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PPG Industries (PPG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$123.75 +1.22 (+1.00%)
(As of 11:15 AM ET)

PPG Industries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
11

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for PPG Industries in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for PPG.

Consensus Price Target

$149.93
21.15% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for PPG Industries, the average price target is $149.93. The highest price target for PPG is $163.00, while the lowest price target for PPG is $136.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.15% from the current price of $123.75.
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PPG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
1 Month Ago
10/20/23 to 10/19/24
3 Months Ago
8/21/23 to 8/20/24
1 Year Ago
11/19/22 to 11/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$149.93$150.50$151.08$155.44
Forecasted Upside21.15% Upside14.95% Upside22.82% Upside14.40% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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.
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PPG Price Targets by Month

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PPG Industries Stock vs. The Competition

TypePPG IndustriesBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.76
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.36% Upside131.85% Upside9.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/22/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$138.00 ➝ $136.00+6.44%
10/21/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $155.00+18.52%
10/18/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00 ➝ $145.00+10.50%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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John Roberts
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $150.00+16.11%
7/22/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$152.00 ➝ $150.00+17.65%
7/22/2024KeyCorp
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$162.00 ➝ $153.00+20.00%
7/22/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $144.00+12.46%
7/22/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$148.00 ➝ $144.00+12.46%
7/19/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $142.00+10.90%
4/22/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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M. Harrison
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
4/22/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $155.00+18.41%
4/22/2024Evercore ISI
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ In-Line$152.00+16.12%
4/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $163.00+18.35%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
2/1/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$160.00+13.44%
1/19/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$150.00+5.87%
1/3/2024Vertical Research
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/24/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight$143.00 ➝ $155.00+3.37%
7/21/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetUnderperform$133.00 ➝ $140.00-6.49%
1/23/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$144.00 ➝ $149.00+14.39%
1/23/2023BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$130.00+0.01%

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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 Monday, November 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these PPG Industries pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PPG Industries
Bull Case

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

  • PPG Industries, Inc. has a consistent track record of increasing dividends, with the latest quarterly dividend being $0.68, representing a dividend yield of 2.15%. This can be attractive to income-seeking investors.
  • PPG Industries, Inc. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, indicating a strong financial position and lower risk compared to companies with higher debt levels.
  • Analysts have given PPG Industries, Inc. a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $151.08, suggesting potential upside in the stock price based on market expectations.
  • PPG Industries, Inc. reported a positive EPS of $2.50 for the latest quarter, beating analyst estimates. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate earnings above expectations.
  • With a current stock price of $126.50, PPG Industries, Inc. is trading below its fifty-two week high of $151.16, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.

PPG Industries
Bear Case

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

  • PPG Industries, Inc. experienced a 2.1% decline in trading, indicating short-term negative market sentiment towards the stock.
  • The company's revenue for the latest quarter was down 1.6% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its ability to drive top-line growth in a competitive market environment.
  • PPG Industries, Inc. has a beta of 1.26, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average. This may lead to increased price fluctuations, potentially impacting investor returns.
  • Some analysts have revised down their price targets for PPG Industries, Inc., suggesting a cautious outlook on the stock's future performance despite the overall positive sentiment from other analysts.
  • While PPG Industries, Inc. has a solid dividend payout ratio of 45.95%, investors should consider the sustainability of dividend payments in relation to the company's earnings growth and cash flow generation.

PPG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for PPG Industries is $149.93, with a high forecast of $163.00 and a low forecast of $136.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PPG Industries in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PPG shares.

According to analysts, PPG Industries's stock has a predicted upside of 21.15% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

PPG Industries has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like PPG Industries less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for PPG Industries is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how PPG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PPG) was last updated on 11/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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