No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 25 Oct 2023.
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States, Sherwin Williams Co belongs to the Chemicals & Materials sector and traces its origins to 1866. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). From 18 October 2025 to 18 October 2026, the disclosure feed for Sherwin Williams Co logged 47 filings by 22 insiders.
All open-market trades in the period are sales: 2 sales worth €4.9M, by 2 insiders, with no purchase on record. The largest single trade was a sale of €4.1M by Binns Justin T, published on 19 August 2026, equal to 0.0059% of the market capitalisation.
Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 2 days. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 5,810 companies) published 19 filings over the same period, against 47 filings here. Our records for Sherwin Williams Co go back to 2016, with 4 purchases and 8 sales on the open market in total. The 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025 shows 23.57 bn USD of revenue and 2.57 bn USD of net income and a dividend of 3.16 USD per share.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at Culp Inc. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
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Analysts rate Sherwin Williams Co Buy (bullish), based on 24 analysts. Average price target: US$383.13.
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The Sherwin-Williams Company (ticker: SHW) is a leading global player in paints, coatings, and related products, listed on the NYSE in the United States. Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, the company has built a long-standing, vertically integrated business model spanning product development, manufacturing, distribution, and retail sales. Its global headquarters is in Cleveland, Ohio, and the company is investing in a new global headquarters and a new research-and-technology center, underlining its focus on innovation, operating scale, and long-term competitiveness. ([corporate.sherwin-williams.com](https://corporate.sherwin-williams.com/us/?utm_source=openai))
Operationally, Sherwin-Williams serves a broad customer base that includes professional contractors, industrial users, commercial customers, and retail consumers. The company markets products through multiple channels and brands. Sherwin-Williams-branded products are primarily sold through a large network of company-operated stores and branches, while other brands are distributed via home centers, mass merchandisers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. This multi-channel footprint gives the group strong reach in North America and a selective international presence. ([investors.sherwin-williams.com](https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/The-Sherwin-Williams-Company-Reports-2025-Second-Quarter-Financial-Results/?utm_source=openai))
From a competitive standpoint, SHW holds a strong position in a fragmented industry where brand equity, technical performance, formulation expertise, service intensity, and distribution density matter materially. The company is especially well positioned in architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and surface-protection solutions. Its scale, broad product portfolio, and extensive store base create meaningful barriers to entry and support customer loyalty, particularly in the professional contractor segment. ([investors.sherwin-williams.com](https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/The-Sherwin-Williams-Company-Reports-2025-Second-Quarter-Financial-Results/?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments have been constructive. Sherwin-Williams reported solid 2025 results, including higher full-year sales, and also posted first-quarter 2026 growth while reaffirming full-year 2026 guidance. Strategically, the company announced the acquisition of BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints business, Suvinil, for $1.15 billion in cash, strengthening its Latin American platform and adding another lever for geographic expansion. For investors, SHW remains a high-quality industrial materials name combining premium branding, pricing power, disciplined execution, and acquisition-led growth. ([investors.sherwin-williams.com](https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/The-Sherwin-Williams-Company-Reports-2025-Year-End-and-Fourth-Quarter-Financial-Results/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 23.57 bn USD | 2.57 bn USD | 10.26 USD | 3.16 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 23.10 bn USD | 2.68 bn USD | 10.55 USD | 2.86 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 23.05 bn USD | 2.39 bn USD | 9.25 USD | 2.42 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 22.15 bn USD | 2.02 bn USD | 7.72 USD | 2.40 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 19.94 bn USD | 1.86 bn USD | 6.98 USD | 2.20 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.