← Research LibraryThe BriefFY2025 10-K · headline figures audited against SEC data
Sherwin-Williams lifted sales 2.1% to a record $23.57B on paint store pricing and the Suvinil acquisition, while net income slipped 4.2% to $2.57B and free cash flow rose 27.4% to $2.65B
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- Growth — Sales up 2.1% to $23.57B; same-store paint store sales up 1.7%Note
- Profitability — Gross margin up 38 bps to 48.85%; net income down 4.2% to $2.57BNote
- Cash flow — Free cash flow up 27.4% to $2.65B as capital spending fell 25.5%OK
- Accounting quality — Balance-sheet screen in the grey zone; no manipulation flag; earnings quality safeNote
- Capital allocation — Dividends $0.79B, 47th straight annual increase; treasury stock purchases of $1,656.4 millionNote
- Store network — 4,853 company-operated paint stores after a net 80 openings in 2025OK
Business
Sherwin-Williams, founded in 1866, makes and sells paint and coatings. Its core is the Paint Stores Group, 4,853 company-operated stores in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean that sell mainly to professional painting contractors, supplied largely by the Consumer Brands Group's factories. A third segment, Performance Coatings, sells industrial, automotive refinish, packaging and coil coatings worldwide.
Leadership changes
From SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO's own filings, the day they're filed.
- Thomas L. Williams · Chairman · appointment
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