PPG Industries (PPG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$101.84 +0.06 (+0.06%)

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PPG Industries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
6

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PPG Industries in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for PPG.

Consensus Price Target

$130.67
28.30% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPG Industries, the average price target is $130.67. The highest price target for PPG is $155.00, while the lowest price target for PPG is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.30% from the current price of $101.84.

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PPG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/23/24 to 4/23/25	1 Month Ago 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	3 Months Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	1 Year Ago 4/24/23 to 4/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$130.67	$138.15	$149.23	$155.50
Forecasted Upside	28.30% Upside	22.19% Upside	20.82% Upside	19.25% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

PPG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PPG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

PPG Industries Stock vs. The Competition

Type	PPG Industries	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.43	2.79	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	28.39% Upside	155.14% Upside	25.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PPG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/15/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Steve Byrne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$143.00 ➝ $126.00	+25.71%
4/9/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Michael Sison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $115.00	+12.33%
4/8/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Patrick Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$135.00 ➝ $113.00	+23.67%
3/10/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
3/5/2025	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Harrison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/12/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Zekauskas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$145.00 ➝ $115.00	+0.08%
2/6/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Duffy Fischer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$153.00 ➝ $135.00	+16.39%
2/4/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Arun Viswanathan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$128.00 ➝ $120.00	+7.86%
2/3/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight
2/3/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Roberts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$150.00 ➝ $140.00	+24.28%
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1/31/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joshua Spector Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$128.00 ➝ $126.00	+8.79%
12/19/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$150.00 ➝ $145.00	+19.59%
12/16/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Yefremov Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/21/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $155.00	+18.52%
4/22/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ In-Line	$152.00	+16.12%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
2/1/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$160.00	+13.44%
1/19/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$150.00	+5.87%
1/3/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
7/24/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$143.00 ➝ $155.00	+3.37%
7/21/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	$133.00 ➝ $140.00	-6.49%

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Should I Buy PPG Industries Stock? PPG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these PPG Industries pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PPG Industries
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in PPG Industries, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $109, which is significantly lower than its one-year high of $137.24, indicating potential for price recovery.
PPG Industries, Inc. has a strong return on equity of 23.78%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, providing a yield of 2.72%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
With a market capitalization of $22.70 billion, PPG Industries, Inc. is a well-established player in the specialty chemicals sector, which can provide stability in uncertain markets.
Analysts have a consensus target price of $132.31, indicating potential upside from the current price, which may attract growth-oriented investors.

PPG Industries
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in PPG Industries, Inc. for these reasons:

The company reported earnings per share of $1.61, missing the consensus estimate, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance.
PPG Industries, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, indicating a moderate level of debt that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent analyst downgrades, including a shift from "buy" to "hold" ratings, suggest that market sentiment may be cautious regarding the stock's future performance.
The company's net margin of 6.41% is relatively low, which could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability compared to competitors.
With a P/E ratio of 21.14, the stock may be considered overvalued by some investors, especially if earnings growth does not meet expectations.

PPG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPG Industries is $130.67, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.
: 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPG Industries in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PPG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PPG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, PPG Industries's stock has a predicted upside of 28.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, PPG Industries's stock had 3 downgrades by analysts.
: PPG Industries has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like PPG Industries less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for PPG Industries is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PPG compares to other companies.

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PPG Industries (PPG) Stock Forecast & Price Target