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Sherwin-Williams is an American paints and coatings company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is primarily engaged in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, floorcoverings, and related products with operations in over 120 countries.[2] As of 2024, it is the largest coatings company in the world by revenue.[3]

Key Information

History

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Sherwin-Williams dates from 1866, when Cleveland bookkeeper Henry Sherwin invested in Truman Dunham & Co., a paint distributorship.[4] After the partnership dissolved in 1870, he formed Sherwin, Williams, & Co. with Edward Williams and A.T. Osborn.[4][5] For its first factory, in 1873 the company acquired a cooperage in Cleveland from Standard Oil.[4]

Sherwin-Williams was incorporated in Ohio on July 16, 1884, two years after Osborn sold his interest in the company while retaining the retail operations.[4] The company grew through acquisitions and expansions in the late 19th and early 20th century.[4] In the early 1920s, the company became the largest coatings manufacturer in the U.S.[4]

Sherwin-Williams experienced a downturn in the 1970s, and Gulf and Western Industries unsuccessfully attempted to take over.[4][6] The company recovered by fending off the raid and undergoing a series of acquisitions in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as divesting its non-coatings businesses.[4][6] In 1995, it employed 18,000 people, including 3,200 in Ohio.[4] By 2002, the company operated more than 2,500 stores.[4]

In November 2024, the company was added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.[7]

Global headquarters

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In 1930, Sherwin-Williams moved its headquarters to Cleveland's Midland Building, where it would stay for over 75 years.[4]

In September 2019, the company announced that it would move its headquarters to a larger site,[8] and in February 2020, confirmed it would remain in the Cleveland area.[9] That month, the company also began work on a new R&D center in Brecksville, OH.[10] The new headquarters's location was clarified in March 2020, with the company committing to constructing a new building complex, also in Downtown Cleveland.[11] The downtown HQ was originally projected to open in 2023, but a construction pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the projected opening until 2024. The company is investing $600 million (US) in its new facilities, providing working space for 3,500 employees.[12]

Notable innovations

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In 1875, Sherwin-Williams started selling ready-mixed paint.[4] Previously, consumers bought paint ingredients that they themselves would mix together.[4]

In the 1940s, Sherwin-Williams introduced Kem-Tone, a water-based fast-drying interior paint.[4] In 1996, the American Chemical Society named the product a National Historic Chemical Landmark.[13][14]

In 2016, the first paint registered as microbicidal with the United States Environmental Protection Agency was brought to market by Sherwin-Williams.[15][16][17]

Other acquisitions

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In 2004, Sherwin-Williams acquired Paint Sundry Brands for $295 million and Duron Inc. for $253 million.[18][19]

In June 2007, Sherwin-Williams announced that it had completed an acquisition of M.A. Bruder & Sons, a manufacturer and distributor of paints and coatings.[20]

On July 6, 2011, Sherwin-Williams acquired Leighs Paints, based in Bolton UK, manufacturers of intumescent and high performance industrial coatings. [21]

On June 4, 2012, Sherwin-Williams acquired Geocel Holdings Corp for an undisclosed amount.[22] Sherwin-Williams acquired the Valspar Corporation on March 20, 2016, for $11.3 billion.[23]

In April 2022, the company announced that it had completed an acquisition of the European industrial coatings business of Sika AG.[24] In June 2022, the company agreed to acquire Gross & Perthun GmbH. This Germany-based distributor primarily manufactures and distributes coatings for the heavy equipment and transportation industries.[25]

Sherwin-Williams has created more than 35,000 color names for paint over its history, and as of 2023, it has nearly 200 distinct shades of white classified as either warm or cool.[26]

Corporate structure

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Founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams[27] in Cleveland in 1866, the company operates through three segments: The Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group.[28][2]

A Sherwin-Williams Paints in Gillette, Wyoming

Paint Stores Group

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Sherwin Williams store in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Paint Stores Group, formerly the Americas Group, was the first section of the company to be established, in 1866. These stores market and sell Sherwin-Williams branded architectural paints and coatings, industrial and marine products, floorcovering, and related equipment and supplies. As of the end of 2019, Paint Stores Group had expanded to 4,758 stores, including more than 135 floorcovering centers.[28][29]

Consumer Brands Group

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The Consumer Brands Group develops, manufactures, and distributes various paints, coatings, and related products, under the brand names of Anthony Angelillo, Bestt Liebco, Cabot, Dupli-Color, Duron, Dutch Boy, Frazee, Geocel, Guangdong Huarun Paints, H&C, HGTV Home, Kool Seal, Krylon, MAB, Martin-Senour, Mautz, Minwax, Pratt & Lambert, Purdy, Ronseal, Thompson's WaterSeal, Uniflex, Valspar, and White Lightning to third party customers in addition to overseeing the operations maintained by the Paint Stores Group.[30][28][31][32][33][34][35]

On August 28, 2007, Sherwin Williams purchased Columbia Paint & Coatings.[36] On July 6, 2011, Sherwin-Williams acquired Leighs Paints, based in Bolton UK, manufacturers of intumescent and high performance industrial coatings.[37] In late 2012, Sherwin Williams began the process of purchasing the Comex Group. Comex was the 4th largest paint manufacturer in North America.[38] After Mexican antitrust regulators voted against the deal twice, Sherwin-Williams bought Comex's US and Canadian divisions for $165 million on September 16, 2013.[39] PPG, US-based paint and coating company, acquired Comex's Mexican division for $2.3 billion. In March 2016, it was announced that Valspar would be acquired for $9.3 billion. The merger was finalized 1 June 2017.[40]

Performance Coatings Group

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The Performance Coatings Group sells coatings and finishes to industrial, wood furniture manufacturing, marine, packaging, and automotive markets in more than 110 countries.[41] The Group also contains Valspar's automotive refinishes business.[42]

Controversies

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Advertising

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A billboard near the center-field fence of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California featured a giant paint can. In 2014, the owner of the billboard offered to donate $1 million to the Angels Baseball Foundation if a home run ball landed in the can on the fly, though the requirement the ball land on the fly was not noted on the billboard as the billboard simply stated “Angels home run in the can $1,000,000”.[43] On September 19, 2017, a home run ball landed in the can after bouncing. Some commentators were upset that a donation wasn't made "due to a lame technicality", causing a public relations embarrassment.[44][45]

In November 2020, the company fired employee Tony Piloseno, who'd amassed over 1.4 million viewers on his TikTok paint mixing channel, Tonesterpaints, for alleged misconduct. The company was criticized for their perceived mishandling of the situation with critics believing the company failed to realize the marketing opportunity they'd just lost.[46] Piloseno received multiple offers of employment from Sherwin-Williams' industry rivals and took up a position with Florida Paints where he will have his own art studio and develop his own custom range of paints.[47][48][49] Commentators pointed out the differing reaction the company had after going viral when compared to other companies such as Ocean Spray, who had positively reacted to going viral on the TikTok platform.[50]

Lead paint

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Further information: Lead paint

In January 2014, the Santa Clara County Superior Court ruled that Sherwin-Williams, NL Industries and ConAgra were jointly and severally liable for $1.15 billion, to be paid into a lead paint abatement fund to be used to remove lead paint from older housing.[51][52] The judge ruled that the paint companies manufactured, marketed, and sold lead paint without disclosing the health risks to the consumers in spite of "actual and constructive knowledge that it was harmful".[53][54] In March 2014 Sherwin-Williams was denied a new trial.[55] In July 2019, a $305 million settlement was reached.[56]

In 2018, multiple counties in Pennsylvania sued Sherwin-Williams over lead paint matters.[57] Sherwin-Williams attempted to counter-sue, but that attempt was denied in October 2019,[58][59] and the denial was upheld in July 2020.[60]

Pollution

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Further information: Lead hydrogen arsenate § Safety

On April 9, 2018, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and representing attorneys uncovered that Sherwin-Williams tried to "shift the blame to contaminated water in an effort" to avoid having to pay tens of millions of dollars in settlements. Almost 170 children had been affected by the potentially fatal lead poisoning.[61][62]

In December 2019, Sherwin-Williams was sued by New Jersey for discharging industrial waste from three sites and failing to disclose the pollution to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.[63]

Underpayment

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In May 2020, Sherwin-Williams agreed to pay $3.6M to settle a lawsuit brought by workers in California alleging underpayment of wages and failure to provide obligatory meal or rest breaks.[64][65]

Water-based paint

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Starting in 2008, businessman John Tyczki entered into an agreement with Sherwin-Williams on the basis of assurances provided by Sherwin-Williams about its water-based paint products. When the products failed to live up to these assurances, causing ongoing problems for his business, Tyczki sued Sherwin-Williams and was awarded $2.88M.[66]

Awards and recognition

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On June 20, 2011, Computerworld named The Sherwin-Williams Company the #58 Best Place to Work in IT.[67]

In 2015, Sherwin-Williams was recognized as the most used brand as well as the winner for brand familiarity and quality rating in the Paints category by Builder magazine.[68]

As of 2018, Sherwin-Williams was ranked 190th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue.[69]

See also

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The is an American founded in by and Williams in , , where it maintains its global . It is the world's largest paints and coatings company by revenue, engaging in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, stains, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers in over 120 countries. As of 2024, Sherwin-Williams employs approximately 64,000 people and generated net sales of $23.1 billion. The company has a long history of innovation in the coatings industry, introducing the first ready-mixed paint in 1873, patenting the resealable paint can in 1877, and developing the quick-drying, water-thinnable Kem-Tone paint along with the paint roller applicator in 1941. These advancements, combined with later milestones such as the acquisition of Valspar in 2017—the company's largest to date—and the expansion to over 5,000 company-owned stores, have solidified its market leadership. Sherwin-Williams has also encountered notable controversies, most prominently through decades-long litigation over its historical promotion of lead-based paints, which plaintiffs claimed created a public nuisance leading to lead poisoning; this culminated in a $305 million settlement in 2019 with California counties and cities to fund paint abatement programs. The firm has further faced environmental penalties for hazardous waste mismanagement and lawsuits alleging liability for health issues from asbestos in older products, as well as claims of defective coatings.

History

Founding and Early Innovations (1866–1920)

Henry A. Sherwin invested $2,000 of his savings in 1866 to acquire a one-third interest in Truman Dunham & Co., a Cleveland-based distributorship dealing in paints, varnishes, and related materials, marking the origins of what would become . In 1870, Sherwin partnered with Edward P. Williams, a varnish manufacturer, and Alanson T. Osborn to form Sherwin, Williams & Co., separating retail operations from Dunham's manufacturing focus; the new entity's first-year sales reached $422,391 from a modest storefront on Superior Street. Sherwin served as the inaugural president, emphasizing quality control by personally inspecting incoming pigments and outgoing products to ensure consistency in an era when paints were typically mixed on-site by consumers using dry pigments, linseed oil, and turpentine. The company shifted toward in 1873 by acquiring a cooperage building along the , production of paste paints, colors, and ; that year, it introduced its ready-mixed product, "Guaranteed Strictly Pure Raw in ," which presaged broader adoption of pre-formulated paints. By 1875, Sherwin-Williams had commercialized ready-mixed paints on a larger scale, a development that displaced traditional on-site mixing and standardized application for both professional and consumer use, though earlier patents for similar concepts existed since 1867. In 1877, the firm patented the first resealable paint can, featuring a friction-fit lid that prevented drying out and leakage, enhancing storage and usability over prior open-top designs. Further innovations included the launch of SWP (Sherwin-Williams ), the first guaranteed ready-mixed line achieving widespread market due to its improved durability and coverage. The company incorporated in in 1884 and hired Neyman as its first , initiating systematic into formulations that reduced lead content and enhanced resistance. Expansion followed with the 1888 acquisition of Calumet Paint Company in Chicago, establishing the initial out-of-state facility to supply growing demands from railroads and agriculture. By the early , Sherwin-Williams had diversified into sourcing, acquiring lead, , and mines in New Mexico in 1904 and constructing a in in 1902 to control supply chains and costs. The iconic "Cover the Earth" globe logo debuted in 1905, symbolizing global ambitions, while revenues surpassed $10 million in 1907. Walter H. Cottingham assumed presidency in 1909 upon Sherwin's retirement, overseeing new factories in Newark, New Jersey, and Oakland, California, by 1910; sales hit $34.2 million in 1919, positioning the firm as America's leading coatings producer entering the 1920s.

Mid-20th Century Expansion and Product Development

In the early , Sherwin-Williams emphasized to drive growth during and after , introducing Kem-Tone in 1941 as a fast-drying, washable water-based designed for use, which simplified interior for consumers. That same year, the company launched the Roller-Koater, an early paint roller applicator, alongside Kem-Glo, a porcelain-like enamel, and Super Kem-Tone, a synthetic rubber-based interior paint, expanding options for durable and user-friendly finishes. These developments supported wartime contributions, including camouflage paints and management of an explosives plant in Carbondale, Illinois, while positioning the firm for postwar consumer demand. Manufacturing expansion complemented these innovations; in 1940, Sherwin-Williams initiated of a $500,000 chemical unit in , incorporating a new facility and power to boost production capacity. Retail operations grew rapidly in the postwar period, with the company reaching approximately 1,000 stores by 1949, capitalizing on the U.S. housing boom and do-it-yourself trends. Through the 1950s and 1960s, product advancements continued, including the 1959 Kem Colormeter, a machine enabling precise custom color mixing in stores, and the 1961 paint can shaker for efficiently blending five-gallon containers. Kem-Tone achieved a milestone in 1962 with cumulative sales surpassing 100 million gallons, reflecting strong market penetration. In 1963, the company introduced Acrylyd, a chip- and scratch-resistant automotive finish, enhancing its industrial offerings. Retail expansion accelerated further, culminating in 1,850 branch offices and nearly 33,000 dealers by the late 1960s, supported by net sales reaching $282 million in 1960 and $500 million by decade's end; the firm also listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1964 and acquired four companies, including Osborn Manufacturing Corp. in 1968.

Late 20th Century to Present: Acquisitions and Global Growth

In the 1980s, Sherwin-Williams expanded through targeted acquisitions to diversify its offerings, including the purchase of Dupli-Color Products Company, which bolstered its automotive refinishing segment. This period also saw experimentation with non-core , such as the 1981 acquisition of Gray Drug Stores for $55 million to leverage year-round retail, though the company later divested such assets to refocus on coatings. By the mid-1990s, Sherwin-Williams accelerated consolidation in the paint sector, acquiring Pratt & Lambert in 1995 and undertaking a series of 16 acquisitions over the subsequent two years to enhance domestic market share and product variety. The early 2000s marked further U.S.-centric growth via acquisitions like Duron Inc. for $253 million and Paint Sundry Brands for $295 million in 2004, which integrated regional competitors and expanded retail distribution. These moves supported organic store expansion, reaching the 3,000th location by 2006 and the 4,000th by 2014, primarily in North America. Internationally, the company began leveraging acquisitions for foothold gains, building on earlier brands like Dutch Boy to penetrate consumer markets beyond its owned stores. The 2017 acquisition of Valspar for $11.3 billion represented the largest in company history, creating a global leader in paints and coatings by adding manufacturing facilities, brands, and distribution in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, while increasing annual sales beyond $15 billion. This deal facilitated entry into high-growth regions and diversified end-use applications, from packaging to industrial finishes. Subsequent strategic buys included Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding (SIC Holding) in 2023 for European industrial markets, Henkel's metal packaging coatings business in October 2024 to strengthen specialty segments, and BASF's Brazilian Suvinil architectural paints operation for $1.15 billion in October 2025, enhancing Latin American presence. These efforts have propelled Sherwin-Williams to operations across more than 120 countries, with over 5,000 company-owned stores concentrated in the but supported by global supply chains and . By , net sales reached $23.10 billion, reflecting sustained revenue growth from integrated acquisitions and market leadership in architectural and coatings.

Corporate Organization

Paint Stores Group

The Paint Stores Group operates Sherwin-Williams' network of company-owned retail stores, serving as the primary distribution channel for architectural paints, stains, coatings, and related supplies in . This segment focuses on exclusive outlets for Sherwin-Williams-branded products, including , coverings, protective and marine coatings, and (OEM) finishes. As of the end of , the group managed 4,773 specialty stores , with 206 owned outright and the leased. In 2024, the Paint Stores Group generated $13.19 billion in net sales, representing approximately 57% of Sherwin-Williams' total revenue of $23.10 billion. Sales growth in this segment, driven by volume increases and pricing strategies, offset declines in other areas, with same-store sales rising modestly amid market softness in residential repaint activity. The group caters to professional contractors, commercial painters, and do-it-yourself consumers, emphasizing high-quality, durable products tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Operational expansions include ongoing store openings and renovations to enhance customer experience, with over 5,000 locations across the , , and other regions by 2024. Protective and marine product lines within the group showed consistent high-single-digit growth for multiple quarters through mid-2025, reflecting demand in industrial and infrastructure sectors. This segment's vertically integrated model, combining retail presence with manufacturing, supports Sherwin-Williams' market leadership in architectural coatings.

Consumer Brands Group

The Consumer Brands Group constitutes one of Sherwin-Williams' three reportable operating segments, focusing on the manufacture and sale of branded architectural paints, stains, varnishes, aerosols, and related sundries through independent retailers, merchandisers, hardware chains, and distributors primarily in , with additional distribution in . This segment do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers and professionals, offering products for , , and surface rather than direct-to-consumer retail or industrial applications. Key brands under the group include Minwax for wood stains and finishes, Krylon for spray paints and aerosols, Thompson's WaterSeal for protective sealants, Purdy for brushes and applicators, Cabot for exterior stains, Dutch Boy and Valspar for architectural paints, HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams for consumer-oriented coatings, Dupli-Color for automotive touch-ups, and Ronseal for wood care products. Additional offerings encompass private-label lines and specialized items like Duckback sealers, General Paint, Para paints, and Prime Time products, distributed via partnerships with building centers and home improvement outlets. The segment supports retailer partners with training, merchandising support, and access to enhance product performance and , leveraging Sherwin-Williams' formulation expertise for durable, -grade coatings. Established in July 2017 amid a corporate reorganization to delineate retail, , and performance channels—facilitated by the $11.3 billion acquisition completed on June 1, 2017—the group integrates legacy Valspar brands into Sherwin-Williams' portfolio for broader DIY accessibility. As of 2024, it operates under leadership including President Todd D. Rea, emphasizing in low-VOC formulations and eco-friendly options to meet regulatory and demands.

Performance Coatings Group

The Performance Coatings Group develops and supplies specialized industrial coatings for diverse applications in , , transportation, and general industrial sectors. This segment focuses on highly engineered solutions, including protective coatings against , finishes for automotive and components, and coatings for coil, extrusion, wood, and packaging materials. Operating in over 120 countries, it maintains 332 company-operated branches and facilities to deliver localized, customized products such as variations in color, gloss, and viscosity for specific customer needs. The group comprises seven business divisions: aerospace coatings for aviation components; automotive finishes for refinish and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications; coil and extrusion coatings for metal processing; general industrial coatings for OEM finishes in iron, steel, and industrial gas sectors; industrial wood coatings for finishing applications; packaging coatings for items like beverage cans and electronics; and protective and marine coatings for corrosion resistance in buildings and marine environments. These divisions support end-markets requiring durable, high-performance materials, with offerings encompassing over 34 brands tailored to industrial demands. In fiscal year 2024, the Performance Coatings Group generated net sales of $6.797 billion and segment profit of $1.028 billion, contributing to the company's overall record revenue of $23.10 billion. This followed 2023 net sales of approximately $6.8 billion, reflecting modest growth prior to a slight decline. In the fourth quarter of 2024, net sales reached $1.589 billion, down 1.6% from the prior year due to unfavorable foreign currency effects and price reductions, partially offset by low-single-digit volume increases in packaging and coil segments. Segment profit for that quarter rose 3.9% to $229 million, aided by the absence of a prior-year Argentine devaluation impact.

Global Operations and Headquarters


Sherwin-Williams maintains its global in Cleveland, Ohio, at 101 W. Prospect Avenue. The company is constructing a new state-of-the-art global in as part of its "Building Our Future" initiative, with employee relocations scheduled to begin on , 2025. This facility will consolidate key corporate functions and underscore Cleveland's role as the company's longstanding base since its founding in 1866. The company's global operations span more than 120 , serving , industrial, commercial, and retail customers through , distribution, and . Sherwin-Williams employs over 64,000 worldwide, with a significant portion dedicated to its international segments. It operates over 5,000 company-owned locations globally, including stores and specialized outlets. The firm maintains a robust presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other regions, with dedicated operations such as regional headquarters in Shanghai for Asia since entering the market in 1930. Manufacturing and distribution form the backbone of Sherwin-Williams' global supply chain, with 136 facilities across five geographic regions employing over 15,000 team members who collaborate on best practices and innovation. These operations support the production of paints, coatings, and related products tailored to regional demands, ensuring compatibility and performance through initiatives like the Global Core portfolio. The company's international expansion includes acquisitions and organic growth, enabling it to adapt to diverse markets while leveraging economies of scale from its Cleveland-centric leadership.

Products and Technological Advancements

Core Product Categories

Sherwin-Williams' core product categories consist of architectural paints and coatings for construction applications, performance and industrial coatings for specialized uses, and ancillary products such as stains, varnishes, and sealers. These offerings serve markets including residential, commercial, industrial, packaging, and transportation sectors across more than 120 countries. Architectural paints and coatings form the foundation of the company's retail-oriented portfolio, encompassing interior acrylic latex paints like Emerald® and SuperPaint®, as well as exterior formulations for siding, trim, and masonry surfaces. These products, distributed primarily through over 5,000 company-operated stores in North America, emphasize durability, low-VOC compositions, and color retention for professional and DIY applications. Performance coatings represent a significant category, including protective and marine coatings for corrosion resistance on structures and vessels, automotive refinish products for vehicle repair, and general industrial coatings such as powder and liquid finishes for appliances, heavy equipment, and electronics. Specialized subcategories feature aerospace coatings for aviation components, packaging inks and coatings for food and beverage containers, and industrial wood finishes for furniture and millwork, including the Pro Industrial™ high-performance coatings suitable for interior wood applications on properly prepared surfaces in commercial and industrial environments—such as Pro Industrial™ Pre-Catalyzed Waterbased Epoxy (for interior wood, metal, masonry, etc., with adhesion and stain resistance), Pro Industrial™ Waterbased Alkyd Urethane (for interior/exterior wood, drywall, etc., offering durability and beauty), and Pro Industrial™ Multi-Surface Acrylic (self-priming for wood with excellent adhesion and stain blocking)—as well as a separate Industrial Wood Coatings line featuring the Florenza™ Italian Series for specialized interior wood finishes. The company's Global Core Portfolio standardizes select high-performance products like epoxy primers and urethane topcoats for consistent quality worldwide, with expansions announced in March 2025 to include inorganic zinc primers for enhanced global specifications. Ancillary products complement core paints and coatings, including wood stains like Minwax®, sealers such as Thompson's WaterSeal®, and aerosols under brands like Krylon for touch-up and specialty applications. These categories are supported by ongoing formulation advancements focused on environmental compliance, such as reduced volatile organic compounds and sustainable powder technologies like Powdura ECO.

Notable Innovations and R&D Focus

Sherwin-Williams invests heavily in research and development (R&D), employing over 2,000 R&D personnel worldwide with a collective 22,000+ years of experience and holding more than 2,100 active patents. The company's R&D priorities center on advancing coatings formulations for durability and performance, color science and matching technologies, process engineering for manufacturing efficiency, and sustainable innovations such as low-volatile organic compound (VOC) products that minimize environmental impact while maintaining protective qualities. In October 2021, Sherwin-Williams initiated construction on a new global R&D center in Brecksville, Ohio, spanning offices and specialized labs to accelerate product development and coatings research, with phased occupancy supporting these core areas. Key historical innovations underscore the company's foundational role in paint technology. In 1877, Sherwin-Williams introduced the first resealable paint can, enabling partial use without drying out and reducing waste compared to prior open-container methods. During the early 1940s, it launched Kem-Tone, a pioneering fast-drying, water-thinned interior paint that broadened accessibility for non-professional users by simplifying cleanup and application over oil-based alternatives. Concurrently, the Roller-Koater—a precursor to modern paint rollers—was developed, streamlining surface coverage and efficiency in large-scale painting tasks. In color technology, Sherwin-Williams progressed from the 1959 Kem Colormeter, an early in-store mechanical tinting system, to contemporary digital solutions like ColorSnap Precision, which integrates mobile apps, spectrophotometers, and software for exact hue replication and virtual visualization. Current R&D extends to sector-specific advancements, including corrosion-resistant coatings for industrial applications, polymer innovations for packaging integrity, and high-performance finishes for aerospace that prioritize adhesion and environmental compliance. These efforts reflect a strategy blending internal expertise with collaborative open innovation to address customer needs in durability, aesthetics, and regulatory standards.

Financial Performance and Economic Impact

Revenue Growth and Market Position

Sherwin-Williams' revenue has exhibited robust historical growth, propelled by acquisitions such as Valspar in 2017 and organic demand in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, though recent years reflect deceleration due to cyclical housing slowdowns and inflationary pressures. From 2020 through 2023, annual revenue expanded from $8.14 billion to $23.01 billion, achieving a compound annual growth rate exceeding 41% amid post-pandemic recovery in construction activity. Growth tapered in 2024 to approximately 0.2%, with trailing twelve-month revenue stabilizing at $23.08 billion as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a modest 0.31% year-over-year increase. In the first half of 2025, consolidated net sales reached $12.4 billion, supported by pricing actions and volume gains in performance coatings, though architectural segments faced headwinds from reduced DIY and new residential painting. Second-quarter 2025 sales grew 0.7% to $6.31 billion, driven by a 1.4% price increase offset by 0.5% volume declines and unfavorable currency effects. Management anticipates full-year 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $11.20 to $11.50, implying restrained top-line expansion amid persistent macroeconomic challenges. Sherwin-Williams occupies a dominant position in the global paints and coatings market, ranking as the largest by volume with over $23 billion in trailing revenue, edging out . In , it controls approximately 28.5% of the architectural paints segment, bolstered by its extensive network of over 5,000 company-owned stores under the Stores Group, which captures a share in professional contractor . Globally, the firm holds about 9-12% market share, with strength in premium brands and industrial applications, and its brand value hit an all-time high of $8.5 billion in 2025, underscoring sector leadership. This positioning stems from vertical integration, including manufacturing and distribution control, enabling resilience against competitors reliant on third-party channels.

Key Financial Metrics and Shareholder Returns

In fiscal year 2024, Sherwin-Williams achieved record consolidated net sales of $23.10 billion, reflecting a 1.0% increase from $22.89 billion in 2023. Net income attributable to the company reached $2.681 billion, up 12.25% from $2.389 billion the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 14.1% to $10.55. For the second quarter of 2025, net sales were $6.31 billion, a 0.7% year-over-year increase, with adjusted diluted EPS guidance for the full year set at $11.20 to $11.50. Key profitability metrics include a return on equity (ROE) of 62.43% and return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.47% as of the latest reported period. The company maintains strong margins, with adjusted EBITDA supporting operational efficiency amid raw material cost fluctuations and acquisition integrations. Debt levels remain manageable, with a focus on leveraging for growth while prioritizing cash flow generation.
Fiscal YearNet Sales ($B)Net Income ($B)Diluted EPS ($)
202222.061.7576.60
202322.892.3899.25
202423.102.68110.55
Sherwin-Williams has delivered a 10-year total return (TSR) of 15.6% as of December 31, 2024, outperforming broader market benchmarks through compounded growth. The company sustains via consistent payments and share repurchases; the quarterly stands at $0.79 per share, yielding an $3.16 and a forward yield of 0.95%, with a history of increases averaging over 10% CAGR in recent years. Buyback activity contributed a 4.80% yield in the trailing period, enhancing EPS accretion alongside organic growth. Long-term TSR reflects resilience, with 3-year CAGR at 19.19% despite shorter-term volatility from macroeconomic pressures.

Strategic Investments and Acquisitions

Sherwin-Williams has strategically expanded through acquisitions focused on enhancing its position in architectural paints, industrial coatings, and international markets, with a clear emphasis on deals that align with core competencies in distribution and . The company's approach prioritizes bolt-on opportunities that integrate seamlessly, avoiding excessive cash hoarding by redirecting surplus to share repurchases when no suitable M&A arises. In 2012, Sherwin-Williams agreed to acquire Mexico-based Consorcio Comex for $2.34 billion to bolster its footprint, but antitrust regulators blocked the full deal; the company instead completed the purchase of Comex's U.S. and operations in September 2013 for $90 million in cash plus $75 million in assumed liabilities, gaining 314 stores and strengthening North American retail presence. The partial acquisition improved distribution capabilities without the full integration risks of the Mexican entity. The 2017 acquisition of marked Sherwin-Williams' largest deal at $11.3 billion in cash, completed on June 1 after receiving U.S. antitrust clearance conditional on divesting certain wood coatings assets to Coating Systems. This transaction diversified the portfolio into and coil coatings, creating a premier global paints and coatings provider with enhanced scale in industrial segments. More recently, in March , Sherwin-Williams acquired Shingels SA, a Spanish manufacturer of high-quality coil and industrial coatings employing about 55 people, to reinforce its European industrial offerings. Later that year, on October 1, it finalized the $1.15 billion all-cash purchase of BASF's Brazilian architectural paints business (Suvinil), announced in February, adding a leading market player and expanding retail and distribution in Latin America's largest economy. Complementing M&A, Sherwin-Williams invests in via capital expenditures averaging $656 million annually from 2020 to 2024, targeting around 2% of sales long-term for manufacturing expansions, operational efficiencies, and facility upgrades. In , capex was reduced by approximately 20% amid market softness, including $300 million for building projects, while prioritizing investments in architectural production capacity and a new global headquarters with R&D facilities. These expenditures support store network growth, particularly in the Paint Stores Group, and innovation in coatings technologies.

Lead Paint Litigation and Industry Context

Lead-based paints, prized for their opacity, durability, and mildew resistance, were extensively used in residential and commercial applications from the mid-19th century onward, comprising up to 50% of household by weight in some formulations. Health risks from lead exposure, including neurological damage, developmental delays, and elevated blood lead levels in children, were documented as early as the through clinical observations and epidemiological studies, though widespread regulatory action lagged. The U.S. industry, including major producers like Sherwin-Williams, gradually reduced lead content voluntarily; Sherwin-Williams discontinued lead-based paints for interior residential use in 1943 and ceased all production well before the federal ban. Federal regulations culminated in the 1971 Lead-Based Prevention Act, which restricted lead in federally funded housing, followed by the 1978 Consumer Product Safety Commission ban on paints exceeding 0.06% lead by dry weight for consumer and most residential uses. Post-ban, hazards primarily arise from deteriorated —chipping, peeling, or friction-worn surfaces releasing or chips—rather than intact coatings, which pose minimal if undisturbed, per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Starting in the late , a wave of lawsuits targeted lead pigment and paint manufacturers, alleging that historical promotion and sale of lead paints created an ongoing societal hazard requiring abatement costs for testing and removal from pre-1978 housing stock, estimated at millions of units nationwide. These claims contended manufacturers failed to warn adequately despite emerging knowledge of risks, drawing parallels to litigation, though courts frequently dismissed them on grounds that manufacturers lacked control over product application, maintenance, or deterioration decades after sale, attributing primary responsibility to property owners and local governments. Outcomes varied by : successes for plaintiffs often hinged on novel interpretations of , while defenses emphasized the legal status of lead paint at the time of sale and the absence of direct causation linking to current hazards. Sherwin-Williams faced prominent suits alongside peers like NL Industries and PPG Industries. In State of Rhode Island v. Lead Industries Association (filed 1999), the state sought billions for statewide abatement; a 2006 jury verdict imposed liability on Sherwin-Williams and others for public nuisance based on historical marketing, but the Rhode Island Supreme Court overturned it in 2008, holding insufficient proof that defendants controlled the lead when nuisances formed or that abatement costs constituted proper damages absent ongoing interference. In California multidistrict litigation (initiated circa 2000), Santa Clara County and others pursued similar claims; a 2014 Superior Court ruling found Sherwin-Williams liable for promoting lead paint via early 20th-century advertisements, ordering contributions to inspection and removal funds for over 3.5 million homes, affirmed in part by appellate courts despite U.S. Supreme Court denial of certiorari in 2018, culminating in a 2019 $305 million settlement shared with co-defendants. Other actions included a 2011 Wisconsin federal jury award of $6 million to plaintiffs for personal injuries from childhood exposure, attributing fault to Sherwin-Williams for inadequate warnings. Sherwin-Williams has prevailed in cases like a 2023 Pennsylvania en banc appellate decision dismissing public nuisance claims over private properties, reinforcing limits on manufacturer liability. Related disputes involved coverage for settlements or judgments; in Ohio, Sherwin-Williams contributed to a lead abatement fund via findings but lost 2024 Supreme Court appeals claiming such payments qualified as "property damage" under policies, with the court ruling them economic obligations ineligible for indemnification. These cases highlight broader industry challenges in allocating legacy costs, with total settlements exceeding hundreds of millions, though many claims failed, underscoring judicial toward retroactive nuisance theories for discontinued, once-legal products.

Environmental Compliance and Pollution Allegations

Sherwin-Williams has encountered multiple enforcement actions from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulators concerning management under the (RCRA). In 2011, the company agreed to a civil penalty to resolve allegations of improper storage of waste in 55-gallon drums exceeding 90 days, failure to date and label containers, and inadequate accumulation area containment at its Baltimore, Maryland facility. In October 2023, Sherwin-Williams paid $47,500 in federal penalties for similar RCRA violations, including improper storage and labeling of at a facility. These settlements did not include admissions of liability but addressed claims of noncompliance with federal waste handling standards. The company has been designated a potentially responsible party (PRP) at several sites due to historical disposal practices leading to , , and contamination with heavy metals such as lead and . At the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek site in Gibbsboro and Voorhees, , operations from the 1940s to 1991 contributed to pollutants migrating into Silver Lake, Hilliards Creek, and surrounding areas; in September 2025, the EPA finalized a cleanup plan requiring extraction and treatment of contaminated plumes. Sherwin-Williams agreed in 2017 to perform remediation at the adjacent Route 561 Dump site, estimated at $14 million, covering excavation of contaminated and . In January 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice sued the company to recover over $2 million in prior cleanup costs at the site. filed a separate lawsuit in December 2019 seeking damages for contamination across three Camden County locations linked to Sherwin-Williams facilities. Air emissions from paint manufacturing and products have prompted additional scrutiny under the Clean Air Act. In January 2019, California's South Coast Air Quality Management District sued Sherwin-Williams for up to $30 million, alleging that certain architectural coatings exceeded volatile organic compound (VOC) limits in violation of district rules designed to curb smog precursors. The company has also settled smaller air pollution cases, such as a $9,000 penalty with the California Air Resources Board in one instance for excess emissions. In its 2023 sustainability disclosures, Sherwin-Williams reported four incidents of water quality permit noncompliance, though these were self-identified and addressed without major penalties. Overall, environmental penalties totaled millions across decades, concentrated in waste and legacy site issues rather than systemic ongoing failures.

Labor Practices and Other Disputes

In 2022, members of Local 14919 at Sherwin-Williams' Chicago-area initiated an strike on , protesting the company's alleged to bargain in over wages, benefits, and working conditions after the prior expired in November 2021. The strike, lasting several months, highlighted demands for pay increases amid reports of 60-plus-hour workweeks and sub-inflation raises, with union members criticizing executive compensation exceeding $30 million annually for CEO John Morikis. Negotiations concluded with a tentative agreement in March 2022, though specifics on concessions were not publicly detailed. Earlier, in 2019, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) members at the Andover, Kansas, facility struck over health and safety concerns, including demands for better protective equipment and hazard pay, framing it as an unfair labor practice amid stalled contract talks. The action, entering its second month by late September, sought assurances that workers could "come home at the end of their shift in good health," but resolved without detailed public outcomes on concessions. Similarly, United Auto Workers Local 171 members at a Cleveland-area plant endured a strike exceeding 200 days starting in late 2022, securing a new contract in June 2023 with "significant contractual gains" on unspecified terms after prolonged picketing. Sherwin-Williams settled a class-action wage-and-hour in for $3.6 million in September 2020, resolving claims by managers and associates that the company failed to pay , provide meal and rest breaks, and accurately compensate off-the-clock work from 2015 onward. The agreement, covering violations of California's Labor Code, did not admit liability but provided relief to affected employees without altering broader practices. The company has faced discrimination allegations, including a 1980 federal class-action suit by Black applicants claiming discriminatory hiring, discharge, and promotion practices, which courts partially certified but did not fully resolve in plaintiffs' favor on all counts. More recently, the EEOC sued in 2018 alleging Title VII violations for sex-based against female employees, including unequal pay and retaliatory terminations, though the case's outcome emphasized the company's internal dispute resolution processes over systemic findings. Ongoing suits as of 2025 include claims of in (Rodriguez v. Sherwin-Williams) and (Ramphal v. Sherwin-Williams), alleging bias in hiring or treatment without resolved judgments. In a 1992 appellate ruling, the National Labor Relations Board found Sherwin-Williams committed by terminating during a union organizing campaign, violating employees' Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act, though the decision focused narrowly on benefits policy rather than broader union-busting. Workplace safety violations, tracked via OSHA citations, include a $9,000 fine in 2017 and others totaling modest penalties, often for hazard storage or labeling lapses rather than systemic labor conditions. These incidents reflect episodic rather than pervasive issues, with the company maintaining operations amid disputes through non-union workforces in many facilities.

Industry Recognition and Contributions

Corporate Awards and Rankings

Sherwin-Williams has consistently ranked among leading U.S. corporations, placing 191st on the Fortune 500 in based on $23.1 billion in . The has been included in Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for six consecutive years through 2023, reflecting high scores in innovation, management quality, and social responsibility as evaluated by executives, directors, and analysts. It also earned a spot at #105 on Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies and was named a sector leader in chemicals. In employer recognitions, Sherwin-Williams was selected as one of ' World's Best Employers in multiple years, including 2021 and 2023 surveys of over 150,000 employees across 58 countries assessing factors like , benefits, and image. further honored it as America's Best Employer for Engineers in 2025, evaluating compensation, growth, and for the first time in that category. Additional awards include America's Best Employers for Women (2023), Best Employers for Diversity (2019–2021), America's Best Employers for New Graduates (2019–2021), and America's Best Employers for Veterans (2020–2021). Regionally, it ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies in -Akron-Canton and was named a Top Workplace by The Cleveland Plain Dealer (2019–2021). For industry leadership, Sherwin-Williams topped PCI Magazine's Global Top 10 paints and coatings companies in 2024, holding the #1 position by sales volume. Brand Finance valued it as the world's most valuable paints and coatings brand at $8.5 billion in 2025, an all-time high driven by strong market share and pricing power. In sustainability and responsibility, it received Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies designation (2021–2022), Investor's Business Daily's Best ESG Companies (2021), and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas award for corporate social responsibility (2020). Other rankings include the Wall Street Journal's 250 Best Managed Companies (2021) and Transport Topics' 100 Largest Private Carriers in North America (2019–2020).

Product and Innovation Accolades

Sherwin-Williams has garnered recognition from industry bodies for advancements in corrosion-resistant coatings, sustainable formulations, and packaging innovations. In April 2025, the company's Protective & Marine division received the MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award from Materials Performance magazine for its Heat-Flex CUI-mitigation coatings, designed to prevent corrosion under insulation in high-temperature industrial applications through a single-coat system offering thermal insulation and protective barriers. The same Heat-Flex technology earned the Emerging Technology Award at the Global Tank Storage Awards in 2025, highlighting its efficacy in insulating and safeguarding high-temperature storage tanks with reduced application layers. In sustainable product development, Sherwin-Williams' Scuff-Tuff Interior Waterbased was named a winner of the Green Builder® 2024 Sustainable Products of the Year , recognizing its low-VOC composition and durability for interior applications while aligning with environmental performance standards. Earlier, the valPure® V70 coating for earned the Bronze Metpack 2017 for its eco-friendly, high-performance properties in metal applications, and later the SEAL Sustainable in 2022 for advancing solutions by reducing environmental impact without compromising functionality. These accolades underscore Sherwin-Williams' focus on developing coatings that enhance durability, reduce maintenance needs, and incorporate metrics, as validated by peer-reviewed industry evaluations rather than self-reported claims.

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