RankAlpha logo
Back to Rankings

PPG

PPG IndustriesB
NYSE / Materials
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
View Chart
Current thesis
PPG is showing broad-based operating momentum, with organic growth in eight of nine businesses, strong aerospace demand, pricing contribution, and a reaffirmed earnings framework. The packet's median analyst target of $126.75 implies approximately 13% upside from the $112.03 anchor.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
2 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
What can break
Automotive-refinish demand recovery may remain slower than expected, pressuring Performance Coatings margins.
Momentum
27
Value
58
Sentiment
74
Setup hits (3d)
2 · Net Bullish
AI TargetsBase $126.75 · Bull $135.00 · Bear $102.00Analysis 2026-07-31; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-31 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Bullish
Target $126.95
Why
Momentum27 · Δ7d +3.3
Value58 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment74 · Δ7d +6.9
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Bullish). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • • 2 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
  • • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.9.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Automotive-refinish demand recovery may remain slower than expected, pressuring Performance Coatings margins.
  • • Full-year guidance was reaffirmed rather than raised, increasing dependence on second-half execution.
  • • The quarter did not raise full-year guidance, adjusted EPS was essentially flat year over year, and automotive-refinish demand remains a margin and execution risk.

Catalyst clock

2026-07-28

Q2 2026 results and FY guidance reaffirmation

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
27
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+3.3
Δ21d
-10.3
Value
58
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
-1.1
Sentiment
74
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+6.9
Δ21d
+5.9
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 27.2 / Value 57.7 / Sentiment 73.7

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-07-31. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$135.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$126.75
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$102.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-31 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$25.22B
Beta
1.15
Shares Out
222.3M
P/E (TTM)
19.7
P/S (TTM)
1.67
P/FCF (TTM)
238.48
Rev YoY
+7.2%
EPS YoY
-0.8%
Gross Margin
+37.5%
Op Margin
+13.2%
Net Debt
$5.68B
Current Ratio
1.58
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data