Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams

Global paint and coatings manufacturer

Overview

Sherwin-Williams is a global paint and coatings company that sells branded and private-label coatings to professional, industrial, commercial, and consumer customers. Its products cover architectural, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets and are distributed through more than 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with engineered coatings supplied to over 120 countries. The company emphasizes quality, customer service, and digital access to simplify ordering and support, backed by a large workforce and diverse supplier partnerships. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the coatings industry by expanding globally, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering reliable products and services.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Sherwin-Williams

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Why Sherwin-Williams is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1866

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What believers are saying

  • Emerald Symmetry plant-based paint meets zero-VOC demands while preserving premium interior performance.
  • OneCure cuts OEM cycle times 30–40%, reducing energy use and oven footprint significantly.
  • Strategic Do it Best deal secures manufacturing for EasyCare and Best Look, expanding channel control.

What critics are saying

  • DIY demand softening in 2026 erodes consumer revenue with 45–65% probability within 6–12 months.
  • 2026 forecast of $11.50–$11.90/share misses $12.42 Wall Street estimate due to weak construction demand.
  • $13B debt plus 35x P/E exposes earnings to housing stagnation with 50–70% probability in 12–18 months.

What makes Sherwin-Williams unique

  • 5,000+ company-operated stores create unmatched North American retail access for pros and DIYers.
  • Embedded Square fintech tools in Digital Alliance lock in Pro+ contractors via invoicing and cash flow.
  • Patented OneCure and Heat-Flex AEB coatings solve OEM efficiency and corrosion-under-insulation challenges uniquely.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.2B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Performance Bonus

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
Robinson Newspapers
Jul 11th, 2026
Second Sherwin-Williams paint store opens in West Seattle, transforming former auto shop space.

Second Sherwin-Williams paint store opens in West Seattle, transforming former auto shop space. Now open at 4457 Fauntleroy Way SW the second Sherwin Williams location in West Seattle even offers Free Delivery. Sat, 07/11/2026 The West Seattle peninsula has gained a major new retail option for home improvement and commercial construction. Following an extensive property renovation, Sherwin-Williams has officially opened its newest storefront along the busy Fauntleroy corridor at 4457 Fauntleroy Way SW. The new retail location breathes fresh life into a highly visible neighborhood property that has stood vacant for years. The automotive repair bays of the former Midas shop, which closed in 2019, have been thoroughly stripped, retrofitted, and converted into a bright, modern paint showroom and mixing facility. [ new location details] address: 4457 Fauntleroy Way SW hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (weekdays) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (saturdays) 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (sundays). The addition provides a significant logistical benefit for local DIY homeowners, interior designers, and professional contractors working on the western side of the hills. While the company has operated a branch on Delridge Way SW for more than a decade, cutting across the peninsula during peak traffic hours has often been a bottleneck for residents in the neighborhood's western commercial districts. The new Fauntleroy storefront eliminates that crosstown trip, providing full retail and trade services right on the main thoroughfare into the area. Products and capabilities. The newly completed branch is fully stocked to support large-scale renovations, residential updates, and commercial builds. Available resources include: * Advanced Color Matching: Precision digital scanning to accurately match existing paint flakes, fabrics, or competitive color palettes. * Full Product Inventory: Comprehensive access to interior and exterior paint lines, architectural coatings, and specialized wood stains. * Contractor Support: Dedicated commercial fulfillment, bulk order staging, and technical product assistance for area trade professionals. Construction and interior setup wrapped up ahead of initial timelines, allowing the storefront to open its doors and begin mixing paint just in time for the peak summer painting and home renovation season.

West Seattle Blog
Jun 25th, 2026
BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle's second Sherwin-Williams Paint store opens.

BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: West Seattle's second Sherwin-Williams Paint store opens. Most of the chain businesses that West Seattle has in multiplicity involve food/drink. Now you can add to the list... paint. More than a decade after a built-from-scratch Sherwin-Williams store opened in Delridge, the paint chain has opened its second West Seattle store in the former Midas space at 4457 Fauntleroy. Thanks to Ian for the tip; though they had told us two months ago that they were aiming for a fall opening, things apparently moved faster. The plan for the space has been in the works for more than two years; Midas closed there in 2019. The new store's hours are 7 am-6 pm weekdays, 8 am-5 pm Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm Sundays.

Trades
Apr 8th, 2026
Sherwin-Williams announces new coating.

Sherwin-Williams announces new coating. Sherwin-Williams recently announced the launch of its new high-performance coating, Forte Urethanized Acrylic. Designed for both vertical and horizontal surfaces, the product can be used by both contractors and homeowners to coat a wide range of interior and exterior surfaces. "Trades is incredibly excited about the versatility that Forte(TM) Urethanized Acrylic offers; this product reflects About googler.

Insider Monkey
Apr 7th, 2026
Citi cuts SHW target to $385, flags oil-driven raw material pressure.

Citi cuts SHW target to $385, flags oil-driven raw material pressure. Published on April 7, 2026 at 3:44 pm by vardah gill in news. The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) is included among the 15 Best Consistent Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 1, Citi lowered its price recommendation on The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) to $385 from $410. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said a spike in oil prices, along with supply disruptions, has affected most key raw materials used in coatings. Earlier, on March 19, RBC Capital also lowered its price goal on SHW to $376 from $390 and maintained an Outperform rating. The analyst noted that the company's end markets still appear choppy. If the Iran conflict stretches beyond 8 to 12 weeks, it could weigh on Q2 margins, the analyst said in a research note. RBC also said the company's capital allocation approach, with a focus on buybacks, remains unchanged. The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) manufactures, develops, distributes, and sells paint, coatings, and related products. It serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers, mainly across North and South America, with additional operations in the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of SHW as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SHW and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

Breaking Ground
Apr 3rd, 2026
Standalone paint store planned for Windsor.

Standalone paint store planned for Windsor. WINDSOR - A nationwide paint store is planning a standalone store in east Windsor. Plans for a Sherwin Williams Retail Store have been filed with the Town of Windsor to build the first commercial business in the Greenspire subdivision at the northwest corner of Colorado Highway 392 and Hollister Lake... This content has been intentionally hidden. You must log in or purchase a subscription to view the rest of this content. Start your subscription to BizWest, The Business Journal of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado, TODAY!

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