Sherwin-Williams' (SHW) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Sales Lag

Net sales in the Performance Coatings Group rose roughly 0.6% year over year to around $1,806.4 million in the reported quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1,793.6 million. Performance Coating's net sales increased primarily due to 1.7% incremental sales from an acquisition, which were slightly offset by a 1% negative currency translation. Sales volumes were varied by region and business. Industrial Wood, Coil and Automotive Refinish in North America aided the performance, which was partly offset by ...