Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.03% Stake in Sherwin-Williams Co

Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on April 30, 2026, reporting a new 7.03% ownership stake in Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 17,407,509 shares of common stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 17,407,509 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 2,262,963 shares. The reported holdings aggregate positions from various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This represents a significant increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder in the Cleveland-based paints and coatings manufacturer.