The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Sherwin-Williams shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Sherwin-Williams stock is State Street Corporation, with 15.6 million shares (6.41% of the company), worth about $5.27 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 37.9%.
In Q2 2026, 1,815 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $69.80 billion.
Insiders reported 92 transactions in the last two years: 9 sales worth $18.98 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from August 18, 2026 (Binns Justin T, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 18, 2026.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Sherwin-Williams shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Corporation | 15.6 million | 6.41% | $5.3B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 15.1 million | 6.24% | $5.1B |
| Sherwin-Williams ESOP | 14.9 million | 6.12% | $5.0B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 13.8 million | 5.67% | $4.7B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 7.4 million | 3.05% | $2.5B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 6.6 million | 2.74% | $2.3B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.4 million | 2.24% | $1.8B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 5.2 million | 2.16% | $1.8B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 4.0 million | 1.66% | $1.4B |
| Viking Global Investors LP | 3.9 million | 1.60% | $1.3B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Sherwin-Williams institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,815 | – | $69.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,782 | 196.0 million | $62.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,793 | 202.0 million | $65.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,719 | 203.0 million | $70.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,728 | 206.0 million | $70.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,728 | 203.0 million | $70.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,768 | 204.0 million | $69.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,723 | 200.0 million | $75.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Sherwin-Williams insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binns Justin T | Aug 18, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Binns Justin T | Aug 17, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 90.04 per share. | $1.2M |
| Binns Justin T | Aug 17, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 352.70 per share. | $4.8M |
| Jorgenrud Karl J. | Aug 7, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 127.98 per share. | $11,518 |
| Jorgenrud Karl J. | Aug 7, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 368.30 per share. | $2.9M |
| Thaman Michael H | Jul 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 350.40 per share. | $33,751 |
| Anderson Kerrii B | Jul 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 350.40 per share. | $10,000 |
| Gamgort Robert James | Jul 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 350.40 per share. | $33,751 |
| Williams Thomas L Ii | Jul 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 350.40 per share. | $33,751 |
| Thaman Michael H | Apr 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 315.50 per share. | $33,749 |
| Anderson Kerrii B | Apr 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 315.50 per share. | $10,001 |
| Gamgort Robert James | Apr 6, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 315.50 per share. | $33,749 |
Newest 12 of 92 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Sherwin-Williams stock?
State Street Corporation, with 6.41% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.24%) and Sherwin-Williams ESOP (6.12%).
How many institutions own Sherwin-Williams stock?
1,815 institutional holdings reports listed Sherwin-Williams shares in Q2 2026 worth $69.80 billion.
Are Sherwin-Williams insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 9 sales and no purchases (92 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 18, 2026.
