Alta Capital Management Llc/ 13F: Cuts SHW Stake by $3.1M
Key Points
- This reduction represents a 15.5% decrease in Alta Capital's holdings of Sherwin-Williams.
- Alta Capital Management Llc/ held 52,594 $SHW shares at quarter end, down 15.49% from the prior quarter.
- The stock recently traded around $335.16, which is about 11.3% below its 52-week high of $377.77.
- Sherwin-Williams has a market cap of about $81.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 30.9.
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On October 26, 2026, Alta Capital Management cut its position in The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) by 9,643 shares, now holding 52,594 shares valued at approximately $17 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
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The Sherwin-Williams Company
What Changed in Alta Capital Management's Sherwin-Williams Position
Alta Capital Management reduced its stake in Sherwin-Williams by 9,643 shares, a 15.5% decrease. The fund's reported value in Sherwin-Williams is now about $17 million, and its total reported value for the quarter is approximately $1.07 billion.
Where Sherwin-Williams Fits in Alta Capital Management's Portfolio
Sherwin-Williams makes up 1.6% of Alta Capital's total 13F portfolio, ranking 20th among its 215 reported positions.
Other Institutional Activity in Sherwin-Williams
Vontobel Holding reduced its position by 162,227 shares, now holding 31,252 shares valued at about $10.1 million. In contrast, Viking Global Investors, L.P. increased its stake by 763,223 shares, totaling 3,875,879 shares worth approximately $1.3 billion. AllianceBernstein L.P. also made a slight reduction, trimming 52,549 shares for a total of 3,522,233 shares valued at about $1.2 billion.
The Sherwin-Williams Company Stock Down 0.6%
Sherwin-Williams closed at $335.16 on October 26, 2026, and recently traded around the same price. The stock is currently about 11.3% below its 52-week high of $377.77 but is above its 200-day moving average by 0.6%.
Recent Earnings
Sherwin-Williams reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $24.41 billion, reflecting a year-over-year revenue growth of 7.5%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share, which translates to a yield of 0.95%. The dividend payout ratio is 29.3%.
Insider Buying and Selling at The Sherwin-Williams Company
Several insiders sold shares earlier this year. Bryan J. Young, an officer, sold 2,513 shares at an average price of $364.47 on February 24, 2026. Karl J. Jorgenrud, another officer, sold 7,886 shares at $368.30 on August 7, 2026. Justin T. Binns also sold 13,500 shares at $352.70 on August 17, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On September 25, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated its rating of Outperform with a price target of $420. Wells Fargo maintained its Equal-Weight rating with a target of $340, while UBS kept its Neutral rating with a target of $363. The consensus rating for Sherwin-Williams is a Buy, with a mean price target of $383.13 from 24 analysts.
About Sherwin-Williams
The Sherwin-Williams Company, based in Cleveland, OH, develops and sells paint, coatings, and related products for various customers, including professionals and retailers. The company operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group.
Bottom Line
Investors will be looking forward to the upcoming earnings report on October 27, 2026, to see how Sherwin-Williams continues to perform amid recent stock adjustments and market conditions. Alta Capital's filing reflects a strategic shift in its investment approach toward Sherwin-Williams.
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Source: Alta Capital Management Llc/'s 13F filing on $SHW (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts