Here is Coatings World’s weekly recap of the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ending August 1, 2026.

First up this week, PPG announced its Q2 2025 financial earnings, with sales reaching $4.5 billion. Next, Benjamin Moore celebrated the 50th anniversary of its iconic Historical Color Collection – a curated palette of 191 enduring hues inspired by 18th- and 19th-century North American architecture. Sherwin-Williams also released its financial results for Q2 of 2026. Plus, AkzoNobel has launched a new self-cleaning extrusion coating that uses natural rainfall to help remove dust and stains from exterior walls in China. Lastly, Coatings World updated its Editorial Advisory Board in order to provide the most relevant content impacting the industry. 

Here are our top five most-viewed stories from the past week:

1. PPG Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

2. Benjamin Moore Celebrates 50 Years of the Historical Color Collection: A Testament to Enduring Design

3. Sherwin-Williams Reports 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results

4. AkzoNobel Launches Self-cleaning Exterior Coating to Support China’s Urban Renewal

5. Coatings World Announces Updated Editorial Advisory Board

Thanks for reading our Breaking News. We’ll have a new list for you next Saturday.

Have a great week!

Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor