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
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '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% |
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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?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.