PPG/Sherwin-Williams/Axalta/RPM named to the '2025 Most Responsible Companies in America'

Note: **Category 1:** Purchased goods and services, including raw materials and packaging produced by PPG; **Category 10:** Customer processing of sold products; **Category 12:** End-of-life disposal of sold products. According to the ranking, Sherwin-Williams ranked 125th overall and 10th within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. As a global leader in the coatings industry, Sherwin-Williams’ notable progress in sustainability cannot be overlooked. Since its founding, the company has consistently pursued technological innovation as its driving force and green, environmentally friendly development as its core philosophy—dedicated to delivering high-quality coating products and professional coating solutions to customers. Through differentiated solutions, Sherwin-Williams helps customers enhance productivity and profitability. Heidi G. Petz, President and CEO of Sherwin-Williams, stated that even amid persistently challenging macroeconomic conditions, the company will continue outperforming the market through strategic investments in growth and operational efficiency. In recent years, Sherwin-Williams has achieved steady growth through continuous technological innovation, a robust sustainability strategy, and global market expansion. Its financial performance continues to rise—especially outstanding amid rising demand for green buildings and eco-friendly coatings. Financial reports show that Sherwin-Williams achieved net sales of $17.801 billion in the first three quarters of 2024—essentially flat year-on-year—and net income of $2.201 billion, up 8.3% year-on-year. Recently, Sherwin-Williams projected full-year 2024 sales to be flat to low-single-digit percent versus 2023, with diluted earnings per share guidance of $10.30–$10.60. The company also affirmed its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality products and services while managing internal factors to ensure sustainable growth. Axalta ranked 404th overall and 31st within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. With the continuous advancement of the new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry and under the guidance of sustainability strategies, market demand for insulation materials used in NEV motors has grown increasingly stringent. As one of the earliest companies in the industry to enter the new-energy sector, Axalta closely follows key sustainability trends—including electric vehicles and renewable energy—and its energy solutions have evolved alongside the industry. Targeting the rapidly expanding NEV market, Axalta has developed a suite of sustainable products, such as its Voltatex® electrical insulation solutions. These not only extend the service life and improve the efficiency of variable-frequency motors but also meet higher environmental standards—striving to minimize environmental impact. At Axalta, sustainability permeates every aspect of the business. Efforts are evaluated across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions: reducing operational environmental impact; leveraging product advantages to help customers lower energy consumption and emissions during operations; maintaining safe operations; providing employees with career development opportunities; supporting local communities; acting ethically where the company operates; and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations. RPM ranked 419th overall and 37th within the Materials & Chemicals industry category. Notably, RPM received the highest score among the four companies specifically on the ‘Environmental Issues’ criterion.

Worried about AI’s lofty valuations? It’s time to look at the coatings industry’s ‘Apple’ in U.S. equities: Sherwin-Williams (Ticker: SHW)

Within the Nasdaq-100 Index, Sherwin-Williams (Ticker: SHW)—one of the world’s largest coatings manufacturers—commands exceptional market dominance. A giant long-standing alongside PPG Industrial in the global coatings industry, Sherwin-Williams derives over 90% of its total revenue from architectural and industrial coatings businesses. The subtle matte or metallic finishes found on certain smartphone casings—and the Valspar automotive touch-up paints—are both products of Sherwin-Williams’ industrial coatings portfolio. Sherwin-Williams employs a ‘company-owned retail stores + full-value-chain coverage’ business model. In the U.S. alone, it operates over 4,900 company-owned stores—creating an exceptionally high industry barrier to entry. This model mirrors Apple’s ‘Apple Store’ approach: enabling direct access to real-time market demand while locking in premium pricing and high gross margins via brand equity. The company’s gross margin consistently ranges between 45% and 49%, significantly surpassing the industry average of 30%–40%. Its competitive moat stems primarily from decades of brand equity accumulation and a comprehensive, highly responsive in-house logistics system—capable of delivering to construction sites within two hours. This 150-year-old enduring enterprise went public in 1964 and is a well-known ‘Dividend Aristocrat’ in U.S. equities.

Sherwin-Williams Declares Dividend of $0.80 per Common Share

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Sherwin-Williams Co declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per common share, payable on December 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the regular distribution.

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