Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products. The company serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers through a vast network of company-operated stores and third-party retail partners. Its value proposition is built on a comprehensive portfolio of recognized brands, technical expertise, and an integrated supply chain.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Paint Stores Group
primaryOperates a large network of specialty paint stores across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. It serves architectural and industrial contractors as well as do-it-yourself homeowners with professional-grade products and expert service.
Sherwin-Williams®, Emerald®, Duration®, SuperPaint®,, Cashmere®, ProMar®, Loxon®
Architectural paint contractors, Industrial paint contractors, DIY homeowners
Consumer Brands Group
majorManufactures and distributes branded and private-label architectural coatings and wood finishes to third-party retailers. It also operates company-owned specialty stores in Latin America and manages the company's global manufacturing and logistics infrastructure.
Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson’s® WaterSeal®, Purdy®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams
Home centers, Hardware stores, Dedicated dealers, Distributors
Performance Coatings Group
majorDevelops and sells highly engineered industrial coatings for specialized applications including automotive, marine, and packaging. This segment operates globally through company branches, direct sales, and licensed technology.
Ultra 9K®, ValPure®, Fluropon®, Sayerlack®, Firetex®, Macropoxy®
OEM manufacturers, Automotive refinish shops, Industrial wood finishers, Packaging manufacturers
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Competitive Position
A leading global manufacturer and retailer of coatings with a dominant market share in the North American professional paint contractor segment.
Geographies
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Caribbean
Customer Segments
Professional Contractors, Industrial OEMs, Retail Consumers, Commercial Enterprises
Upstream Dependencies
Petrochemical suppliers, Propylene feedstock providers, Resin and latex manufacturers, Pigment and solvent suppliers, Metal and plastic container manufacturers
Downstream Customers
Professional painting contractors, Home improvement retailers, Automotive repair facilities, Industrial manufacturing plants, DIY consumers
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
PPG Industries
PPG
Primary global competitor in architectural and industrial coatings.
Home Depot
HD
Competitor through its retail paint departments and private label offerings.
Lowe's Companies
LOW
Specialty paint store competitor
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.A
Competitor in the architectural coatings and paint market
RPM International
RPM
Competitor in specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials.
Subsidiaries
The Valspar Corporation
Major coatings manufacturer acquired to expand global performance coatings and consumer brand presence.
Sayerlack
Specialized wood coatings brand within the Performance Coatings Group.
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Common questions about Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products. The company serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers through a vast network of company-operated stores and third-party retail partners. Its value proposition is built on a comprehensive portfolio of recognized brands, technical expertise, and an integrated supply chain.
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) has a market capitalization of $76.2B and trades on NYSE.
Sherwin-Williams generated $23.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $2.6B, representing a net margin of 10.9%. Gross margin stands at 49.0%, with free cash flow of $2.9B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Sherwin-Williams's key competitors include PPG Industries, Inc., The Home Depot, Inc., Lowe's Companies Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Sherwin-Williams has approximately 64,088 employees.