The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)
Materials ยท Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 11, 1964. SentiSense covers The Sherwin-Williams Company in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply. Heidi G. Petz is its chief executive officer. The company reports 64,249 employees, and its corporate website is www.sherwin-williams.com.
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers. Sherwin organizes its operations into three primary segments: the paint stores group is the largest segment and includes the company's network of over 4,800 company-owned stores; the consumer brands group sells branded architectural paints through big-box retailers such as Lowe's, and the performance coatings group provides specialized coatings for industrial applications, such as automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial wood.
Latest reported results
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported revenue of $6.86 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 7.9% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,723 institutions reported holding SHW, with 199.3 million shares worth $68.6 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on SHW
- SHW sentiment: whether news and social coverage of The Sherwin-Williams Company leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- SHW ownership: all 1,723 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- SHW financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Sherwin-Williams Company do?
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers.
What sector is SHW in?
SentiSense classifies The Sherwin-Williams Company in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply.
Where does SHW stock trade?
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 11, 1964.
Who is the CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company?
Heidi G. Petz is the chief executive officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company.