PPG Industries Insider Juliane Hefel Buys Shares
PPG Industries' Senior VP Juliane Hefel bought 2 shares at $121.29 on June 30.
Key Points
- Juliane Hefel, Senior VP at PPG Industries, bought 2 shares at $121.29 each on June 30, 2026.
- PPG Industries, trading at $121.29, has a market cap of $27.04 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.40.
- Analysts from Mizuho, Citigroup, and BMO Capital have maintained their ratings, with price targets up to $140.
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On June 30, 2026, Juliane Hefel, Senior Vice President of Industrial Coatings and Specialty Products at PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG), purchased 2 shares of the company. The shares were bought at $121.29 each, totaling $242.58. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.
Insider Buying and Selling at PPG Industries, Inc.
Several insiders at PPG Industries made stock purchases on June 30, 2026. Along with Juliane Hefel, Kevin Braun, Senior Vice President of Operations, acquired 7 shares, and Timothy Knavish, Chairman and CEO, bought 31 shares. Alisha Bellezza, Senior Vice President of Automotive Coatings, purchased 1 share, and Anne Foulkes, Senior Vice President of Legal & Special Projects, acquired 16 shares. These purchases were all executed at $121.29 per share and were not part of any pre-planned trading programs.
PPG Industries, Inc. Stock Up 6.2%
Shares of NYSE:PPG traded near $121.29 on Wednesday. PPG Industries, with a market cap of approximately $27.04 billion, has a P/E ratio of 17.40 and a forward P/E of 13.99. The stock has a beta of 1.06, indicating moderate volatility. Over the past 52 weeks, the share price has ranged from $93.39 to $133.43. The company maintains a 50-day moving average of $111.93 and a 200-day moving average of $108.16. PPG's financial health is supported by a current ratio of 1.61 and a quick ratio of 1.07, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 93.74.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 1, 2026, Mizuho maintained its "buy" rating on PPG Industries with a price target of $135. Citigroup also maintained its "hold" rating, setting a target of $125 on June 24, 2026. BMO Capital reiterated its "buy" rating with a target of $140 on June 15, 2026. Overall, the consensus among 20 analysts is a "buy" recommendation, with an average target price of $123.55.
About PPG Industries
PPG Industries, Inc. is a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through three main segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. PPG serves a diverse customer base, including retail outlets, distributors, and direct sales to manufacturers across various regions such as the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The company, led by CEO Timothy M. Knavish, employs approximately 43,500 people worldwide.
Bottom Line
Insider buying activity at PPG Industries, including that of Senior VP Juliane Hefel, reflects potential confidence in the company's prospects. The stock's current performance, along with positive analyst ratings and price targets, suggests a favorable outlook. Investors often track insider transactions for insights, but it's important to remember these are backward-looking snapshots and not necessarily indicative of future performance.
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