Sherwin-Williams Profit Margin

Sherwin-Williams posts a profit margin of 10.74% as of September 2026. That compares with 11.05% in the prior-year period — down 2.8% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 18.73%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Sherwin-Williams's profit margin was 11.05%. The latest reading is 10.74% — a 2.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Materials stocks, a profit margin near 18.73% is typical. Sherwin-Williams's 10.74% is lower that level. That is roughly 42.6% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Sherwin-Williams's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 10.74% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SHW's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 18.73%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Sherwin-Williams's other metric pages and overview cover the third.