Sherwin-Williams' second quarter revenue of $6.79B surpassed expectations, leading to a raised full year 2026 outlook.

Sherwin-Williams reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $6.79 billion, a 7.5% year-over-year increase, with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.43. Adjusted EPS came in at $3.70 per share, a 9.5% increase from the prior year. The company subsequently raised its full-year earnings guidance.

Key Highlights

• Consolidated net sales of $6.79 billion beat analyst estimates of $6.62 billion, driven by growth in all three reporting segments.
• Sherwin-Williams raised its full year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $11.80 to $12.20 per share.
• Same-store sales in the core Paint Stores Group, a key performance indicator, increased by 4.2% year-over-year.
• The company noted it implemented pricing actions during the quarter to offset raw material inflation, which was a key investor concern.