The Sherwin-Williams Company $SHW Shares Sold by Profund Advisors LLC

Profund Advisors LLC reduced its position in The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) by 19.7% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 8,565 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 2,104 shares during the period. Profund Advisors LLC’s holdings in Sherwin-Williams were worth $2,769,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of SHW. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec bought a new position in Sherwin-Williams during the second quarter worth about $5,473,000. Milestone Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $3,153,000. William John Sempolinski purchased a new stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,456,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in Sherwin-Williams in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,100,083,000. Finally, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. grew its stake in Sherwin-Williams by 421.7% in the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 4,309 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,393,000 after buying an additional 3,483 shares in the last quarter. 77.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Sherwin-Williams Stock Performance

NYSE SHW opened at $332.95 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $329.41 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $333.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The Sherwin-Williams Company has a 1 year low of $289.86 and a 1 year high of $377.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $80.44 billion, a PE ratio of 30.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.08.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The specialty chemicals company reported $3.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.69 by ($0.06). The business 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%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.59 EPS. Analysts predict that The Sherwin-Williams Company will post 12.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Sherwin-Williams Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be paid a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13th. Sherwin-Williams’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.41%.

Insider Transactions at Sherwin-Williams

In other Sherwin-Williams news, insider Karl 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 value of $2,904,413.80. Following 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 transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Justin T. Binns sold 13,500 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock in a transaction dated 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 trade represents a 38.10% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.23% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Barclays set a $329.00 target price on Sherwin-Williams and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $353.00 price target on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research report on Tuesday, October 27th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $340.00 price objective on Sherwin-Williams and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, September 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $415.00 price objective (up from $390.00) on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Mizuho set a $396.00 target price on Sherwin-Williams and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $377.29.

Sherwin-Williams News Roundup

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

Sherwin-Williams Profile

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.