Sherwin Williams Co.
- SHW ยท NYSE
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
- Cleveland, OH
- 64,249 employees
- CIK 0000089800
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Heidi G. Petz Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-27
- Benjamin E. Meisenzahl Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer 10-K, 2026-02-19
- Justin T. Binns President, Glob. Architectural 4, 2026-08-19
- Karl J. Jorgenrud President, Glob. Industrial 4, 2026-08-11
- Colin M. Davie President & General Manager, Global Supply Chain Division, Consumer Brands Group 10-K, 2026-02-19
- Todd D. Rea President, Consumer Brands Group 10-K, 2026-02-19
What leadership is saying
“Sherwin-Williams third quarter performance demonstrated the resilience of our Company and the strength of our strategy in a challenging demand environment. Despite muted underlying market volumes, we continued to win new customers, increase share-of-wallet and deliver sales growth across all three reportable segments, at or above our guidance, supported by the differentiated value and productivity our solutions deliver to customers. At the same time, we took disciplined prici”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 27, 2026
Sherwin Williams Co is a U.S. public company in retail-building materials, hardware, garden supply (SIC 5200), headquartered in Cleveland, OH. It trades as SHW on NYSE. Revenue was $23.6B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +2.1% from the year before. It reported about 64,249 employees. Heidi G. Petz is Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.6B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $23.1B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $23.1B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $22.1B 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $19.9B 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | $4.2B 10-K, 2024-02-20 | $3.4B 10-K, 2024-02-20 | $3.1B 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| SG&A | $7.7B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $7.4B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $7.1B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $6.3B 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $5.9B 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| Net income | $2.6B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $2.7B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $2.4B 10-K, 2026-02-19 | $2.0B 10-K, 2025-02-20 | $1.9B 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heidi G. Petz President and Chief Executive Officer, Sherwin-Williams | Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-27 |
| Aaron M. Powell | Board member (per proxy) bio: CEO, Pizza Hut Division, Yum! Brands, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Jeff M. Fettig | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired, Former Chairman & CEO, Whirlpool Corporation | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Kerrii B. Anderson | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired, Former CEO & President, Wendy's International, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Michael H. Thaman | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired, Former Chair & CEO, Owens Corning | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Thomas L. Williams | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired, Former Chairman & CEO, Parker-Hannifin Corporation | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Marta R. Stewart | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired, Former Executive VP & CFO, Norfolk Southern Corporation | DEF 14A, 2026-03-11 |
| Benjamin E. Meisenzahl | Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| Justin T. Binns President-Global Architectural Business | President, Glob. Architectural | 4, 2026-08-19 |
| Karl J. Jorgenrud President, Performance Coatings Group, Sherwin-Williams | Shaping the Future of Industrial Coatings | President, Glob. Industrial | 4, 2026-08-11 |
| Colin M. Davie President, Global Supply Chain at Sherwin-Williams | President & General Manager, Global Supply Chain Division, Consumer Brands Group | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| Todd D. Rea President-Consumer Brands Group at The Sherwin-Williams Company | President, Consumer Brands Group | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| Mary L. Garceau Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary - The Sherwin-Williams Company | Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| J. Paul Lang | Senior Vice President, Enterprise Finance and Chief Accounting Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| Marlena K. Boyce | Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
| James R. Jaye | Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications | 10-K, 2026-02-19 |
What Sherwin Williams Co does
The Sherwin-Williams Company, founded in 1866 and incorporated in Ohio in 1884, is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia and Australia. Our principal executive offices are located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44113-2206, telephone (216) 566-2000.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 241.6 million (as of September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 27, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $85.5B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 19, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 27, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 22, 2026 (filed March 11, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 11, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Cleveland, Ohio) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | James P. Lang SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAO | Sale | 1,309 | $474K | Form 4, November 6, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | Bryan J. Young SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel. | Sale | 1,314 | $454K | Form 4, November 5, 2026 |
| November 3, 2026 | James R. Jaye SVP - IR & Corp. Comm. | Sale | 2,301 | $795K | Form 4, November 5, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | Mary L. Garceau SVP - CLO and Secretary | Sale | 3,891 | $1.4M | Form 4, November 4, 2026 |
| August 17, 2026 | Justin T. Binns President, Glob. Architectural | Sale | 13,500 | $4.8M | Form 4, August 19, 2026 |
| August 7, 2026 | Karl J. Jorgenrud President, Glob. Industrial | Sale | 7,886 | $2.9M | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 | Bryan J. Young SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel. | Sale | 2,513 | $916K | Form 4, February 25, 2026 |
| February 2, 2026 | Colin M. Davie Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain | Sale | 2,976 | $1.1M | Form 4, February 4, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-10-27
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-29
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 1.02 Termination of a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-09
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-04-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-24
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-02-09
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-01-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-11-17
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
Frequently asked questions about Sherwin Williams Co
- What does Sherwin Williams Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "The Sherwin-Williams Company, founded in 1866 and incorporated in Ohio in 1884, is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia and Australia. Our principal executive offices are located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44113-2206, telephone (216) 566-2000."
- What is Sherwin Williams Co's revenue?
- $23.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 19, 2026.
- Is Sherwin Williams Co profitable?
- Sherwin Williams Co reported net income of $2.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Sherwin Williams Co have?
- About 64,249 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Sherwin Williams Co?
- Heidi G. Petz, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 27, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Sherwin Williams Co?
- Benjamin E. Meisenzahl, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 10-K filed February 19, 2026.
- Where is Sherwin Williams Co headquartered?
- Cleveland, OH.
- What is Sherwin Williams Co's stock ticker?
- SHW on NYSE.
- What industry is Sherwin Williams Co in?
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, SIC code 5200.
- What is Sherwin Williams Co's website?
- sherwin-williams.com. Investor relations: https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/investor-resources/contact-us/default.aspx.
- When does Sherwin Williams Co report earnings next?
- January 26, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Sherwin Williams Co a public company?
- Yes. Sherwin Williams Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000089800 and trades as SHW.
- Who audits Sherwin Williams Co?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Cleveland, Ohio, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Sherwin Williams Co are outstanding?
- 241.6 million shares as of September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 27, 2026.
- What is Sherwin Williams Co's public float?
- $85.5B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 19, 2026.
- How many business segments does Sherwin Williams Co report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 27, 2026.
- When is Sherwin Williams Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 22, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 11, 2026.
- Have Sherwin Williams Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 6, 2025, officers and directors reported 10 open-market sales worth about $13.3M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: James P. Lang (SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAO) sold 1,309 shares on November 4, 2026.