PPG Industries Inc (PPG)

Sep 25, 2026

Shares of PPG Industries Inc. advanced on Friday, breaking a two-day losing streak, but still underperformed compared to its competitors. The stock rose 1.13% to $107.52, while the broader market indices, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, also saw gains.

Sep 23, 2026

PPG has promoted Venkateshwarlu Kalsani to Associate Fellow, recognizing his excellence in innovation and significant contributions to the company. Kalsani's work has generated over $1 billion in business value for PPG, advancing technologies in fire protection, battery safety, and industrial coatings. He holds 16 patents and has co-authored more than 50 scientific publications, demonstrating his impact on PPG's technological advancements.

Sep 23, 2026

State Street Corp increased its holdings in PPG Industries, Inc. by 8.8% during the second quarter, purchasing over 1.1 million additional shares. This brings their total ownership to 13.87 million shares, or 6.24% of the company's stock, valued at over $1.68 billion. The company reported quarterly revenue of $4.50 billion, a 7.2% year-over-year increase, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.74 per share.

Sep 22, 2026

QXO has appointed Ken West as President and COO to oversee its rapidly growing building products empire, which has expanded significantly through acquisitions. West, with a background in integrating large industrial businesses at Honeywell and PPG, is tasked with ensuring these acquired companies operate cohesively. The company's strategy involves substantial growth through acquisitions, with a goal to more than double EBITDA by 2030 and reach $50 billion in revenue, but this aggressive expansion has also led to widening net losses and a split investor sentiment with high short interest.

Sep 21, 2026

North Carolina leaders are hailing a new $590 million settlement with Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva over PFAS contamination as historic. However, residents in affected areas like Cedar Creek and Gray’s Creek remain skeptical, questioning whether the deal will truly deliver reliable, safe drinking water to their homes. Many well owners distrust existing filtration systems and continue to rely on bottled water, emphasizing their desire for tangible action and long-term solutions.

Sep 18, 2026

Nykredit A/S has significantly invested in PPG Industries, acquiring 722,178 shares valued at approximately $87.6 million in the second quarter, representing 0.32% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 81.86% of PPG's stock, and while analyst sentiment is mixed with a "Hold" consensus, PPG recently reported strong quarterly revenue growth and increased its quarterly dividend. The company's diversified business model and consistent dividend increases suggest resilience and a focus on shareholder returns.

Sep 17, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired a new stake of 2,299,986 shares in PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG), valued at approximately $278.965 million, making them owners of about 1.03% of the company's stock. Other institutional investors have also made significant moves, with a total of 81.86% of PPG Industries' stock owned by institutional investors. PPG Industries recently reported its quarterly earnings, missing analyst estimates slightly, but increased its quarterly dividend to $0.74 per share.

Sep 15, 2026

Lithium Argentina (TSX: LAR) (NYSE: LAR) has closed a $180 million strategic investment from Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. The investment is structured as a six-year unsecured convertible note, significantly strengthening Lithium Argentina's balance sheet and enabling the advancement of its Cauchari-Olaroz and Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes projects. The net proceeds will be used to repay existing convertible notes due in January 2027.