The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) is included among the 16 Best Dividend Stocks with Rising Payouts.
On February 17, Mizuho lifted its price recommendation on The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) to $410 from $400. The firm reiterated its Outperform rating on the stock. The revision followed updates the firm made to its financial model after reviewing the company’s latest earnings.
On February 18, Sherwin-Williams’ Board of Directors announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 13, 2026, to shareholders on record as of March 2. This marked the company’s 47th consecutive year of increasing its dividend.
During the Q4 2025 earnings call, Chairman, CEO, and President Heidi Petz said Sherwin-Williams delivered record consolidated sales and record adjusted diluted EPS for the full year. She also noted that gross profit dollars and gross margin increased, while adjusted EBITDA and its margin improved as well, showing stronger overall profitability. Petz said the company stayed focused on expanding its market share, making targeted investments, and continuing its key business priorities, even as demand remained challenging for an extended period.
Management also said the company completed the acquisition of Suvinil during the year. Sherwin-Williams returned $2.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and continued investing in major capital projects, including the opening of its new global headquarters and technology center. Petz added that the company remained committed to strategic capital spending to support long-term growth and stressed the importance of these investments alongside the Suvinil acquisition.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) manufactures, develops, distributes, and sells paints, coatings, and related products. It serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers, mainly across North and South America, with additional operations in the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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