Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)

As of July 18, 2025, SHW's stock price was $340.07, up 2.60% over the past 30 days and 4.49% over the past 12 months. The 52-week high was $400.42 on November 27, 2024, and the 52-week low was $308.84 on April 8, 2025. Key events include solid Q1 2025 financial results with adjusted earnings per share growing 3.7% to $2.25, a dividend declaration of $0.79 per common share, and the election of a new director. The company anticipates a choppy demand environment through 2025 and into 2026, and price increases implemented in January 2025 are expected to contribute to revenue growth. The acquisition of Suvinil is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

Demand for Sherwin-Williams' products is influenced by painting seasons and relocation trends, with a spring and summer uptick. The company offers products for low-temperature application to extend the exterior painting season into the fall. Despite seasonal patterns, the company has noted a choppy demand environment in its end markets, expected to continue through 2025 and into 2026. Raw material availability and supply chain constraints can impact the company's ability to meet strong demand.

The Sherwin-Williams Co. is a global leader in paints, coatings, and related products, serving professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers since 1866. It operates in three segments: The Paint Stores Group (The Americas Group) which operates over 5,000 company-owned stores and facilities, accounting for approximately 56% of total sales in 2023; the Consumer Brands Group, which sells branded architectural paints through retailers and distributors; and the Performance Coatings Group, which provides engineered solutions for various markets in over 120 countries. Major products include architectural paints, protective coatings, automotive finishes, and floorcoverings. The company introduced ready-mixed paint in 1875 and water-based, fast-drying interior paint in the 1940s.

Sherwin-Williams has a global presence with operations in over 120 countries and more than 5,100 company-operated stores and facilities worldwide. Its headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio, with a new R&D center in Brecksville, Ohio. Products are sold through company-operated stores in the Americas and through various retailers and distributors in North America, Europe, China, Australia, and New Zealand. Acquisitions have expanded its presence in Europe and South America.

Sherwin-Williams has maintained a strong brand reputation, recognized as the world's most valuable paint brand for the third consecutive year as of May 2024. A Market Force Information study in August 2024 identified Sherwin-Williams as the leading brand in customer satisfaction across multiple categories in the United States, with an increased market share. The company is ranked No. 1 in brand awareness and preference by professional painters and designers, and has exclusive supply relationships with top U.S. homebuilders and property management firms. Sherwin-Williams also has a strong reputation for sustainability.

The ownership of Sherwin-Williams is primarily dominated by institutional investors, holding between 22.39% to 83% of the company's shares. Vanguard Group Inc. is the largest shareholder, owning 8.81% of the shares. Individual investors hold a notable portion of the stock, approximately 55.24%, while insiders own less than 1%.