Core Insights - The State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) is a passively managed ETF launched on December 16, 1998, providing broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market [1][3] - The ETF has amassed over $5.26 billion in assets, making it one of the largest in its category [3] - XLB has a low expense ratio of 0.08%, making it the least expensive product in the space, with a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.91% [4] Fund Details - XLB seeks to match the performance of the Materials Select Sector Index, which represents the materials sector of the S&P 500 Index [3] - The ETF has a heavy allocation in the Materials sector, approximately 100% of the portfolio [5] - The top holding, Linde Plc (LIN), accounts for about 16.74% of total assets, with the top 10 holdings making up approximately 63.1% of total assets under management [6] Performance Metrics - Year-to-date, XLB has increased by roughly 8.48%, and it is up approximately 3.71% over the last year [7] - The fund has traded between $37.135 and $46.305 in the past 52 weeks, with a beta of 1.01 and a standard deviation of 16.82% over the trailing three-year period, indicating medium risk [7] Investment Alternatives - XLB holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum [8] - Other ETFs in the space include SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) and FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF (GUNR), with GNR having $3.70 billion in assets and GUNR having $5.62 billion [10]

European Companies - BASF Group reported Q3 2025 sales of €15.23 billion (approximately $17.7 billion), down 3.2% year-on-year from €15.739 billion. Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 11.4% to €278 million, while net profit fell by 40% to €172 million [1] - LyondellBasell's Q3 2025 sales and other revenues were $7.727 billion, down from $8.604 billion year-on-year. The company reported a net loss of $890 million compared to a net profit of $573 million in the same period last year [2] - INEOS Group Holdings reported Q3 2025 revenue of €3.418 billion (approximately $3.97 billion), down from €4.273 billion year-on-year. Operating profit decreased to €113 million from €339 million, with a net loss of €56.5 million compared to a profit of €283 million last year [3] - Evonik Group's Q3 2025 sales were €3.391 billion (approximately $3.94 billion), down from €3.832 billion year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA fell to €448 million from €577 million, with a net loss of €106 million compared to a net profit of €223 million [4] - Covestro reported Q3 2025 sales of €3.171 billion (approximately $3.68 billion), down 12% from €3.603 billion. EBITDA decreased by 15.7% to €242 million, with a net loss of €47 million compared to a net profit of €33 million last year [5] - DSM-Firmenich's Q3 2025 sales were €3.07 billion (approximately $3.57 billion), down 5% from €3.244 billion. Adjusted EBITDA remained stable at €540 million [6] - Sika reported Q3 2025 sales of CHF 3.078 billion (approximately $3.4 billion), down 3.8% from CHF 3.915 billion. EBITDA decreased to CHF 1.645 billion from CHF 1.702 billion, with net profit falling to CHF 871 million from CHF 923 million [8] - Henkel's Q3 2025 sales fell by 6.3% to €5.147 billion, with the adhesives technology division reporting sales of approximately $3.145 billion, down 3.3% year-on-year [9] - Arkema's Q3 2025 sales were €2.187 billion (approximately $2.54 billion), down 8.6% from €2.394 billion. EBITDA fell by 23.8% to €310 million, with adjusted net profit down 53.6% to €78 million [10] - Syensqo reported Q3 2025 sales of €1.517 billion (approximately $1.76 billion), down 7.1% from €1.633 billion. EBITDA decreased by 12.8% to €326 million, with net profit down 31.8% to €110 million [11] - LANXESS reported Q3 2025 sales of €1.338 billion (approximately $1.55 billion), down 16.3% from €1.598 billion. EBITDA fell by 35.6% to €105 million, with a net loss of €77 million compared to a profit of €1 million last year [12] - Solvay's Q3 2025 sales were €1.044 billion (approximately $1.21 billion), down 9.7% from €1.156 billion. EBITDA decreased by 10.3% to €232 million, with net profit down 15% to €88 million [13] - Clariant reported Q3 2025 sales of CHF 906 million (approximately $1.03 billion), down 9% from CHF 991 million. EBITDA increased by 14% to CHF 159 million [14] Asian Companies - Rongsheng Petrochemical reported Q3 2025 revenue of ¥79.185 billion (approximately $11.2 billion), down 5.67% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥286 million, up 1427.94% [15] - SABIC's Q3 2025 revenue was SAR 34.333 billion (approximately $9.147 billion), down from SAR 36.88 billion year-on-year. Operating profit decreased to SAR 1.663 billion from SAR 2.477 billion, with net profit falling to SAR 1.135 billion from SAR 1.763 billion [16] - Hengli Petrochemical reported Q3 2025 revenue of ¥53.496 billion (approximately $7.67 billion), down 17.98% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1.972 billion, up 81.47% [17] - Wanhua Chemical reported Q3 2025 revenue of ¥53.324 billion (approximately $7.54 billion), up 5.52% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥3.035 billion, up 3.96% [18] - Mitsubishi Chemical Group reported H1 2025 revenue of ¥1,799.124 billion (approximately $11.5 billion), down 10.5% year-on-year. Operating profit decreased by 19.6% to ¥86.489 billion, with net profit attributable to shareholders up 169% to ¥110.132 billion [19] - Taiwan Chemical announced Q3 2025 revenue of NT$69.576 billion (approximately $2.22 billion), down from NT$86.899 billion. The company reported a net profit of NT$1.78 billion, compared to a net loss of NT$1.918 billion last year [20] - Nanya Plastics reported Q3 2025 revenue of NT$64.2 billion (approximately $2.04 billion), down from NT$66.4 billion. Operating profit increased to NT$1.04 billion from NT$990 million, with net profit rising to NT$4 billion from NT$490 million [21] - Formosa Plastics reported Q3 2025 revenue of NT$41.718 billion (approximately $1.33 billion), down from NT$50.492 billion. The company reported a net loss of NT$2.685 billion, compared to a loss of NT$3.092 billion last year [22] - Asahi Kasei Corporation reported H1 2025 revenue of ¥1,486.368 billion (approximately $9.54 billion), down slightly from ¥1,490.334 billion. Operating profit increased to ¥108.915 billion from ¥107.454 billion, while net profit decreased to ¥60.248 billion from ¥66.266 billion [23] - Dongfang Shenghong reported Q3 2025 revenue of ¥31.245 billion (approximately $4.5 billion), down 11.91% year-on-year. The company reported a net loss of ¥260 million [24] - Shin-Etsu Chemical reported H1 2025 revenue of ¥1,284.522 billion (approximately $8.24 billion), up 1.4% year-on-year. Operating profit decreased by 17.7% to ¥333.935 billion, with net profit down 12.3% to ¥257.844 billion [25] - Toray reported H1 2025 revenue of ¥1,234.31 billion (approximately $7.92 billion), down 4.6% year-on-year. Operating profit decreased by 19.1% to ¥642.99 billion, with net profit down 33.5% to ¥369.35 billion [26] - Hengyi Petrochemical reported Q3 2025 revenue of ¥27.925 billion (approximately $3.95 billion), down 7.07% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥4.4079 million, up 102.21% [27] - LG Chem reported Q3 2025 sales of ₩111.962 trillion (approximately $76.24 billion), down 11.3% from ₩126.2 trillion. Operating profit increased by 38.9% to ₩6.797 trillion, while net profit fell to ₩4.470 trillion from ₩10.13 trillion [28] American Companies - Dow reported Q3 2025 net sales of $9.973 billion, down from $10.879 billion year-on-year. Net profit attributable to common shareholders was $62 million, down from $214 million [36] - Ecolab reported Q3 2025 net sales of $4.165 billion, up from $3.999 billion year-on-year. Operating profit decreased by 27% to $760 million, with net profit down 21% to $585 million [37] - DuPont reported Q3 2025 net sales of $3.072 billion, up from $2.862 billion year-on-year. The company reported a net loss of $123 million, compared to a profit of $455 million last year [39] - Westlake Corporation reported Q3 2025 net sales of $2.838 billion, down from $3.117 billion. The company reported an operating loss of $766 million, compared to a profit of $180 million last year [40] - IFF reported Q3 2025 net sales of $2.694 billion, down from $2.925 billion year-on-year. Operating profit decreased by 9% to $226 million, with net profit down to $40 million from $58 million [41] - Celanese reported Q3 2025 net sales of $2.419 billion, down from $2.648 billion. The company reported an operating loss of $1.275 billion, compared to a profit of $245 million last year [42] - Eastman Chemical Company reported Q3 2025 sales of $2.202 billion, down from $2.464 billion. Net profit attributable to the company was $47 million, down from $180 million [43] - Huntsman Corporation reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.46 billion, down from $1.54 billion. The company reported a net loss of $25 million, compared to a loss of $33 million last year [44] Industrial Gases - Linde plc reported Q3 2025 sales of $8.615 billion, up from $8.356 billion year-on-year. Operating profit increased to $2.367 billion from $2.086 billion, with net profit rising to $1.929 billion from $1.55 billion [45] - Air Liquide reported Q3 2025 revenue of €6.599 billion (approximately $7.66 billion), down from €6.762 billion year-on-year [46] - Air Products & Chemicals reported Q4 2025 sales of $3.167 billion, down from $3.188 billion. The company reported an operating profit of $16.8 million, down from $242.4 million last year, with a net profit of $4.9 million compared to $195 million [47] Crop Science - Syngenta Group reported Q3 2025 revenue of $6.4 billion, down 6% year-on-year. EBITDA increased by 28% to $900 million [48] - Bayer Group reported Q3 2025 sales of €9.66 billion, down from €9.968 billion. EBIT loss was €543 million, compared to a loss of €382.2 million last year, with a net loss of €963 million compared to a loss of €4.183 billion last year [49] - Corteva, Inc. reported Q3 2025 net sales of $2.618 billion, up from $2.326 billion year-on-year. The company reported a net loss of $320 million, compared to a loss of $524 million last year [50] Fertilizers - Nutrien reported Q3 2025 sales of $6.007 billion, up from $5.348 billion year-on-year. Net profit increased to $469 million from $25 million [51] - Yara International ASA reported Q3 2025 revenue of $4.108 billion, up from $3.654 billion. Operating profit increased to $470 million from $309 million, with net profit rising to $320 million from $286 million [52] - The Mosaic Company reported Q3 2025 net sales of $3.452 billion, up from $2.811 billion. Operating profit increased to $340 million from $115 million, with net profit rising to $411 million from $122 million [53] - CF Industries reported Q3 2025 net sales of $1.659 billion, up from $1.37 billion. Net profit attributable to common shareholders was $353 million, compared to $276 million last year [54] Coatings - PPG Industries reported Q3 2025 net sales of $4.082 billion, up from $4.032 billion year-on-year, with net profit remaining stable at $444 million [55] - AkzoNobel reported Q3 2025 revenue of €2.547 billion (approximately $2.96 billion), down from €2.668 billion. The company reported an operating loss of €29 million, compared to a profit of €259 million last year, with a net loss of €194 million compared to a profit of €163 million last year [56] - Nippon Paint Holdings reported YTD revenue of ¥1,318.378 billion (approximately $8.467 billion), up 7.8% year-on-year. Operating profit increased by 36.4% to ¥190.579 billion, with net profit rising by 38.6% to ¥134.336 billion [57] - Sherwin-Williams reported Q3 2025 net sales of $6.358 billion, up from $6.163 billion. Net profit increased to $833 million from $806 million, with the paint retail group reporting sales of $3.837 billion, up 5.1% [58] - Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported Q3 2025 net sales of $1.288 billion, down from $1.32 billion. Operating profit increased to $204 million from $193 million, with net profit rising to $110 million from $101 million [59] - Three Trees reported YTD revenue of ¥9.392 billion (approximately $1.33 billion), up 2.69% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥744 million, up 81.22% [60]

Core Viewpoint - Sherwin-Williams reported strong Q3 earnings and revenues that surpassed estimates, but there is a recent downward trend in estimates leading up to the next earnings release [2][8]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 earnings were $3.35 per share, a 5.3% increase from $3.18 in the same quarter last year, with adjusted earnings at $3.59 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.46 [2]. - Revenues for Q3 were approximately $6.36 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 3.2% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.2 billion [2]. Segmental Review - The Paint Stores Group segment achieved net sales of $3.84 billion, up 5.1% year over year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.72 billion, driven by higher selling prices and improved profits from operational leverage [3]. - The Consumer Brands Group segment saw a decline in net sales by 2.6% year over year to $770.1 million, although it beat the consensus estimate of $740 million, with soft DIY demand in North America and Latin America being the primary cause [4]. - The Performance Coatings Group reported a 1.7% increase in net sales to approximately $1.75 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.74 billion, supported by volume growth and acquisitions, despite a challenging sales mix [5]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - In the first nine months of 2025, Sherwin-Williams generated $2.36 billion in net operating cash and returned $2.13 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases, including 4.5 million shares [6]. Future Outlook - For Q4 and full-year 2025, the company expects net sales to increase by a low to mid-single-digit percentage and a low-single-digit percentage, respectively, with projected net income per share ranging from $10.16 to $10.36 [7]. - The effective tax rate is anticipated to be in the low 20% range for 2025, and the full-year outlook includes the impact of the Suvinil acquisition, which was completed on October 1 [7]. Estimate Trends - Recent estimates for Sherwin-Williams have been trending downward, indicating a shift in market expectations [8][11]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting an expectation of in-line returns in the coming months [11].

Core Viewpoint - Sherwin-Williams Company is experiencing stock price challenges despite reporting positive fiscal results, indicating a complex market environment for the company and the Basic Materials sector [3][4][6]. Company Overview - Sherwin-Williams, based in Cleveland, Ohio, develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and related products, with a market capitalization of approximately $83.8 billion [1][2]. Stock Performance - The company's shares are currently trading about 15.6% below their November 2024 high of $400.42, with a nearly 8% decline over the past three months, which is worse than the 5.1% drop in the S&P 500 Materials Sector SPDR [3][4]. - Year-to-date, SHW stock has seen a slight decline and is down 15.7% over the past 52 weeks, contrasting with a 3.4% increase in the XLB sector index during 2025 [4][5]. Technical Indicators - SHW stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since mid-October, indicating persistent downside pressure despite recent rallies that failed to break above these averages [5]. Financial Performance - In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Sherwin-Williams reported a revenue increase of 3.2% year-over-year to $6.36 billion, surpassing estimates, while adjusted EPS grew 6.5% to $3.59, exceeding the forecast of $3.46 [6][7]. - The company generated $2.36 billion in net operating cash and returned $2.13 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the first nine months of 2025 [7]. Future Outlook - For the full fiscal year 2025, Sherwin-Williams anticipates consolidated net sales to increase in the low single digits compared to 2024, with adjusted EPS projected between $11.25 and $11.45 [7].

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Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 5.67 points, or 0.0123%, reaching 46097.41, indicating a stable but mixed trading session [1] - Dow Futures showed a slightly positive sentiment, up 37.00 points, or 0.0801%, at 46221.00 [1] - The market's performance was driven by optimism in select technology and industrial sectors, countered by pullbacks in other areas [1] Key Gainers - Nvidia (NVDA) was the top gainer, rising 1.83% to $184.65, reflecting strong investor confidence in the technology sector [2] - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) increased by 1.36% to $202.675, and Caterpillar (CAT) saw a 1.33% rise to $554.08 [2] - Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) both advanced by 1.28% [2] Key Decliners - Boeing (BA) was the biggest loser, down 2.97% to $184.125, facing significant selling pressure [3] - Salesforce (CRM) experienced a drop of 2.36% to $227.75, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) declined by 1.93% to $307.12 [3] - Merck & Co. (MRK) fell 1.62% to $94.72, and Microsoft (MSFT) decreased by 1.47% to $486.27 [3] - The performance divergence among these stocks indicates a selective market environment influenced by company-specific news and sector rotations [3]

Core Insights - Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has a market capitalization of $85.5 billion and operates over 5,000 company-operated stores for its branded products [1] - SHW shares have underperformed the broader market, declining 11.4% over the past year compared to a 14.1% increase in the S&P 500 Index [2] - The company's Q3 results showed an adjusted EPS of $3.59, surpassing expectations, with revenue of $6.4 billion also exceeding forecasts [4] Financial Performance - For the current fiscal year, analysts expect SHW's EPS to grow marginally to $11.35 on a diluted basis [5] - The company's earnings surprise history is mixed, beating consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters [5] - SHW expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $11.25 to $11.45 [4] Analyst Ratings - Among 27 analysts covering SHW, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy," with 13 "Strong Buy" ratings, two "Moderate Buys," and 12 "Holds" [5] - Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham maintained a "Hold" rating on SHW with a price target of $392, indicating a potential upside of 13.6% [6] Market Context - SHW's underperformance is linked to the escalating Middle East conflict, rising crude oil prices, and investor concerns over supply disruptions [4] - Compared to the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB), which has declined about 6.9% YTD, SHW's performance has been notably weaker [3]

Core Insights - The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) has been recognized as one of the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now, indicating strong investor interest and confidence in its performance [1] - Mizuho has raised its price target for Sherwin-Williams to $400 from $385, maintaining an Outperform rating, which reflects positive sentiment regarding the company's market positioning and performance [2] - For Q3 2025, Sherwin-Williams reported a 3.2% increase in consolidated net sales to $6.36 billion, with a 3.6% rise in sales from stores open for more than a year, and a 3.3% increase in net income to $833.1 million, representing 13.1% of total sales [3] Financial Performance - The company expanded its adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted diluted EPS during the quarter, showcasing operational efficiency [3] - Sherwin-Williams returned $864 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, highlighting its commitment to shareholder value [3] Leadership Changes - Benjamin E. Meisenzahl will become the Chief Financial Officer starting January 1, 2026, bringing over two decades of experience with the company [4] - Meisenzahl has previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance, indicating continuity in leadership [4] Market Position - Sherwin-Williams is recognized as a global leader in paints and coatings, serving a diverse range of professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers worldwide [4]

Overmeire wealth partners Ally Flynn Phillips is taking the mound for a fast pitch. Over Meyer was ranked 13th on CNBC's Financial Advisors 100 list. Ally, great to have you with us. >> Great to be here.>> What's the catalyst when when there Sorry, Natalie. What's the What's the catalyst here for Sherwin Williams when there's not seemingly no catalyst for the housing market. Yeah, I mean to us I mean Sherman Williams is a clear leader in paint and they continue to gain share from weaker competitors through ...

Core Viewpoint - Sherwin Williams is positioned as a leader in the paint industry, gaining market share from weaker competitors through store expansion and strong contractor relationships [2][3]. Company Performance - The home improvement market is currently struggling, but potential easing in interest rates or an increase in existing home sales could lead to a significant repaint and remodel opportunity [3][5]. - Sherwin Williams announced a 7% price increase in January, which is expected to positively impact the income statement, contrasting with analysts' expectations of a 5% increase [3][4]. - The company is anticipated to experience earnings and margin expansion as it exits a historically poor housing environment [4]. Financial Metrics - Revenue has remained stable, while net income has increased by approximately 12%, indicating operational efficiencies [6]. - The focus on net income and pricing power is seen as more critical than revenue alone for assessing the company's performance [7]. Market Positioning - Sherwin Williams is viewed as a better investment compared to Lowe's due to its direct exposure to repainting cycles, while Lowe's has a broader product range [8]. - The contractor business is crucial for Sherwin Williams, providing stability as contractors prioritize quality and maintain long-term relationships [9][10].