Sherwin-Williams Co (Sherwin-Williams Co) Retained Earnings

: $5,288 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sherwin-Williams Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $5,288 Mil.

Sherwin-Williams Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($4,482 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($5,087 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($5,087 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($5,288 Mil).

Sherwin-Williams Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($2,122 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($3,523 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($3,523 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($5,288 Mil).

Sherwin-Williams Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Sherwin-Williams Co Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

7,366.90

844.30

2,121.70

3,523.20

5,288.30

Sherwin-Williams Co Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																3,523.20	3,844.10	4,481.50	5,087.40	5,288.30

Sherwin-Williams Co Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Sherwin-Williams Co (Sherwin-Williams Co) Business Description

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Address

101 West Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44115-1075

Website

https://www.sherwin-williams.com

Sherwin-Williams is the largest provider of architectural paint in the United States. The company has over 4,900 stores and sells premium paint at higher price points than most competitors. Sherwin-Williams also sells paint-related products in big-box stores and provides coatings for original equipment manufacturers.

Executives

Mary L Garceau	officer: SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Heidi G Petz	officer: President, Consumer Brands Grp	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
John G Morikis	officer: President, Paint Stores Group	C/O THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO, 101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Thomas L Williams	director	6035 PARKLAND BOULEVARD, CLEVELAND OH 44124
Gregory P. Sofish	officer: SVP - Human Resources	101 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE, 1180 MIDLAND BUILDING, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Justin T Binns	officer: President, Perf Coatings Grp	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Karl J Jorgenrud	officer: President, Perf Coatings Group	101 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE, 1180 MIDLAND, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Todd D Rea	officer: President, Consumer Brands Grp	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, 1180 MIDLAND, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Bryan J Young	officer: SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Joseph F Sladek	officer: Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Marta R Stewart	director	C/O NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP, THREE COMMERCIAL PL, NORFOLK VA 23510-9219
Peter J. Ippolito	officer: President, The Americas Group	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Jane M. Cronin	officer: SVP - Corporate Controller	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Thomas P Gilligan	officer: SVP-Human Resources	101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44115
Brian E Padden	officer: President, Consumer Brands Grp	101 W. PROSPECT, CLEVELAND OH 44115