Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Sherwin-Williams Cash & Equivalents increased by 4.7% to $216.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.6%, from $199.80M to $216.90M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a -1.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$219.60M$313.30M$165.70M$401.10M$312.60M$130.50M$198.80M$151.40M$209.40M$503.40M$276.80M$179.90M$200.00M$238.20M$210.40M$199.80M$269.80M$241.50M$207.20M$216.90M
QoQ Change+42.7%-47.1%+142.1%-22.1%-58.3%+52.3%-23.8%+38.3%+140.4%-45.0%-35.0%+11.2%+19.1%-11.7%-5.0%+35.0%-10.5%-14.2%+4.7%
YoY Change+42.3%-58.3%+20.0%-62.3%-33.0%+285.7%+39.2%+18.8%-4.5%-52.7%-24.0%+11.1%+34.9%+1.4%-1.5%+8.6%
Range$130.50M$503.40M
CAGR-0.3%
Avg YoY Growth+14.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwin-Williams's cash & equivalents?
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported cash & equivalents of $216.90M in Q1 2026.
How has Sherwin-Williams's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Sherwin-Williams's cash & equivalents increased by 8.6% year-over-year, from $199.80M to $216.90M.
What is the long-term trend for Sherwin-Williams's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Sherwin-Williams's cash & equivalents has grown at a -1.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $226.60M to $207.20M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.