SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO

The Sherwin-Williams Company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells architectural paints, industrial coatings, finishes, and associated application supplies. Its business is organized into three primary operating segments: the Paint Stores Group, the Consumer Brands Group, and the Performance Coatings Group. Through these divisions, the company provides architectural finishes, protective and marine coatings, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, wood and automotive coatings, and packaging materials. The enterprise serves a diverse customer base consisting of professional painting contractors, industrial manufacturers, commercial entities, retail home centers, hardware dealers, and do-it-yourself consumers.

The company operates globally, serving clients across more than 120 countries, with major activities centered in North and South America alongside operations in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and Australia. Its physical footprint includes 4,853 specialty paint outlets across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, 307 dedicated stores in Latin America, and 317 company-operated industrial coating branches worldwide. Corporate executive offices and global administrative facilities are located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Summary of the business section of Sherwin Williams's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“At December 31, 2025, we employed 64,249 people worldwide, of which approximately 73% were in the United States.”