Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.77
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
39.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
42 years
PPG Dividend Income Check
Safety
39.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
42 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
PPG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$2.77
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout39.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout50.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak42 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR5.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return-0.9%
5Y Total Return-33.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,66010Y ago$11,84620Y ago$41,053
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PPG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
PPG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PPG Industries, Inc. distributes 39.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 50.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PPG has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 5.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PPG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 3.3% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -33.4%, with dividends contributing 7.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,846 today.
PPG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.00
Avg/Payment$0.6500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.7100 | — | 2.64% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.7100 | — | 2.22% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 2.90% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.7100 | ↑ +4.4% | 2.58% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 2.38% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.6800 | — | 2.34% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.6800 | — | 2.18% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.6800 | ↑ +4.6% | 2.22% | Sep 12, 2024 |
PPG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
39.8% payout
Streak
42Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPGPPG Industries, Inc. | $23.8B | 2.6% | 39.8% | 42 | Sustainable |
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 RPMRPM International In… | $12.7B | 2.0% | 37.1% | 30 | Sustainable |
3rd  DOWDow Inc. | $29.4B | 5.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $25.1B | 7.0% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.8B | 4.3% | 80.4% | 12 | Watch |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.6B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CECelanese Corporation | $7.7B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
PPG Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.78 | 4.5% | 4 | $6.92 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $2.66 | 4.7% | 4 | $4.75 | 56.0% | 1.79x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $2.54 | 5.0% | 4 | $5.35 | 47.5% | 2.11x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $2.42 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.32 | 56.0% | 1.79x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $2.26 | 7.6% | 4 | $6.01 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $2.10 | 6.1% | 4 | $4.45 | 47.2% | 2.12x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $1.98 | 6.5% | 4 | $5.22 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.86 | 9.4% | 4 | $5.46 | 34.1% | 2.94x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.70 | 9.0% | 4 | $6.18 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonPPG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PPG stock.
How much dividend does PPG pay per share?
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PPG's next ex-dividend date?
PPG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PPG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PPG's dividend safe?
PPG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +39.8% and FCF payout ratio of +50.4%. With 42 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PPG a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, PPG Industries, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PPG pay dividends?
PPG Industries, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PPG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PPG five years ago would be worth approximately $6,660 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PPG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PPG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.