PPG Industries (PPG) Insider Alisha Bellezza Buys $121 of Stock

Executive Insider Buying at PPG Industries

Alisha Bellezza, Senior VP of Automotive Coatings at PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PPG), purchased 1 share of company stock on June 30, 2026. The transaction was executed at a price of $121.29 per share, totaling $121.29. This filing details a direct acquisition of shares by a key member of the leadership team.

More Insider Purchases From Company Leaders

The trade arrived alongside a wave of similar purchases by other corporate officers at the specialty chemicals firm. On June 30, 2026, CEO Timothy Knavish picked up 31 shares worth $3,759.99 at $121.29 each. Anne Foulkes, Senior VP of Legal and Special Projects, acquired 16 shares for $1,940.64 on the same date. Kevin Braun, Senior VP of Operations, bought 7 shares valued at $849.03, while Juliane Hefel, Senior VP of Industrial Coatings and Specialty Products, purchased 2 shares worth $242.58. Hefel also picked up shares earlier in the month, buying 7 shares on June 12 at $119.34 and 1 share on June 15 at $121.53.

Stock Valuation and Trading Levels

Shares of PPG traded near the $121.29 mark during this late June insider buying period. The company features a trailing P/E ratio of 15.05 based on earnings, alongside a forward P/E of 12.11. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $112.85 and its 200-day moving average of $111.76, well within a 52-week trading range spanning from $93.39 to $133.43.

Dividend and Financial Profile

The company distributes an annual dividend rate of $2.96 per share, yielding 2.83% with a payout ratio of 40.75%. PPG generated $16.42 billion in revenue, reflecting a revenue growth rate of 7.2%. Profitability metrics show a net profit margin of 9.57% and a return on equity of 19.3%. Next earnings are scheduled for release on October 27, 2026.

Wall Street Analyst Updates

Analyst coverage has seen multiple adjustments leading into the autumn months. On October 13, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a price target of $136.00. RBC Capital maintained a Sector Perform rating on October 9, 2026, adjusting its target from $122.00 to $115.00. UBS maintained a Neutral rating on October 5, 2026, setting a target of $116.00. Earlier, Keybanc initiated an Overweight rating with a $133.00 target on September 11, 2026. Across 21 analyst opinions, the stock holds a consensus buy rating with a mean price target of $126.29, backed by a high target of $138.00 and a low of $115.00.

Overview of PPG Industries

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG Industries manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials for industrial, architectural, and automotive uses. The business operates across three primary divisions: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. These products serve consumer retail outlets, independent distributors, and direct manufacturing clients globally.

What to Watch at PPG Industries, Inc.

Investors are looking ahead to the company's next earnings report on October 27, 2026, for updated revenue and margin figures. Insider transaction reports filed under SEC guidelines continue to provide transparency into executive sentiment regarding the industrial firm's long-term direction.