Operating Expenses

G&A

Sherwin-Williams G&A increased by 51.3% to $194.90M in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.7%, from $187.90M to $194.90M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: general_and_administrative

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$92.20M$123.10M$105.30M$127.90M$116.90M$115.30M$108.50M$187.90M$141.30M$128.80M$194.90M
QoQ Change+33.5%-14.5%+21.5%-8.6%-1.4%-5.9%+73.2%-24.8%-8.8%+51.3%
YoY Change+38.7%-5.0%+9.5%-15.2%+60.7%+22.5%+18.7%+3.7%
Range$92.20M$194.90M
CAGR+34.9%
Avg YoY Growth+16.7%
Median YoY Growth+14.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherwin-Williams's g&a?
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported g&a of $194.90M in Q3 2024.
How has Sherwin-Williams's g&a changed year-over-year?
Sherwin-Williams's g&a increased by 3.7% year-over-year, from $187.90M to $194.90M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.