PPG Industries Trading Volume Surges 85.85% to Rank 361st Despite Stock Price Decline

On June 13, 2025, PPG Industries (PPG) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of $269 million, marking an 85.85% rise from the previous day. This surge placed PPG at the 361st position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price experienced a decline of 5.11%, marking the third consecutive day of losses, with a total decrease of 7.60% over the past three days.

PPG Industries, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, operating across various regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company serves diverse end markets such as industrial, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and residential and commercial construction. PPG operates through three main segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings, offering a wide array of products and services tailored to customer needs worldwide.

Despite its strong market position, PPG's stock has faced challenges. Over the past three months, its shares have decreased by 1.4%, underperforming the broader market. The stock has been in a bearish trend, consistently trading below its 200-day moving average since last year. However, it has climbed above its 50-day moving average since early May. The company's Q1 2025 earnings release on April 29 showed adjusted EPS of $1.72 and revenue of $3.7 billion, surpassing forecasts. Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $7.75 - $8.05, with strong volume growth of 6% in the performance coatings segment, particularly in aerospace and automotive refinish, offsetting declines in other segments.

Analysts remain moderately optimistic about PPG's prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from 25 analysts in coverage, and as of writing, PPG is trading below the mean price target of $127.95. The company's average rating score is 2.53, based on 6 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 11 sell ratings. Analysts have set price targets ranging from $105 to $166, reflecting a mixed outlook on the stock's future performance.