SHW · NYSE

Sherwin-Williams

Specialty Chemicals · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 1866

Board members
9
CEO
Heidi G. Petz
Insider buys, 12 mo
$0
Insider sales, 12 mo
$12.7M

Board of directors (9)

Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.

Heidi G. Petz
President & CEOsince Oct 2023
Matthew Thornton III
Directorsince 2016 or earlier+1 S&P board
Michael H. Thaman
Directorsince Apr 2017
Kerrii B. Anderson
Directorsince Apr 2019+1 S&P board
Jeff M. Fettig
Directorsince Apr 2019+1 S&P board
Aaron Powell
Directorsince Apr 2021
Marta R. Stewart
Directorsince Aug 2021+1 S&P board
Thomas Williams
Directorsince Jul 2023+1 S&P board
Robert James Gamgort
Directorsince Apr 2025+1 S&P board

Executive officers (12)

Heidi G. Petz
President & CEOsince Sep 2020
Allen J. Mistysyn
SVP - Finance & CFOsince 2016 or earlier
Benjamin E. Meisenzahl
SVP - Finance and CFOsince Jan 2026
Mary L. Garceau
SVP - CLO and Secretarysince Aug 2017
James R. Jaye
SVP - IR & Corp. Comm.since Jun 2019
Justin T. Binns
President, Glob. Architecturalsince Nov 2020
Bryan J. Young
SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.since Mar 2021
Todd D. Rea
President, Consumer Brands Grpsince Nov 2021
Karl J. Jorgenrud
President, Glob. Industrialsince Mar 2022
Colin M. Davie
Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chainsince Jan 2024
James P. Lang
SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAOsince Jan 2025
Marlena K. Boyce
SVP - CHROsince Jan 2025

Company facts

Chair
—
In S&P 500 since
Jun 1964
Incorporated in
OH
Fiscal year ends
December
SEC industry
Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
SEC filings
EDGAR

Connections to other S&P 500 companies

Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.

Major holders (5% or more)

Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.

No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.

Insider trades

Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.

Buys, 12 mo
$0
0 trades · 0 insiders
Sales, 12 mo
$12.7M
9 trades · 7 insiders
Net, 12 mo
-$12.7M
Data through
Nov 4, 2026
latest trade shown
DateInsiderTypeSharesPriceValue
Nov 4, 2026James P. Lang
SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAO
Sale620$362.03$224K
Nov 4, 2026James P. Lang
SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAO
Sale689$361.80$249K
Nov 3, 2026Bryan J. Young
SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.
Sale1,314$345.71$454K
Nov 3, 2026James R. Jaye
SVP - IR & Corp. Comm.
Sale2,301$345.56$795K
Nov 2, 2026Mary L. Garceau
SVP - CLO and Secretary
Sale3,891$350.42$1.4M
Aug 17, 2026Justin T. Binns
President, Glob. Architectural
Sale13,500$352.70$4.8M
Aug 7, 2026Karl J. Jorgenrud
President, Glob. Industrial
Sale7,886$368.30$2.9M
Feb 24, 2026Bryan J. Young
SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.
Sale2,513$364.47$916K
Feb 2, 2026Colin M. Davie
Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain
Sale2,976$359.50$1.1M
Aug 25, 2025Justin T. Binns
President, Glob. Architectural
Sale609$368.82$225K
Aug 6, 2025James P. Lang
SVP - Enterprise Finance & CAO
Sale860$350.35$301K
Jun 6, 2025Todd D. Rea
President, Consumer Brands Grp
Sale4,223$359.16$1.5M
Feb 27, 2025Colin M. Davie
Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain
Sale2,799$360.30$1.0M
Nov 26, 2024Mary L. Garceau
SVP - CLO and Secretary
Sale15,770$397.92$6.3M
Nov 25, 2024Jane M. Cronin
SVP - Enterprise Finance
Sale5,161$398.06$2.1M
Nov 18, 2024Gregory P. Sofish
SVP - Human Resources
Sale2,565$378.63$971K
Aug 30, 2024Allen J. Mistysyn
SVP - Finance & CFO
Sale14,520$366.83$5.3M
Aug 30, 2024John G. Morikis
Executive Chairman
Sale25,667$363.79$9.3M
Aug 30, 2024John G. Morikis
Executive Chairman
Sale12,757$365.54$4.7M
Aug 30, 2024John G. Morikis
Executive Chairman
Sale77,545$364.62$28.3M
Aug 15, 2024Bryan J. Young
SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.
Sale1,833$354.61$650K
Jul 30, 2024Jane M. Cronin
SVP - Enterprise Finance
Sale9,320$350.75$3.3M
Mar 13, 2024Justin T. Binns
President, Glob. Architectural
Sale1,563$338.87$530K
Feb 26, 2024Karl J. Jorgenrud
President, Glob. Industrial
Sale2,690$322.50$868K
Feb 26, 2024Mary L. Garceau
SVP - CLO and Secretary
Sale11,756$323.02$3.8M

Board and executive changes

Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

  1. Nov 3, 2025

    On November 3, 2025, Allen J. Mistysyn, Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (“SVP – Finance and CFO”) and principal financial officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams” or the “Company”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire from his position as SVP – Finance and CFO, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2025. Mr. Mistysyn will assume a short-term non-officer position at Sherwin-Williams following such date. On November 3, 2025, the Board of Directors of Sherwin-Williams elected Benjamin E. Meisenzahl, 44, to serve as SVP – Finance and CFO and principal financial officer of Sherwin-Williams, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Meisenzahl has served as Senior Vice President – Finance of Sherwin-Williams since May 2023. Mr.

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  2. Apr 21, 2025

    On April 16, 2025, The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams” or the “Company”) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company's shareholders approved The Sherwin-Williams Company 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2025 Equity Plan”). The number of shares authorized for issuance under the 2025 Equity Plan is 21,969,555. Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, non-employee directors of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), and certain consultants are eligible to receive grants under the 2025 Equity Plan, which awards will generally have a one-year minimum vesting or minimum performance period.

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  3. Nov 14, 2024

    Chair of the Board On November 13, 2024, John G. Morikis, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire from his position as Executive Chairman, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2024. Also on November 13, 2024, Mr. Morikis notified Sherwin-Williams that he does not wish to stand for re-election as a director and will retire from the Board at the end of his current term at Sherwin-Williams’ 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Morikis’ decision not to stand for re-election is not due to any disagreement with the Board or Sherwin-Williams. Mr. Morikis will continue to serve as a non-employee director of Sherwin-Williams from January 1, 2025 until the 2025 Annual Meeting.

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  4. Oct 11, 2023

    On October 10, 2023, John G. Morikis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams that he has decided to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2023. Mr. Morikis will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of Sherwin-Williams following such date. Also on October 10, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sherwin-Williams elected Heidi G. Petz, age 48, to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Sherwin-Williams, effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Petz, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams since March 2022, will continue to serve as President of Sherwin-Williams following such date. In addition, the Board increased its size from ten to eleven members and elected Ms.

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  5. Jul 20, 2023

    On July 18, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members and elected Thomas L. Williams to fill the resulting vacancy, effective immediately. In addition, Mr. Williams was appointed to serve as a member of the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board. Mr. Williams, 64, currently serves as Executive Chairman of Parker-Hannifin Corporation. A copy of Sherwin Williams’ press release announcing Mr. Williams’ election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The Board has determined that Mr. Williams is independent under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Sherwin-Williams’ Director Independence Standards. There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Williams and any other persons pursuant to which Mr.

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  6. Feb 17, 2022

    Appointment of Heidi G. Petz as President and Chief Operating Officer The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) announced that, on February 16, 2022, its Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected Heidi G. Petz to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 1, 2022. Ms. Petz will report to John G. Morikis, who will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Petz, age 47, has served as President, The Americas Group since March 2021. Ms. Petz served as Senior Vice President, Marketing, The Americas Group from November 2020 to March 2021 and President, Consumer Brands Group from September 2020 to November 2020. She also served as President & General Manager, Retail North America, Consumer Brands Group from March 2019 to September 2020 and Senior Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Brands Group from June 2017 to March 2019.

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  7. Aug 30, 2021

    On August 29, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) increased the size of the Board from ten to eleven members and elected Marta R. Stewart to fill the resulting vacancy, effective immediately. In addition, Ms. Stewart was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board. Ms. Stewart, 63, served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation from November 2013 until her retirement in August 2017. A copy of Sherwin-Williams’ press release announcing Ms. Stewart’s election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference. The Board has determined that Ms. Stewart is independent under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Sherwin-Williams’ Director Independence Standards. There was no arrangement or understanding between Ms.

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  8. Mar 19, 2021

    On March 15, 2021, The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) appointed Peter J. Ippolito to the new role of Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, effective March 28, 2021. Mr. Ippolito currently serves as President, The Americas Group of Sherwin-Williams. Heidi G. Petz, currently Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, The Americas Group, will succeed Mr. Ippolito as President, The Americas Group, effective March 28, 2021.

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  9. Mar 1, 2021

    On March 1, 2021, David B. Sewell notified The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) of his decision to resign from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams, effective March 12, 2021. Also on March 1, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sherwin-Williams elected John G. Morikis, Sherwin-Williams’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional position of President, effective March 12, 2021. Mr. Morikis will assume Mr. Sewell’s primary duties and responsibilities, and will also continue to serve in his current role with Sherwin-Williams. Mr. Morikis, age 57, has served as Sherwin-Williams’ Chairman since January 2017 and Chief Executive Officer since January 2016. Mr. Morikis previously served as Sherwin-Williams’ President from October 2006 to March 2019 and Chief Operating Officer from October 2006 to January 2016. Mr.

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  10. Nov 6, 2020

    On November 2, 2020, Aaron M. Erter, President, Performance Coatings Group of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to resign effective November 13, 2020. 2

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  11. Feb 19, 2019

    Appointment of David B. Sewell as President and Chief Operating Officer The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) announced that on February 13, 2019 its Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected David B. Sewell to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 1, 2019. Mr. Sewell will report to John G. Morikis, who will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sewell, age 50, joined Sherwin-Williams in February 2007. He has served as President, Performance Coatings Group since August 2014. Mr. Sewell served as President & General Manager, Product Finishes Division, Global Finishes Group from July 2012 to August 2014. In connection with his promotion, Mr. Sewell’s annual base salary will be increased to $750,000.

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  12. Jan 22, 2018

    On January 17, 2018, Robert J. Davisson, President, The Americas Group of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire effective February 16, 2018. Peter J. Ippolito, who currently serves as President & General Manager, Mid Western Division, The Americas Group, will succeed Mr. Davisson.

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  13. Jan 5, 2018

    Effective January 1, 2018, The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) adopted The Sherwin-Williams Company Key Employee Separation Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan is administered by the Compensation and Management Development Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Sherwin-Williams, and the Committee may delegate its authority thereunder pursuant to the terms of the Plan. Under the Plan, executive officers and other key employees of Sherwin-Williams who are selected to participate in the Plan generally are entitled, subject to execution and non-revocation of a release of claims, to certain severance payments and benefits in the event their employment is involuntarily terminated by Sherwin-Williams for reasons other than cause, death, or disability, including: (i) a cash severance amount equal to a factor (two, in the case of the Chief Executive Officer (John G.

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  14. Nov 17, 2017

    On November 13, 2017, Sean P. Hennessy, Senior Vice President – Corporate Planning, Development and Administration of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire effective March 2, 2018. 2

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  15. Jun 16, 2017

    On June 12, 2017, Catherine M. Kilbane and The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) agreed that she would transition from her position as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Sherwin-Williams to the new position of Senior Vice President, Legal Integration in connection with the recently completed Valspar acquisition. This new position will be effective on August 1, 2017 and will continue until November 30, 2018 (the “Term”). In connection with her change in position, Ms. Kilbane and Sherwin-Williams entered into a retention agreement dated as of June 12, 2017 (the “Agreement”). During the Term and subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Ms.

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  1. Apr 24, 2017

    2007 Executive Annual Performance Bonus Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017) At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) held on April 19, 2017 (the “Annual Meeting”), Sherwin-Williams’ shareholders approved The Sherwin-Williams Company 2007 Executive Annual Performance Bonus Plan (Amended and Restated as of April 19, 2017) (the “Performance Plan”). The Performance Plan is designed to provide performance-based annual cash compensation, including compensation that is deductible by Sherwin-Williams for federal income tax purposes under Section 162(m) of the Code and related regulations (“Section 162(m)”) to Sherwin-Williams’ executives and other key employees.

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  2. Mar 29, 2017

    As previously disclosed, Thomas G. Kadien, a member of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), will be retiring from his position as Senior Vice President of International Paper Company (“International Paper”). Pursuant to Sherwin-Williams’ Corporate Governance Guidelines, a director is required to tender his resignation when the director’s principal occupation or business association substantially changes. Accordingly, Mr. Kadien submitted his resignation to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in connection with his pending retirement from International Paper. On March 28, 2017, based on the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board decided to accept Mr. Kadien’s resignation, effective immediately. Mr. Kadien joined the Board in October 2009. Sherwin-Williams would like to thank Mr.

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  3. Nov 8, 2016

    On November 7, 2016, Christopher M. Connor, Executive Chairman of The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire from his position as Executive Chairman effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2016. In addition, Mr. Connor notified Sherwin-Williams that he will not stand for re-election as a director and will retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the end of his current term at Sherwin-Williams’ 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Also on November 7, 2016, the Board elected John G. Morikis, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Sherwin-Williams, to the additional position of Chairman effective January 1, 2017. A copy of Sherwin-Williams’ press release, dated November 7, 2016, announcing these changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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  4. Oct 26, 2016

    Appointment of Allen J. Mistysyn as Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer On October 25, 2016, The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Allen J. Mistysyn as Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2017. Mr. Mistysyn, age 47, has been employed with Sherwin-Williams since June 1990. He has served as Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller since October 2014 and served as Vice President – Corporate Controller from May 2010 to October 2014. Mr. Mistysyn also served as Vice President – Assistant Corporate Controller from August 2009 to May 2010, Vice President – Controller, Paint and Coatings Division from November 2006 to August 2009, and Vice President – Controller, Consumer Division from February 2003 to November 2006. Additionally, Mr.

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  5. Feb 2, 2016

    On January 29, 2016, Richard K. Smucker notified The Sherwin-Williams Company (“Sherwin-Williams”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sherwin-Williams at the end of his current term. Mr. Smucker will continue to serve as a director until Sherwin-Williams’ 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on April 20, 2016 and will not be standing for re-election to the Board at such meeting. Mr. Smucker has served as a director of Sherwin-Williams since 1991. Mr. Smucker’s decision to retire was not due to any disagreement with Sherwin-Williams on any matter relating to Sherwin-Williams’ operations, policies or practices. 2

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Proxy statements (DEF 14A): 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021

Share price

$344.10+327% since 2016 board/officer change filed
97.0623938120172019202120232025

Annual financials

From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).

Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeMarginDiluted EPSTotal assets
FY2025$23.6B$2.6B10.9%$10.26$25.9B
FY2024$23.1B$2.7B11.6%$10.55$23.6B
FY2023$23.1B$2.4B10.4%$9.25$23.0B
FY2022$22.1B$2.0B9.1%$7.72$22.6B
FY2021$19.9B$1.9B9.3%$6.98$20.7B
FY2020$18.4B$2.0B11.1%$7.36$20.4B
FY2019$17.9B$1.5B8.6%$5.50$20.5B
FY2018$17.5B$1.1B6.3%$11.67$19.1B

Former directors and officers (27)

People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.

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Christine A. Poon
Director2016 or earlier – Apr 2025
Arthur F. Anton
Director2016 or earlier – Feb 2025
John G. Morikis
Executive Chairman2016 or earlier – Feb 2025
Jane M. Cronin
SVP - Enterprise FinanceNov 2016 – Nov 2024
Gregory P. Sofish
SVP - Human ResourcesJan 2023 – Nov 2024
Joseph F. Sladek
Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply ChainJan 2021 – Dec 2023
Richard J. Kramer
Director2016 or earlier – Apr 2023
Steven H. Wunning
Director2016 or earlier – Apr 2023
Thomas P. Gilligan
SVP-Human Resources2016 or earlier – Oct 2022
Peter J. Ippolito
SVP, Strategic InitiativesFeb 2018 – Oct 2021
Brian E. Padden
President, Consumer Brands GrpNov 2020 – Oct 2021
Susan J. Kropf
Director2016 or earlier – Apr 2021
David B. Sewell
President and COO2016 or earlier – Mar 2021
Joel D. Baxter
Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain2016 or earlier – Nov 2020
Aaron M. Erter
President, Perf Coatings GrpAug 2017 – Oct 2020
David F. Hodnik
Director2016 or earlier – Feb 2020
Robert F. Lynch
President, Consumer Brands GrpMar 2019 – Oct 2019
Robert J. Wells
SVP-Corp Comm & Public Affairs2016 or earlier – Feb 2019
John M. Stropki
Director2016 or earlier – Feb 2019
Sean P. Hennessy
SVP-Corp Plan, Develop & Admin2016 or earlier – Feb 2018
Robert J. Davisson
President, The Americas Group2016 or earlier – Dec 2017
Cheri M. Phyfer
President-Consumer Brands GrpJun 2017 – Jun 2017
Catherine M. Kilbane
SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary2016 or earlier – May 2017
Thomas G. Kadien
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2017
Christopher M. Connor
Executive Chairman2016 or earlier – Feb 2017
Timothy A. Knight
SVP-Corp Plan, Develop & Admin2016 or earlier – May 2016
Richard K. Smucker
Director2016 or earlier – Feb 2016
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