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PPG STEELGUARD 652 Fire Protection Launched in North America
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Key Takeaways
PPG rolled out STEELGUARD 652, an interior intumescent coating for general-purpose structural steelwork.
Steelguard 652 offers up to two hours of cellulosic fire protection and UL 263 certification for compliance.
The coating supports easy airless spray application and delivers up to 20 years of protection.
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG - Free Report) has launched PPG STEELGUARD 652, a high-performance, water-based intumescent coating designed for interior general-purpose structural steelwork in North America. The product is a part of PPG’s fire protection portfolio that combines durable protection and aesthetic appeal.
PPG Steelguard 652 features cellulosic passive fire protection coating that delivers up to two hours of protection and is UL 263 certified, providing architects, engineers and building owners the requisite confidence in its performance and regarding compliance with industry standards. Its low volatile organic compound (VOC) waterborne formulation supports more sustainable construction practices while enabling easy on-site application with airless spray equipment for smooth and consistent coverage.
PPG Steelguard 652 is engineered for long-term performance, offering up to 20 years of protection and stands out for its low certified thickness, high bond strength and strong impact resistance. The company is committed to innovating fire protection methods and expanding its range of solutions for North American projects.
PPG stock has gained 4.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s 0.9% decline.
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PPG expects adjusted earnings per share of $7.70 to $8.10 for full-year 2026, highlighting ongoing soft global industrial production, mixed demand across the various regions of operation and prevailing global economic conditions and foreign exchange rates. Organic sales are forecast to be in the range of flat to low single-digit percentage growth for the full year and EPS to be weighted toward the second half of 2026.
PPG’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
PPG currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE - Free Report) , Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDE’s 2025 earnings is pegged at 82 cents per share, indicating a rise of 355.56% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters while missing it in the remaining two, with an average surprise of 106.61%. CDE’s shares have soared 193.6% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2025 loss is pinned at $1 per share, indicating a 57.26% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 99.9% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s 2025 earnings is pinned at 17 cents per share, indicating a 13.33% year-over-year increase. ASM’s shares have skyrocketed 601.5% over the past year.
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PPG STEELGUARD 652 Fire Protection Launched in North America
Key Takeaways
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG - Free Report) has launched PPG STEELGUARD 652, a high-performance, water-based intumescent coating designed for interior general-purpose structural steelwork in North America. The product is a part of PPG’s fire protection portfolio that combines durable protection and aesthetic appeal.
PPG Steelguard 652 features cellulosic passive fire protection coating that delivers up to two hours of protection and is UL 263 certified, providing architects, engineers and building owners the requisite confidence in its performance and regarding compliance with industry standards. Its low volatile organic compound (VOC) waterborne formulation supports more sustainable construction practices while enabling easy on-site application with airless spray equipment for smooth and consistent coverage.
PPG Steelguard 652 is engineered for long-term performance, offering up to 20 years of protection and stands out for its low certified thickness, high bond strength and strong impact resistance. The company is committed to innovating fire protection methods and expanding its range of solutions for North American projects.
PPG stock has gained 4.7% over the past year compared with the industry’s 0.9% decline.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
PPG expects adjusted earnings per share of $7.70 to $8.10 for full-year 2026, highlighting ongoing soft global industrial production, mixed demand across the various regions of operation and prevailing global economic conditions and foreign exchange rates. Organic sales are forecast to be in the range of flat to low single-digit percentage growth for the full year and EPS to be weighted toward the second half of 2026.
PPG’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
PPG currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE - Free Report) , Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) .
While CDE and ALB sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, ASM carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CDE’s 2025 earnings is pegged at 82 cents per share, indicating a rise of 355.56% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters while missing it in the remaining two, with an average surprise of 106.61%. CDE’s shares have soared 193.6% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2025 loss is pinned at $1 per share, indicating a 57.26% year-over-year increase. Its shares have surged 99.9% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s 2025 earnings is pinned at 17 cents per share, indicating a 13.33% year-over-year increase. ASM’s shares have skyrocketed 601.5% over the past year.