WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) revealed earnings for its third quarter that climbed from the same period last year.
The company's bottom line totaled $576.44 million, or $6.16 per share. This compares with $354.03 million, or $3.72 per share, in last year's third quarter.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $6.48 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 2.7% to $4.86 billion from $4.73 billion last year.
Sherwin-Williams Co earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q3): $576.44 Mln. vs. $354.03 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q3): $6.16 vs. $3.72 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $6.48 -Revenue (Q3): $4.86 Bln vs. $4.73 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $20.90 - $21.30
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