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The Sherwin-Williams Company, a global leader in the paint and coatings industry, was founded in 1866 and has its global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. It serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Sherwin-Williams operates through three main segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group.
The Paint Stores Group is the largest segment, selling Sherwin-Williams branded architectural paints and coatings, industrial and marine products, and original equipment manufacturer product finishes through over 5,000 company-operated stores. This segment targets professional end-users such as contractors and painting professionals.
The Consumer Brands Group distributes branded products through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. Some of its well-known brands include Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, and Cabot®.
The Performance Coatings Group provides a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets across over 120 countries. The segment covers various applications such as automotive refinishing, protective and marine coatings, and general industrial finishes.
Recently, Sherwin-Williams has reported strong financial performance, with significant sales and margin growth across its segments. The company has been actively involved in strategic acquisitions and divestitures to streamline operations and focus on core growth areas. For instance, it has divested a non-core aerosol business in the U.S. and its China architectural business while acquiring German-based SIC Holding GmbH, enhancing its capabilities in the industrial wood and automotive coatings markets.
In its latest financial results, Sherwin-Williams reported record sales and earnings, with consolidated net sales reaching $23.05 billion and adjusted diluted net income per share increasing by 18.6% to $10.35 per share for the full year 2023. The company also generated strong operating cash flow, returning $2.06 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Looking forward, Sherwin-Williams continues to invest in growth initiatives, including new store openings, customer-focused innovation, and digital technologies, ensuring it remains a market leader. The company has a proven strategy and is well-positioned to navigate the variable demand environment across different regions and end-markets, maintaining its focus on creating shareholder value.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) will announce its financial results for Q1 2022 on April 26, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT on the same day, featuring insights from CEO John Morikis and senior executives. Investors can access the press release and results via the company's website. The conference call will provide an outlook for Q2 and full year 2022. Archived webcasts will be available shortly after the call.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has appointed Heidi G. Petz as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2022. Petz, who has been with the company since the Valspar acquisition in June 2017, will oversee all operating segments including The Americas Group and the Performance Coatings Group. Additionally, Justin T. Binns will become President of The Americas Group, and Karl J. Jorgenrud will lead the Performance Coatings Group, both effective the same date. The leadership changes reflect Sherwin-Williams' commitment to management development and succession planning.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, a 9.1% increase from $0.55 in the same quarter last year. This dividend, reflecting 43 consecutive years of increases, will be paid on March 11, 2022, to shareholders on record as of February 28, 2022. This action reaffirms the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst a competitive market.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Statesville, North Carolina. The company plans to invest at least $300 million and create over 180 new full-time jobs within three years, effectively doubling its current workforce. The project includes a 36,000-square-foot expansion of the manufacturing facility and the construction of an 800,000-square-foot distribution center. Additionally, Sherwin-Williams will receive around $30 million in incentives from local and state governments.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) reported a record net sales of $19.94 billion for the year ending December 31, 2021, an increase of 8.6% year-over-year. However, diluted net income per share decreased to $6.98 compared to $7.36 in 2020. In Q4, net sales rose 6.1%, while diluted net income per share was $1.15, down from $1.49 in the prior year. The company expects full-year 2022 diluted EPS guidance between $8.40 to $8.80, reflecting a 23.2% increase at the midpoint. Supply chain challenges and raw material costs continued to impact operations.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) reported preliminary unaudited sales and earnings for Q4 and full year 2021. Q4 net sales rose by 6.1% year-over-year to $4.76 billion, while diluted EPS is expected to be around $1.15, lower than prior guidance. For the full year, net sales reached $19.94 billion, with diluted EPS expected at $6.96, a decline from $7.36 in 2020. Adjusted EPS for 2021 stands at $8.15, slightly missing previous guidance. The company anticipates ongoing challenges in raw material availability and labor due to COVID-19, which may persist into Q1 2022.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) will reveal its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on January 27, 2022. A press release detailing the company's financial condition and operating segment results will be available before market open. Additionally, a conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EST on the same day, featuring CEO John Morikis and other executives. Investors can access the webcast on the company's website and will find a replay available two hours post-call.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) reported its third quarter results for 2021, with a net sales increase of 0.5% to $5.15 billion. However, sales from stores in the U.S. and Canada open for over twelve months decreased by 2.8%. Net income per share fell to $1.88, down 26.3% from the prior year. EBITDA also decreased to $834.2 million, or 16.2% of sales. The company anticipates diluted net income guidance for FY21 in the range of $7.16 to $7.36 per share. Despite challenges from raw material shortages, demand remains strong in key markets.
Sherwin-Williams has officially begun construction on its new global Research and Development Center in Brecksville, Ohio. The facility, part of the Building Our Future project, spans 600,000 square feet and aims to foster innovation in product development and coatings research. The total investment for both the R&D Center and a new global headquarters in Cleveland is over $600 million. This initiative will create approximately 400 new jobs, increasing the local workforce by 11%. The R&D Center is expected to open by late 2024.
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