PPG Industries (PPG) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

PPG - PPG Industries, Inc.

PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS, ENAMELS & ALLIED PRODS
$112.38
2.21 (2.01%) ▲
5d: +4.24%
30d: +4.83%
90d: -3.12%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Protect Your PPG Gains
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026 4d

Get Alerted When PPG Hits Your Target Price

Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move

You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free No spam, ever Unsubscribe anytime

Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)

Loading chart...

Loading historical data...

💡
Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: PPG shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
See Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$152.53
Based on 6.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$94.71
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: PPG is currently trading at $112.38, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $104.42 to $107.50. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 12.8) is in line with its historical norms (13.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.4% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, PPG is in a strong downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $110.20. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: PPG scores 35/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $125.73 (+14.1%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range $104.42 - $107.50
Company Quality Score 52/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 26.2%

Protect Your Profits

Holding PPG? Use our AI-powered strategies to protect your downside while keeping your long-term position.

View Profit Protection Plan

All Signals

  • BEARISH: Price extended above range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (35/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($125.73)
  • WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $104.42 - $107.50
Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $102.75
Resistance Level $110.20
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of Oct 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 12.83
Wall Street Target $125.73 (+14.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 7.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -1.5%
Profit Margin 9.6%
Valuation Discount vs History -0.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical 12.8 vs 13.0 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -0.4% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $109.73 (0%)
2-Year Target $109.29 (-1%)
3-Year Target $108.85 (-1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 13→13) $110.33 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 8.9%) $220.23 (+100%)
Base: (SPY PE: 12.8, Growth: 8.9%) $142.23 (+29%)
Bear: (PE: 10.9, Growth: 8.9%) $120.90 (+10%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (16x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 15.60 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.96
Bull Case $147.44 (+34%)
Analyst growth 23.4%, PE expands to 17.2
Base Case $134.04 (+22%)
Market implied 23.4%, PE stable at 15.6
Bear Case $73.85 (-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 12.8 to 13.0
Stabilization Target: $111.66 (+1.4%)
PE Expansion Potential: +1.4%
Share & Embed Analysis

Found this analysis useful? Share it with your community or embed the live chart on your blog.

Tweet Reddit
bloggers & journalists: you are free to use our charts with attribution.
Last updated: October 22, 2026 11:57 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 12:57 PM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
Ticker Score Recommendation Change %
Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
0
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL

Unlock Insider Activity

See real-time buying/selling by company executives for PPG.

Create Free Account

Already have an account? Log In

Top Rated Specialty Chemicals Stocks

Top-rated stocks in Specialty Chemicals by analyst ratings.

Stock Analyst Consensus Analyst Target Tradestie Score
LIN
Linde plc Ordinary Shares
STRONG BUY
29 analysts
$544 41 HOLD
ECL
Ecolab Inc
STRONG BUY
24 analysts
$325 48 HOLD
SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co
BUY
29 analysts
$383 45 HOLD
DD
Dupont De Nemours Inc
STRONG BUY
18 analysts
$165 72 BUY
ALB
Albemarle Corp
BUY
23 analysts
$162 54 HOLD

Advanced PPG Option Strategies

Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's PPG price and gamma walls.

Iron Condor Bull Call Bear Put Collar

More Analysis for PPG

PPG Technical Chart PPG Price Prediction PPG Earnings Date PPG Investment Advisor PPG Fair Price Analyzer PPG Options Advisor PPG Options Chain PPG Options Analysis PPG Competitors
Live Trades
From trading groups
Loading trades...
View All Live Trades See Trader Consensus & Signals