The Sherwin-Williams Company Shares Outstanding 2007–2025
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported 247.7M of shares outstanding for fiscal 2025. That was 1.4% lower than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was -7.8%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components.
| Fiscal year | Shares Outstanding | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 247.7M | -1.4% |
| FY 2024 | 251.3M | -1.3% |
| FY 2023 | 254.5M | -1.7% |
| FY 2022 | 258.9M | -0.8% |
| FY 2021 | 261.1M | -2.8% |
| FY 2020 | 268.7M | -2.8% |
| FY 2019 | 276.4M | -1.0% |
| FY 2018 | 279.3M | -0.8% |
| FY 2017 | 281.7M | +0.9% |
| FY 2016 | 279.0M | +0.8% |
| FY 2015 | 276.7M | -2.6% |
| FY 2014 | 284.1M | -5.4% |
| FY 2013 | 300.4M | -3.0% |
| FY 2012 | 309.8M | -0.6% |
| FY 2011 | 311.6M | -3.0% |
| FY 2010 | 321.1M | -2.2% |
| FY 2009 | 328.3M | -6.5% |
| FY 2008 | 351.1M | -4.7% |
| FY 2007 | 368.4M | — |
Source: The Sherwin-Williams Company SEC filings — balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted. Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open SHW 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
The Sherwin-Williams Company reported 247.7M of shares outstanding for fiscal 2025. That was 1.4% lower than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was -7.8%. A falling share count is consistent with net buybacks exceeding issuance over the period, though the filing should be checked for the components. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is The Sherwin-Williams Company's shares outstanding?
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) reported shares outstanding of 247.7M for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has The Sherwin-Williams Company's shares outstanding changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, SHW's shares outstanding declined at roughly 2.2% per year (compound annual rate), from 368.4M to 247.7M.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from The Sherwin-Williams Company's official SEC filings (balance sheet (10-K), split-adjusted), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.
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