Barclays Rates PPG Industries (PPG) Overweight, $136 Price Target

Barclays maintains its Overweight rating on PPG Industries with a new price target of $136, a 24.16% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:19 PM EDT

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Barclays rated PPG Industries, Inc. ($PPG) "Overweight" with a $136 price target on October 13, 2026.

Since the rating, $PPG is up 2.7% to date (from the $104.55 close on Oct 13, 2026).

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Key Points

On October 13, Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on PPG Industries, setting a price target of $136.00.
Barclays's $136 price target implies 24.16% upside from PPG Industries, Inc.'s ($PPG) current $109.54 share price.
As of October 16, PPG shares recently traded at $109.54, which is about 19.5% below Barclays' target price.
PPG Industries is set to report its next earnings on October 27, 2026, following a year-over-year revenue growth of 7.2%.

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Barclays has reiterated its Overweight rating on PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG) on October 13, 2026, with a price target of $136. This rating suggests that Barclays sees potential for the stock to perform better than the market average. Currently, PPG shares are trading at $109.54 as of October 16, which is 19.5% below the set target.

Other Institutional Activity in PPG Industries

Several other institutional investors have adjusted their stakes in PPG Industries recently. BlackRock Inc. reduced its holdings by 473,260 shares, bringing its total to about 23.6 million shares valued at approximately $2.53 billion. Meanwhile, State Street Corporation increased its position by 1.1 million shares, resulting in a total of about 13.9 million shares worth about $1.49 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC saw a slight increase of 8,724 shares, ending with around 14.5 million shares valued at about $1.56 billion.

PPG Industries, Inc. Stock Up 4.8%

PPG Industries shares are currently trading around $109.54, which is below the analyst target of $136. The stock's recent performance is noteworthy, especially considering its potential upside if it moves closer to the target price.

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Recent Earnings

In its trailing twelve months, PPG Industries reported revenue of approximately $16.42 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.97. The company achieved a net margin of 9.6% and a return on equity of 19.3%. PPG is scheduled to announce its next earnings on October 27, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at PPG Industries, Inc.

Insider transactions at PPG Industries show some activity. Juliane M. Hefel, an officer, purchased 11 shares for a total value of $1,344 on June 12, 2026, and another 13 shares for $1,409 on September 11, 2026. On the other hand, Officer Anne M. Foulkes sold 3,594 shares on February 20, 2026, valued at about $447,848.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 13, Barclays initiated its coverage of PPG Industries with an Overweight rating and a price target of $136. Earlier, KeyBanc initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a target of $133 on September 11, 2026. UBS maintained a Neutral rating with a lowered target of $116 on October 5, 2026, and RBC Capital kept its Sector Perform rating but reduced its target to $115 on October 9, 2026.

About PPG Industries

PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. This diverse product range positions PPG to capitalize on various market opportunities, especially in the growing construction and automotive sectors.

Bottom Line

Investors will be watching PPG Industries closely as it prepares for its earnings report on October 27, 2026. With Barclays' recent rating and a significant price target, the stock may attract more attention in the coming weeks.