2,104 The Sherwin-Williams Company $SHW Shares Sold by Profund Advisors LLC

Profund Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) by 19.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 8,565 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 2,104 shares during the quarter. Profund Advisors LLC’s holdings in Sherwin-Williams were worth $2,769,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. ProShare Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 4.5% during the third quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 643,914 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $208,158,000 after purchasing an additional 27,650 shares in the last quarter. Blue Fin Capital Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 3.7% during the third quarter. Blue Fin Capital Inc. now owns 4,404 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $1,424,000 after purchasing an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. Americana Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 0.5% in the third quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 13,695 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $4,427,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the period. Aprio Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 34.9% in the third quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,013 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $327,000 after buying an additional 262 shares during the period. Finally, CFC Planning Co LLC bought a new position in Sherwin-Williams in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $4,457,000. 77.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Sherwin-Williams Price Performance

Sherwin-Williams stock opened at $332.95 on Monday. The Sherwin-Williams Company has a 52 week low of $289.86 and a 52 week high of $377.77. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $329.41 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $333.14. The company has a quick ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.00. The stock has a market cap of $80.44 billion, a P/E 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 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 business had revenue of $6.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.78 billion. Sherwin-Williams had a net margin of 10.74% and a return on equity of 69.51%. The business’s revenue was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.59 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that The Sherwin-Williams Company will post 12.02 earnings per share for the current year.

Sherwin-Williams Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have weighed in on SHW. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $392.00 to $383.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $345.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $395.00 price target (up from $385.00) on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $410.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and issued a $353.00 price objective on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a report on Tuesday, October 27th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $377.29.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Justin T. Binns sold 13,500 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.70, for a total transaction of $4,761,450.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 21,937 shares in the company, valued at $7,737,179.90. The trade was a 38.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Karl Jorgenrud sold 7,886 shares of the business’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 transaction, the insider directly owned 11,944 shares in the company, valued at $4,398,975.20. This trade represents a 39.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Sherwin-Williams

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.