PPG shares surge 5.19% after hours on Q4 revenue beat, Bernstein PT raise to $130, and strong Aerospace/AI-driven growth.

PPG Industries surged 5.19% in after-hours trading following its Q4 2025 earnings report, which highlighted revenue of $3.91 billion—exceeding estimates by $130 million—and a 5% year-over-year sales increase driven by Aerospace and AI-driven product innovations. Despite missing EPS forecasts by 4.43%, the company’s strong revenue performance, resilient cash flow generation ($1.9 billion), and optimistic 2026 guidance (mid-single-digit EPS growth and stable raw material costs) bolstered investor confidence. Analyst upgrades, including Bernstein’s $130 price target and JPMorgan’s $126 target, further reinforced the positive sentiment. The stock’s rise aligned with the company’s emphasis on strategic growth in high-margin segments and operational efficiency, offsetting short-term EPS underperformance.