Sherwin-Williams raises 2026 profit outlook as Q2 sales rise 7.5%
Sherwin-Williams reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $6.79 billion, up 7.5%, and diluted earnings per share of $3.43, up 14.3% from $3.00 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, with diluted earnings per share now expected at $10.92 to $11.32 and adjusted diluted earnings per share at $11.80 to $12.20.
Key points
- Q2 net sales rose 7.5% to $6.79 billion; diluted EPS rose 14.3% to $3.43, and adjusted diluted EPS rose 9.5% to $3.70.
- Full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance is $10.92 to $11.32, and adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $11.80 to $12.20, both raised.
- Management expects third-quarter 2026 net sales to be up a mid to high-single digit percentage versus Q3 2025.
- An 8% price increase in Paint Stores Group takes effect September 1, 2026, to offset raw material, energy, logistics and packaging cost inflation.
The filing
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