American Century Companies Inc. Boosts Sherwin-Williams Stake by 34.5%

Investment firm increases holdings in specialty chemicals company to over 547,000 shares.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:39am

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American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) by 34.5% in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 547,526 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, worth approximately $189.6 million.

Why it matters

The increase in American Century's Sherwin-Williams holdings reflects the investment firm's confidence in the specialty chemicals company's growth prospects. As a major institutional investor, American Century's moves can provide insights into market sentiment around Sherwin-Williams and the broader specialty chemicals industry.

The details

According to the 13F filing, American Century Companies purchased an additional 140,423 shares of Sherwin-Williams during the third quarter, bringing its total position to over 547,000 shares. This represents approximately 0.22% ownership in the specialty chemicals company.

  • The 13F filing reflects American Century's holdings as of the end of the third quarter.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets.

The Sherwin-Williams Company

A global manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings, and related products, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The takeaway

American Century's increased stake in Sherwin-Williams suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the specialty chemicals company, which could signal broader market confidence in Sherwin-Williams' business outlook.