The Sherwin-Williams Company filings document operating results, governance actions, and capital-structure matters for an Ohio paint and coatings issuer with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange under SHW. Recent Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly and annual financial results, including net sales, earnings measures, segment performance, guidance, and Valspar acquisition-related amortization.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover director elections, advisory executive-compensation votes, auditor ratification, shareholder voting results, and pay-versus-performance disclosures. Other 8-K filings record material definitive agreements, amendments to credit facilities, borrowing and letter-of-credit commitments, covenants, events of default, and related direct financial obligations.
Sherwin-Williams Co/The reported that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owns 17,407,509 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.03% of the class. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 17,407,509 shares and sole voting power over 2,262,963 shares; the filing is signed 04/30/2026.
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported higher first-quarter 2026 results. Net sales rose 6.8% to $5.667 billion, driven by growth in all segments and contributions from the Suvinil acquisition plus favorable foreign currency.
Net income increased to $534.7 million, with diluted earnings per share up 7.5% to $2.15. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $2.35. Gross margin improved to 49.1% from 48.2% as moderating raw material costs and mix offset higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
Net operating cash was $139.1 million versus a prior-year use of cash, while EBITDA was $998.2 million. The company ended the quarter with $216.9 million in cash, total debt of $11.7 billion and 246.6 million common shares outstanding. Management highlights disciplined capital deployment, ongoing share repurchases and strong liquidity, including $2.443 billion of unused credit capacity.
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $5.67 billion, up 6.8% from a year earlier, as all three segments grew. Diluted net income per share rose 7.5% to $2.15, while adjusted diluted net income per share increased 4.4% to $2.35.
Net income grew 6.1% to $534.7 million and EBITDA increased 8.8% to $998.2 million. Paint Stores Group net sales rose 3.7% with same-store sales up 2.4%. Consumer Brands Group net sales jumped 19.2%, and Performance Coatings Group grew 6.5%. The company generated $139.1 million in operating cash and returned $772.7 million via dividends and repurchases of 1.6 million shares. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance of $10.70–$11.10 and adjusted diluted EPS of $11.50–$11.90, with net sales expected to increase by a low to mid-single digit percentage.
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders elected nine directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving substantially more votes "For" than "Against."
On an advisory basis, shareholders approved executive compensation and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, a management proposal to amend shareholders' ability to call a special meeting to a 25% ownership threshold, while a separate shareholder proposal on special meeting rights did not receive approval.
Williams Thomas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Sherwin-Williams director Thomas Williams received an award of 106.970 deferred stock units of common stock on April 6, 2026, in an exempt transaction under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan. The weighted average share price used to determine this grant was $315.50 per share.
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and will be paid solely in stock, generally after he leaves the board. Following this grant, he indirectly holds 1,162.730 deferred stock units under the plan and, in a separate direct position, 2,371.000 common stock-related securities, including 1,334 restricted stock units and 1,037 shares.
Sherwin-Williams director Michael H. Thaman received an equity-based compensation award in the form of deferred stock units tied to the company’s common stock. On the transaction date, he acquired 106.97 deferred stock units under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan at a weighted average price reference of $315.50 per unit.
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and will be settled in stock, generally after he leaves the board. Following this grant, he indirectly holds 5,601.56 deferred stock units in the Deferred Fee Plan and directly holds 8,111 common-related units, consisting of 1,100 restricted stock units and 7,011 shares of common stock. No open-market purchases or sales were reported, and no derivative securities remain outstanding in this filing.
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO director Robert James Gamgort acquired 106.97 deferred stock units of common stock in an exempt award under the company’s 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan. Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one common share and is generally payable in stock after he leaves the board.
Following this grant, he indirectly holds 487.96 deferred stock units under the Deferred Fee Plan and continues to hold 1,075 restricted stock units directly, each representing the right to receive one common share. No open‑market purchases or sales were reported in this filing.
ANDERSON KERRII B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Sherwin-Williams director Kerrii B. Anderson received a grant of deferred stock units tied to company common stock as part of director compensation. On this date, 31.7 deferred stock units were credited to her account under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan, using a weighted average price of $315.50 per share to determine the number of units.
Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and will be paid solely in stock, generally after she leaves the board. Following this grant, she holds 1,045.15 deferred stock units indirectly under the Deferred Fee Plan and 5,819 common share-related interests directly, consisting of 1,100 restricted stock units and 4,719 shares of common stock.
The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 12 to its Schedule 13G/A reporting for Sherwin-Williams Co (Common Stock). The amendment states 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0% of the class, following an internal realignment. The filing cites SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) and explains that certain Vanguard subsidiaries will report disaggregated ownership separately.
The form lists ownership details (sole/shared voting and dispositive powers all 0) and confirms that no single other person holds more than 5% of the class. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026.