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Mar 31, 2020

Sherwin-Williams Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Sherwin-Williams' first quarter 2020 financial results were reported, showcasing sales growth and increased earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$4.15B
Previous year: $4.04B
+2.6%
EPS
$1.36
Previous year: $1.2
+13.3%
Same Store Sales Growth
7.4%
Gross Margin
45.6%
Previous year: 42.9%
+6.3%
Gross Profit
$1.89B
Previous year: $1.74B
+8.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$239M
Previous year: $94.4M
+152.6%
Total Assets
$20.6B
Previous year: $21B
-1.9%

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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.

Challenges Ahead

  • 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.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income