that certain AI stocks may offer better upside potential with less downside risk [4]

Key Takeaways PPG is introducing its VisualizID software to the Delfleet Evolution system in the U.S. and Canada.The integration gives users a digital tool to simplify and speed up color identification and selection.The software removes the need for physical color tools and boosts accuracy, productivity and confidence.PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) announced that it will make its advanced PPG VisualizID software available for the PPG Delfleet Evolution commercial vehicle coatings system in the United States and ...

This fund just made Axalta one of its largest bets—here’s why its latest results may explain the move.New York City-based Atlantic Investment Management disclosed a new position in Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA 2.60%) in its November 14 SEC filing, acquiring 764,000 shares valued at approximately $21.9 million.What HappenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated November 14, Atlantic Investment Management initiated a new position in Axalta Coating Systems, acquiring 764,000 sh ...

PresentationWe're joined here today by SVP and CFO, Carl Anderson. Carl has been with Axalta for 2 years as CFO and previously held CFO roles at XPO and Meritor. So Carl, thank you for joining us here today. I understand you wanted to maybe just take us off for some opening remarks.Carl AndersonSenior VP & CFO Sure. Thank you, Patrick. Thanks, everybody, for joining here today on this beautiful day in New York. Just wanted to maybe kick off. So 2 weeks ago, we announced a transformational merger between Akz ...

Netherlands-based supplier of speciality coatings for flexible materials Stahl has finalised the integration of Weilburger Graphics’ packaging coatings business in Turkey. The transfer of the business took effect on 1 December 2025, and follows Stahl’s acquisition of Weilburger Graphics in 2024. The consolidation is intended to reinforce its position in Turkey’s packaging coatings segment. The Weilburger Graphics operations in Turkey now trade as Stahl Kimya. Stahl Kimya will provide a broader portfoli ...

Core Viewpoint - PPG Industries reported strong earnings and revenue for Q3 2025, surpassing estimates, but there are concerns about future performance due to a downward trend in estimates [3][4][10]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 profit was $444 million or $1.96 per share, compared to $444 million or $1.90 per share a year ago [3]. - Adjusted earnings per share were $2.13, up from $2.03 year-over-year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09 [3]. - Revenues for the quarter were approximately $4.08 billion, reflecting a 1.2% year-over-year increase and beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.04 billion [4]. Segment Review - Global Architectural Coatings segment sales rose 1% year-over-year to $1.01 billion, exceeding estimates due to higher selling prices and favorable foreign currency translation, despite a divestiture in Russia [5]. - Performance Coatings segment sales increased 3% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, but missed estimates, driven by higher selling prices and favorable foreign currency translation, offset by lower sales volumes [6]. - Industrial Coatings segment sales remained flat at around $1.65 billion, missing estimates, impacted by a divestiture and lower pricing [7]. Financial Position - The company had approximately $1.83 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter, with net debt increasing to $5.4 billion, up $228 million from the prior year [8]. Outlook - PPG expects adjusted earnings per share of $7.60 to $7.70 for full-year 2025, driven by share gains and cost initiatives, but anticipates softer demand in certain segments [9]. - There has been a downward trend in consensus estimates, with a shift of -9.01% noted [10]. - The stock has a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of below-average returns in the coming months [13].

Key Takeaways PPG enhanced its TURBO VISION toners for commercial transportation across Europe, Middle East and Africa.The upgrade speeds mixing, cutting manual time by up to 40% and improving consistency across colors.New tech offers lower viscosity variation, less prep time and full compatibility with existing products.PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) recently announced the enhancement of its NEXA AUTOCOLOR TURBO VISION toner for commercial transportation that is available in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EME ...