Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Business Segments · Goodwill

Performance Coatings Group — Goodwill

Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group — Goodwill increased by 1.1% to $3.60B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.1%, from $3.56B to $3.60B.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

High goodwill levels indicate a history of acquisitions; significant changes may signal impairment testing results.

Detailed definition

The intangible asset representing the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during business acquis...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that grow through inorganic expansion.

Metric ID: shw_segment_performance_coatings_group_goodwill

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$3.17B$3.55B$3.60B$3.56B$3.60B
QoQ Change+12.0%+1.5%-1.3%+1.1%
YoY Change+12.0%+1.5%-1.3%+1.1%
Range$3.17B$3.60B
CAGR+13.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.3%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwin-Williams's performance coatings group — goodwill?
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported performance coatings group — goodwill of $3.60B in Q4 2025.
How has Sherwin-Williams's performance coatings group — goodwill changed year-over-year?
Sherwin-Williams's performance coatings group — goodwill increased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $3.56B to $3.60B.
What does performance coatings group — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and customer loyalty acquired through business purchases.