Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Trims Stake in Sherwin-Williams

The investment firm reduced its holdings in the specialty chemicals company by 4.3% in the fourth quarter.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:52am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) by 4.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 821,834 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock at the end of the reporting period, down from 858,863 shares held previously.

Why it matters

Sherwin-Williams is a major player in the specialty chemicals industry, particularly in paints and coatings. Changes in institutional ownership of the company's stock can signal shifts in market sentiment and investor confidence in the company's performance and outlook.

The details

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. sold 37,029 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock during the fourth quarter. The firm's total holdings in the company were valued at $266,299,000 at the end of the period. Other major institutional investors, including Viking Global Investors LP and Vanguard Group Inc., have also adjusted their positions in Sherwin-Williams recently.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reported the stake reduction in its 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group that manages investments and assets for institutional and individual clients.

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

This reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Sherwin-Williams holdings reflects broader market trends and investor sentiment around the specialty chemicals industry. While not a major shift, it provides insight into how some institutional investors are positioning their portfolios in the current economic environment.