■ Increase · July 17, 2026
PPG Industries Raises Dividend 4.2% to $0.74 Quarterly
PPG Industries increased its quarterly dividend by 4.2% to $0.74 per share, marking the 55th consecutive annual hike and 512th straight payment.
Dividend Increase Details
PPG Industries (PPG) has announced a 4.2% increase in its regular quarterly dividend, raising the payout by $0.03 to $0.74 per share. The dividend is payable on September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026. This marks the company's 512th consecutive dividend payment, with uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899. The latest hike extends PPG's streak of annual dividend increases to 55 consecutive years.
Shareholder Returns and Financial Performance
In 2025, PPG returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company paid $630 million in dividends during that year. Additionally, PPG's board authorized a $2.5 billion share buyback program, under which the company repurchased approximately $790 million in shares in 2025 and another $100 million in the first quarter of 2026. PPG's strong financial performance is reflected in its operating cash flow, which reached about $1.9 billion in 2025.
According to PPG, the dividend increase underscores the board's confidence in the resilience of its business, the strength of its balance sheet, and the company's ability to generate and expand operating cash flow over the long term. Shares of PPG have risen 3.7% over the past year, compared to the industry's 3.3% growth.
Dividend History and Calculator
For investors tracking PPG's payout record, the company's dividend history shows over a century of consistent payments. The PPG dividend calculator can help estimate future income based on the new quarterly rate.
What it means for income investors
PPG's 55-year streak of annual dividend increases places it among a select group of Dividend Aristocrats. The 4.2% hike, while modest, reflects steady cash flow generation and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. With a payout ratio supported by operating cash flow of $1.9 billion in 2025, the dividend appears sustainable for the foreseeable future.
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