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    Did the PPG VELOCITY Refinish Launch Just Shift PPG Industries' (PPG) Investment Narrative?

    Simply Wall St·09/13/2025 18:08:20
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    • In recent weeks, PPG Industries introduced the PPG VELOCITY refinish system in the United States, aiming to improve efficiency and environmental compliance for automotive collision repair shops.
    • This product rollout, coupled with industry recognition for PPG’s commitment to technological innovation and leadership, highlights the company’s ongoing influence in advanced coatings solutions.
    • Next, we'll review how PPG’s new refinish system launch could strengthen its investment narrative through enhanced technological advancement and market presence.

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    PPG Industries Investment Narrative Recap

    Investors in PPG Industries typically look for steady innovation, strong global presence, and management’s ability to drive growth through product launches and strategic expansion. The recent roll-out of the PPG VELOCITY refinish system underscores this focus but is unlikely to materially change near-term catalysts or ease the major risk from soft US and European auto production, which still weighs on the Industrial Coatings segment outlook.

    Against this backdrop, the latest industry recognition, honoring PPG’s Patrick O’Neill with a Lifetime Achievement Award for pioneering lead-free electrocoat technology, directly ties to the company’s push for advanced, compliant coatings. This ongoing leadership in sustainability and product innovation supports existing revenue growth initiatives, yet doesn’t fully offset macroeconomic pressures facing several business lines.

    In contrast, investors should be aware that foreign currency headwinds continue to …

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    PPG Industries' outlook forecasts $16.9 billion in revenue and $2.0 billion in earnings by 2028. This assumes 2.7% annual revenue growth and a $0.7 billion increase in earnings from the current level of $1.3 billion.

    Uncover how PPG Industries' forecasts yield a $127.35 fair value, a 15% upside to its current price.

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    PPG Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025
    PPG Community Fair Values as at Sep 2025

    Fair value estimates from three Simply Wall St Community members for PPG range from US$127.35 to US$165.08 per share. While many see promise in PPG’s innovation efforts, opinions vary widely, prompting you to weigh both currency volatility and competitive innovation as you consider the company’s performance outlook.

    Explore 3 other fair value estimates on PPG Industries - why the stock might be worth just $127.35!

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