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SHW|EPS $2.35 vs $2.28 est (+3.1%)|Rev $5.67B|Net Income $534.7MThe Sherwin-Williams Company reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, with adjusted earnings of $2.35 per share surpassing analysts’ $2.28 forecast by 3.1%. The Cleveland-based paint and coatings manufacturer generated $5.67B in revenue for the quarter, up 6.8% from $5.31B in Q1 2025. Net income reached $534.7M for the quarter.
The company’s Paint Stores Group segment drove performance, delivering $3.05B in revenue with a 3.7% year-over-year increase. Same-store sales grew 2.4% for the quarter as the company continued expanding its retail footprint, operating 4,847 Paint Stores Group total stores at quarter end. The results demonstrate steady demand from professional contractors and industrial customers despite ongoing economic uncertainty in the construction sector.
For the full year 2026, Sherwin-Williams projected adjusted earnings per share in the $11.50 to $11.90 range. The guidance reflects management’s confidence in sustained demand across its professional and retail channels as the company leverages its extensive store network and product innovation.
Wall Street maintains a constructive view on the stock, with consensus standing at 15 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and zero sell recommendations. The earnings beat reinforces the company’s position as a bellwether for the broader housing and commercial construction markets.
A detailed analysis of The Sherwin-Williams Company’s quarter follows shortly on AlphaStreet.
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