NYSE$SHW
Sherwin-Williams Co · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sherwin-Williams' first quarter 2020 financial results were reported, showcasing sales growth and increased earnings per share.
Sherwin-Williams reported a 2.6% increase in consolidated net sales, reaching $4.15 billion. Diluted net income per share increased to $3.46, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 8.3% to $623.1 million.
- Consolidated net sales increased by 2.6% to $4.15 billion.
- Net sales from U.S. and Canada stores open more than twelve months increased by 7.4%.
- Diluted net income per share increased to $3.46.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8.3% to $623.1 million, representing 15.0% of sales.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sherwin-Williams · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.15B
Revenue by segment
Sherwin-Williams · $1.84B total across 2 segments · Q1 2020
- Performance Coatings Group$1.22B-1.1%66.2%
- Consumer Brands Group$622M-4.9%33.8%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates a low-to-mid-teens percentage decrease in second quarter 2020 consolidated net sales compared to the second quarter of 2019. Full year consolidated net sales are expected to be flat to down a low single digit percentage if economic conditions normalize in Q3 and Q4 2020, or down a mid-to-high single digit percentage if conditions do not improve until Q1 2021. Diluted net income per share for 2020 is expected to be in the range of $16.46 to $18.46.
Headwinds
- Rapid deterioration of the U.S. and global economies is expected to continue through the second quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- No immediate, meaningful improvement is expected in most end markets.
- Second quarter 2020 consolidated net sales are anticipated to decrease by a low-to-mid-teens percentage.
- Full year consolidated net sales may decrease by a mid-to-high single digit percentage if economic conditions do not materially improve until the first quarter 2021.
- Revised diluted net income per share guidance for 2020 is in the range of $16.46 to $18.46, lower than previous guidance.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.1%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
42 / 73 earnings
Positive
+12.6%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-10.3%
Q3 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -3.5% | -5.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.2% | +2.9% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +5.5% | +2.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.9% | -0.2% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.8% | +8.3% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.4% | -0.8% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -5.0% | -5.9% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.0% | +8.3% | +11.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.8% | -0.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.3% | +2.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.0% | -1.1% | +15.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.8% | +4.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.2% | +0.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.5% | -4.2% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.9% | +6.4% | +17.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.4% | -4.4% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +12.6% | +10.9% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.7% | -4.3% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.5% | +2.2% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +1.9% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.2% | +1.6% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.6% | -1.0% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.2% | +2.6% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.5% | +3.6% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.4% | +4.0% | +16.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.6% | -0.6% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.4% | +4.5% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +10.2% | +12.7% | +15.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.3% | +1.1% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.9% | +4.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.5% | -0.8% | +7.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.7% | +5.3% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.9% | -3.2% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.3% | -1.9% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.5% | +2.8% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.1% | -2.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +4.2% | +6.3% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.7% | +7.2% | +10.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -10.3% | -11.9% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.9% | -6.2% | -7.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.9% | — | — |
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