PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth.
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PPG announces Q1 2026 results with 7% sales growth. PPG has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7 % year-over-year increase in net sales, driven by higher selling prices and favourable currency impacts. The coatings giant remains optimistic about aerospace, packaging, and architectural coatings growth, despite inflationary pressures. 30.04.2026 PPG has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting net sales of approximately EUR 3.59 billion, a 7 % increase compared to the same period in 2025. Organic sales rose by 1 %, primarily due to higher selling prices across its portfolio, while foreign currency translation contributed an additional 6 % to sales growth. Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased by 6 % year-over-year to EUR 1.68, supported by strong results in aerospace and architectural coatings segments. Tim Knavish, Chairman and CEO of PPG, emphasised the company's ability to maintain growth momentum despite inflationary pressures. "We delivered higher selling prices, with further selling price realisation targeted to offset any inflationary impact more quickly than prior cycles," Knavish stated. He highlighted the robust performance of aerospace and architectural coatings in Latin America, attributing these results to PPG's technology-advantaged products and strong commercial execution. Segment...
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