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Document and Entity Information
Feb. 09, 2026
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Entity Registrant Name SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000089800
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Feb. 09, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code OH
Entity File Number 1-04851
Entity Tax Identification Number 34-0526850
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Sherwin Way
Entity Address, City or Town Cleveland
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44113
City Area Code (216)
Local Phone Number 566-2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.33-1/3 per share
Trading Symbol SHW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false