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Today, the SVP-Corp Comm & Public Affairs of Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), Robert J. Wells, sold shares of SHW for $1.33M.
Following Robert J. Wells’ last SHW Sell transaction on February 27, 2014, the stock climbed by 252.6%. In addition to Robert J. Wells, 4 other SHW executives reported Sell trades in the last month.
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Based on Sherwin-Williams Company’s latest earnings report for the quarter ending June 30, the company posted quarterly revenue of $4.77 billion and quarterly net profit of $404 million. In comparison, last year the company earned revenue of $3.74 billion and had a net profit of $319 million. SHW’s market cap is $41.36B and the company has a P/E ratio of 22.61. Currently, Sherwin-Williams Company has an average volume of 317.5K.
Based on 7 analyst ratings, the analyst consensus is Moderate Buy with an average price target of $477.86, reflecting a -7.5% downside. Four different firms, including Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs, currently also have a Sell rating on the stock.
The insider sentiment on Sherwin-Williams Company has been negative according to 66 insider trades in the past three months. This sentiment is lower than the average sentiment of company insiders in this sector.
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The Sherwin-Williams Co. engages in the manufacture and trade of paint and coatings. It operates through the following segments: America Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coating Group. The America Group segment manages the exclusive outlets for Sherwin-Williams branded paints, stains, supplies, equipment, and floor covering.
