SHW Insider Trading
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
Comprehensive Trading Performance Summary
The investment history of corporate insiders at SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO provides a unique lens into the internal conviction of the company's leadership. By analyzing SEC Form 4 filings, investors can track how directors and officers are allocating their own capital. High-conviction buying often signals that management believes the current market price significantly undervalues future growth prospects, while strategic selling might occur for personal liquidity or portfolio diversification. Monitoring these shifts in ownership is essential for understanding the alignment between management and shareholders in the Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply sector.
Transactions on Chart
Open Full Chart| Filing Date | Trade Date | Reporting Person | Relationship | Type | Price | Qty | Total, $ | Owned After | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-31 16:13 | 2017-01-27 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, The Americas Group | OPT+S | $306.69 | 5,000 | $1,533,450 | 8,650 | 0.0% |
| 2017-01-31 21:11 | 2017-01-27 | Mistysyn Allen J | Officer - SVP - Finance & CFO | OPT+S | $305.76 | 830 | $253,777 | 1,165 | 0.0% |
| 2016-10-31 16:24 | 2016-10-27 | STROPKI JOHN M | Director | BUY | $247.30 | 500 | $123,650 | 10,305 | +5.1% |
| 2016-08-09 15:35 | 2016-08-05 | Baxter Joel D. | Officer - Pres. & GM, Glob. Supply Chain | OPT+S | $300.16 | 3,853 | $1,156,516 | 4,494 | 0.0% |
| 2016-08-02 17:28 | 2016-08-01 | MORIKIS JOHN G | Director, Officer - President & CEO | OPT+S | $298.75 | 30,353 | $9,068,095 | 89,451 | 0.0% |
| 2016-05-17 21:30 | 2016-05-16 | Sewell David B | Officer - President, Global Finishes Grp | OPT+S | $297.39 | 4,598 | $1,367,399 | 8,517 | 0.0% |
| 2016-05-17 18:43 | 2016-05-13 | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer - SVP-Finance & CFO | OPT+S | $294.88 | 20,353 | $6,001,693 | 72,394 | 0.0% |
| 2016-05-11 15:36 | 2016-05-09 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, The Americas Group | SELL | $292.21 | 3,591 | $1,049,326 | 8,650 | -29.3% |
| 2016-05-11 15:32 | 2016-05-09 | Mistysyn Allen J | Officer - SVP-Corporate Controller | OPT+S | $291.58 | 3,353 | $977,668 | 9,861 | 0.0% |
| 2016-04-28 21:54 | 2016-04-27 | KROPF SUSAN J | Director | SELL | $297.99 | 2,000 | $595,980 | 11,225 | -15.1% |
| 2016-04-25 21:58 | 2016-04-22 | Hodnik David F | Director | SELL | $297.51 | 843 | $250,802 | 11,295 | -6.9% |
| 2015-12-10 21:20 | 2015-12-08 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, The Americas Group | SELL | $272.62 | 3,500 | $954,185 | 14,568 | -19.4% |
| 2015-11-24 19:51 | 2015-11-23 | Sewell David B | Officer - President, Global Finishes Grp | OPT+S | $275.51 | 2,863 | $788,785 | 10,617 | 0.0% |
| 2015-11-24 19:55 | 2015-11-23 | HOPKINS THOMAS E | Officer - SVP-Human Resources | SELL | $277.07 | 2,916 | $807,936 | 26,868 | -9.8% |
| 2015-08-20 19:28 | 2015-08-18 | Oberfeld Steven J | Officer - SVP-Corp. Plan. & Develop. | OPT+S | $284.78 | 39,323 | $11,198,365 | 94,624 | 0.0% |
| 2015-08-17 18:27 | 2015-08-13 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, The Americas Group | OPT+S | $277.00 | 10,000 | $2,770,000 | 18,068 | 0.0% |
| 2015-06-04 21:23 | 2015-06-02 | Connor Christopher M | Director, Officer - Chairman and CEO | OPT+S | $288.05 | 9,792 | $2,820,586 | 490,871 | 0.0% |
| 2015-05-29 21:30 | 2015-05-27 | Connor Christopher M | Director, Officer - Chairman and CEO | OPT+S | $290.06 | 119,321 | $34,610,213 | 490,871 | 0.0% |
| 2015-03-16 17:24 | 2015-03-12 | Mistysyn Allen J | Officer - SVP-Corporate Controller | OPT+S | $285.12 | 11,046 | $3,149,436 | 16,284 | 0.0% |
| 2015-02-06 22:59 | 2015-02-04 | Wells Robert J | Officer - SVP-Corp Comm & Public Affairs | OPT+S | $275.54 | 10,696 | $2,947,176 | 18,047 | 0.0% |
| 2015-02-06 22:56 | 2015-02-05 | HOPKINS THOMAS E | Officer - SVP-Human Resources | OPT+S | $275.42 | 12,723 | $3,504,169 | 30,443 | 0.0% |
| 2015-02-04 19:05 | 2015-02-03 | MORIKIS JOHN G | Officer - President and COO | OPT+S | $272.29 | 38,723 | $10,543,921 | 95,687 | 0.0% |
| 2015-02-02 21:16 | 2015-01-30 | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer - SVP-Finance & CFO | OPT+S | $273.97 | 28,723 | $7,869,169 | 76,480 | 0.0% |
| 2014-12-17 21:15 | 2014-12-15 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, The Americas Group | OPT+S | $245.54 | 18,333 | $4,501,488 | 18,400 | 0.0% |
| 2014-12-17 21:20 | 2014-12-15 | Hodnik David F | Director | SELL | $245.55 | 1,000 | $245,550 | 11,172 | -8.2% |
| 2014-08-29 15:26 | 2014-08-28 | KROPF SUSAN J | Director | SELL | $217.16 | 1,000 | $217,164 | 12,259 | -7.5% |
| 2014-02-28 21:48 | 2014-02-27 | Connor Christopher M | Director, Officer - Chairman and CEO | OPT+S | $198.38 | 93,924 | $18,632,981 | 495,950 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-27 17:39 | 2014-02-25 | Wells Robert J | Officer - Sr VP-Corp Com & Public Affair | OPT+S | $198.58 | 7,576 | $1,504,477 | 16,374 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-26 23:43 | 2014-02-25 | Oberfeld Steven J | Officer - Sr. VP-Corp Plan & Develop | OPT+S | $197.82 | 34,419 | $6,808,653 | 94,954 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-25 21:52 | 2014-02-24 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, Paint Stores Group | SELL | $197.01 | 6,293 | $1,239,784 | 18,400 | -25.5% |
| 2014-02-25 21:53 | 2014-02-24 | Mistysyn Allen J | Officer - VP-Corporate Controller | SELL | $196.25 | 1,792 | $351,680 | 18,009 | -9.1% |
| 2014-02-18 21:23 | 2014-02-14 | Knight Timothy A | Officer - President, LACG | OPT+S | $191.26 | 28,950 | $5,536,977 | 14,310 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-18 21:25 | 2014-02-14 | MORIKIS JOHN G | Officer - President & COO | OPT+S | $191.27 | 38,623 | $7,387,421 | 91,057 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-14 21:23 | 2014-02-13 | HOPKINS THOMAS E | Officer - Sr. VP-Human Resources | OPT+S | $188.28 | 15,373 | $2,894,428 | 26,717 | 0.0% |
| 2014-02-14 21:22 | 2014-02-13 | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer - Sr. VP-Finance and CFO | OPT+S | $189.07 | 30,623 | $5,789,857 | 73,919 | 0.0% |
| 2013-12-12 21:32 | 2013-12-11 | Heath George E | Officer - President, Global Finishes Grp | OPT+S | $181.91 | 12,750 | $2,319,302 | 27,562 | 0.0% |
| 2013-11-21 16:46 | 2013-11-19 | Knight Timothy A | Officer - President, LACG | OPT+S | $185.77 | 18,000 | $3,343,880 | 14,310 | 0.0% |
| 2013-05-03 18:44 | 2013-05-02 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, Paint Stores Group | OPT+S | $183.39 | 10,191 | $1,868,927 | 23,445 | 0.0% |
| 2013-04-29 18:16 | 2013-04-26 | Mistysyn Allen J | Officer - VP-Corporate Controller | OPT+S | $182.37 | 6,498 | $1,185,040 | 18,959 | 0.0% |
| 2013-04-24 20:26 | 2013-04-23 | KROPF SUSAN J | Director | SELL | $181.14 | 1,000 | $181,140 | 12,656 | -7.3% |
| 2013-03-15 20:38 | 2013-03-13 | HOPKINS THOMAS E | Officer - Sr. VP-Human Resources | OPT+S | $168.16 | 19,419 | $3,265,499 | 26,717 | 0.0% |
| 2013-03-15 21:27 | 2013-03-14 | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer - Sr. VP-Finance and CFO | OPT+S | $169.15 | 28,424 | $4,807,920 | 74,542 | 0.0% |
| 2013-03-11 18:45 | 2013-03-08 | MORIKIS JOHN G | Officer - President & COO | OPT+S | $164.66 | 15,086 | $2,484,061 | 89,680 | 0.0% |
| 2013-03-01 21:50 | 2013-02-28 | Wells Robert J | Officer - SrVP-Corp Com & Public Affairs | OPT+S | $162.11 | 8,424 | $1,365,615 | 15,530 | 0.0% |
| 2012-12-12 17:01 | 2012-12-11 | HOPKINS THOMAS E | Officer - Sr. VP-Human Resources | SELL | $150.53 | 8,859 | $1,333,545 | 26,529 | -25.0% |
| 2012-12-04 22:24 | 2012-12-03 | SEITZ THOMAS W | Officer - Sr. VP-Strat. Excell. Init. | OPT+S | $153.12 | 19,419 | $2,973,457 | 35,021 | 0.0% |
| 2012-11-28 21:03 | 2012-11-27 | Knight Timothy A | Officer - President, LACG | OPT+S | $157.89 | 21,000 | $3,315,768 | 18,090 | 0.0% |
| 2012-11-27 21:10 | 2012-11-26 | Heath George E | Officer - President, Global Finishes Grp | OPT+S | $157.93 | 15,500 | $2,447,915 | 27,289 | 0.0% |
| 2012-11-26 19:44 | 2012-11-21 | Davisson Robert J | Officer - President, Paint Stores Group | OPT+S | $157.45 | 13,000 | $2,046,906 | 24,045 | 0.0% |
| 2012-11-26 19:42 | 2012-11-21 | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer - Sr. VP-Finance and CFO | OPT+S | $157.46 | 38,419 | $6,049,375 | 72,981 | 0.0% |
How to Interpret $SHW Trades
Not every insider transaction in SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO is a signal for immediate action. Professional investors look for "cluster buying"—when multiple executives simultaneously purchase $SHW shares on the open market. It is crucial to distinguish between scheduled sales (under Rule 10b5-1) and voluntary increases in ownership, which demonstrate management’s true conviction that the stock is undervalued.
Data Source & Accuracy for SHW
Insider activity data for SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO is streamed in real-time directly from the SEC EDGAR system. We analyze raw Form 4 filings, filtering out technical adjustments and complex derivative transactions. This provides a transparent view of how ownership structure is evolving in $SHW, allowing you to follow the capital of those with the most intimate knowledge of the company.
UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
FILING DATE: The date and time when the transaction was reported to the SEC. This is when the public first receives the information.
TRADE DATE: The actual day the insider executed the purchase or sale in the market.
INDUSTRY: The specific market sector the company operates in. Useful for identifying broader institutional capital flows across sectors.
OWNED AFTER: The total number of shares held by the insider following the transaction. This highlights the insider's remaining conviction in the company.
CHANGE %: The percentage increase or decrease of the insider's total position. Large percentage changes often carry more weight than the dollar amount alone.
TRADE TYPES DEFINITIONS
BUY: An open market purchase. Typically indicates an insider's belief that the stock is undervalued or poised for growth.
SELL: An open market sale. While often used for diversification or liquidity, large or unexpected sales can be a warning signal.
OPT+S (OPTION EXERCISE & SALE): This occurs when an insider exercises their stock options and sells them immediately. Often part of a structured compensation plan.