$SHW

Sherwin-Williams 3Q 2026: Revenue $6.86B, EPS $3.38— 10-Q Summary

Sherwin-Williams reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $6.86B, up 7.9% YoY, but net income fell 1.5% to $821M. EPS rose 0.9% to $3.38. Sales growth was driven by pricing, volume, and the Suvinil acquisition, with gains in Paint Stores, Consumer Brands, and Performance Coatings segments.

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Published Oct 27, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SHWNeutralHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings release introduces new data on revenue growth and margin compression, informing short‑term trading decisions.

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Market read

First‑report earnings for a large‑cap industrial company; likely to move the stock modestly.

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What to watch

Cost‑efficiency initiatives and the Suvinil acquisition may improve future margins.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post-market release

Background

Sherwin‑Williams filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, providing the first public disclosure of the quarter's results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SHWNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 revenue $6.86B (+7.9% YoY) and EPS $3.38, net income down 1.5% to $821M.

Expected impact

likely slight downside as market prices in lower net income despite revenue beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat offsets profit decline; investors may weigh margin pressure, leading to modest sell pressure.

Market effects

Paint and coatings sector may see mixed sentiment as top line growth contrasts with margin pressure.

U.S. consumer discretionary index could face slight drag from profit miss.

Limited; impact confined to Sherwin‑Williams and its peers.

Counterpoint

Despite profit dip, continued pricing power and acquisition synergies could support upside.

Key entities

  • Sherwin‑Williams Co.

    U.S. paint and coatings manufacturer (ticker SHW).

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