Sherwin-Williams reported FY 2025 net sales of USD 23.57 billion (+2.1%), driven by higher sales in its Paint Stores Group and Consumer Brands Group. FY 2025 net income was USD 2.57 billion, while diluted EPS was USD 10.26 (-2.7%) and adjusted diluted EPS was USD 11.43 (+0.9%). Income before income taxes totaled USD 3.34 billion, and gross profit was USD 11.52 billion with gross margin at 48.8%. Net operating cash flow was USD 3.45 billion (14.6% of net sales), and free cash flow after dividends was USD 1.86 billion. By segment, FY 2025 sales were USD 13.61 billion (+3.2%) for Paint Stores, USD 3.17 billion (+1.9%) for Consumer Brands, and USD 6.80 billion for Performance Coatings (essentially flat). Segment income before income taxes was USD 3.06 billion for Paint Stores, USD 509.6 million for Consumer Brands, and USD 942.7 million for Performance Coatings. Sherwin-Williams cited the October 2025 acquisition of Suvinil, which contributed USD 164.5 million to Consumer Brands sales, and noted store expansion, with 83 new Paint Stores opened in 2025 (net +80) to 4,853 locations. For FY 2026, Sherwin-Williams expects a “softer-for-longer” demand environment to continue, plans to open 80 to 100 new stores in the U.S. and Canada, and expects interest expense to increase by approximately USD 85 million. The company ended FY 2025 with USD 207.2 million in cash and USD 3.65 billion of unused capacity under its credit facilities, and reported total debt outstanding of USD 10.87 billion.

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