The Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results
SUMMARY
- Consolidated Net sales increased 3.2% to
$6.36 billion in the quarter- Net sales from stores in the
Paint Stores Group open more than twelve calendar months increased 3.6% in the quarter
- Net sales from stores in the
- Diluted net income per share increased 5.3% to
$3.35 per share in the quarter compared to$3.18 per share in the third quarter of 2024- Adjusted diluted net income per share increased 6.5% to
$3.59 per share in the quarter compared to$3.37 per share in the third quarter of 2024
- Adjusted diluted net income per share increased 6.5% to
- Net income increased 3.3% in the quarter to
$833.1 million or 13.1% of Net sales - Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) in the quarter increased 6.0% to
$1.36 billion , or 21.4% of Net sales - Narrowing full year 2025 diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
$10.16 to$10.36 per share, including acquisition-related amortization expense of$0.77 per share and severance and other restructuring expenses of$0.32 per share- Narrowing full year 2025 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
$11.25 to$11.45 per share
- Narrowing full year 2025 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
CEO REMARKS
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"On a year-over-year basis, consolidated sales increased at the high-end of our guided range. Gross margin expanded, and SG&A growth moderated to the low single-digit percentage level as we expected, inclusive of targeted growth investments, restructuring costs, and new building costs. We grew adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share while returning
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THIRD
QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
(in millions, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
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Net sales |
$ 6,358.2 |
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$ 6,162.5 |
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$ 195.7 |
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3.2 % |
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Income before income taxes |
$ 1,060.5 |
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$ 1,022.8 |
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$ 37.7 |
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3.7 % |
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As a percent of Net sales |
16.7 % |
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16.6 % |
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Net income per share - diluted |
$ 3.35 |
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$ 3.18 |
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$ 0.17 |
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5.3 % |
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Adjusted net income per share - diluted |
$ 3.59 |
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$ 3.37 |
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$ 0.22 |
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6.5 % |
Consolidated Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the Paint Stores and Performance Coatings Groups, partially offset by lower sales in the
Income before income taxes increased primarily due to leverage on higher Net sales in the
Diluted net income per share included a charge of
THIRD
QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
(in millions)
Paint
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
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Net sales |
$ 3,836.8 |
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$ 3,650.2 |
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$ 186.6 |
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5.1 % |
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Same-store sales change (1) |
3.6 % |
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2.2 % |
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Segment profit |
$ 954.3 |
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$ 895.9 |
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$ 58.4 |
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6.5 % |
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Reported segment margin |
24.9 % |
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24.5 % |
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(1) Same-store sales represents Net sales from stores open more than twelve calendar months. |
Net sales in PSG increased primarily due to selling price increases, which impacted Net sales by a low-single digit percentage, as well as low-single digit percentage sales volume growth. Net sales increased in all professional customer end markets, led by a double-digit percentage increase in protective and marine and a mid-single digit percentage increase in residential repaint and commercial. PSG Segment profit and Reported segment margin increased primarily due to growth in Net sales and leverage on Selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by increased investments in long-term growth opportunities.
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
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Net sales |
$ 770.1 |
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$ 790.5 |
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$ (20.4) |
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(2.6) % |
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Segment profit |
$ 157.3 |
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$ 165.5 |
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$ (8.2) |
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(5.0) % |
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Reported segment margin |
20.4 % |
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20.9 % |
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Adjusted segment profit (1) |
$ 179.3 |
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$ 181.4 |
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$ (2.1) |
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(1.2) % |
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Adjusted segment margin |
23.3 % |
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22.9 % |
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(1) |
Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of |
Net sales in CBG decreased primarily as a result of soft DIY demand in
Performance
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
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Net sales |
$ 1,750.0 |
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$ 1,720.0 |
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$ 30.0 |
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1.7 % |
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Segment profit |
$ 240.3 |
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$ 259.7 |
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$ (19.4) |
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(7.5) % |
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Reported segment margin |
13.7 % |
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15.1 % |
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Adjusted segment profit (1) |
$ 294.9 |
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$ 308.9 |
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$ (14.0) |
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(4.5) % |
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Adjusted segment margin |
16.9 % |
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18.0 % |
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(1) |
Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of |
Net sales in PCG increased primarily as a result of low-single digit percentage sales volume growth, incremental sales from acquisitions and favorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by unfavorable region and business sales mix. Performance was led by Packaging, which increased by a double-digit percentage inclusive of an acquisition and Automotive Refinish, offset by decreases in the other business units. PCG Segment profit decreased due to the unfavorable impact on gross margin of region and business sales mix and increased expenses to support higher sales, partially offset by higher sales volume.
LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW
The Company generated
2025 GUIDANCE
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2025 |
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Net sales |
Up low to mid-single digit % |
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Up low-single digit % |
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Effective tax rate |
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Low twenty percent |
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Diluted net income per share |
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Adjusted diluted net income per share (1) |
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(1) |
Excludes |
"Our strategy continues to resonate with professional painting contractors and manufacturers who are increasingly looking for partners that can provide them with predictability and reliability," said Ms. Petz. "We're focused on providing customers with differentiated solutions that make them more productive and profitable. This is even more valuable at a time when competitive offerings are highly inconsistent. We have a deep and experienced team, we know what works and we're investing in it, and we continue to assess, adapt and control what we can control. We remain confident our approach is the right one to continue winning near-term, and it leaves us well positioned for when the demand cycle eventually turns.
"We are narrowing our full year 2025 guidance. We now expect 2025 consolidated net sales to be up a low-single digit percentage compared to full year 2024, and diluted net income per share in the range of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter, and its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, at
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously in listen only mode. To listen to the webcast on
ABOUT
Founded in 1866,
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations, predictions, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events and conditions and may discuss, among other things, anticipated future performance (including sales and earnings), expected growth, future business plans and the costs and potential liability for environmental-related matters and lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "anticipate," "aspire," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "seek," "should," "strive," "target," "will," or "would," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements and from our historical results, performance and experience. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include such things as: general business and economic conditions in
Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the above list should not be considered a complete list. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS:
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Direct: 216.515.8682
Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct: 216.566.2766
MEDIA CONTACT:
Vice President,
Direct: 216.515.8849
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Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net sales |
$ 6,358.2 |
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$ 6,162.5 |
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$ 17,978.4 |
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$ 17,801.3 |
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Cost of goods sold |
3,232.7 |
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3,135.0 |
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9,175.5 |
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9,179.4 |
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Gross profit |
3,125.5 |
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3,027.5 |
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8,802.9 |
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8,621.9 |
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As a percent of Net sales |
49.2 % |
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49.1 % |
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49.0 % |
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48.4 % |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
1,952.8 |
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1,893.7 |
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5,758.2 |
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5,539.2 |
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As a percent of Net sales |
30.7 % |
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30.7 % |
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32.0 % |
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31.1 % |
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Other general (income) expense - net |
(4.7) |
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0.7 |
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10.5 |
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(30.9) |
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Interest expense |
117.2 |
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103.4 |
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333.4 |
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317.2 |
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Interest income |
(2.6) |
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(2.6) |
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(8.3) |
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(9.6) |
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Other expense (income) - net |
2.3 |
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9.5 |
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9.9 |
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(30.2) |
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Income before income taxes |
1,060.5 |
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1,022.8 |
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2,699.2 |
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2,836.2 |
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Income taxes |
227.4 |
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216.6 |
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607.5 |
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634.9 |
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Net income |
$ 833.1 |
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$ 806.2 |
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$ 2,091.7 |
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$ 2,201.3 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
$ 3.38 |
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$ 3.22 |
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$ 8.43 |
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$ 8.76 |
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Diluted |
$ 3.35 |
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$ 3.18 |
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$ 8.34 |
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$ 8.65 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
246.2 |
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250.6 |
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248.0 |
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251.4 |
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Diluted |
249.0 |
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253.9 |
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250.9 |
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254.6 |
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Business Segments (Unaudited) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net |
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Segment |
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Net |
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Segment |
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Sales |
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Profit (Loss) |
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Sales |
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Profit (Loss) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Paint |
$ 3,836.8 |
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$ 954.3 |
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$ 3,650.2 |
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$ 895.9 |
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770.1 |
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157.3 |
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790.5 |
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165.5 |
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Performance |
1,750.0 |
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240.3 |
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1,720.0 |
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259.7 |
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Administrative |
1.3 |
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(291.4) |
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1.8 |
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(298.3) |
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Consolidated totals |
$ 6,358.2 |
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$ 1,060.5 |
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$ 6,162.5 |
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$ 1,022.8 |
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Nine Months Ended |
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Paint |
$ 10,478.8 |
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$ 2,412.0 |
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$ 10,143.1 |
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$ 2,296.2 |
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2,341.7 |
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453.4 |
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2,445.8 |
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523.3 |
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Performance |
5,153.1 |
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698.1 |
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5,208.3 |
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798.9 |
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Administrative |
4.8 |
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(864.3) |
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4.1 |
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(782.2) |
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Consolidated totals |
$ 17,978.4 |
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$ 2,699.2 |
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$ 17,801.3 |
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$ 2,836.2 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 241.5 |
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$ 238.2 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
3,122.3 |
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2,973.4 |
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Inventories |
2,276.3 |
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2,267.4 |
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Other current assets |
506.0 |
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495.3 |
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Total current assets |
6,146.1 |
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5,974.3 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
3,913.2 |
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3,344.7 |
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7,794.1 |
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7,657.0 |
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Intangible assets |
3,466.2 |
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3,656.9 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
1,989.5 |
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1,890.0 |
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Other assets |
2,897.3 |
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1,445.4 |
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Total assets |
$ 26,206.4 |
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$ 23,968.3 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Short-term borrowings |
$ 1,846.9 |
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$ 915.5 |
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Accounts payable |
2,441.6 |
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2,537.7 |
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Compensation and taxes withheld |
709.4 |
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726.0 |
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Accrued taxes |
254.6 |
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214.5 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
350.5 |
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1,048.9 |
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Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
479.8 |
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462.8 |
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Other accruals |
1,390.7 |
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1,312.7 |
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Total current liabilities |
7,473.5 |
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7,218.1 |
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Long-term debt |
9,318.1 |
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8,175.3 |
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Postretirement benefits other than pensions |
120.7 |
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133.2 |
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Deferred income taxes |
657.2 |
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631.7 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
1,582.3 |
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1,496.5 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
2,629.3 |
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2,157.4 |
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Shareholders' equity |
4,425.3 |
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4,156.1 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 26,206.4 |
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$ 23,968.3 |
Regulation G Reconciliations
Management of the Company utilizes certain financial measures that are not in accordance with
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of diluted net income per share excluding
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After-Tax |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After-Tax |
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Low |
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High |
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Diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.35 |
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$ 8.34 |
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$ 10.16 |
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$ 10.36 |
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Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) |
$ .26 |
$ .06 |
.20 |
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$ .77 |
$ .18 |
.59 |
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.77 |
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.77 |
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Severance and other restructuring expenses |
.06 |
.02 |
.04 |
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.37 |
.10 |
.27 |
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.32 |
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.32 |
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Adjusted diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.59 |
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$ 9.20 |
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$ 11.25 |
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$ 11.45 |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After-Tax |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After-Tax |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After-Tax |
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Diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.18 |
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$ 8.65 |
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$ 10.55 |
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Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) |
$ .26 |
$ .07 |
.19 |
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$ .77 |
$ .18 |
.59 |
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$ 1.02 |
$ .24 |
.78 |
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Adjusted diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.37 |
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$ 9.24 |
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$ 11.33 |
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(1) |
The tax effect is calculated based on the statutory rate and the nature of the item, unless otherwise noted. |
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Acquisition-related amortization expense, which is included within Selling, general and administrative expenses, consists of the amortization of intangible assets related to the |
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Net income before income taxes and Interest expense, depreciation and amortization, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain adjustments that management further believes enhances investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance. The reader is cautioned that the Company's EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be compared to other entities unknowingly. Further, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to Net income as an indicator of operating performance. The following table reconciles Net income computed in accordance with US GAAP to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as applicable.
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Net income |
$ 503.9 |
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$ 754.7 |
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$ 833.1 |
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$ 2,091.7 |
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Interest expense |
103.8 |
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112.4 |
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117.2 |
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333.4 |
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Income taxes |
149.1 |
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231.0 |
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227.4 |
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607.5 |
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Depreciation |
79.9 |
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79.3 |
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82.8 |
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242.0 |
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Amortization |
81.0 |
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83.4 |
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84.1 |
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248.5 |
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EBITDA |
$ 917.7 |
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$ 1,260.8 |
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$ 1,344.6 |
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$ 3,523.1 |
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Severance and other restructuring expenses |
19.3 |
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59.0 |
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14.4 |
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92.7 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 937.0 |
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$ 1,319.8 |
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$ 1,359.0 |
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$ 3,615.8 |
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Net income |
$ 505.2 |
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$ 889.9 |
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$ 806.2 |
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$ 2,201.3 |
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Interest expense |
103.0 |
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110.8 |
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103.4 |
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317.2 |
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Income taxes |
134.8 |
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283.5 |
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216.6 |
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634.9 |
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Depreciation |
71.1 |
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71.8 |
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74.4 |
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217.3 |
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Amortization |
82.1 |
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81.5 |
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81.2 |
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244.8 |
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EBITDA |
$ 896.2 |
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$ 1,437.5 |
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$ 1,281.8 |
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$ 3,615.5 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Depreciation |
$ 82.8 |
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$ 74.4 |
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$ 242.0 |
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$ 217.3 |
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Capital expenditures |
196.4 |
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235.3 |
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567.2 |
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770.0 |
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Cash dividends |
195.7 |
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182.5 |
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594.0 |
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543.6 |
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Amortization of intangibles |
84.1 |
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81.2 |
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248.5 |
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244.8 |
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Significant components of Other general (income) expense - net: |
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Provisions for environmental related matters - net |
$ 10.6 |
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$ 2.8 |
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$ 14.1 |
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$ (7.7) |
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Gain on sale or disposition of assets |
(23.8) |
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(2.0) |
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(27.2) |
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(25.2) |
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Other |
8.5 |
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(0.1) |
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23.6 |
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2.0 |
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Significant components of Other expense (income) - net: |
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Net investment losses (gains) |
$ 3.9 |
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$ (1.9) |
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$ (5.6) |
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$ (10.8) |
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Net expense from banking activities |
4.1 |
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3.6 |
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12.2 |
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11.3 |
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Foreign currency transaction related losses - net |
6.6 |
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6.8 |
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29.7 |
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9.8 |
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Other (1) |
(12.3) |
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1.0 |
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(26.4) |
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(40.5) |
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Store Count Data: |
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Paint |
23 |
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19 |
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61 |
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45 |
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Paint |
4,834 |
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4,739 |
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4,834 |
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4,739 |
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(8) |
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3 |
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(30) |
|
10 |
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|
304 |
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328 |
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304 |
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328 |
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Performance |
— |
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— |
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— |
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2 |
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Performance |
324 |
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324 |
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324 |
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324 |
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(1) Consists of items of revenue, gains, expenses and losses unrelated to the primary business purpose of the Company. |
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