
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW), valued at $95.4 billion by market cap, develops and sells paints and coatings. Its flagship products are sold through 5,000+ company-operated stores, with other brands available via major retailers.
Shares of this paint manufacturing titan have outperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. SHW has gained 43.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 30.4%. However, in 2024, SHW’s stock rose 21.5%, compared to the SPX’s 23.1% rise on a YTD basis.