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Sherwin-Williams Trading Volume Drops 36.74% to 190th Position Despite Earnings Beat

Market BriefThursday, May 1, 2025 7:40 pm ET

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On May 1, 2025, the sherwin-williams company (SHW) saw a trading volume of $513 million, marking a 36.74% decrease from the previous day. This placed shw at the 190th position in terms of trading volume for the day. Meanwhile, SHW's stock price rose by 0.20%, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 6.64% over the past four days.

In its Q1 2025 earnings report, The Sherwin-Williams Company exceeded earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $2.25, surpassing the anticipated $2.15. The company's adjusted earnings per share increased by 3.7% to $2.25 per share, and it invested $352 million in share repurchases. Despite the positive earnings, the company missed Wall Street's revenue expectations, with sales falling 1.1% year on year to $5.31 billion. Key financial highlights include a 4.6% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $937.0 million.

Analysts have noted that while the earnings beat expectations, the slight miss on revenue has led to a mixed reaction from investors. The company's gross margin and gross profit expanded, which was seen as a positive sign. However, the overall market sentiment remains cautious, with some analysts rating SHW stock as a hold.

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