The Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial Results
- Consolidated net sales decreased by 1.4% to $5.37 billion in the first quarter.
- Diluted net income per share increased by 7.1% to $1.97 per share.
- Adjusted diluted net income per share increased by 6.4% to $2.17 per share.
- EBITDA increased by 2.0% to $896.2 million.
- The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 diluted net income per share guidance in the range of $10.05 to $10.55 per share.
- Net sales in the Consumer Brands Group and Performance Coatings Group decreased.
- Net sales in the Paint Stores Group were essentially flat in the quarter.
Insights
Observing the recent performance of Sherwin-Williams indicates a resilience in diluted net income per share, with a
Investors may appreciate the capital return policy, marked by a substantive
The full-year guidance remains consistent, pointing to management's confidence in their strategy. However, the flat outlook for the second quarter suggests near-term challenges might persist. Consequently, while the strategic investments and projected pick-up in the painting season embody potential growth, the macroeconomic uncertainties necessitate a cautious approach.
The modest growth in the Paint Stores Group, driven by recent price increases and specific end-market growth, mirrors a wider industry trend where companies are leveraging pricing power to maintain revenues amidst fluctuating demand. Sherwin-Williams' segmentation strategy, particularly the growth in Residential Repaint, aligns with consumer shifts towards home improvement amidst changing real estate dynamics.
Conversely, the Consumer Brands Group's performance, with its sales volume decline mitigated by international growth, underscores the variable global landscape. The reported improvement in segment margin reflects a favorable input cost environment and enhanced operational efficiency. It illuminates a broader industry adjustment to global supply chain dynamics post-pandemic.
From an investment perspective, analyzing Sherwin-Williams' liquidity and cash flow is imperative. The $58.9 million net operating cash usage in Q1 driven by working capital requirements is not alarming, given the seasonality of the business. The company's ability to still return $728 million to shareholders in repurchases and dividends is a strong indicator of financial robustness.
Investors should note the continued authorization to purchase 37.9 million shares, indicating a potential future uplift to earnings per share via share count reduction. This, coupled with a low-to-mid-single digit sales growth forecast, may signal a steady yet conservative outlook for 2024. Investors might weigh the balance of potential upside from share gains against macroeconomic risks and sector-specific challenges.
SUMMARY
- Consolidated net sales decreased
1.4% in the quarter to$5.37 billion - Net sales from stores in the Paint Stores Group open more than twelve calendar months were approximately flat in the quarter
- Diluted net income per share increased
7.1% to per share in the quarter compared to$1.97 per share in the first quarter 2023$1.84 - Adjusted diluted net income per share increased
6.4% to per share in the quarter compared to$2.17 per share in the first quarter 2023$2.04
- Adjusted diluted net income per share increased
- Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in the quarter increased
2.0% to , or$896.2 million 16.7% of net sales - Reaffirming full year 2024 diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
to$10.05 per share, including acquisition-related amortization expense of$10.55 per share$0.80 - Reaffirming full year 2024 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
to$10.85 per share$11.35
- Reaffirming full year 2024 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
CEO REMARKS
"In what is a seasonally smaller first quarter and with continued demand choppiness in several end markets, Sherwin-Williams delivered consolidated sales within our guided range, gross margin expansion and diluted earnings per share and EBITDA growth," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Heidi G. Petz. "We also continued to execute our capital allocation strategy by investing
"Paint Stores Group sales were up slightly against a strong double-digit comparison, driven by a modest contribution from our February 1 price increase which will reach greater realization in the second quarter. Our recent growth investments helped drive above-market growth in Residential Repaint. Commercial and Protective & Marine sales also grew. New Residential sales were down as anticipated, though we are seeing momentum with our homebuilder customers. Delayed capex projects impacted Property Maintenance sales. In Consumer Brands Group, North America DIY paint demand remained soft, which was partially offset by international growth. Segment margin improved, primarily driven by higher manufacturing and distribution fixed cost absorption, lower raw material costs and improved results in
FIRST QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net sales | $ 5,367.3 | $ 5,442.4 | $ (75.1) | (1.4) % | |||
Income before income taxes | $ 640.0 | $ 614.8 | $ 25.2 | 4.1 % | |||
As a % of net sales | 11.9 % | 11.3 % | |||||
Net income per share - diluted | $ 1.97 | $ 1.84 | $ 0.13 | 7.1 % | |||
Adjusted net income per share - diluted | $ 2.17 | $ 2.04 | $ 0.13 | 6.4 % |
Consolidated Net sales decreased primarily due to lower sales volumes in the Consumer Brands Group, inclusive of the impact from the divestiture of the
Income before income taxes increased primarily due to benefits from moderating raw material costs, partially offset by continued investments in long-term growth strategies and digital technologies.
Diluted net income per share included a charge of
FIRST QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
Paint Stores Group (PSG) | |||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net sales | $ 2,873.0 | $ 2,859.1 | $ 13.9 | 0.5 % | |||
Same-store sales change (1) | (0.1) % | 14.2 % | |||||
Segment profit | $ 493.2 | $ 526.7 | $ (33.5) | (6.4) % | |||
Reported segment margin | 17.2 % | 18.4 % |
(1) | Same-store sales represents net sales from stores open more than twelve calendar months. |
Net sales in PSG increased primarily due to a modest impact from the recently announced price increase with sales volume approximately flat year-over-year. Net sales growth in the Residential Repaint, Commercial and Protective & Marine end markets was partially offset by lower Net sales in the New Residential and Property Maintenance end markets. PSG segment profit decreased primarily due to continued investments in long-term growth strategies and higher employee-related costs, partially offset by moderating raw material costs.
Consumer Brands Group (CBG) | |||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net sales | $ 811.0 | $ 872.7 | $ (61.7) | (7.1) % | |||
Segment profit | $ 153.4 | $ 93.8 | $ 59.6 | 63.5 % | |||
Reported segment margin | 18.9 % | 10.7 % | |||||
Adjusted segment profit (1) | $ 169.9 | $ 113.8 | $ 56.1 | 49.3 % | |||
Adjusted segment margin | 20.9 % | 13.0 % |
(1) | Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense and restructuring costs. In CBG, Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense was |
Net sales in CBG decreased primarily due to a mid-single digit percentage sales volume decline and a
Performance Coatings Group (PCG) | |||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net sales | $ 1,681.9 | $ 1,709.8 | $ (27.9) | (1.6) % | |||
Segment profit | $ 237.7 | $ 218.9 | $ 18.8 | 8.6 % | |||
Reported segment margin | 14.1 % | 12.8 % | |||||
Adjusted segment profit (1) | $ 286.9 | $ 268.8 | $ 18.1 | 6.7 % | |||
Adjusted segment margin | 17.1 % | 15.7 % |
(1) | Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense and restructuring costs. In PCG, Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense was |
Net sales in PCG decreased primarily due to lower sales volume in
LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW
The Company used
2024 GUIDANCE
Second Quarter | Full Year | ||||
2024 | 2024 | ||||
Net sales | Flat to up low-single digit % | Up low to mid-single digit % | |||
Effective tax rate | Low twenty percent | ||||
Diluted net income per share | - | ||||
Adjusted diluted net income per share (1) | - |
(1) | Excludes |
"We remain highly confident in our customer focused strategy and are extremely well-positioned as the painting season begins," said Ms. Petz. "While uncertainties persist in the macroeconomic environment, we see growing opportunity, and we are encouraged by pro architectural demand and sentiment in April. Our team is aggressive, determined and focused on the right priorities. The growth investments we've made, the solutions we bring, the internal metrics we drive, and changing competitive dynamics are all pointing in our favor, and I am confident that these factors will translate into strong performance going forward. We expect share gains and returns to become more and more evident as the year progresses. We continue to have high expectations and are committed to meeting or exceeding our targets. We remain unwavering in driving success for our customers and shareholders.
"We expect second quarter 2024 consolidated net sales to be flat to up a low-single digit percentage compared to the second quarter of 2023. Our guidance for the full year 2024 remains unchanged, with consolidated net sales expected to be up a low to mid-single digit percentage compared to full year 2023 and diluted net income per share in the range of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter, and its outlook for the second quarter and full year 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Heidi G. Petz, Sherwin-Williams President and Chief Executive Officer, along with other senior executives, will participate on the call.
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously in listen only mode. To listen to the webcast on the Sherwin-Williams website, click on https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/financials/quarterly-results/, then click on the webcast icon following the reference to the Q1 webcast. An archived replay of the webcast will be available at https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/financials/quarterly-results/ beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.
ABOUT THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®,
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined under
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS:
Jim Jaye
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Direct: 216.515.8682
investor.relations@sherwin.com
Eric Swanson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct: 216.566.2766
investor.relations@sherwin.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Young
Vice President, Global Corporate Communications
Direct: 216.515.8849
corporatemedia@sherwin.com
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Subsidiaries | |||
Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) | |||
(in millions, except per share data) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Net sales | $ 5,367.3 | $ 5,442.4 | |
Cost of goods sold | 2,836.3 | 3,021.5 | |
Gross profit | 2,531.0 | 2,420.9 | |
Percent to net sales | 47.2 % | 44.5 % | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,799.8 | 1,693.0 | |
Percent to net sales | 33.5 % | 31.1 % | |
Other general expense - net | 2.0 | 10.5 | |
Interest expense | 103.0 | 109.3 | |
Interest income | (6.1) | (3.5) | |
Other income - net | (7.7) | (3.2) | |
Income before income taxes | 640.0 | 614.8 | |
Income taxes | 134.8 | 137.4 | |
Net income | $ 505.2 | $ 477.4 | |
Net income per common share: | |||
Basic | $ 2.00 | $ 1.86 | |
Diluted | $ 1.97 | $ 1.84 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||
Basic | 252.5 | 256.7 | |
Diluted | 255.8 | 259.7 |
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Subsidiaries | |||||||
Business Segments (Unaudited) | |||||||
(millions of dollars) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||||||
Net | Segment | Net | Segment | ||||
External | Profit | External | Profit | ||||
Sales | (Loss) | Sales | (Loss) | ||||
Paint Stores Group | $ 2,873.0 | $ 493.2 | $ 2,859.1 | $ 526.7 | |||
Consumer Brands Group | 811.0 | 153.4 | 872.7 | 93.8 | |||
Performance Coatings Group | 1,681.9 | 237.7 | 1,709.8 | 218.9 | |||
Administrative | 1.4 | (244.3) | 0.8 | (224.6) | |||
Consolidated totals | $ 5,367.3 | $ 640.0 | $ 5,442.4 | $ 614.8 | |||
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Subsidiaries | |||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | |||
(millions of dollars) | |||
March 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 179.9 | $ 151.4 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 2,809.1 | 2,909.2 | |
Inventories | 2,378.0 | 2,707.8 | |
Other current assets | 475.4 | 524.4 | |
Total current assets | 5,842.4 | 6,292.8 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,008.8 | 2,362.0 | |
Goodwill | 7,621.4 | 7,445.4 | |
Intangible assets | 3,777.5 | 4,103.5 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,878.9 | 1,854.2 | |
Other assets | 1,299.1 | 1,072.0 | |
Total assets | $ 23,428.1 | $ 23,129.9 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Short-term borrowings | $ 1,256.3 | $ 1,481.3 | |
Accounts payable | 2,453.9 | 2,513.6 | |
Compensation and taxes withheld | 560.2 | 528.0 | |
Accrued taxes | 240.0 | 315.1 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | 1,349.1 | 0.6 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 454.0 | 430.2 | |
Other accruals | 1,170.0 | 1,037.2 | |
Total current liabilities | 7,483.5 | 6,306.0 | |
Long-term debt | 8,129.5 | 9,593.1 | |
Postretirement benefits other than pensions | 133.2 | 139.3 | |
Deferred income taxes | 666.3 | 739.9 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 1,495.1 | 1,494.9 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 2,016.8 | 1,689.9 | |
Shareholders' equity | 3,503.7 | 3,166.8 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 23,428.1 | $ 23,129.9 |
Regulation G Reconciliations
Management of the Company utilizes certain financial measures that are not in accordance with
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of diluted net income per share excluding Valspar acquisition-related amortization and certain other adjustments. This adjusted earnings per share measurement is not in accordance with US GAAP. It should not be considered a substitute for earnings per share computed in accordance with US GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The following tables reconcile diluted net income per share computed in accordance with US GAAP to adjusted diluted net income per share.
Year Ending | |||||||
Three Months Ended | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
March 31, 2024 | (after-tax guidance) | ||||||
Pre-Tax | Tax Effect (1) | After-Tax | Low | High | |||
Diluted net income per share | $ 1.97 | $ 10.05 | $ 10.55 | ||||
Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) | $ 0.26 | $ 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.80 | 0.80 | ||
Adjusted diluted net income per share | $ 2.17 | $ 10.85 | $ 11.35 | ||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2023 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
Pre-Tax | Tax Effect (1) | After-Tax | Pre-Tax | Tax Effect (1) | After-Tax | ||
Diluted net income per share | $ 1.84 | $ 9.25 | |||||
Items related to Restructuring Plan: | |||||||
Severance and other | $ — | $ — | — | $ .06 | $ .02 | .04 | |
Impairment of assets related to | — | — | — | .13 | .08 | .05 | |
Gain on divestiture of domestic aerosol business | — | — | — | (.08) | (.02) | (.06) | |
Discrete income tax expense related to | — | — | — | — | (.06) | .06 | |
Total | — | — | — | .11 | .02 | .09 | |
Impairment related to trademarks | — | — | — | .09 | .02 | .07 | |
Devaluation of the Argentine Peso | — | — | — | .16 | — | .16 | |
Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) | .27 | .07 | .20 | 1.03 | .25 | .78 | |
Adjusted diluted net income per share | $ 2.04 | $ 10.35 |
(1) | The tax effect is calculated based on the statutory rate and the nature of the item, unless otherwise noted. |
(2) | Acquisition-related amortization expense consists of the amortization of intangible assets related to the Valspar acquisition and is included within Selling, general and administrative expenses. |
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Net income before income taxes and Interest expense, depreciation and amortization, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain adjustments that management believes enhances investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance. Management considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA useful in understanding the operating performance of the Company. The reader is cautioned that the Company's EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be compared to other entities unknowingly. Further, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to Net income or Net operating cash as an indicator of operating performance or as a measure of liquidity. The following table reconciles Net income computed in accordance with US GAAP to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as applicable.
(millions of dollars) | |||||||
Three Months | Three Months | ||||||
Ended | Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Net income | $ 505.2 | $ 477.4 | $ 27.8 | 5.8 % | |||
Interest expense | 103.0 | 109.3 | (6.3) | (5.8) % | |||
Income taxes | 134.8 | 137.4 | (2.6) | (1.9) % | |||
Depreciation | 71.1 | 70.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 % | |||
Amortization | 82.1 | 83.7 | (1.6) | (1.9) % | |||
EBITDA | $ 896.2 | $ 878.2 | $ 18.0 | 2.0 % | |||
Restructuring expense | — | 0.9 | (0.9) | (100.0) % | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 896.2 | $ 879.1 | $ 17.1 | 1.9 % |
The Sherwin-Williams Company and Subsidiaries | |||
Selected Information (Unaudited) | |||
(millions of dollars, except store count data) | |||
Three Months Ended | |||
March 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | ||
Depreciation | $ 71.1 | $ 70.4 | |
Capital expenditures | 283.8 | 209.9 | |
Cash dividends | 182.5 | 156.5 | |
Amortization of intangibles | 82.1 | 83.7 | |
Significant components of Other general expense - net: | |||
Provisions for environmental matters - net | $ 3.6 | $ 12.7 | |
Gain on sale or disposition of assets | (3.4) | (4.6) | |
Other | 1.8 | 2.4 | |
Significant components of Other income - net: | |||
Net investment gains | $ (5.1) | $ (3.2) | |
Net expense from banking activities | 3.3 | 3.9 | |
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net | 7.6 | 6.8 | |
Other (1) | (13.5) | (10.7) | |
Store Count Data: | |||
Paint Stores Group - net new stores | 7 | 4 | |
Paint Stores Group - total stores | 4,701 | 4,628 | |
Consumer Brands Group - net new stores | 2 | — | |
Consumer Brands Group - total stores | 320 | 307 | |
Performance Coatings Group - net new branches | 1 | (2) | |
Performance Coatings Group - total branches | 323 | 315 | |
(1) Consists of items of revenue, gains, expenses and losses unrelated to the primary business purpose of the Company. |
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