Sherwin-Williams (SHW) CFO reports insider stock and option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company’s SVP - Finance and CFO, Benjamin E. Meisenzahl, reported his initial beneficial ownership of company securities as of 01/01/2026. He holds 5,673.4 shares of common stock directly and an additional 257.12 shares indirectly through The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan based on the trustee’s 12/31/2025 statement.

He also reports multiple employee stock options, each giving the right to buy Sherwin-Williams common stock at fixed exercise prices, with expiration dates ranging from 10/17/2027 to 10/19/2035. These grants were issued under the company’s equity incentive plans and typically vest in three annual installments starting one year after the grant date, with more recent awards subject to vesting conditions.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meisenzahl Benjamin E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 SHERWIN WAY

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44113

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO [ SHW ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP - Finance and CFO

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	5,673.4	D
Common Stock	257.12(1)	I	401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(2)	10/17/2027	Common Stock	360	$127.98	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(3)	10/16/2028	Common Stock	1,230	$136.85	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(4)	10/15/2029	Common Stock	1,110	$186.85	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(5)	10/19/2030	Common Stock	1,080	$227.05	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(6)	10/17/2031	Common Stock	1,055	$295.83	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(7)	10/17/2032	Common Stock	1,050	$215.08	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(8)	10/12/2033	Common Stock	1,880	$248.57	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(9)	10/14/2034	Common Stock	2,105	$388.57	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	(10)	10/19/2035	Common Stock	11,700	$331.37	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares of common stock attributable to the Reporting Person's participation in The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan per the trustee's 12/31/2025 statement.

2. These options were granted on October 18, 2017, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 18, 2018.

3. These options were granted on October 17, 2018, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 17, 2019.

4. These options were granted on October 16, 2019, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 16, 2020.

5. These options were granted on October 20, 2020, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 20, 2021.

6. These options were granted on October 18, 2021, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 18, 2022.

7. These options were granted on October 18, 2022, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017). The options vested annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 18, 2023.

8. These options were granted on October 13, 2023, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023). The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 13, 2024, subject to vesting conditions.

9. These options were granted on October 15, 2024, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023). The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 15, 2025, subject to vesting conditions.

10. These options were granted on October 20, 2025, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 20, 2026, subject to vesting conditions.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney

	Jessica L. M. H. Epp, Attorney-in-fact	01/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider reporting holdings in Sherwin-Williams (SHW)?

The insider is Benjamin E. Meisenzahl, who serves as SVP - Finance and CFO of The Sherwin-Williams Company and is filing as a reporting person.

How many Sherwin-Williams (SHW) common shares does the CFO beneficially own?

Benjamin E. Meisenzahl reports 5,673.4 common shares held directly and 257.12 common shares held indirectly through The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan.

What indirect ownership in SHW stock does the CFO report?

He indirectly owns 257.12 shares of Sherwin-Williams common stock attributable to his participation in The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan, based on the trustee’s 12/31/2025 statement.

What stock options does the Sherwin-Williams (SHW) CFO hold?

He holds several Employee Stock Options on Sherwin-Williams common stock, with individual grants covering 360 to 11,700 underlying shares and expiration dates from 10/17/2027 through 10/19/2035.

How do the Sherwin-Williams CFO’s stock options vest?

For grants from 2017 through 2022, options vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning about one year after the grant date. Options granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 also vest in three annual installments starting in the following year, subject to vesting conditions.

Does this Sherwin-Williams insider filing show any stock being bought or sold?

No purchases or sales are listed. The filing reports beneficial holdings of common stock and employee stock options as of 01/01/2026, rather than new transactions.

Under which plans were the Sherwin-Williams (SHW) stock options granted to the CFO?

Options dated 2017 through 2024 were granted under the 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan 2025 grant was issued under the 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.