Company / R&D Expense
PPG Industries R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$446.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$446.0M / $457.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 53
Materials
What the data says
Among 53 Materials companies, PPG Industries is in the top 8% for r&d expense. R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $401M in FY2020 to $499M in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$446M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.1%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Remained stable around $446M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -0.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in MaterialsTop 8% of 53This company $446.0M Sector average $131.8M
▼
+238.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 53 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2016.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $446.0M | -0.2% |
| FY2024 | $447.0M | +0.2% |
| FY2023 | $446.0M | -2.4% |
| FY2022 | $457.0M | +0.2% |
| FY2021 | $456.0M | +13.7% |
| FY2020 | $401.0M | -15.0% |
| FY2019 | $472.0M | +1.7% |
| FY2018 | $464.0M | -1.7% |
| FY2017 | $472.0M | -5.4% |
| FY2016 | $499.0M | +4.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026