PPG Industries SG&A decreased by 2.2% to $885.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.6%, from $838.00M to $885.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a -2.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $955.00M | $950.00M | $984.00M | $974.00M | $982.00M | $931.00M | $150.00M | $992.00M | $1.07B | $1.05B | $293.00M | $850.00M | $858.00M | $848.00M | $835.00M | $838.00M | $872.00M | $824.00M | $905.00M | $885.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.5% | +3.6% | -1.0% | +0.8% | -5.2% | -83.9% | +561.3% | +7.8% | -2.1% | -72.0% | +190.1% | +0.9% | -1.2% | -1.5% | +0.4% | +4.1% | -5.5% | +9.8% | -2.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +2.8% | -2.0% | -84.8% | +1.8% | +8.9% | +12.5% | +95.3% | -14.3% | -19.7% | -19.0% | +185.0% | -1.4% | +1.6% | -2.8% | +8.4% | +5.6% |
Business Segments — Performance Coatings Segment
| Segment | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Coatings Segment | $1.02B | $1.07B |
| Industrial Coatings Segment | $838.00M | $822.00M |
| Total | $3.39B | $3.44B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Business Segments — Global Architectural Coatings
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Architectural Coatings | $274.00M | $308.00M | $290.00M | $307.00M |
| Performance Coatings | $256.00M | $275.00M | $264.00M | $277.00M |
| Industrial Coatings | $200.00M | $205.00M | $198.00M | $212.00M |
| Total | $838.00M | $872.00M | $824.00M | $885.00M |
SG&A at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PPG Industries's sg&a?
- PPG Industries (PPG) reported sg&a of $885.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has PPG Industries's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- PPG Industries's sg&a increased by 5.6% year-over-year, from $838.00M to $885.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for PPG Industries's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), PPG Industries's sg&a has grown at a -2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.78B to $3.44B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.