13,785 Shares in The Sherwin-Williams Company $SHW Acquired by CFC Planning Co LLC

CFC Planning Co LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 13,785 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $4,457,000. Sherwin-Williams makes up about 2.4% of CFC Planning Co LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Sherwin-Williams in the 2nd quarter worth $6,100,083,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in Sherwin-Williams by 133.7% during the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,784,679 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $958,821,000 after acquiring an additional 1,593,009 shares during the period. Amundi raised its holdings in Sherwin-Williams by 20.6% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 2,200,895 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock valued at $705,497,000 after acquiring an additional 376,505 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Sherwin-Williams in the second quarter valued at about $547,097,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 2.9% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,417,166 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock worth $454,226,000 after acquiring an additional 39,853 shares during the period. 77.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Sherwin-Williams

In other news, insider Justin Binns sold 13,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.70, for a total value of $4,761,450.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 21,937 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,737,179.90. This represents a 38.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Karl J. Jorgenrud sold 7,886 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $368.30, for a total transaction of $2,904,413.80. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 11,944 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,398,975.20. This trade represents a 39.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.23% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Sherwin-Williams Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE SHW opened at $332.95 on Friday. The Sherwin-Williams Company has a 1-year low of $289.86 and a 1-year high of $377.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.46. The business's 50 day moving average is $329.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $333.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $80.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.72, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.08.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The specialty chemicals company reported $3.63 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.69 by ($0.06). The company had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.78 billion. Sherwin-Williams had a return on equity of 69.51% and a net margin of 10.74%. Sherwin-Williams's revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.59 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that The Sherwin-Williams Company will post 12.02 EPS for the current year.

Sherwin-Williams Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 4th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be given a $0.80 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Sherwin-Williams's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.41%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on SHW. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Sherwin-Williams from $392.00 to $383.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. DA Davidson set a $390.00 target price on shares of Sherwin-Williams and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "hold" rating and set a $353.00 target price on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $415.00 target price (up from $390.00) on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $355.00 to $375.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $377.29.

More Sherwin-Williams News

Here are the key news stories impacting Sherwin-Williams this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased 7.9% year over year to $6.86 billion, exceeding consensus expectations of $6.78 billion. The company also maintained profitability and narrowed its full-year adjusted EPS outlook, which can signal greater forecasting confidence. SHW Q3 deep dive: Strong revenue growth meets margin pressures and cautious outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada kept an “outperform” rating, while Citigroup maintained a “buy” rating. Their revised price targets of $383 and $370, respectively, still imply meaningful upside from the reference price, signaling that analysts view the earnings weakness as manageable. Royal Bank of Canada Sherwin-Williams rating Citigroup Sherwin-Williams rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Sherwin-Williams narrowed its FY2026 adjusted EPS outlook range. While a narrower range may improve visibility, it also highlights that investors are focused on whether the company can stabilize earnings amid uneven demand and cost pressures. Sherwin-Williams Narrows FY26 Adj. EPS Outlook Range
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS of $3.63 missed the $3.69 consensus estimate. Reports also point to margin pressure and a cautious outlook, raising concerns that revenue growth is not translating into equivalent earnings growth. Sherwin-Williams Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan issued a pessimistic forecast, while RBC and Citi both reduced their price targets despite retaining bullish ratings. The stock also fell below its 200-day moving average after the earnings release, a technical warning that may encourage additional selling. JPMorgan Chase Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams Stock Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average

About Sherwin-Williams

The Sherwin-Williams Company NYSE: SHW develops, manufactures, distributes and sells paints, coatings and related products. Its offerings include architectural paints, industrial coatings, wood finishes, protective coatings, automotive refinishing products, floor coatings and related supplies marketed under brands such as Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, Minwax, Krylon and Dutch Boy.

Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams serves professional contractors, do-it-yourself consumers, industrial manufacturers, commercial businesses and other customers.

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