PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) reported fourth-quarter net sales of $3.9 billion, a performance bolstered by higher selling prices and volume growth across all operating regions.
The specialty chemicals company capped its 2025 fiscal year with total net sales of $15.9 billion, reflecting a 2% organic increase as the firm successfully navigated soft industrial demand in Europe and shifting inventory patterns in the automotive sector.
For the quarter ended Dec. 31, PPG posted reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.34, while adjusted EPS reached $1.51.
The results illustrate a significant recovery from the year-ago period, though they reflect the impact of strategic divestitures, including the sale of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada.
The company's full-year results highlighted a focus on shareholder returns and balance sheet discipline.
PPG reported an annual profit of $6.92 per share on a GAAP basis, with adjusted EPS coming in at $7.58.
Throughout 2025, the company returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases, including $100 million in buybacks during the final three months of the year.