SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO, 10-K filed on 2/19/2026
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Jan. 31, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity File Number 1-04851    
Entity Registrant Name THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH    
Entity Tax Identification Number 34-0526850    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Sherwin Way    
Entity Address, City or Town Cleveland,    
Entity Address, State or Province OH    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44113-2206    
City Area Code 216    
Local Phone Number 566-2000    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value of $0.33-1/3 per share    
Trading Symbol SHW    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
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Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 85,532,942,889
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   247,774,767  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of our Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.    
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025    
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Audit Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Cleveland, Ohio
Auditor Firm ID 42
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 23,574.3 $ 23,098.5 $ 23,051.9
Cost of goods sold 12,058.8 11,903.4 12,293.8
Gross profit $ 11,515.5 $ 11,195.1 $ 10,758.1
Percent to Net sales 48.80% 48.50% 46.70%
Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 7,695.0 $ 7,422.1 $ 7,065.4
Percent to Net sales 32.60% 32.10% 30.60%
Other general (income) expense - net $ (10.2) $ (38.8) $ 67.1
Impairment 17.8 0.0 57.9
Interest expense 465.0 415.7 417.5
Interest income (11.2) (11.0) (25.2)
Other expense (income) - net 20.9 (44.7) 65.5
Income before income taxes 3,338.2 3,451.8 3,109.9
Income taxes 769.7 770.4 721.1
Net income $ 2,568.5 $ 2,681.4 $ 2,388.8
Net income per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 10.37 $ 10.68 $ 9.35
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 10.26 $ 10.55 $ 9.25
Weighted average shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 247.6 251.0 255.4
Diluted (in shares) 250.4 254.1 258.3
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 2,568.5 $ 2,681.4 $ 2,388.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments [1] 253.5 (256.0) 93.9
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments:      
Amounts recognized in AOCI [2] (2.1) 23.0 3.9
Amounts reclassified from AOCI [3] (11.5) (14.2) (17.9)
Total (13.6) 8.8 (14.0)
Unrealized net gains on cash flow hedges:      
Amounts recognized in AOCI [4] 4.7 0.0 0.0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI [5] (3.8) (3.7) (3.6)
Total 0.9 (3.7) (3.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 240.8 (250.9) 76.3
Comprehensive income $ 2,809.3 $ 2,430.5 $ 2,465.1
[1] The years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 include unrealized (losses) gains, net of taxes, of $(129.2) million, $53.6 million and $(24.9) million, respectively, related to net investment hedges. See Note 16 for further information.
[2] Net of taxes of $2.0 million, $(6.6) million and $(2.8) million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
[3] Net of taxes of $3.8 million, $4.6 million and $5.9 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively
[4] Net of taxes of $(1.5) million in 2025. See Note 16 for further information.
[5] Net of taxes of $1.3 million in 2025 and $1.2 million in 2024 and 2023.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 207.2 $ 210.4 $ 276.8
Accounts receivable, net 2,791.2 2,388.8 2,467.9
Inventories 2,318.2 2,288.1 2,329.8
Other current assets 690.8 513.5 438.4
Total current assets 6,007.4 5,400.8 5,512.9
Property, plant and equipment, net 4,137.4 3,533.2 2,836.8
Goodwill 8,036.6 7,580.1 7,626.0
Intangible assets 3,966.1 3,533.2 3,880.5
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,995.2 1,953.8 1,887.4
Other assets 1,759.0 1,631.5 1,210.8
Total Assets 25,901.7 23,632.6 22,954.4
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings 1,200.5 662.4 374.2
Accounts payable 2,354.2 2,253.2 2,315.0
Compensation and taxes withheld 839.4 842.8 862.7
Accrued taxes 187.4 174.3 197.4
Current portion of long-term debt 350.1 1,049.2 1,098.8
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 479.8 466.6 449.3
Other accruals 1,508.9 1,360.2 1,329.5
Total current liabilities 6,920.3 6,808.7 6,626.9
Long-term debt 9,320.7 8,176.8 8,377.9
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 129.8 120.7 133.2
Deferred income taxes 765.3 607.5 683.1
Long-term operating lease liabilities 1,591.5 1,558.3 1,509.5
Other long-term liabilities 2,575.8 2,309.4 1,908.0
Shareholders’ equity:      
Common stock - $0.00-1/3 par value: 0.0, 251.3 and 254.5 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively 83.1 92.5 91.8
Other capital 4,204.5 4,576.2 4,193.6
Retained earnings 1,029.4 7,246.3 5,288.3
Treasury stock, at cost (84.3) (6,988.6) (5,233.6)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (634.4) (875.2) (624.3)
Total shareholders’ equity 4,598.3 4,051.2 3,715.8
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 25,901.7 $ 23,632.6 $ 22,954.4
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
shares in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Shareholders’ equity:      
Common Stock Shares Issued Not Disclosed true    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.33 $ 0.33 $ 0.33
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 247.7 251.3 254.5
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Activities      
Net income $ 2,568.5 $ 2,681.4 $ 2,388.8
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net operating cash:      
Depreciation 340.3 297.4 292.3
Non-cash lease expense 508.6 460.5 452.7
Amortization of intangible assets 336.6 326.6 330.2
Gain on divestiture of business 0.0 0.0 (20.1)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.0 0.0 12.8
Impairment 17.8 0.0 57.9
Provisions for environmental-related matters - net 15.3 (1.3) 80.7
Provisions for restructuring 111.0 0.0 15.3
Deferred income taxes 153.2 (74.9) (88.9)
Stock-based compensation expense 123.5 138.1 115.9
Amortization of non-traded investments 104.0 75.0 65.4
(Gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets (20.8) (49.9) 0.9
Other 2.6 (10.9) (8.8)
Change in working capital accounts:      
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (162.8) (10.7) 85.6
Decrease (increase) in inventories 132.5 (32.9) 323.4
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (37.8) 21.8 (241.1)
Decrease in accrued taxes (22.5) (14.3) (8.9)
(Decrease) increase in accrued compensation and taxes withheld (25.9) (7.9) 75.7
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes (16.1) 0.8 25.8
Other (74.8) (20.7) 363.7
Change in operating lease liabilities (503.7) (460.7) (453.4)
Costs incurred for environmental-related matters (35.1) (24.1) (35.3)
Costs incurred for restructuring (71.3) 0.0 (57.0)
Other 8.5 (140.1) (251.7)
Net operating cash 3,451.6 3,153.2 3,521.9
Investing Activities      
Capital expenditures (797.6) (1,070.0) (888.4)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (1,211.3) (78.9) (264.7)
Proceeds from divestiture of business 0.0 0.0 103.7
Proceeds from sale of assets 10.7 11.6 70.1
Other (68.1) (59.0) (60.0)
Net investing cash (2,066.3) (1,196.3) (1,039.3)
Financing Activities      
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 537.4 288.6 (603.9)
Proceeds from long-term debt 1,499.2 848.7 0.0
Payments of long-term debt (1,050.0) (1,100.0) (136.4)
Payments for credit facility and debt issuance costs (13.5) (8.6) 0.0
Payments of cash dividends (789.8) (723.4) (623.7)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 140.6 242.0 111.6
Treasury stock purchased (1,656.4) (1,738.8) (1,432.0)
Proceeds from real estate financing transactions 40.7 244.2 306.5
Other (86.8) (69.8) (46.7)
Net financing cash (1,378.6) (2,017.1) (2,424.6)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (9.9) (6.2) 20.0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (3.2) (66.4) 78.0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 210.4 276.8 198.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 207.2 210.4 276.8
Supplemental cash flow information      
Income taxes paid 592.7 779.8 816.7
Interest paid $ 453.0 $ 406.9 $ 416.5
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Common Stock
Other Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 3,102.1 $ 91.2 $ 3,963.9 $ 3,523.2 $ (3,775.6) $ (700.6)
Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 2,388.8     2,388.8    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 76.3         76.3
Treasury stock purchased (1,432.0)       (1,432.0)  
Stock-based compensation activity 203.9 0.6 229.3   (26.0)  
Other adjustments 0.4   0.4      
Cash dividends (623.7)     (623.7)    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 3,715.8 91.8 4,193.6 5,288.3 (5,233.6) (624.3)
Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 2,681.4     2,681.4    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (250.9)         (250.9)
Treasury stock purchased (1,738.8)       (1,738.8)  
Stock-based compensation activity 367.5 0.7 383.0   (16.2)  
Other adjustments (0.4)   (0.4)    
Cash dividends (723.4)     (723.4)    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 4,051.2 92.5 4,576.2 7,246.3 (6,988.6) (875.2)
Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Net income 2,568.5     2,568.5    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 240.8         240.8
Treasury stock purchased (1,656.4)       (1,656.4)  
Treasury stock retired 0.0 (9.9) (578.5) (7,995.6) 8,584.0  
Stock-based compensation activity 242.9 0.5 265.7   (23.3)  
Other adjustments (58.9)   (58.9)      
Cash dividends (789.8)     (789.8)    
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 4,598.3 $ 83.1 $ 4,204.5 $ 1,029.4 $ (84.3) $ (634.4)
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Cash dividends (in dollars per share) $ 3.16 $ 2.86 $ 2.42
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs arising during period, tax $ 2.0 $ (6.6) $ (2.8)
Pension and other post retirement benefit adjustments, reclassification tax 3.8 4.6 5.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), cash flow hedge, gain (loss), before reclassification, tax (1.5)    
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss, tax 1.3 1.2 1.2
Net Investment Hedging      
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustments $ (129.2) $ 53.6 $ (24.9)
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by management of The Sherwin-Williams Company (herein referred to as the Company). These statements include the accounts of the Company and all consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s share of earnings or losses from nonconsolidated affiliates is included in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting when the Company is able to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the affiliate.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those amounts.
Nature of Operations
The Company is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America, with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Cash Equivalents
Management considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
Accounts receivable are recorded at the time of credit sales, net of an allowance for current expected credit losses. The Company records an allowance for current expected credit losses to reduce Accounts receivable to the net amount expected to be collected.
Under the Financial Instruments - Credit Losses topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the Company reviews the collectibility of the Accounts receivable balance each reporting period and estimates the allowance for current expected credit losses based on historical bad debt experience, aging of accounts receivable, current creditworthiness of customers, current economic factors, as well as reasonable and supportable forward-looking information. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance for current expected credit losses if a final determination of uncollectibility is made. All provisions for the allowance for current expected credit losses are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 18 for further information.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined principally on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Market represents current replacement cost, which is the cost to purchase or reproduce the inventory. If inventories accounted for on the LIFO method are reduced on a year-over-year basis, then liquidation of certain quantities carried at costs prevailing in prior years occurs. Management records an estimate of the lower of cost or market whenever the utility of inventory is impaired by damage, deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes based on historical experience and current trends through reductions to inventory cost by recording a provision included in Cost of goods sold. If management estimates that the reasonable market value is below cost or determines that future demand was lower than current inventory levels, based on historical experience, current and projected market demand, current and projected volume trends and other relevant current and projected factors associated with the current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to current market price is provided for in the reserve for obsolescence. See Note 4 for further information.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, including leasehold improvements, is stated on the basis of cost. Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives which range from 5 to 60 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Depreciation and amortization are included in the appropriate Cost of goods sold or Selling, general and administrative expenses caption on the Statements of Consolidated Income. See Note 5 for further information.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the cost in excess of fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Intangible assets include software, customer relationships, intellectual property and trademarks. In accordance with the Goodwill and Other Intangibles Topic of the ASC, goodwill and indefinite-lived trademarks are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment on an annual basis, as well as whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate impairment has occurred on a more likely than not basis. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, which ranges primarily from 3 to 29 years. See Note 6 for further information.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the ASC, management evaluates the recoverability and remaining lives of long-lived assets, including right-of-use assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable or the useful life has changed. See Note 5 for further information.
Derivative Instruments
The Company utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate certain risk exposures as part of its overall financial risk management policy and accounts for these instruments in accordance with the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the ASC. These include foreign currency forward contracts, cross currency swaps designated as net investment hedges and interest rate lock contracts designated as cash flow hedges. Derivatives are recorded as assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative instrument qualifies for and is designated in an effective hedging relationship. See Note 16 for further information.
Non-Traded Investments
The Company has invested in U.S. affordable housing, historic renovation and other real estate investments (Non-Traded Investments) that have been identified as variable interest entities which qualify for certain tax credits and other tax benefits. Since the Company does not have the power to direct the day-to-day operations of the Non-Traded Investments and the risk of loss is limited to the amount of contributed capital, the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary. Therefore, in accordance with the Consolidation Topic of the ASC, the Non-Traded Investments are not consolidated.
Under the Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures Topic of the ASC, the Company uses the proportional amortization method, whereby the initial cost and any subsequent changes in the level of investment of Non-Traded Investments is amortized in proportion to the receipt of related tax credits. The Company reasonably expects amortization based on the receipt of tax credits would produce a measurement substantially similar to amortization based on the receipt of tax credits and other tax benefits. Both the amortization and related tax credits and other tax benefits are recognized in Income tax expense on the Statements of Consolidated Income.
202520242023
Amortization of Non-Traded Investments$104.0 $75.0 $65.4 
Tax credits and other tax benefits received128.3 104.9 94.8 
The carrying value of Non-Traded Investments is recorded in Other assets. The liabilities for estimated future capital contributions are recorded in Other accruals and Other long-term liabilities. In addition, the associated impact of related tax credits and other tax benefits are recorded as a reduction of Accrued taxes and a net deferred income tax asset within Deferred income taxes. On the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows, the tax credits and other tax benefits are presented as a change in Accrued taxes and in Deferred income taxes within Operating activities. Tax credits and other tax benefits reduced Accrued taxes by $128.3 million, $104.9 million and $94.8 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The following table summarizes the balances related to Non-Traded Investments and related tax credits and other tax benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
202520242023
Other assets$826.1 $744.0 $675.0 
Other accruals123.4 101.4 80.9 
Other long-term liabilities667.8 600.3 568.2 
Net deferred income tax asset2.6 7.6 19.4 
Standby Letters of Credit
The Company occasionally enters into standby letter of credit agreements to guarantee various operating activities. These agreements provide credit availability to the various beneficiaries if certain contractual events occur. Amounts outstanding under these agreements totaled $129.8 million, $125.5 million and $146.2 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Product Warranties
The Company offers assurance-type product warranties for certain products. The specific terms and conditions of such warranties vary depending on the product or customer contract requirements. Management estimated the costs of unsettled product warranty claims based on historical results and experience and included an amount in Other accruals. Management periodically assesses the adequacy of the accrual for product warranty claims and adjusts the accrual as necessary. Changes in the Company’s accrual for product warranty claims during 2025, 2024 and 2023, including customer satisfaction settlements during the year, were as follows:
Balance at January 1$46.4 $40.4 $36.2 
Charges to expense29.3 34.2 37.0 
Settlements(18.4)(28.2)(32.8)
Balance at December 31$57.3 $46.4 $40.4 
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company accounts for its defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans in accordance with the Retirement Benefits Topic of the ASC, which requires the Company to recognize an asset for overfunded defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans and a liability for unfunded or underfunded plans. In addition, actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs of such plans are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). The amounts recorded in AOCI will continue to be modified as actuarial assumptions and service costs change, and all such amounts will be amortized to earnings over a period of years through the net pension (credit) cost and net periodic benefit (credit) cost. See Note 8 for further information.
Defined Contribution Savings Plan
The Company accounts for its defined contribution savings plan in accordance with the Defined Contribution Plans Subtopic of the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the ASC. The Company recognized compensation expense related to the employer contribution portion of the defined contribution savings plan for employee services rendered during the year. See Note 13 for further information.
Environmental Matters
Capital expenditures for ongoing environmental compliance measures are recorded in Property, plant and equipment, net, and related expenses are included in the normal operating expenses of conducting business. The Company accrued for environmental-related activities for which commitments or clean-up plans have been developed and when such costs could be reasonably estimated based on industry standards and professional judgment. Accrued amounts are primarily recorded on an undiscounted basis and have not been recorded net of insurance proceeds in accordance with the Offsetting Subtopic of the Balance Sheet Topic of the ASC. Environmental-related expenses include direct costs of investigation and remediation and indirect costs such as compensation and benefits for employees directly involved in the investigation and remediation activities and fees paid to outside engineering, consulting and law firms. See Notes 10 and 19 for further information.
Stock-Based Compensation
The cost of the Company’s stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic of the ASC. See Note 14 for further information.
Other Liabilities
The Company retains risk for certain liabilities. Estimated amounts are accrued for certain workers’ compensation, employee medical and disability benefits, automobile and general liability claims filed but unsettled and estimated claims incurred but not reported. Estimates are based upon management’s estimated aggregate liability for claims incurred using historical experience, actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and actuarially-developed models for estimating certain liabilities. Certain estimated product and property liability claims filed but unsettled are accrued based on management’s best estimate of ultimate settlement or actuarial calculations of potential liability using industry experience and actuarial assumptions developed for similar types of claims.
Foreign Currency Translation
All consolidated non-highly inflationary foreign operations use the local currency of the country of operation as the functional currency. Local currency asset and liability accounts are translated at year-end exchange rates while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are included in AOCI.
Economies with a three-year cumulative inflation rate of more than 100% are considered highly inflationary. For subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies, the parent’s reporting currency is the functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at their historical rates of exchange, with remeasurement adjustments and other transaction gains and losses recognized in Net income. See Note 19 for further information.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of the contract are satisfied. This generally occurs with the transfer of control of our products to the customer. Collectibility of amounts recorded as revenue is probable at the time of recognition. See Note 18 for further information.
Customer and Vendor Consideration
The Company offers certain customers rebate and sales incentive programs which are classified as reductions in sales. Such programs are in the form of volume rebates, rebates that constituted a percentage of sales or rebates for attaining certain sales goals.
The Company receives consideration from certain suppliers of raw materials in the form of volume rebates or rebates that constitute a percentage of purchases. These rebates are recognized on an accrual basis by the Company as a reduction of the purchase price of the raw materials and a subsequent reduction of Cost of goods sold when the related product was sold.
Cost of Goods Sold
Included in Cost of goods sold are costs for materials, manufacturing, distribution and related support. Distribution costs include expenses related to the distribution of products including inbound freight charges, purchase and receiving costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs and other costs incurred to ship products. Also included in Cost of goods sold are research and development costs, quality control, product formulation expenditures and other similar items. Research and development costs were $224.8 million, $217.3 million and $196.6 million during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling costs include advertising expenses, marketing costs, employee and store costs, and sales commissions. The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $393.2 million, $386.9 million and $394.0 million in advertising costs during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. General and administrative expenses include human resources, legal, finance and other support and administrative functions.
Government Incentives
The Company receives incentives from various government entities in the form of tax rebates or credits, grants and loans. These incentives typically require that the Company maintain specified spending levels and other operational metrics and may be subject to reimbursement if conditions are not met or maintained. Government incentives are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with their purpose as a reduction of expense, a reduction of the cost of the capital investment or other income. The benefit of these incentives is recorded when received and all conditions as specified in the agreement are fulfilled.
Supply Chain Financing
As part of our strategy to manage working capital, we have entered into agreements with various financial institutions that act as intermediaries between the Company and certain suppliers. The Company is not a party to agreements between the suppliers and the financial institutions. These arrangements provide participating suppliers the option to settle outstanding accounts payable incurred by the Company in the normal course of business early at a discount and do not impact our rights and obligations with suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company confirms the validity of each supplier invoice to the respective financial institution upon receipt. On the invoice due date, the Company settles the outstanding amount with the respective financial institution. Liabilities associated with these arrangements are recorded in Accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amounted to $206.1 million, $215.7 million and $213.1 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table presents a rollforward of the Company’s outstanding obligations under its supplier finance programs for the years ended December 31:
20252024
Balance at January 1$215.7 $213.1 
Invoices confirmed during the year986.3 988.8 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(995.9)(986.2)
Balance at December 31$206.1 $215.7 
Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share are calculated using the treasury stock method in accordance with the Earnings Per Share Topic of the ASC. Basic net income per share amounts are computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income per share amounts are computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus all dilutive securities potentially outstanding during the year. See Note 21 for further information. Common stock held in a revocable trust is excluded from outstanding shares for basic or diluted income per share calculations. See Note 12 for further information.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2024 and 2023 have been reclassified to conform to the 2025 presentation.
Restructuring Initiatives
During 2025, the Company implemented certain restructuring initiatives to simplify its operating model and reduce the cost structure within the Administrative function, as well as the Consumer Brands and Performance Coatings Groups. The actions taken better position the Company to continue to add long-term shareholder value.
The following table summarizes the activity associated with restructuring initiatives:
Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Balance at January 1, 2025$— $— $— $— 
Provisions:
Severance and related costs15.1 15.5 54.0 84.6 
Other qualified costs24.0 2.4 — 26.4 
Total39.1 17.9 54.0 111.0 
Payments, currency and other adjustments(29.6)(12.4)(29.3)(71.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025$9.5 $5.5 $24.7 $39.7 
The provisions above were recorded in Cost of goods sold, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and Other general (income) expense - net and the balance at December 31, 2025 is recorded within Accrued taxes and Other accruals. In addition, trademark impairment of $17.8 million related to restructuring actions was also recorded in the Performance Coatings Group. See Note 6 for further information. As of December 31, 2025, the restructuring initiatives are complete and the remaining amounts accrued are expected to be substantially paid out by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
v3.25.4
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Adopted
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-12, “Codification Improvements.” This ASU clarifies existing guidance and makes incremental improvements to 33 issues identified within various ASC topics. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption on an issue-by-issue basis permitted. The Company elected to early adopt “Issue 10: Clarify Methods to Account for Treasury Stock” effective December 31, 2025. This issue clarifies the accounting for retirement of treasury shares. See the Statements of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity for further information. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting the remaining issues within ASU 2025-12.
Effective December 31, 2025, the Company adopted ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” on a prospective basis. This ASU enhances income tax disclosures by providing information to better assess how an entity’s operations, related tax risks, tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. This ASU requires additional disclosures to the annual effective tax rate reconciliation including specific categories and further disaggregated reconciling items that meet the quantitative threshold. Additionally, the ASU requires disclosures relating to income tax expense and payments made to federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The adoption did not affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows as the standard only impacts financial statement footnote disclosures. See Note 20 for further information.
Not Yet Adopted
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software”. This ASU clarifies and modernizes the accounting for costs related to internal-use software by removing references to prescriptive and sequential software development states and clarifies the threshold entities apply to begin capitalizing costs. Additionally, this ASU specifies that the disclosures in Subtopic 360-10, Property, Plant and Equipment - Overall, are required for all capitalized internal-use software costs, regardless of how those costs are presented in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2025-06.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” This ASU enhances expense disclosures on both an annual and interim basis by requiring public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. This ASU requires public entities to disclose, in a tabular format, purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depletion, as applicable, for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. Specific expenses, gains and losses that are already disclosed under existing US GAAP are also required to be included in the disaggregated income statement expense line-item disclosures, and any remaining amounts will need to be described qualitatively. Additionally, the ASU requires disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and the entity’s definition of selling expenses. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date” which clarified that ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
v3.25.4
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Acquisitions
Closed in current year
In October 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of BASF SE’s Brazilian decorative paints business (Suvinil) for approximately $1.15 billion. The purchase price is subject to revision for a contractual working capital adjustment, which is expected to be finalized in 2026. The acquired business develops, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products under the well-known Suvinil and Glasu! brand names to professional painters, designers, architects and consumers across the country. The business also operates two manufacturing facilities located in the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil. The acquired business is reported within the Company’s Consumer Brands Group. The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized as part of the opening balance sheet as of December 31, 2025:
Cash and cash equivalents$53.8 
Accounts receivable, net154.1 
Inventories73.7 
Property, plant and equipment141.4 
Indefinite-lived intangibles300.1 
Finite-lived intangibles308.6 
Other assets42.0 
Liabilities assumed(173.5)
Fair value of net assets acquired900.2 
Goodwill247.8 
Total purchase price$1,148.0 
As of December 31, 2025, the Company is in the process of finalizing the net assets acquired in the acquisition, most notably, the valuation of property, plant and equipment, Intangible assets and Deferred income taxes. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation for the acquisition within the allowable measurement period. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results is not material.
In June 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of a domestic regional floor covering provider for an immaterial purchase price. The acquired business is reported within the Company’s Paint Stores Group. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation for the acquisition within the allowable measurement period. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results is not material.
In March 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of a European coil and industrial coatings company for approximately $80 million. The acquired business is reported within the Company’s Performance Coatings Group. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation for the acquisition within the allowable measurement period. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results is not material.
Closed in 2024
In October 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of a metal packaging coatings business for approximately $80 million. The acquired business develops, manufactures and sells coatings for the food and household product markets and is reported within the Company’s Performance Coatings Group. The Company finalized the purchase price allocation for the acquisition within the allowable measurement period. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results is not material.
Closed in 2023
In October 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of German-based SIC Holding GmbH, a Peter Möhrle Holding venture comprised of Oskar Nolte GmbH and Klumpp Coatings GmbH (SIC Holding). The acquired business specializes in foil coatings as well as radiation-cured and waterbased industrial wood coatings for the board, furniture and flooring industry. The total purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $290 million, including an immaterial amount paid in 2024 to finalize certain representations, warranties and closing conditions. The Company finalized the purchase price allocation within the allowable measurement period, and $110.8 million of finite-lived intangible assets, $181.3 million of Goodwill, $46.0 million of Other assets, net of cash and $47.5 million of liabilities were recognized from this transaction.
Divestitures
Closed in 2023
The Company completed the divestiture of a non-core domestic aerosol business within the Consumer Brands Group in April 2023. This transaction resulted in the recognition of a $20.1 million gain in 2023 within the Administrative function. This gain was recorded within Other general (income) expense - net. See Note 19 for further information.
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company completed the divestiture of the China architectural business within the Consumer Brands Group. An immaterial working capital adjustment was finalized during the first quarter of 2024. The associated net assets were classified as held for sale at June 30, 2023 in accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the ASC. Following the prescribed order of impairment testing, the Company first reviewed individual tangible and intangible assets under their applicable Topic of the ASC to determine if their carrying value was higher than their respective fair value. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $6.9 million within the Consumer Brands Group related to China architectural trademarks during 2023. The Company then compared the updated carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group as a whole to its respective fair value which was determined to be equal to the selling price, less costs to sell. As a result of this comparison, the Company recorded an additional impairment charge of $27.1 million within the Administrative function in the second quarter of 2023. The fair value of the disposal group was classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as it was based on a specific price and other observable inputs for similar items with no active market.
These divestitures did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements as the Company’s decision to divest these businesses did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results.
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
Included in Inventories were the following:
202520242023
Finished goods$1,784.2 $1,751.9 $1,810.9 
Work in process and raw materials534.0 536.2 518.9 
Inventories$2,318.2 $2,288.1 $2,329.8 
Inventories were stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost primarily determined on the LIFO method. Management believes that the use of LIFO results in a better matching of costs and revenues.
The following table summarizes the extent to which the Company’s Inventories use the LIFO method, and presents the effect on Inventories had the Company used the first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory valuation method.
202520242023
Percentage of total inventories on LIFO71 %74 %74 %
Excess of FIFO over LIFO$616.8$630.2$668.0
During 2025, 2024 and 2023, certain inventories accounted for on the LIFO method were reduced, resulting in the liquidation of certain quantities carried at costs prevailing in prior years. The 2025 liquidation reduced Net income by $3.5 million and the 2024 and 2023 liquidations increased Net income by $4.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
The Company recorded a reserve for obsolescence of $138.3 million, $137.7 million and $170.8 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to reduce Inventories to their estimated current market price.
v3.25.4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Included in Property, plant and equipment, net were the following:
202520242023
Land$314.1 $259.9 $257.5 
Buildings2,667.3 1,175.9 1,048.7 
Machinery and equipment3,885.1 3,689.5 3,459.8 
Construction in progress520.0 1,598.1 1,111.0 
Property, plant and equipment, gross7,386.5 6,723.4 5,877.0 
Less allowances for depreciation3,249.1 3,190.2 3,040.2 
Property, plant and equipment, net$4,137.4 $3,533.2 $2,836.8 
The Company capitalizes interest costs incurred in the construction of certain property, plant and equipment. The Company capitalized interest of $46.1 million, $59.6 million and $30.7 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
In accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the ASC, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable or the useful life may have changed, an impairment test is to be performed. Undiscounted cash flows are used to calculate the recoverable value of long-lived assets to determine if such assets are not recoverable. If the carrying value of the assets is deemed to not be recoverable, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets as determined in accordance with the Fair Value Topic of the ASC. See Note 3 for further information on the impairment tests performed in 2023 for the assets held for sale prior to the divestiture of the China architectural business. No other material impairments of Property, plant and equipment were recorded in 2025, 2024 or 2023.
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
In 2025, the Company completed three acquisitions, which resulted in the recognition of Goodwill of $307.0 million and Intangible assets of $642.9 million. The acquisition of Suvinil accounted for $247.8 million and $608.7 million of the total Goodwill and Intangible assets recognized, respectively. Of the total intangibles acquired, $342.8 million were finite-lived intangibles and $300.1 million were indefinite-lived intangibles. The acquired finite-lived intangibles are being amortized over a weighted-average useful life of approximately 19 years.
In 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of a metal packaging coatings business, which resulted in the recognition of Goodwill of $20.9 million and finite-lived intangibles of $27.9 million. The acquired finite-lived intangibles are being amortized over a weighted-average useful life of approximately 15 years.
In 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of SIC Holding, which resulted in the recognition of Goodwill of $181.3 million and finite-lived intangibles of $110.8 million. The acquired finite-lived intangibles are being amortized over a weighted-average useful life of approximately 15 years.
See Note 3 for further information related to the acquisitions and divestitures.
In accordance with the Goodwill and Other Intangibles Topic of the ASC, goodwill at the reporting unit level and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually. In addition, interim impairment tests are performed whenever required as a result of a specific event or circumstances which indicate potential impairment on a more likely than not basis. October 1 has been established for the annual impairment review. An optional qualitative assessment may alleviate the need to perform quantitative goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests when there is no indication of impairment on a more likely than not basis. Should a quantitative impairment test be performed, values are estimated separately for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets using applicable valuation models, incorporating discount rates commensurate with the risks involved for each group of assets.
As a result of a nonsignificant high-performance flooring business being realigned to the Paint Stores Group from the Performance Coatings Group effective January 1, 2025, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis for the impacted reporting units and determined both before and after the change, there was no indication of impairment. The annual impairment review performed as of October 1, 2025 resulted in no goodwill impairment and trademark impairment of $17.8 million in the Performance Coatings Group, related to restructuring activities which impacted certain trademarks in the Asia, Latin America and Europe regions.
The annual impairment review performed as of October 1, 2024 did not result in any goodwill or trademark impairment.
As a result of the Latin America architectural paint business being realigned to the Consumer Brands Group from the Paint Stores Group effective January 1, 2023, the Company performed a quantitative impairment analysis for the impacted reporting units and determined both before and after the change, there was no indication of impairment. The annual impairment review performed as of October 1, 2023 resulted in no goodwill impairment and trademark impairment of $23.9 million in the Consumer Brands Group primarily related to a trademark in Europe region.
A summary of changes in the Company’s carrying value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment is as follows:
Goodwill (1)
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		Consolidated
Totals
Balance at January 1, 2023
$2,231.8 $1,801.9 $3,549.5 $7,583.2 
Reclassification related to segment change (2)
144.3 (144.3)— 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments8.3 8.3 
Currency and other adjustments(9.1)43.6 34.5 
Balance at December 31, 2023
2,376.1 1,792.8 3,457.1 7,626.0 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments48.2 48.2 
Currency and other adjustments(0.3)(93.8)(94.1)
Balance at December 31, 2024
2,376.1 1,792.5 3,411.5 7,580.1 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments31.6 247.8 27.4 306.8 
Currency and other adjustments0.1 (7.5)157.1 149.7 
Balance at December 31, 2025
$2,407.8 $2,032.8 $3,596.0 $8,036.6 
(1)    Goodwill by reportable segment is presented net of accumulated impairment losses of $19.4 million ($10.2 million in Paint Stores Group, $8.4 million in Consumer Brands Group and $0.8 million in Performance Coatings Group) as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
(2)    Effective January 1, 2025, the Company realigned a nonsignificant high-performance flooring business to the Paint Stores Group from the Performance Coatings Group. The Goodwill balance attributable to this business has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect this change.
A summary of the Company’s carrying value of Intangible assets is as follows: 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Trademarks
With 
Indefinite
Lives (1)
Total
Intangible
Assets
SoftwareCustomer
Relationships		Intellectual
Property		All OtherSubtotal
December 31, 2025
Gross$231.1 $3,654.9 $2,002.3 $229.3 $6,117.6 
Accumulated amortization(164.2)(1,766.2)(853.2)(161.8)(2,945.4)
Net value$66.9 $1,888.7 $1,149.1 $67.5 $3,172.2 $793.9 $3,966.1 
December 31, 2024
Gross$185.0 $3,187.8 $1,973.0 $225.8 $5,571.6 
Accumulated amortization(154.3)(1,489.6)(747.7)(154.7)(2,546.3)
Net value$30.7 $1,698.2 $1,225.3 $71.1 $3,025.3 $507.9 $3,533.2 
December 31, 2023
Gross$158.2 $3,263.4 $1,968.5 $232.6 $5,622.7 
Accumulated amortization(152.8)(1,310.6)(644.4)(152.9)(2,260.7)
Net value$5.4 $1,952.8 $1,324.1 $79.7 $3,362.0 $518.5 $3,880.5 
(1)    Trademarks are net of accumulated impairment losses of $181.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and $163.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets is estimated as follows for the next five years: $345.3 million in 2026, $340.3 million in 2027, $337.3 million in 2028, $335.7 million in 2029 and $334.7 million in 2030.
Although the Company believes its estimates of fair value related to reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from these estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact and future impairment charges may be required.
v3.25.4
DEBT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT
Long-Term Debt
The table below summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s outstanding debt, net of capitalized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums:
Due Date202520242023
3.45% Senior Notes
2027$1,497.5 $1,495.7 $1,493.9 
4.50% Senior Notes
20471,234.5 1,233.7 1,233.0 
2.95% Senior Notes
2029796.5 795.5 794.6 
3.80% Senior Notes
2049544.0 543.7 543.6 
2.30% Senior Notes
2030498.0 497.6 497.1 
4.30% Senior Notes
2028497.1 — — 
2.20% Senior Notes
2032496.1 495.5 494.8 
4.50% Senior Notes
2030495.5 — — 
5.15% Senior Notes
2035495.4 — — 
3.30% Senior Notes
2050494.8 494.6 494.3 
2.90% Senior Notes
2052492.4 492.1 491.9 
4.80% Senior Notes
2031445.7 445.0 — 
4.55% Senior Notes
2028398.4 397.6 — 
4.55% Senior Notes
2045395.6 395.4 395.2 
3.95% Senior Notes
2026350.1 351.6 353.1 
4.00% Senior Notes
2042297.3 297.2 297.0 
4.40% Senior Notes
2045241.8 241.3 240.9 
0.53% to 8.00% Promissory Notes
Through 20260.1 0.2 0.9 
3.45% Senior Notes
2025— 399.8 399.4 
4.25% Senior Notes
2025— 399.5 398.6 
3.30% Senior Notes
2025— 250.0 249.9 
4.05% Senior Notes
2024— — 598.8 
3.125% Senior Notes
2024— — 499.7 
Total (1)
9,670.8 9,226.0 9,476.7 
Less amounts due within one year350.1 1,049.2 1,098.8 
Long-term debt$9,320.7 $8,176.8 $8,377.9 
(1)     Net of capitalized debt issuance costs of $53.6 million, $48.6 million and $49.3 million and net of discounts and premiums of $25.7 million, $26.0 million and $25.2 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows for the next five years: $350.1 million in 2026; $1.5 billion in 2027; $900.0 million in 2028; $800.0 million in 2029 and $1.0 billion in 2030. Interest expense on long-term debt was $396.2 million, $354.7 million and $374.6 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Subsequent event
In January 2026, the Company repaid the principal of $350 million related to the Company’s 3.95% senior notes using commercial paper.
Activity in the current year
In July 2025, the Company issued $500.0 million of 4.30% senior notes due 2028, $500.0 million of 4.50% senior notes due 2030 and $500.0 million of 5.15% senior notes due 2035 in a public offering. The net proceeds from the issuance of these senior notes were used to repay outstanding principal of $400.0 million related to the Company’s 3.45% senior notes due August 1, 2025, the outstanding principal of $400.0 million related to the Company’s 4.25% senior notes due August 8, 2025 and a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the Company’s domestic commercial paper program. The newly issued senior notes contain customary qualitative covenants as defined in their respective agreements.
In February 2025, the Company repaid the principal of $250.0 million related to the Company’s 3.30% senior notes due February 1, 2025 using commercial paper.
Activity in 2024
In August 2024, the Company repaid principal of $600.0 million related to the Company’s 4.05% senior notes due August 8, 2024 using commercial paper and subsequently issued $400.0 million of 4.55% senior notes due 2028 and $450.0 million of 4.80% senior notes due 2031 in a public offering. The net proceeds from the issuance of these notes were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company’s domestic commercial paper program and for general corporate purposes. The newly issued senior notes contain customary qualitative covenants as defined in their respective agreements.
In June 2024, the Company repaid the principal of $500.0 million related to its 3.125% senior notes due June 1, 2024 using commercial paper.
Activity in 2023
In December 2023, the Company exercised its call provision to make-whole the entire outstanding $119.4 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.38% Debentures due 2027 and the entire outstanding $3.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.45% Debentures due 2097. The retirement of the Debentures resulted in a loss of $12.8 million recorded in Other general (income) expense - net. See Note 19 for further information.
Short-Term Borrowings
Activity in the current year
In November 2025, the Company amended and restated its credit agreement dated May 9, 2016, as amended (2016 Credit Agreement), to extend the maturity of $75.0 million of the commitments available for borrowing or obtaining letters of credit from December 20, 2025 to December 20, 2030 (2025 Credit Agreement). This amended and restated credit agreement grants the Company the right to borrow or obtain letters of credit up to an aggregate availability of $875.0 million and may be used for general corporate purposes, including the financing of working capital requirements. The 2025 Credit Agreement was subsequently amended in February 2026 to extend the maturity of commitments available for borrowing or letters of credit under the agreement.
In August 2025, the Company amended its revolving credit agreement dated July 31, 2024 (2024 Credit Agreement) to extend the maturity of $2.5 billion of the commitments under the agreement from July 31, 2029 to August 8, 2030, remove a credit spread adjustment and modify the pricing grid.
Also in August 2025, the Company entered into a new 364-day senior unsecured delayed draw term loan (DDTL) credit agreement which provided for a $750.0 million US dollar-denominated senior unsecured DDTL (USD DDTL) and a €250.0 million Euro-denominated senior unsecured DDTL (EUR DDTL) available as a single draw for general corporate purposes, including to finance working capital requirements. The Company exercised the full amount of the draw in September 2025 to fund the acquisition of Suvinil. See Note 3 for further information on the acquisition of Suvinil.
Activity in 2024
In July 2024, the Company entered into the $2.5 billion 2024 Credit Agreement maturing on July 31, 2029, replacing the credit agreement dated August 30, 2022 (2022 Credit Agreement). Under the terms of the 2024 Credit Agreement, the Company may request to extend the maturity date for two additional one-year periods, request an uncommitted increase up to $750.0 million and issue letters of credit under a $250.0 million subfacility. This credit agreement may be used for general corporate purposes, including the financing of working capital requirements.
Activity in 2022 and prior
In August 2022, the Company entered into the 2022 Credit Agreement maturing on August 30, 2027, replacing the credit agreement dated June 29, 2021. The 2022 Credit Agreement gave the Company the right to borrow $2.25 billion and to obtain letters of credit in an amount of up to $250.0 million. This credit agreement was permitted to be used for general corporate purposes, including the financing of working capital requirements.
In August 2021, the Company amended and restated its credit agreement dated September 11, 2017, as amended, which gives the Company the right to borrow and obtain letters of credit up to an aggregate availability of $625.0 million. This credit agreement may be used for general corporate purposes, including the financing of working capital requirements. The 2021 Credit Agreement was subsequently amended on multiple dates to extend the maturity of commitments available for borrowing or letters of credit under the agreement.
In May 2016, the Company entered into the 2016 Credit Agreement which gives the Company the right to borrow and obtain letters of credit up to an aggregate availability of $875.0 million. This credit agreement was permitted to be used for general corporate purposes, including the financing of working capital requirements. The 2016 Credit Agreement was subsequently amended on multiple dates to extend the maturity of commitments available for borrowing or letters of credit under the agreement.
Other than the outstanding balances on the USD DDTL and EUR DDTL at December 31, 2025 presented in the Short-term borrowings summary table below, there were no borrowings outstanding under any of the Company’s credit agreements at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The Company’s available capacity under its committed credit agreements is reduced for amounts outstanding under its domestic commercial paper program and letters of credit. At December 31, 2025, the Company had unused capacity under its various credit agreements of $3.649 billion. The table below summarizes the Company’s Short-term borrowings:
202520242023
Domestic:
Domestic commercial paper$281.4 $655.6 $347.7 
USD DDTL625.0 — — 
Foreign:
EUR DDTL293.6 — — 
Foreign facilities0.5 6.8 26.5 
Total$1,200.5 $662.4 $374.2 
Weighted average interest rate:
Domestic4.4 %4.7 %5.5 %
Foreign2.8 %3.1 %3.6 %
Interest expense on Short-term borrowings was $68.8 million, $61.0 million and $42.9 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Among other restrictions, the Company’s notes, debentures, revolving credit agreement and credit agreements contain certain covenants relating to liens, ratings changes, merger and sale of assets, consolidated leverage and change of control, as defined in the agreements. In the event of default under any one of these arrangements, acceleration of the maturity of any one or more of these borrowings may result. The Company was in compliance with all covenants for all years presented.
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PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Company provides pension benefits to substantially all full-time domestic employees and certain foreign employees through primarily noncontributory defined contribution or defined benefit pension plans and health care and life insurance benefits to certain domestic and foreign active employees and eligible retirees.
Health Care Plans
The Company provides certain domestic health care plans that are contributory and contain cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance. There were 31,472, 32,283 and 31,327 active employees covered by the benefits under these plans at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The cost of these benefits for active employees, which includes claims incurred but not reported, amounted to $425.4 million, $382.6 million and $363.2 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Defined Contribution Pension Plans
The Company’s annual contribution for its domestic defined contribution pension plan was $105.2 million, $103.5 million and $97.8 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The contribution percentage ranges from two percent to seven percent of compensation for covered employees based on an age and service formula. Assets in employee accounts of the domestic defined contribution pension plan are invested in various investment funds as directed by the participants. These investment funds did not own a significant number of shares of the Company’s common stock for any year presented.
The Company’s annual contributions for its foreign defined contribution pension plans, which are based on various percentages of compensation for covered employees up to certain limits, were $22.2 million, $20.6 million and $19.5 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Assets in employee accounts of the foreign defined contribution pension plans are invested in various investment funds. These investment funds did not own a significant number of shares of the Company’s common stock for any year presented.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
At December 31, 2025, the domestic defined benefit pension plan was overfunded, with a projected benefit obligation of $101.7 million, fair value of plan assets of $166.7 million and excess plan assets of $65.0 million. The plan was funded in accordance with all applicable regulations at December 31, 2025.
The Company has thirty-eight foreign defined benefit pension plans. At December 31, 2025, thirty-two of the Company’s foreign defined benefit pension plans were unfunded or underfunded, with combined accumulated benefit obligations, projected benefit obligations, fair values of net assets and deficiencies of plan assets of $94.8 million, $116.1 million, $32.8 million and $83.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2025, six of the Company’s foreign defined benefit pension plans were overfunded, with combined accumulated benefit obligations, projected benefit obligations, fair values of net assets and excess plan assets of $150.4 million, $155.8 million, $217.3 million and $61.5 million, respectively.
The Company expects to make the following benefit payments for all domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans: $20.9 million in 2026; $20.4 million in 2027; $22.0 million in 2028; $23.0 million in 2029; $25.2 million in 2030; and $158.4 million in 2031 through 2035. The Company expects to contribute $7.0 million to the foreign defined benefit pension plans in 2026.
The estimated net actuarial gains and prior service costs for the defined benefit pension plans that are expected to be amortized from AOCI into net pension costs in 2026 are $3.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the components of the net pension costs and changes recognized in AOCI related to the defined benefit pension plans:
DomesticForeign
202520242023202520242023
Net periodic pension (credit) cost:
Service cost$2.4 $2.9 $3.0 $4.6 $4.6 $4.4 
Interest cost5.2 4.9 4.6 13.3 11.8 11.8 
Expected return on plan assets(9.5)(8.3)(7.3)(10.8)(11.1)(12.3)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)2.2 1.9 1.3 (0.2)(0.1)(0.2)
Amortization of actuarial gains(2.1)(0.5)— (1.2)(1.3)(1.5)
Ongoing periodic pension (credit) cost(1.8)0.9 1.6 5.7 3.9 2.2 
  Settlement credits— — — — — (1.1)
Curtailment cost— — — — 7.1 — 
Net periodic pension (credit) cost(1.8)0.9 1.6 5.7 11.0 1.1 
Other changes in plan assets and projected benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):
Net actuarial (gains) losses arising during the year(11.0)(20.9)(8.6)(1.1)(8.0)5.8 
Prior service cost arising during the year1.3 1.0 3.0 — 6.9 1.1 
Amortization of actuarial gains2.1 0.5 — 1.2 1.3 1.5 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit(2.2)(1.9)(1.3)0.2 (7.0)0.2 
Loss recognized for settlement— — — — — 1.1 
Effect of foreign exchange— — — (2.9)1.6 (1.5)
Total recognized in AOCI(9.8)(21.3)(6.9)(2.6)(5.2)8.2 
Total recognized in net periodic pension (credit) cost and AOCI$(11.6)$(20.4)$(5.3)$3.1 $5.8 $9.3 
Service cost is recorded in Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses. All other components of Net pension costs are recorded in Other expense (income) - net.
In December 2024, the Company amended one of its foreign defined benefit plans to freeze future benefit accruals as of December 31, 2024. As a result of the amendment, the Company recognized a non-cash pre-tax curtailment charge of $7.1 million primarily related to the acceleration of amounts previously recorded within AOCI in the Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Company employs a total return investment approach for the domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plan assets. A mix of equities and fixed income investments are used to maximize the long-term return of assets for a prudent level of risk. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on defined benefit pension plan assets, management considers the historical rates of return, the nature of investments and an expectation of future investment strategies. The target allocations for the domestic defined benefit pension plan assets are 35% – 65% equity securities, 35% – 65% fixed income securities and 0% – 9% other (including alternative investments and cash). The target allocations for the foreign defined benefit pension plan assets vary by plan, but on an average basis are 0% – 10% equity securities, 80% – 100% fixed income securities and 0% – 10% other (including alternative investments and cash).
The following tables summarize the fair value of the defined benefit pension plan assets at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The presentation is in accordance with the Fair Value Topic of the ASC.
Fair Value at
December 31,
2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents$7.6 $7.6 $— 
Equity investments (1)
104.3 99.4 4.9 
Fixed income investments (2)
248.9 43.6 205.3 
Other assets (3)
28.3 — 28.3 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy389.1 $150.6 $238.5 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
27.7 
Total investments$416.8 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2024
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents$8.7 $8.7 $— 
Equity investments (1)
95.3 86.6 8.7 
Fixed income investments (2)
226.5 36.8 189.7 
Other assets (3)
24.2 — 24.2 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy354.7 $132.1 $222.6 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
25.3 
Total investments$380.0 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2023
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Equity investments (1)
$133.0 $72.9 $60.1 
Fixed income investments (2)
188.9 36.8 152.1 
Other assets (3)
34.6 — 34.6 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy356.5 $109.7 $246.8 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
25.3 
Total investments$381.8 
(1)    This category includes actively managed equity assets that track primarily to the S&P 500 or an international equity index.
(2)    This category includes government and corporate bonds that track primarily to a domestic or an international bond index.
(3)    This category primarily includes insurance contracts and real estate.
(4)    This category includes pooled investment funds and private equity funds that are measured at NAV or its equivalent using the practical expedient. Therefore, these investments are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the obligations, plan assets and assumptions used for the defined benefit pension plans, which are all measured as of December 31:
DomesticForeign
202520242023202520242023
Accumulated benefit obligations at end of year$100.6 $94.2 $100.5 $245.2 $221.7 $236.4 
Projected benefit obligations:
Balances at beginning of year$95.3 $102.1 $91.7 $243.0 $257.8 $230.4 
Service cost2.4 2.9 3.0 4.6 4.6 4.4 
Interest cost5.2 4.9 4.6 13.3 11.8 11.8 
Actuarial losses (gains)1.1 (11.1)2.8 (4.3)(19.8)8.8 
Plan amendments and other1.3 1.0 3.0 4.8 13.5 2.0 
Settlements— — — (2.3)(2.2)(3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange— — — 24.1 (12.2)14.1 
Benefits paid(3.6)(4.5)(3.0)(11.3)(10.5)(10.0)
Balances at end of year101.7 95.3 102.1 271.9 243.0 257.8 
Plan assets:
Balances at beginning of year148.7 135.1 119.4 231.3 246.7 223.6 
Actual returns on plan assets21.6 18.1 18.7 7.7 (2.6)15.4 
Contributions and other— — — 5.4 5.7 8.6 
Settlements— — — (2.3)(2.2)(3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange— — — 19.3 (7.1)12.8 
Benefits paid(3.6)(4.5)(3.0)(11.3)(10.5)(10.0)
Balances at end of year166.7 148.7 135.1 250.1 231.3 246.7 
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $(21.8)$(11.7)$(11.1)
Assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Noncurrent pension assets$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $61.5 $56.1 $57.9 
Other accruals— — — (6.7)(6.0)(3.4)
Other long-term liabilities— — — (76.6)(61.8)(65.6)
$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $(21.8)$(11.7)$(11.1)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:
Net actuarial gains$45.9 $36.9 $16.6 $32.6 $29.9 $24.8 
Prior service (costs) credits(7.0)(7.8)(8.8)0.3 0.4 0.3 
$38.9 $29.1 $7.8 $32.9 $30.3 $25.1 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.70 %5.78 %5.09 %5.50 %5.49 %4.81 %
Rate of compensation increase3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %3.18 %3.29 %3.33 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension cost:
Discount rate5.78 %5.09 %5.27 %5.49 %4.81 %5.06 %
Expected long-term rate of return on assets6.50 %6.25 %6.25 %4.78 %4.78 %5.48 %
Rate of compensation increase3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %3.29 %3.33 %3.39 %
Other Postretirement Benefits
Employees of the Company hired in the United States prior to January 1, 1993 who are not members of a collective bargaining unit, and certain groups of employees added through acquisitions, are eligible for health care and life insurance benefits upon retirement, subject to the terms of the unfunded plans. There were 3,325, 3,354 and 3,367 retired employees covered by these postretirement benefits at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes the obligation and the assumptions used for domestic other postretirement benefits:
202520242023
Benefit obligation:
Balances at beginning of year - unfunded$135.1 $147.2 $153.8 
Service cost0.2 0.5 0.6 
Interest cost6.7 6.8 7.4 
Actuarial gains(2.3)(8.6)(8.0)
Benefits paid(14.1)(10.8)(6.6)
Balances at end of year - unfunded$125.6 $135.1 $147.2 
Liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other accruals$(14.1)$(14.4)$(14.0)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions(111.5)(120.7)(133.2)
$(125.6)$(135.1) $(147.2)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:
Net actuarial gains$20.9 $21.0 $12.9 
Prior service credits1.9 16.2 40.0 
$22.8 $37.2 $52.9 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.35 %5.61 %4.97 %
Health care cost trend rate - pre-657.00 %7.50 %7.00 %
Health care cost trend rate - post-656.00 %6.50 %6.00 %
Prescription drug cost increases11.00 %11.75 %9.00 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net benefit cost:
Discount rate5.61 %4.97 %5.16 %
Health care cost trend rate - pre-657.50 %7.00 %6.25 %
Health care cost trend rate - post-656.50 %6.00 %5.50 %
Prescription drug cost increases11.75 %9.00 %8.25 %
The following table summarizes the components of the net periodic benefit credit and changes recognized in AOCI related to domestic other postretirement benefits:
202520242023
Net periodic benefit credit:
Service cost$0.2 $0.5 $0.6 
Interest cost6.7 6.8 7.4 
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses(2.4)(0.4)0.1 
Amortization of prior service credit(14.3)(23.9)(23.9)
Net periodic benefit credit(9.8)(17.0)(15.8)
Other changes in benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):
Net actuarial gain arising during the year(2.3)(8.6)(8.0)
Amortization of actuarial gains (losses)2.4 0.4 (0.1)
Amortization of prior service credit14.3 23.9 23.9 
Total recognized in AOCI14.4 15.7 15.8 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and AOCI$4.6 $(1.3)$— 
The estimated net actuarial gains and prior service credits for domestic other postretirement benefits that are expected to be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost in 2026 are $3.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
The assumed health care cost trend rate and prescription drug cost increases used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for domestic postretirement health care benefits for 2026 both decrease in each successive year until reaching 4.50% in 2034.
The Company expects to make retiree health care benefit cash payments for domestic other postretirement benefits as follows:
2026$14.1 
202714.4 
202814.0 
202913.1 
203011.8 
2031 through 203541.9 
Total expected benefit cash payments$109.3 
Employees and their eligible dependents in certain consolidated foreign subsidiaries of the Company are eligible for health care benefits upon retirement, subject to the terms of the plans, and are recorded as other postretirement benefits. The associated benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
v3.25.4
LEASES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES LEASES
The Company leases retail stores, manufacturing and distribution facilities, office space and equipment under operating and finance lease agreements. Operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, Current portion of operating lease liabilities and Long-term operating lease liabilities and finance leases are included in Other assets, Other accruals and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The majority of the operating lease ROU asset and lease liability balances are related to the retail operations of the Paint Stores Group. The majority of the finance lease ROU asset and lease liability balances are related to a distribution facility within the Consumer Brands Group. Most leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s discretion and is not reasonably certain at lease commencement.
Operating and finance lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Most leases do not contain an incremental borrowing rate which is readily determinable from their associated contract. Therefore, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate on a collateralized basis which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, giving consideration to publicly available credit rating data, other risk characteristics and the term of the lease in determining the present value of lease payments.
The Company does not account for lease and non-lease components of contracts separately for any underlying asset class. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are excluded from ROU assets and lease liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases relate primarily to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities associated with the properties. Variable payments for equipment leases relate primarily to hours, miles or other quantifiable usage factors which are not determinable at the time the lease agreement is entered into by the Company. The Company has made an accounting policy election by underlying asset class to not apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842 to short-term leases. As a result, certain leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Additional lease information is summarized below:
202520242023
Components of Lease Expense
Operating lease cost
$591.7 $562.4 $528.5 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$4.4 $0.7 $— 
Interest on lease liabilities10.8 1.5 — 
Total$15.2 $2.2 $— 
Short-term lease cost $80.2 $69.6 $58.5 
Variable lease cost$120.4 $132.1 $104.1 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$576.9 $545.5 $513.8 
Operating cash outflows from finance leases6.0 0.2 — 
Financing cash outflows from finance leases0.6 0.2 — 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases$550.0 $526.9 $473.3 
Finance leases1.5 188.2 — 
202520242023
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Operating Leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assets$1,995.2 $1,953.8 $1,887.4 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities479.8 466.6 449.3 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,591.5 1,558.3 1,509.5 
Finance Leases:
Other assets$184.5 $187.5 $— 
Other accruals0.7 3.7 — 
Other long-term liabilities194.7 185.6 — 
Other Supplemental Information
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases5.6 years5.5 years5.5 years
Finance leases43.0 years43.4 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.5 %4.2 %3.8 %
Finance leases5.7 %5.5 %
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the next five years and thereafter related to the operating and finance lease liabilities recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025. The reconciliation excludes short-term leases that are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$558.9 $11.9 
2027473.9 8.7 
2028382.1 8.9 
2029290.0 9.1 
2030202.9 9.4 
Thereafter434.2 600.7 
Total lease payments2,342.0 648.7 
Amount representing interest(270.7)(453.3)
Present value of lease liabilities$2,071.3 $195.4 
LEASES LEASES
The Company leases retail stores, manufacturing and distribution facilities, office space and equipment under operating and finance lease agreements. Operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, Current portion of operating lease liabilities and Long-term operating lease liabilities and finance leases are included in Other assets, Other accruals and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The majority of the operating lease ROU asset and lease liability balances are related to the retail operations of the Paint Stores Group. The majority of the finance lease ROU asset and lease liability balances are related to a distribution facility within the Consumer Brands Group. Most leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s discretion and is not reasonably certain at lease commencement.
Operating and finance lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Most leases do not contain an incremental borrowing rate which is readily determinable from their associated contract. Therefore, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate on a collateralized basis which is derived from information available at the lease commencement date, giving consideration to publicly available credit rating data, other risk characteristics and the term of the lease in determining the present value of lease payments.
The Company does not account for lease and non-lease components of contracts separately for any underlying asset class. Some leases have variable payments, however, because they are not based on an index or rate, they are excluded from ROU assets and lease liabilities. Variable payments for real estate leases relate primarily to common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities associated with the properties. Variable payments for equipment leases relate primarily to hours, miles or other quantifiable usage factors which are not determinable at the time the lease agreement is entered into by the Company. The Company has made an accounting policy election by underlying asset class to not apply the recognition requirements of ASC 842 to short-term leases. As a result, certain leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Additional lease information is summarized below:
202520242023
Components of Lease Expense
Operating lease cost
$591.7 $562.4 $528.5 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$4.4 $0.7 $— 
Interest on lease liabilities10.8 1.5 — 
Total$15.2 $2.2 $— 
Short-term lease cost $80.2 $69.6 $58.5 
Variable lease cost$120.4 $132.1 $104.1 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$576.9 $545.5 $513.8 
Operating cash outflows from finance leases6.0 0.2 — 
Financing cash outflows from finance leases0.6 0.2 — 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases$550.0 $526.9 $473.3 
Finance leases1.5 188.2 — 
202520242023
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Operating Leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assets$1,995.2 $1,953.8 $1,887.4 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities479.8 466.6 449.3 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,591.5 1,558.3 1,509.5 
Finance Leases:
Other assets$184.5 $187.5 $— 
Other accruals0.7 3.7 — 
Other long-term liabilities194.7 185.6 — 
Other Supplemental Information
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases5.6 years5.5 years5.5 years
Finance leases43.0 years43.4 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.5 %4.2 %3.8 %
Finance leases5.7 %5.5 %
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the next five years and thereafter related to the operating and finance lease liabilities recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025. The reconciliation excludes short-term leases that are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$558.9 $11.9 
2027473.9 8.7 
2028382.1 8.9 
2029290.0 9.1 
2030202.9 9.4 
Thereafter434.2 600.7 
Total lease payments2,342.0 648.7 
Amount representing interest(270.7)(453.3)
Present value of lease liabilities$2,071.3 $195.4 
v3.25.4
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Environmental Matters
The operations of the Company, like those of other companies in its industry, are subject to various domestic and foreign environmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations not only govern current operations and products, but also impose potential liability on the Company for past operations. Management expects environmental laws and regulations to impose increasingly stringent requirements upon the Company and the industry in the future. Management believes that the Company conducts its operations in compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations and requirements and has implemented various programs designed to protect the environment and promote continued compliance.
The Company is involved with environmental investigation and remediation activities at some of its currently and formerly owned sites, including sites which were previously owned and/or operated by businesses acquired by the Company. In addition, the Company, together with other parties, has been designated a potentially responsible party under federal and state environmental protection laws for the investigation and remediation of environmental contamination and hazardous waste at a number of third-party sites, primarily Superfund sites. In general, these laws provide that potentially responsible parties may be held jointly and severally liable for investigation and remediation costs regardless of fault. The Company may be similarly designated with respect to additional third-party sites in the future.
The Company initially provides for estimated costs of environmental-related activities relating to its past operations and third-party sites for which commitments or clean-up plans have been developed and when such costs can be reasonably estimated based on industry standards and professional judgment. These estimated costs, which are mostly undiscounted, are determined based on currently available facts regarding each site. If the reasonably estimable costs can only be identified as a range and no specific amount within that range can be determined more likely than any other amount within the range, the minimum of the range is provided.
The Company routinely assesses its potential liability for investigation and remediation-related activities and adjusts its environmental-related accruals as information becomes available, including as a result of sites progressing through investigation and remediation-related activities, upon which more accurate costs can be reasonably estimated and as additional accounting guidelines are issued. At December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company had accruals reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other long-term liabilities of $224.9 million, $230.3 million and $230.8 million, respectively. Estimated costs of current investigation and remediation activities of $52.7 million, $66.4 million and $88.1 million are included in Other accruals on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Actual costs incurred may vary from the accrued estimates due to the inherent uncertainties involved including, among others, the number and financial condition of parties involved with respect to any given site, the volumetric contribution which may be attributed to the Company relative to that attributed to other parties, the nature and magnitude of the wastes involved, the various technologies that can be used for remediation and the determination of acceptable remediation with respect to a particular site. If the Company’s future loss contingency is ultimately determined to be at the unaccrued maximum of the estimated range of possible outcomes for every site for which costs can be reasonably estimated, the Company’s accrual for environmental-related activities would be $87.9 million higher than the minimum accruals at December 31, 2025. Additionally, costs for environmental-related activities may not be reasonably estimable at early stages of investigation and therefore would not be included in the unaccrued maximum amount.
Four of the Company’s currently and formerly owned manufacturing sites (Major Sites) account for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities and the unaccrued maximum of the estimated range of possible outcomes at December 31, 2025. At December 31, 2025, $234.6 million, or 84.8% of the total accrual, related directly to the Major Sites. In the aggregate unaccrued maximum of $87.9 million at December 31, 2025, $65.2 million, or 74.2%, is related to the Major Sites. The significant cost components of this liability continue to be related to remedy implementation, regulatory agency interaction and project management and other costs. While different for each specific environmental situation, these components generally each account for approximately 85%, 10% and 5%, respectively, of the accrued amount and those percentages are subject to change over time. While environmental investigations and remedial actions are in different stages at these sites, additional investigations, remedial actions and monitoring will likely be required at each site.
The largest and most complex of the Major Sites is the Gibbsboro, New Jersey site (Gibbsboro) which comprises the substantial majority of the environmental-related accrual. Gibbsboro, a former manufacturing plant, and related areas, which ceased operations in 1978, has had various areas included on the National Priorities List since 1999. This location has soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater contamination related to the historic operations of the facility. Gibbsboro has been divided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into six operable units (OUs) based on location and characteristics, whose investigation and remediation efforts are likely to occur over an extended period of time. To date, the Company has completed remedy construction on three of the six OUs. While there are administrative tasks to be completed before final agency approval,
the remediation phase of the work for these three OUs is effectively complete and future work for these OUs is anticipated to be limited. OUs are in various phases of investigation and remediation with the EPA that provide enough information to reasonably estimate cost ranges and record environmental-related accruals. The most significant assumptions underlying the reliability and precision of remediation cost estimates for the Gibbsboro site are the type and extent of future remedies to be selected by the EPA and the costs of implementing those remedies.
The remaining three Major Sites comprising the majority of the accrual include: (1) a multi-party Superfund site that (a) has received a record of decision from the federal EPA and is currently in the remedial design phase for one OU, (b) has received a record of decision from the federal EPA for an interim remedy for another OU and (c) has a remedial investigation ongoing for another OU, (2) a closed paint manufacturing facility that is in the operation and maintenance phase of remediation under both federal and state EPA programs and (3) a formerly-owned site containing warehouse and office space that is in the remedial/design investigation phase under a state EPA program. Each of these three Major Sites are in phases of investigation, remediation and monitoring that provide sufficient information to reasonably estimate cost ranges and record environmental-related accruals.
Excluding the Major Sites discussed above, no sites are individually material to the total accrual balance. There are multiple, future events yet to occur, including further remedy selection and design, remedy implementation and execution and securing applicable governmental agency approvals, all of which have the potential to contribute to the uncertainty surrounding these future events. As these events occur and to the extent that the cost estimates of the environmental remediation change, the existing reserve will be adjusted.
Management cannot presently estimate the ultimate potential loss contingencies related to these sites or other less significant sites until such time as a substantial portion of the investigation at the sites is completed and remedial action plans are developed. Unasserted claims could have a material effect on the Company’s loss contingency as more information becomes available over time. At December 31, 2025, the Company did not have material loss contingency accruals related to unasserted claims. Management does not expect that a material portion of unrecognized loss contingencies will be recoverable through insurance, indemnification agreements or other sources. In the event any future loss contingency significantly exceeds the current amount accrued, the recording of the ultimate liability may result in a material impact on net income for the annual or interim period during which the additional costs are accrued. Moreover, management does not believe that any potential liability ultimately attributed to the Company for its environmental-related matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity or cash flow due to the extended length of time during which environmental investigation and remediation takes place. An estimate of the potential impact on the Company’s operations cannot be made due to the aforementioned uncertainties.
Management expects these contingent environmental-related liabilities to be resolved over an extended period of time. Management is unable to provide a more specific time frame due to the indeterminate amount of time to conduct investigation activities at any site, the indeterminate amount of time to obtain environmental agency approval, as necessary, with respect to investigation and remediation activities and the indeterminate amount of time necessary to conduct remediation activities.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations Topic of the ASC requires a liability to be recognized for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if a settlement date and fair value can be reasonably estimated. The Company recognizes a liability for any conditional asset retirement obligation when sufficient information is available to reasonably estimate a settlement date to determine the fair value of such liability. The Company has identified certain conditional asset retirement obligations at various current and closed manufacturing, distribution and store facilities. These obligations relate primarily to asbestos abatement, hazardous waste Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) closures, well abandonment, transformers and used oil disposals and underground storage tank closures. Using investigative, remediation and disposal methods that are currently available to the Company, the estimated costs of these obligations were accrued and are not significant. The recording of additional liabilities for future conditional asset retirement obligations may result in a material impact on Net income for the annual or interim period during which the costs are accrued. Management does not believe that any potential liability ultimately attributed to the Company for its conditional asset retirement obligations will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity or cash flows due to the extended period of time over which sufficient information may become available regarding the closure or modification of any one or group of the Company’s facilities. An estimate of the potential impact on the Company’s operations cannot be made due to the aforementioned uncertainties.
Real Estate Financing
The Company has entered into certain sale-leaseback agreements that do not qualify as asset sales and were accounted for as real estate financing transactions, one of which was to sell and subsequently lease back its new global headquarters. The Company received the final proceeds for the new global headquarters in 2025 for a total of $800 million. These proceeds are recognized within the Financing Activities section in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. The following tables summarize the activity related to this transaction and the corresponding balances recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
202520242023
Activity:
Proceeds received$40.9 $244.2 $305.0 
Capitalized interest (1)
37.2 45.2 23.8 
Balances:
Short-term liability (2)
$51.0 $49.7 $39.9 
Long-term liability (3)
762.0 715.9 475.9 
Total liability$813.0 $765.6 $515.8 
(1)    Interest is capitalized within Property, plant and equipment, net.
(2)    The short-term portion of the liability is recorded in Other accruals.
(3)    The long-term portion of the liability is recorded in Other long-term liabilities.
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LITIGATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
LITIGATION LITIGATION
In the course of its business, the Company is subject to a variety of actual and potential claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings, including, but not limited to, litigation relating to product liability and warranty, raw materials used in our products, personal injury, environmental (including alleged natural resource damages), intellectual property, commercial, contractual and antitrust claims, that are inherently subject to many uncertainties regarding the possibility of a loss to the Company. Uncertainties to which litigation is inherently subject include, among other things, costs, unpredictable court or jury decisions that could affect other litigation against the Company and encourage an increase in the number and nature of future claims and proceedings, and differing laws and regulations in jurisdictions where the Company operates. These uncertainties will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur confirming the incurrence of a liability or the avoidance or reduction of a liability. In accordance with the Contingencies Topic of the ASC, the Company accrues for contingencies by a charge to income when it is both probable that one or more future events will occur confirming the fact of a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. In the event that a loss contingency is ultimately determined to be significantly higher than currently accrued, the recording of the additional liability may result in a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition for the annual or interim period during which such additional liability is accrued. In matters where no accrual is recorded because it is not probable that a liability will be incurred or the amount of any such loss cannot be reasonably estimated, any potential liability ultimately determined to be attributable to the Company may result in a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition for the annual or interim period during which such liability is accrued. In those matters where no accrual is recorded or exposure to loss exists in excess of the amount accrued, the Contingencies Topic of the ASC requires disclosure of the contingency when there is a reasonable possibility that a loss or additional loss may have been incurred.
Due to the uncertainties involved in claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings, management is unable to predict the outcome of the matters identified below, the number or nature of possible future claims, lawsuits, and proceedings, or the effect that any legislation and/or administrative regulations may have on such matters or the Company. In addition, management cannot reasonably determine the scope or amount of the potential costs and liabilities related to such matters, or resulting from any such legislation and regulations. We currently have not accrued any amounts for the pending lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation identified below because the Company does not believe it is probable that a loss will occur, or the Company believes it is not possible to estimate the range of potential losses. In addition, any potential liability that may result from any changes to legislation and regulations cannot reasonably be estimated. Due to the uncertainties associated with the amount of any such liability and/or the nature of any other remedy which may be imposed in litigation, any potential liability determined to be attributable to the Company arising out of such litigation may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. An estimate of the potential impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flow, liquidity or financial condition cannot be made due to the aforementioned uncertainties.
Lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation. The Company’s past operations included the manufacture and sale of lead pigments and lead-based paints. The Company, along with other companies, is and has been a defendant in a number of legal proceedings arising from the manufacture and sale of lead pigments and lead-based paints. The plaintiffs’ claims have been based upon various legal theories, including negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentations and omissions, fraudulent misrepresentations and omissions, concert of action, civil conspiracy, violations of unfair trade practice and consumer protection laws, enterprise liability, market share liability, public nuisance, unjust enrichment and other theories. The Company has also been a defendant in legal proceedings arising from the manufacture and sale of non-lead-based paints that seek recovery based upon various legal theories, including the failure to adequately warn of potential exposure to lead during surface preparation when using non-lead-based paint on surfaces previously painted with lead-based paint. Other than currently pending cases and the California Proceedings, identified in the Public Nuisance Claim Litigation section, all of these legal proceedings have been concluded in favor of the Company and other defendants at various stages in the proceedings. In addition, from time to time, various legislation and administrative regulations have been enacted, promulgated or proposed to impose obligations on present and former manufacturers of lead pigments and lead-based paints respecting asserted health concerns associated with such products or to overturn the effect of court decisions in which the Company and other manufacturers have been successful. The Company is vigorously defending all lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation. The Company expects that additional lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation may be filed against the Company in the future asserting similar or different legal theories and seeking similar or different types of damages and relief. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against any additional litigation that may be filed, including utilizing all avenues of appeal, if necessary.
Public Nuisance Claim Litigation. The Company and other companies have been defendants in legal proceedings seeking recovery based on public nuisance liability theories, among other theories, brought by various states, cities and counties, including by the State of Rhode Island; the City of St. Louis, Missouri; various cities and counties in the State of New Jersey; various cities in the State of Ohio and the State of Ohio; the City of Chicago, Illinois; the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the County of Santa Clara, California and other public entities in the State of California (the California Proceedings); and Lehigh and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania. Except for the California Proceedings in which the Company reached a court-approved agreement in 2019 after nearly twenty years of litigation, all of those legal proceedings have been concluded in favor of the Company and other defendants at various stages in the proceedings. Most recently, on May 7, 2024, as further described below in Wisconsin Litigation, three plaintiffs filed amended complaints alleging, in part, public nuisance claims.
Wisconsin Litigation. The Company and other companies are or have been defendants in a number of legal proceedings seeking monetary damages and other relief from alleged personal injuries. The current proceedings consist of two federal court cases pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Ernest Gibson v. American Cyanamid, et al. and Deziree and Detareion Valoe v. American Cyanamid, et. al.) and one case pending in Milwaukee County Circuit Court in Wisconsin (Arrieona Beal v. Armstrong Containers, Inc., et al.). Those matters include claims by four individuals allegedly injured from ingestion of lead pigment or lead-containing paint while they were minors. The plaintiffs generally seek compensatory damages and have invoked Wisconsin’s risk contribution theory (which is similar to market share liability, except that liability can be joint and several) due to the plaintiff’s inability to identify the manufacturer of any product that allegedly injured the plaintiff. In the Gibson and Valoe cases, which are pending in federal court, the three individual plaintiffs filed amended complaints on May 7, 2024, alleging strict liability, negligence and public nuisance claims. The defendants filed motions to dismiss the plaintiffs’ amended complaints on June 20, 2024. On November 8, 2024, the district court granted in part and denied in part defendants’ motions to dismiss the amended complaints, dismissing the second cause of action for general negligence and plaintiffs’ abatement allegations, but otherwise permitting the case to proceed. On December 6, 2024, the Company and some of the other defendants filed a third-party complaint against NL Industries, Inc. (NL) and the owners and landlords of the properties where the Gibson and Valoe plaintiffs resided. On January 30, 2025, the federal court entered a stipulated order dismissing NL pursuant to the execution of a Pierringer release settlement agreement between plaintiffs and NL where the plaintiffs have agreed to indemnify NL against claims for contribution from the Company and some of the other defendants. Some of the owners and landlords filed motions to dismiss the third-party complaints, which motions the federal court denied on September 4, 2025. The parties are conducting discovery, and discovery is scheduled to be completed by December 15, 2026. In the separate state court proceeding, on August 24, 2021, Arrieona Beal filed an amended complaint in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, naming the Company and other alleged former lead pigment manufacturers as defendants pursuant to the risk contribution liability theory. The plaintiff previously had sued her landlords. On January 3, 2024, the Company and some of the other manufacturing defendants filed a third-party complaint against NL and cross-claims against the landlord defendants. On January 10, 2024, one of the landlord defendants filed a counterclaim and cross-claim against all parties. On February 27, 2025, landlord defendants Hattie and Jerry Mitchell were voluntarily dismissed pursuant to the execution of a Pierringer release settlement agreement between plaintiff and the landlord defendants where the plaintiff has agreed to indemnify the landlord defendants against claims for contribution from the Company and the other defendants. On October 6, 2025, the court entered an amended scheduling order indicating that trial will be scheduled between January 15, 2027 and March 31, 2027, on dates to be set by the court.
Other matters. On December 18, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Administrator of the New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund (collectively, the NJ DEP) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Camden County, New Jersey. The NJ DEP seeks to recover natural resource damages, punitive damages and litigation fees and costs, as well as other costs, damages, declaratory relief and penalties pursuant to New Jersey state statutes and common law theories in connection with the alleged discharge of hazardous substances and pollutants at the Company’s Gibbsboro, New Jersey site, a former manufacturing plant and related facilities. There is an ongoing discovery dispute that remains pending between the Company and the NJ DEP. The court adjourned a February 2026 trial date and set a status conference for March 2, 2026, with a new trial date to be determined.
In July 2024, a third-party assurance, testing, inspection and certification provider (the Third-Party Provider) changed its listing for Firetex FX9502, one of the Company’s protective coatings products, an intumescent coating used for fire protection of steel beam assemblies. The Company has received claims regarding this matter, including from a competitor (which culminated in the false advertising claim described below), and is working with its customers and end users to assist in understanding the potential impacts of the listing change, including the extent of potential remedial action that may involve the application of additional product. The Company is also investigating potential inaccuracies for certain other Firetex intumescent products arising out of tests conducted on those products by the Third-Party Provider. Additionally, the Company is investigating an issue in connection with its Firetex Design Estimator software in which the software recommended estimated dry film thicknesses (DFT) for certain intumescent products that were in excess of published maximum DFTs, for which the Company has also received claims. The Company’s review of these matters is ongoing.
On September 2, 2025, Carboline Global Inc. (Carboline) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Eastern District of Missouri, which alleges that the Company violated the Lanham Act by disseminating false advertisements related to Firetex FX9502, an intumescent coating used for fire protection of steel beam assemblies. Carboline’s claim arises from a change to the product’s listing by the Third-Party Provider. Carboline seeks actual damages, treble damages, fees and costs, and injunctive relief. The Company moved to dismiss Carboline’s complaint on October 24, 2025. Carboline filed an amended complaint on November 14, 2025, which the Company moved to dismiss on November 28, 2025.
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Capital Stock
At December 31, 2025, there were 900,000,000 shares of common stock and 30,000,000 shares of serial preferred stock authorized for issuance. Of the authorized serial preferred stock, 3,000,000 shares are designated as cumulative redeemable serial preferred stock. There we no shares of serial preferred stock issued during 2025, 2024 or 2023.
Effective April 16, 2025, the Company’s shareholders approved The Sherwin-Williams Company 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (2025 Plan). The 2025 Plan replaces The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (2006 Plan) (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023), The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Stock Plan for Nonemployee Directors and The Sherwin-Williams Company 2007 Executive Annual Performance Bonus Plan (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023). The number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2025 Plan is 21,969,555.
An aggregate of 28,832,770, 13,603,814 and 15,830,386 shares of common stock at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were reserved for the exercise and future grants of option rights and future grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units collectively under the 2025 Plan and 2006 Plan. See Note 14 for further information related to stock-based compensation.
Shares outstanding shown in the following table included 1,426,883 shares of common stock held in a revocable trust at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The revocable trust is used to accumulate assets for the purpose of funding the ultimate obligation of certain non-qualified benefit plans. Transactions between the Company and the trust are accounted for in accordance with the Deferred Compensation – Rabbi Trusts Subtopic of the Compensation Topic of the ASC, which requires the assets held by the trust be consolidated with the Company’s accounts.
Shares
in Treasury		Shares
Outstanding
Balance at January 1, 202314,717,347 258,875,999 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,081,815 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised10,467 (10,467)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 302,713 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units106,770 (106,770)
Treasury stock purchased5,600,000 (5,600,000)
Balance at December 31, 202320,434,584 254,543,290 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,879,285 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised11,884 (11,884)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 122,276 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units41,867 (41,867)
Treasury stock purchased5,200,000 (5,200,000)
Balance at December 31, 202425,688,335 251,291,100 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,103,257 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised7,885 (7,885)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 176,018 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units61,027 (61,027)
Treasury stock purchased4,800,000 (4,800,000)
Treasury stock retired(29,491,963)— 
Balance at December 31, 20251,065,284 247,701,463 
Treasury Stock
The Company acquires its common stock for general corporate purposes through its publicly announced share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had remaining authorization from its Board of Directors to purchase 29.6 million shares of its common stock. The table below summarizes the Company’s share repurchase activity:
202520242023
Treasury stock purchases (in millions)$1,656.4 $1,738.8 $1,432.0 
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000 
Average price per share$345.09 $334.38 $255.72 
Other Capital
During the year ended December 31, 2025, $58.9 million was recorded to Other capital related to settlements associated with accelerated treasury stock repurchase agreements.
Dividends
The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid on common stock:
202520242023
Cash dividend per share$3.16 $2.86 $2.42 
Total dividends (in millions)789.8 723.4 623.7 
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DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SAVINGS PLAN
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SAVINGS PLAN DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SAVINGS PLAN
As of December 31, 2025, 42,861 employees contributed to the Company’s defined contribution savings plan, voluntary to all eligible salaried employees and any employee in a group of employees to which coverage has been extended on a non-discriminatory basis by the plan’s Administration Committee. Participants are allowed to contribute, on a pre-tax or after-tax basis, up to the lesser of fifty percent of their annual compensation or the maximum dollar amount allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches one hundred percent of all contributions up to six percent of eligible employee contributions. In addition to the matching contribution, the Company may elect to make discretionary contributions as permitted in the plan document. Participant and company contributions may be invested in a variety of investment funds or a Company common stock fund and may be exchanged between investments as directed by the participant. Participants are permitted to diversify both future and prior Company matching contributions previously allocated to the Company common stock fund into a variety of investment funds.
The Company made contributions to the defined contribution savings plan on behalf of participating employees, representing amounts authorized by employees to be withheld from their earnings, of $278.9 million, $279.6 million and $260.5 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s contributions charged to operations related to the defined contribution savings plan were $184.2 million, $165.1 million and $153.9 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At December 31, 2025, there were 14,886,577 shares of the Company’s common stock being held by the defined contribution savings plan, representing 6.0% of the total number of voting shares outstanding. Shares of Company common stock credited to each participant’s account under the defined contribution savings plan are voted by the trustee under instructions from each individual plan participant. Shares for which no instructions are received are voted by the trustee in the same proportion as those for which instructions are received.
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 16, 2025, the Company’s shareholders approved The Sherwin-Williams Company 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the 2025 Plan). The 2025 Plan became effective as of the approval date and replaced The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023), The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Stock Plan for Nonemployee Directors and The Sherwin-Williams Company 2007 Executive Annual Performance Bonus Plan (Amended and Restated as of October 13, 2023). The 2025 Plan authorizes the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, to issue or transfer up to the aggregate of 21,969,555 shares of common stock, plus any shares relating to awards that expire, are forfeited or canceled. The Company will issue new shares upon exercise of option rights (options) and vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). The 2025 Plan permits the granting of options, appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance shares and performance units to eligible employees and members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company. Shares available for future grants under the 2025 Plan were 21,067,821 at December 31, 2025.
Now replaced, The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan and The Sherwin-Williams Company 2006 Stock Plan for Nonemployee Directors (collectively, the 2006 Plans) authorized the Board of Directors, or a committee of the Board of Directors, to issue or transfer up to an aggregate of 71,100,000 and 600,000 shares of common stock, plus any shares relating to awards that expired, were forfeited or canceled to eligible employees and members of the Board of Directors who are not employees of the Company, respectively. While the Company issued shares upon exercise of options and vesting of RSUs, the 2006 Plans permitted the granting of options, appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance shares and performance units to eligible employees and options, appreciation rights, restricted stock and RSUs to nonemployee directors. At December 31, 2025, no appreciation rights, performance shares or performance units had been granted to eligible employees and no options or appreciation rights had been granted to nonemployee directors. No further grants may be made under the 2006 Plans and all rights granted remain to their terms.
At December 31, 2025, the Company had total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense of $173.5 million that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.06 years.
202520242023
Stock-based compensation expense$123.5 $138.1 $115.9 
Income tax benefit recognized30.4 34.1 28.6 
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments are recognized as an income tax benefit in the Statements of Consolidated Income when options are exercised and RSUs vest. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s excess tax benefit from options exercised and RSUs vested reduced the income tax provision by $50.1 million, $73.0 million and $35.7 million, respectively.
Options
The fair value of the Company’s options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for all options granted:
202520242023
Risk-free interest rate3.65 %3.93 %4.57 %
Expected life of options5.02 years5.02 years5.02 years
Expected dividend yield of stock.83 %.83 %.94 %
Expected volatility of stock25.9 %27.5 %29.3 %
The risk-free interest rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant. The expected life of options was calculated using a scenario analysis model. Historical data was used to aggregate the holding period from actual exercises, post-vesting cancellations and hypothetical assumed exercises on all outstanding options. The expected dividend yield of stock is the Company’s best estimate of the expected future dividend yield. Expected volatility of stock was calculated using historical and implied volatilities.
Grants of non-qualified and incentive stock options have been awarded to certain officers and key employees under the 2006 and 2025 Plans. The options generally become exercisable to the extent of one-third of the optioned shares for each full year following the date of grant and generally expire ten years after the date of grant. Unrecognized compensation expense with respect to options granted to eligible employees amounted to $124.1 million at December 31, 2025. The unrecognized compensation expense is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the three-year vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures based on historical activity, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.11 years.
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Optioned
Shares		Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share		Aggregate
Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
(in Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2025
7,934,866 $209.39 $1,074.4 5.69
Granted997,620 333.33 
Exercised(1,104,640)129.38 
Forfeited(62,897)314.19 
Outstanding at December 31, 2025
7,764,949 235.79 $744.0 5.71
Exercisable at December 31, 2025
5,867,455 $204.28 $719.3 4.61
The following table summarizes fair value and intrinsic value information for option activity:
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$90.83 $109.05 $77.08 
Total fair value of options vested78.6 66.8 61.3 
Total intrinsic value of options exercised247.7 402.7 170.6 
RSUs
The fair value of each RSU is equal to the market value of a share of the Company’s stock on the grant date. Grants of time-based RSUs, which generally require three years of continuous employment from the date of grant before vesting and receiving the stock without restriction, have been awarded to certain officers and key employees under the 2006 and 2025 Plans. The February 2025, 2024 and 2023 grants of performance-based RSUs vest at the end of a three-year period based on the Company’s achievement of specified financial and operating performance goals relating to earnings per share and return on net assets employed.
Unrecognized compensation expense with respect to grants of RSUs to eligible employees amounted to $47.4 million at December 31, 2025. The unrecognized compensation expense is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.85 years.
Grants of RSUs have been awarded to nonemployee directors under the 2006 and 2025 Plans. These grants generally vest and stock is received without restriction to the extent of one-third of the RSUs for each year following the date of grant. Unrecognized compensation expense with respect to grants of RSUs to nonemployee directors amounted to $2.0 million at December 31, 2025. The unrecognized compensation expense is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the three-year vesting period and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.90 years.
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Number of RSUsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per ShareAggregate
Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
(in Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2025
433,014 $265.03 $147.2 1.18
Granted 189,326 354.05 
Vested(176,018)272.28 
Forfeited(5,323)264.51 
Outstanding at December 31, 2025
440,999  $288.21 $142.9 0.97
The following table summarizes the fair value and intrinsic value information for RSU activity:
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$354.05 $305.50 $232.22 
Intrinsic value of RSUs vested during year62.4 38.4 68.5 
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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]  
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The income and (loss) components of AOCI, including the adjustments for items that were reclassified from AOCI to Net income, are shown below.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (1)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Adjustments (2)
Unrealized Net Gains on Cash Flow Hedges (3)
Total
Balance at January 1, 2023
$(810.8)$78.3 $31.9 $(700.6)
Amounts recognized in AOCI93.9 3.9 — 97.8 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (17.9)(3.6)(21.5)
Balance at December 31, 2023
(716.9)64.3 28.3 (624.3)
Amounts recognized in AOCI(256.0)23.0 — (233.0)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (14.2)(3.7)(17.9)
Balance at December 31, 2024
(972.9)73.1 24.6 (875.2)
Amounts recognized in AOCI253.5 (2.1)4.7 256.1 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (11.5)(3.8)(15.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025
$(719.4)$59.5 $25.5 $(634.4)
(1)    Includes changes in the fair value of net investment hedges, net of taxes, of $(129.2) million, $53.6 million and $(24.9) million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 16 for further information.
(2)    Net of taxes of $5.8 million, $(2.0) million and $3.1 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 8 for further information.
(3)    Net of taxes of $(0.2) million in 2025 and $1.2 million in 2024 and 2023. See Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income and Note 16 for further information.
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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING
Net Investment Hedges
The Company has entered into U.S. dollar to euro cross currency swap contracts with various counterparties to hedge the Company’s net investment in its European operations. These contracts qualified for and were designated as net investment hedges under US GAAP. During the term of the contracts, the Company will pay fixed-rate interest in euros and receive fixed-rate interest in U.S. dollars, thereby effectively converting a portion of the Company's U.S. dollar denominated fixed-rate debt to euro denominated fixed-rate debt. The cash flow impact of these net investment hedges is classified as an investing activity in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. The outstanding contracts as of December 31, 2025 are summarized by maturity date in the table below.
Notional ValueMaturity Date
$687.7 June 1, 2027
100.0 March 1, 2028
200.0 August 15, 2028
525.0 August 15, 2029
200.0 September 1, 2031
$1,712.7 
In August 2025, the Company extended the maturity date of a net investment hedge with a notional value of $200.0 million from August 8, 2025 to August 15, 2028.
In August 2024, the Company settled its $150.0 million U.S. dollar to euro net investment hedge contract entered into on March 28, 2023. In May 2024, the Company settled its $500.0 million U.S. dollar to euro net investment hedge contract entered into on February 13, 2020. At the time of both of these settlements, an immaterial unrealized loss, net of tax, was recognized in AOCI.
In December 2023, the Company settled its $100.0 million U.S. dollar to euro net investment hedge contract entered into on August 1, 2023. At the time of settlement, an immaterial unrealized gain, net of tax, was recognized in AOCI.
The following table summarizes the balance sheet location of the net investment hedge contracts. See Note 17 for further information on the fair value of these contracts.
December 31,December 31,December 31,
202520242023
Other current assets$— $9.4 $— 
Other assets— 39.5 — 
Other accruals— — 12.0 
Other long-term liabilities122.6 — 12.4 
The changes in fair value of the net investment hedges are recognized in the foreign currency translation adjustments component of AOCI. See Note 15 for further information. The following table summarizes the unrealized (losses) gains, net of taxes, for the years ended December 31:
202520242023
(Losses) gains$(171.5)$71.2 $(33.1)
Tax effect42.3 (17.6)8.2 
(Losses) gains, net of taxes$(129.2)$53.6 $(24.9)
Cash Flow Hedges
In April 2025, in anticipation of a probable issuance of new long-term fixed rate debt within the next twelve months, the Company entered into a series of interest rate lock contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $300.0 million. The interest rate locks were designated as cash flow hedges with an objective to hedge the variability in the benchmark interest rate (US Treasury). The interest rate locks settled in July 2025 for a $4.7 million gain, net of tax, which was recognized within Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax in the Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The Company enters into foreign currency option and forward contracts with maturity dates less than twelve months primarily to hedge value changes in foreign currency. The related gains and losses are recorded in Other expense (income) - net. See Note 19 for further information.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the ASC applies to the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. The guidance applies when other standards require or permit the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. Under the guidance, assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs
There were no assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis classified as Level 3 at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. Except for the acquisition-related fair value measurements, assets held for sale prior to the 2023 divestiture of the China architectural business described in Note 3 and the goodwill and trademark quantitative impairment tests described in Note 6, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized using the fair value hierarchy.
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan$101.0 $101.0 $— $98.6 $98.6 $— $84.7 $84.7 $— 
Net investment hedges— — — 48.9 — 48.9 — — — 
$101.0 $101.0 $— $147.5 $98.6 $48.9 $84.7 $84.7 $— 
Liabilities:
Net investment hedges$122.6 $— $122.6 $— $— $— $24.4 $— $24.4 
The deferred compensation plan assets consist of the investment funds maintained for future payments under the Company’s executive deferred compensation plans, which are structured as rabbi trusts. The investments are marketable securities accounted for under the Debt and Equity Securities Topics of the ASC. The Level 1 investments are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares. There was $7.7 million, $7.0 million and $6.4 million of deferred compensation plan assets held in partnership funds measured using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient as of December 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These investments are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. The cost basis of all investments within the deferred compensation plan was $80.7 million, $82.7 million and $76.3 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The net investment hedges represent the fair value of the cross currency swaps. See Note 16 for further information. The fair value is based on a valuation model that uses observable inputs, including interest rate curves and the euro foreign currency rate.
The carrying amounts reported for Cash and cash equivalents and Short-term borrowings approximate fair value.
The fair value of the Company’s publicly traded debt is based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the Company’s non-publicly traded debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The Company’s publicly traded debt and non-publicly traded debt are classified as Level 1 and Level 2, respectively, in the fair value hierarchy. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s publicly traded debt and non-publicly traded debt.
 December 31,
 202520242023
Carrying
Amount		Fair
Value		Carrying AmountFair
Value		Carrying AmountFair
Value
Publicly traded debt$9,670.7 $8,813.7 $9,225.8 $8,172.8 $9,475.8 $8,615.1 
Non-publicly traded debt0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.9 0.8 
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REVENUE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE REVENUE
The Company manufactures and sells paint, stains, supplies, equipment and floor covering through company-operated stores, branded and private label products through retailers and a broad range of industrial coatings directly to global manufacturing customers through company-operated branches. A large portion of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time and made to customers who are not engaged in a long-term supply agreement or any form of contract with the Company. These sales are paid for at the time of sale in cash, credit card or on account with the vast majority of customers having terms between 30 and 60 days, not to exceed one year. Many customers who purchase on account take advantage of early payment discounts offered by paying within 30 days of being invoiced. The Company estimates variable consideration for these sales on the basis of both historical information and current trends to estimate the expected amount of discounts to which customers are likely to be entitled.
The remaining revenue is governed by long-term supply agreements and related purchase orders (contracts) that specify shipping terms and aspects of the transaction price including rebates, discounts and other sales incentives, such as advertising support. Contracts are at standalone pricing. The performance obligation in these contracts is determined by each of the individual purchase orders and the respective stated quantities, with revenue being recognized at a point in time when obligations under the terms of the agreement are satisfied. This generally occurs with the transfer of control of our products to the customer. Sales, value add and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue.
See Note 22 for the Company’s disaggregation of Net sales by Reportable Segment. As the Reportable Segments are aligned by similar economic factors, trends and customers, this disaggregation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Approximately 80% of the Company’s Net sales are in the North America region (which is comprised of the United States, Canada and the Caribbean region), slightly less than 10% in the EMEAI region (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India), with the remaining global regions accounting for the residual balance. No individual country outside of the United States is individually significant.
The Company has made payments or given credits for various incentives at the beginning of a long-term contract where future revenue is expected and before satisfaction of performance obligations. Under these circumstances, the Company recognizes a contract asset and amortizes these prepayments as a reduction to Net sales over the expected benefit life of the long-term contract, typically on a straight-line basis.
The majority of variable consideration in the Company’s contracts include volume rebates, discounts and other incentives, where the customer receives a retrospective percentage rebate based on the amount of their purchases. In these situations, the rebates are accrued as a fixed percentage of sales and recorded as a reduction of Net sales until paid to the customer per the terms of the contract. Forms of variable consideration such as tiered rebates, whereby a customer receives a retrospective price decrease dependent on the volume of their purchases, are calculated using a forecasted percentage to determine the most likely amount to accrue. Management creates a baseline calculation using historical sales and then utilizing forecast information, estimates the anticipated sales volume each quarter to calculate the expected reduction to Net sales. The remainder of the transaction price is fixed as agreed upon with the customer, limiting estimation of revenues, including constraints.
Deferred revenue and related amounts recognized as Net sales during the year were not material. The Company’s Accounts receivable and current and long-term contract assets and liabilities are summarized in the following table.
Accounts Receivable, Less AllowanceContract Assets (Current)Contract Assets (Long-Term)Contract Liabilities (Current)Contract Liabilities (Long-Term)
Balance sheet caption:Accounts receivableOther current assetsOther assetsOther accrualsOther liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2024$2,388.8 $55.0 $231.0 $386.2 $1.6 
Balance at December 31, 20252,791.2 73.3 227.7 427.3 10.3 
The difference between the opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract assets and contract liabilities primarily results from the timing difference between the contractual performance obligation and the associated payment.
Provisions for estimated returns are recognized as contra-revenue per ASC 606 when products are sold. The Company records a right of return liability within each of its operations to accrue for expected customer returns. Historical actual returns are used to estimate future returns as a percentage of current sales. Obligations for returns and refunds were not material individually or in the aggregate.
The Company only offers an assurance type warranty on products sold, and there is no material service to the customer beyond fixing defects that existed at the time of sale and no warranties are sold separately. Warranty liabilities are excluded from the table above.
Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
The following table summarizes the movement in the Company’s allowance for current expected credit losses:
202520242023
Beginning balance$60.4 $59.6 $56.6 
Bad debt expense49.3 69.5 67.9 
Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries(47.2)(68.7)(64.9)
Ending balance$62.5 $60.4 $59.6 
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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Other General (Income) Expense - Net
Included in Other general (income) expense - net were the following:
202520242023
Provisions for environmental matters - net$15.3 $(1.3)$80.7 
Gain on divestiture of business (see Note 3)— — (20.1)
(Gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets(34.0)(49.9)0.9 
Other8.5 12.4 5.6 
Total$(10.2)$(38.8)$67.1 
Provisions for environmental matters – net represent initial provisions for site-specific estimated costs of environmental investigation or remediation and increases or decreases to environmental-related accruals as information becomes available upon which more accurate costs can be reasonably estimated and as additional accounting guidelines are issued. Provisions for environmental matters - net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 included an immaterial amount of insurance proceeds related to environmental cleanup at a current manufacturing site. See Note 10 for further information on the Company’s environmental-related activities.
The (gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets represents the net realized (gain) loss associated with the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets previously used in the conduct of the primary business of the Company. (Gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 included an immaterial amount of insurance proceeds related to previous asset losses at a current manufacturing site.
There were no items within the Other caption that were individually significant at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Other Expense (Income) - Net
Included in Other expense (income) - net were the following:
202520242023
Investment gains$(9.9)$(16.9)$(22.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (see Note 7)— — 12.8 
Net expense from banking activities16.4 15.7 15.0 
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net45.4 3.9 80.5 
Miscellaneous pension and benefit income(13.0)(13.1)(21.1)
Other income(30.6)(69.8)(48.5)
Other expense12.6 35.5 49.7 
Total$20.9 $(44.7)$65.5 
Investment gains primarily relate to the change in market value of the investments held in the deferred compensation plans. See Note 17 for further information on the fair value of these investments.
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net include the impact from foreign currency transactions, including from highly inflationary economies such as Argentina and net realized losses from foreign currency option and forward contracts. See Note 16 for further information regarding these foreign currency contracts. In addition, an immaterial loss was recognized in 2025 from a transaction to convert a foreign currency with limited liquidity to the U.S. dollar.
Miscellaneous pension and benefit income consists of the non-service components of Net periodic pension and benefit cost (credit). See Note 8 for further information.
Other income and Other expense include items of revenue, gains, expenses and losses that were unrelated to the primary business purpose of the Company. There were no items within Other income or Other expense that were individually significant at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
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INCOME TAXES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
On July 4, 2025, U.S. tax reform legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Act) was signed into law. Key provisions of the Tax Act relevant to the Company’s operations include immediate expensing of certain domestic capital expenditures and domestic research and development costs, and the ability to accelerate previously capitalized domestic research and development costs beginning in 2025. Other changes, which are primarily related to U.S. international tax provisions, begin in 2026. The Tax Act did not materially change the Company’s effective tax rate for 2025. The Company has reflected the effects of the Tax Act in the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025, in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic of the ASC.
Significant components of the provisions for income taxes were as follows:
202520242023
Current:
Federal$374.0 $558.0 $553.4 
Foreign157.3 155.1 147.6 
State and local85.2 132.2 109.0 
Total current616.5 845.3 810.0 
Deferred:
Federal170.6 (54.8)(39.9)
Foreign(44.0)(15.8)(51.5)
State and local26.6 (4.3)2.5 
Total deferred153.2 (74.9)(88.9)
Total provisions for income taxes$769.7 $770.4 $721.1 
The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate for the current year in accordance with the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
2025
Statutory federal income tax rate$701.0 21.0 %
Effect of:
State and local income taxes (1)
103.2 3.2 
Foreign tax effects41.2 1.2 
Effect of cross border tax law(6.4)(0.2)
Tax credits:
Investment vehicles(8.7)(0.3)
Other(8.8)(0.3)
Changes in valuation allowances3.6 0.1 
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Employee share-based payments(50.1)(1.5)
Other1.9 0.1 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits(7.2)(0.2)
Reported effective tax rate$769.7 23.1 %
(1)    California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, and New Jersey make up greater than 50% of state and local income taxes.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate for years prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
20242023
Statutory federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
Effect of:
State and local income taxes3.2 3.0 
Investment vehicles(0.5)(0.5)
Employee share-based payments(2.1)(1.1)
Research and development credits(0.3)(0.4)
Amended returns and refunds(0.2)0.2 
Taxes on non-U.S. earnings1.1 0.8 
Other - net0.1 0.2 
Reported effective tax rate22.3 %23.2 %
The increase in the effective tax rate for 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily attributable to less favorable impacts of tax benefits related to employee share-based payments. The other significant components of the Company’s effective tax rate were consistent year-over-year.
Significant components of Income before income taxes as used for income tax purposes, were as follows:
202520242023
Domestic$3,019.3 $3,046.6 $2,817.0 
Foreign318.9 405.2 292.9 
Income before income taxes$3,338.2 $3,451.8 $3,109.9 
A summary of total income taxes paid, net of refunds, in accordance with the adoption of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025, is as follows:
Federal$317.8 
Foreign188.2 
State and local86.7 
Total income taxes paid, net of refunds$592.7 
Individual jurisdictions comprising greater than 5% of total income taxes paid, net of refunds, for the year end December 31, 2025 include the U.S. Federal, Mexico and Brazil for $317.8 million, $48.3 million and $47.5 million, respectively.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes using the enacted tax rates and laws that are currently in effect.
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of December 31:
202520242023
Deferred tax assets:
Environmental and other similar items$62.9 $66.8 $72.0 
Employee related and benefit items176.8 175.2 162.1 
Operating lease liabilities510.5 499.6 483.2 
Research and development capitalization— 103.9 81.5 
Tax loss carryforwards & credits174.9 137.9 134.4 
Other items 162.5 193.1 177.8 
Total gross deferred tax assets1,087.6 1,176.5 1,111.0 
Valuation allowance(158.0)(124.5)(106.6)
Total deferred tax assets929.6 1,052.0 1,004.4 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment, net921.4 948.7 1,001.1 
LIFO inventories130.9 120.5 115.2 
Operating lease right-of-use assets491.8 482.1 465.6 
Other items 56.3 40.7 28.6 
Total deferred tax liabilities1,600.4 1,592.0 1,610.5 
Net deferred tax liabilities
$670.8 $540.0 $606.1 
Netted against the Company’s deferred tax assets were valuation allowances of $158.0 million, $124.5 million and $106.6 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The valuation allowances as of December 31, 2025 are primarily related to certain foreign jurisdictions with cumulative losses and U.S foreign tax credits where future projections of foreign source income result in uncertainty regarding recovery. The Company has $12.5 million of domestic net operating loss carryforwards acquired through acquisitions that have expiration dates through tax year 2037, foreign tax credits of $54.0 million that expire in tax years 2028 through 2035 and foreign net operating losses of $402.6 million. The foreign net operating losses are related to various jurisdictions that provide for both indefinite carryforward periods and others with carryforward periods that expire between tax years 2026 to 2035.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company finalized the IRS audit for the 2017 through 2019 income tax returns in the fourth quarter of 2024 and paid the related tax and interest assessments in 2025. The Company’s 2020 through 2022 income tax returns are currently under IRS audit. As of December 31, 2025, the federal statute of limitations has not expired for the 2020 through 2025 tax years.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company is subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations for the tax years of 2014 through 2025. In addition, the Company is subject to state and local income tax examinations for tax years 2016 through 2025.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
202520242023
Balance at beginning of year$99.3 $121.8 $242.4 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year16.5 16.0 14.2 
Additions for tax positions of prior years3.9 12.8 12.6 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(6.5)(8.6)(16.9)
Settlements(1.7)(31.7)(123.2)
Lapses of statutes of limitations(4.6)(11.0)(7.3)
Balance at end of year$106.9 $99.3 $121.8 
The increase in unrecognized tax benefits was primarily related to new positions related to the current year for U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions. These additions were partially offset by various positions taken on prior year income tax returns filed for U.S. federal and various state jurisdictions that were no longer deemed to be at risk or positions reversed due to the lapse of statutes of limitations. At December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $91.9 million, $84.0 million and $109.4 million, respectively.
The Company classifies all income tax related interest and penalties as income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 there was an increase in income tax interest and penalties of $5.5 million, $7.8 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The Company accrued $23.9 million, $18.8 million and $20.4 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the potential payment of interest and penalties.
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NET INCOME PER SHARE
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
NET INCOME PER SHARE NET INCOME PER SHARE 
Basic and diluted net income per share are calculated using the treasury stock method.
202520242023
Basic
Net income$2,568.5 $2,681.4 $2,388.8 
Weighted average shares outstanding247.6 251.0 255.4 
Basic net income per share$10.37 $10.68 $9.35 
Diluted
Net income$2,568.5 $2,681.4 $2,388.8 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution:
Weighted average shares outstanding247.6 251.0 255.4 
Stock options and other contingently issuable shares (1)
2.8 3.1 2.9 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution250.4 254.1 258.3 
Diluted net income per share$10.26 $10.55 $9.25 
(1)    Stock options and other contingently issuable shares excludes 1.8 million, 0.9 million and 2.8 million shares at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
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REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company reports its segment information in the same way that management internally organizes its business for assessing performance and making decisions regarding the allocation of resources in accordance with the Segment Reporting Topic of the ASC. The Company determined it has three reportable segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group and Performance Coatings Group (individually, a Reportable Segment and collectively, the Reportable Segments). Effective January 1, 2025, management realigned a nonsignificant high-performance flooring business to the Paint Stores Group from the Performance Coatings Group. Comparative segment information as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 has not been recast for this change. Factors considered in determining the three Reportable Segments of the Company include the nature of business activities, the management directly accountable to the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) for operating and administrative activities, availability of discrete financial information and information presented to the Board of Directors. The Company reports all other business activities within the Administrative function.
The Company’s CODM has been identified as the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer because she has final authority over performance assessment and resource allocation decisions. Because of the diverse operations of the Company, the CODM regularly receives and uses discrete financial information about each Reportable Segment as well as select supplemental financial information about certain divisions, business units or subsidiaries of the Company. The CODM uses all such financial information for performance assessments and resource allocation decisions by comparing actual results versus forecasted and historical financial information and discussing observations with the broader leadership team responsible for managing the operations of each Reportable Segment on a monthly basis. This includes probing inquiries and consideration of relevant internal and external factors to drive meaningful insights and specific actions. The CODM evaluates the performance of and allocates resources to the Reportable Segments based on Segment profit or loss, which represents the segments’ Income before income taxes. The accounting policies of the Reportable Segments are the same as those described in Note 1.
The Paint Stores Group consisted of 4,853 company-operated specialty paint stores in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean region at December 31, 2025. Each store in this segment is engaged in servicing the needs of architectural and industrial paint contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners. These stores market and sell Sherwin-Williams® and other controlled brand architectural paint and coatings, protective and marine products, OEM product finishes and related products. The majority of these products are produced by manufacturing facilities in the Consumer Brands Group. In addition, each store sells select purchased associated products. The loss of any single customer would not have a material adverse effect on the business of this segment. During 2025, this segment opened 80 net new stores, consisting of 83 new stores opened and 3 stores closed. In 2024 and 2023, this segment opened 79 and 70 net new stores, respectively. In accordance with ASC 280-10-50-9, the Paint Stores Group as a whole is considered the operating segment, and because it meets the criteria in ASC 280-10-50-10, it is also considered a Reportable Segment.
The Consumer Brands Group manufactures and supplies a broad portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paint, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks and adhesives to retailers, including home centers and hardware stores, dedicated dealers and distributors throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. Sales and marketing of certain controlled brand and private-label products is performed by a direct sales staff. The products distributed through third-party customers are intended for resale to the ultimate end-user of the product. The Consumer Brands Group also consisted of 307 company-operated specialty paint stores in Latin America at December 31, 2025. Each store in this segment is engaged in servicing the needs of home, commercial and industrial projects to contractors and do-it-yourself customers in Latin America. These stores market and sell Sherwin-Williams® and other controlled brand architectural paint and coatings, protective and marine products, OEM product finishes and related products which are branded for the Latin America market. In addition, each store sells select purchased associated products. The Consumer Brands Group had sales to certain customers that, individually, may be a significant portion of the sales and related profitability of the segment. During 2025, the segment opened 13 new stores and closed 40 for a net closure of 27 stores. In 2024 and 2023, this segment opened 16 and 11 net new stores, respectively.
The Consumer Brands Group also supports the Company’s other businesses around the world with new product research and development, manufacturing, distribution and logistics. Approximately 63% of the total sales of the Consumer Brands Group in 2025 were intersegment transfers of products primarily sold through the Paint Stores Group. This segment incurred most of the Company’s capital expenditures related to ongoing environmental compliance measures, manufacturing capacity expansion, operational efficiencies and maintenance projects at sites currently in operation. In accordance with ASC 280-10-50-9, the Consumer Brands Group as a whole is considered the operating segment, and because it meets the criteria in ASC 280-10-50-10, it is also considered a Reportable Segment.
The Performance Coatings Group develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial (metal and plastic) applications, automotive refinish, protective and marine coatings, coil coatings, packaging coatings and performance-based resins and colorants worldwide. This segment licenses certain technology and trade names worldwide, including Sherwin-Williams® and other controlled brand products. These are distributed through the Paint Stores Group, this segment’s 317 company-operated branches, and by direct sales staff and outside sales representatives to retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees and other third-party distributors. The Performance Coatings Group had sales to certain customers that, individually, may be a significant portion of the sales of the segment. However, the loss of any single customer would not have a material adverse effect on the overall profitability of the segment. During 2025, the segment opened 6 branches and closed 13 branches for a net closure of 7 branches. In 2024 and 2023, this segment added 2 and 5 net new branches, respectively. In accordance with ASC 280-10-50-9, the Performance Coatings Group as a whole is considered the operating segment, and because it meets the criteria in ASC 280-10-50-10, it is also considered a Reportable Segment.
The Administrative function includes the administrative expenses and assets of the Company’s new global headquarters and research and development center. In addition, it includes the operations of a real estate management unit that is responsible for the ownership, management and leasing of non-retail properties held primarily for use by the Company, including the Company’s former and current global headquarters and former research and development center and disposal of idle facilities. The Administrative function’s remaining assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, investments and noncurrent pension assets. Also included in the Administrative function was interest expense, interest and investment income, certain expenses related to closed facilities and environmental-related matters and other expenses that were not directly associated with the Reportable Segments. Sales of this function represent external leasing revenue. The Administrative function did not include any significant foreign operations. Gains and losses from the sale of property were not a significant operating factor in determining the performance of the Administrative function.
Net sales of all consolidated foreign subsidiaries were $4.615 billion, $4.426 billion and $4.428 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Long-lived assets consisted of Property, plant and equipment, net, Goodwill, Intangible assets, net, Operating lease right-of-use assets, noncurrent pension assets and Other assets. The aggregate total of long-lived assets for the Company was $19.894 billion, $18.231 billion and $17.441 billion at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Long-lived assets of consolidated foreign subsidiaries totaled $4.794 billion, $3.405 billion and $3.586 billion at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Total Assets of the Company were $25.902 billion, $23.633 billion and $22.954 billion at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total assets of consolidated foreign subsidiaries were $7.237 billion, $5.208 billion and $5.718 billion, which represented 27.9%, 22.0% and 24.9% of the Company’s Total assets at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
No single geographic area outside the United States was significant relative to consolidated Net sales or consolidated long-lived assets. Export sales and sales to any individual customer were each less than 10 percent of consolidated sales to unaffiliated customers during all years presented.
In the reportable segment financial information that follows, Segment profit represents each segment’s Income before income taxes. Domestic intersegment transfers are primarily accounted for at the approximate fully absorbed manufactured cost, based on normal capacity volumes, plus customary distribution costs for paint products. Non-paint domestic and all international intersegment transfers are primarily accounted for at values comparable to normal unaffiliated customer sales. All intersegment transfers are eliminated within the Administrative function. In 2023, the absorbed manufactured cost standards utilized for domestic intersegment transfers were established inclusive of forecasted cost reductions from planned initiatives. Deviations from the forecasted cost reductions were recognized within the Consumer Brands Group. Due to the nature of the Company’s integrated manufacturing operations and centralized administrative and information technology support, a substantial amount of allocations are made to determine segment financial information. Expenses that are specifically identifiable to a certain Reportable Segment are allocated accordingly. For expenses that are not specifically identifiable to a certain Reportable Segment, an appropriate allocation base is identified, and expenses are allocated based on each segment’s respective share of the allocation base. The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM and include intersegment expenses within the amounts shown. Identifiable assets were those directly identified with each Reportable Segment.
2025
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$13,605.9$3,166.4$6,795.2$6.8$23,574.3
Intersegment transfers—5,388.226.6(5,414.8)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers$13,605.9$8,554.6$6,821.8$(5,408.0)$23,574.3
Cost of goods sold$5,954.5$7,128.0$4,412.3$(5,436.0)$12,058.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,589.3895.91,446.1763.77,695.0
Interest expense———465.0465.0
Other segment items (1)
0.621.120.7(25.1)17.3
Income before income taxes$3,061.5$509.6$942.7$(1,175.6)$3,338.2
Percent to Net sales22.5 %16.1 %13.9 %nm14.2 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$6,378.6$8,025.5$7,859.5$3,638.1$25,901.7
Capital expenditures120.2293.136.2348.1797.6
Depreciation (2)
90.2185.319.045.8340.3
Amortization (3)
5.671.8258.30.9336.6
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Impairment, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Note 6 for further information on Impairment and Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2024
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$13,188.0$3,108.0$6,797.3$5.2$23,098.5
Intersegment transfers—5,304.356.8(5,361.1)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers13,188.08,412.36,854.1(5,355.9)23,098.5
Cost of goods sold5,900.86,943.54,406.5(5,347.4)11,903.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,405.6863.11,443.0710.47,422.1
Interest expense—1.4—414.3415.7
Other segment items (1)
(21.0)14.4(23.3)(64.6)(94.5)
Income before income taxes$2,902.6$589.9$1,027.9$(1,068.6)$3,451.8
Percent to Net sales22.0 %19.0 %15.1 %nm14.9 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$5,878.0$6,854.7$7,847.4$3,052.5$23,632.6
Capital expenditures141.3290.315.2623.21,070.0
Depreciation (2)
89.9162.718.026.8297.4
Amortization (3)
1.766.4256.71.8326.6
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2023
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$12,839.5$3,365.6$6,843.1$3.7$23,051.9
Intersegment transfers—5,234.0197.8(5,431.8)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers12,839.58,599.67,040.9(5,428.1)23,051.9
Cost of goods sold5,794.47,311.94,606.9(5,419.4)12,293.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,211.5882.31,415.5556.17,065.4
Interest expense———417.5417.5
Other segment items (1)
(27.2)96.126.969.5165.3
Income before income taxes$2,860.8$309.3$991.6$(1,051.8)$3,109.9
Percent to Net sales22.3 %9.2 %14.5 %nm13.5 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$5,745.3$6,631.8$8,266.6$2,310.7$22,954.4
Capital expenditures111.4309.632.6434.8888.4
Depreciation (2)
79.0151.426.035.9292.3
Amortization (3)
3.372.4253.01.5330.2
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Impairment, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Notes 3 and 6 for further information on Impairment and Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule II)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule II) Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is set forth below. All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable SEC accounting regulations are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
(Schedule II)
Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances were as follows:
(millions of dollars)202520242023
Beginning balance$124.5 $106.6 $97.5 
Additions (1)
33.5 17.9 9.1 
Ending balance$158.0 $124.5 $106.6 
(1)    Additions did not have a material impact on the Income Statement in 2025, 2024 or 2023.
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
We maintain a cybersecurity program that is aligned with our business and focused on managing risks to our Company. As described below, we have established policies, standards, processes and practices for assessing, identifying and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, which are integrated into our overall risk management program and governance structure.
We use various controls, technologies and other processes designed to identify, protect against, detect, respond to and mitigate cybersecurity risks, in alignment with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. These include, but are not limited to, internal reporting, monitoring and detection tools, threat intelligence and general and role-based training. We also maintain third-party management processes to identify and manage the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers. We periodically evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our cybersecurity program internally and by engaging with consultants and other third-party advisors to conduct reviews and assessments of our program. These periodic assessments and reviews may include penetration and vulnerability testing, simulations, table-tops and other exercises.
Overseeing the assessment and management of our exposure to various risks, including cybersecurity, is a key oversight responsibility for the Board of Directors. We have an enterprise risk management (ERM) program that includes the processes used to identify, assess and manage our most significant enterprise risks and uncertainties that could materially impact the long-term health of the Company or prevent the achievement of strategic objectives. These risks are identified, measured, monitored and managed across key risk categories, which include the consideration of cybersecurity risks. Our chief financial officer (CFO) facilitates the Company’s ERM program, which includes a formal assessment of the Company’s risk environment at least once per year. The ERM program also facilitates the incorporation of risk assessment and evaluation into the strategic
planning process and the provision of regular reports to senior management, including our CEO. The Audit Committee assists the Board with its oversight of both the ERM program and cybersecurity risk, providing regular reports to the Board. Our CFO reviews the ERM program with the Audit Committee at least once per year, including reviewing existing risks and significant emerging risks across the Company’s key risk categories. In reviewing specific threats and risks with the Board, senior management may incorporate reports from consultants and other third-party advisors.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
We maintain a cybersecurity program that is aligned with our business and focused on managing risks to our Company. As described below, we have established policies, standards, processes and practices for assessing, identifying and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats, which are integrated into our overall risk management program and governance structure.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leads our global cybersecurity program and is responsible for management of our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our CFO. Our CISO has served in that position since 2022 and has relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership positions, including prior experience as CISO of a public company. The Audit Committee regularly reviews our risk exposures relating to cybersecurity with our CISO and CFO, including review of the state of the Company’s cybersecurity and emerging cybersecurity developments and threats and the steps management has taken to monitor and mitigate such exposures. Our CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with expertise and experience in information security.
Our CISO is informed of cybersecurity incidents by the cybersecurity team’s security operations center, which is generally responsible for monitoring the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. We have an established process governing our assessment, response and notifications internally and externally upon the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident, including for our evaluation of materiality. Depending on the nature and severity of an incident, this process provides for escalating notification to our CEO and Board of Directors.
Despite our efforts to prevent cybersecurity threats and incidents, our systems may be affected by damage or interruption resulting from, among other causes, cyber attacks, security breaches, power outages, system failures or malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent). Disruptions to these systems may impair our ability to conduct business and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Despite the security measures we have in place, our facilities and systems and those of third parties we rely on or do business with, may be vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, including cyber attacks (including cyberattacks powered by AI), security breaches, fraud (including through phishing or social engineering attempts), malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent), power outages, system failures, acts of vandalism, human or technical errors, or other similar events or disruptions. Any such event involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of information, whether impacting us or third parties we rely on or do business with, could result in losses, damage our reputation or relationships with customers and suppliers, expose us to the risks of litigation, regulatory action and liability, disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
To date, we have not experienced a cybersecurity threat or incident that has had a material adverse affect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We, and third parties we do business with, have experienced cybersecurity attacks and incidents in the past, some of which have resulted in unauthorized access to our information and systems, and other disruptions to our business operations, and we could in the future experience similar incidents. See Risk Factors in Item 1A for further information on cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leads our global cybersecurity program and is responsible for management of our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our CFO. Our CISO has served in that position since 2022 and has relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership positions, including prior experience as CISO of a public company. The Audit Committee regularly reviews our risk exposures relating to cybersecurity with our CISO and CFO, including review of the state of the Company’s cybersecurity and emerging cybersecurity developments and threats and the steps management has taken to monitor and mitigate such exposures. Our CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with expertise and experience in information security.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Audit Committee regularly reviews our risk exposures relating to cybersecurity with our CISO and CFO, including review of the state of the Company’s cybersecurity and emerging cybersecurity developments and threats and the steps management has taken to monitor and mitigate such exposures. Our CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with expertise and experience in information security.
Our CISO is informed of cybersecurity incidents by the cybersecurity team’s security operations center, which is generally responsible for monitoring the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. We have an established process governing our assessment, response and notifications internally and externally upon the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident, including for our evaluation of materiality. Depending on the nature and severity of an incident, this process provides for escalating notification to our CEO and Board of Directors.
Despite our efforts to prevent cybersecurity threats and incidents, our systems may be affected by damage or interruption resulting from, among other causes, cyber attacks, security breaches, power outages, system failures or malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent). Disruptions to these systems may impair our ability to conduct business and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Despite the security measures we have in place, our facilities and systems and those of third parties we rely on or do business with, may be vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, including cyber attacks (including cyberattacks powered by AI), security breaches, fraud (including through phishing or social engineering attempts), malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent), power outages, system failures, acts of vandalism, human or technical errors, or other similar events or disruptions. Any such event involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of information, whether impacting us or third parties we rely on or do business with, could result in losses, damage our reputation or relationships with customers and suppliers, expose us to the risks of litigation, regulatory action and liability, disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leads our global cybersecurity program and is responsible for management of our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our CFO. Our CISO has served in that position since 2022 and has relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership positions, including prior experience as CISO of a public company. The Audit Committee regularly reviews our risk exposures relating to cybersecurity with our CISO and CFO, including review of the state of the Company’s cybersecurity and emerging cybersecurity developments and threats and the steps management has taken to monitor and mitigate such exposures. Our CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with expertise and experience in information security.
Our CISO is informed of cybersecurity incidents by the cybersecurity team’s security operations center, which is generally responsible for monitoring the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. We have an established process governing our assessment, response and notifications internally and externally upon the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident, including for our evaluation of materiality. Depending on the nature and severity of an incident, this process provides for escalating notification to our CEO and Board of Directors.
Despite our efforts to prevent cybersecurity threats and incidents, our systems may be affected by damage or interruption resulting from, among other causes, cyber attacks, security breaches, power outages, system failures or malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent). Disruptions to these systems may impair our ability to conduct business and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Despite the security measures we have in place, our facilities and systems and those of third parties we rely on or do business with, may be vulnerable to cybersecurity issues, including cyber attacks (including cyberattacks powered by AI), security breaches, fraud (including through phishing or social engineering attempts), malware (including ransomware and other programs that operate with malicious intent), power outages, system failures, acts of vandalism, human or technical errors, or other similar events or disruptions. Any such event involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure of information, whether impacting us or third parties we rely on or do business with, could result in losses, damage our reputation or relationships with customers and suppliers, expose us to the risks of litigation, regulatory action and liability, disrupt our operations and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
To date, we have not experienced a cybersecurity threat or incident that has had a material adverse affect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We, and third parties we do business with, have experienced cybersecurity attacks and incidents in the past, some of which have resulted in unauthorized access to our information and systems, and other disruptions to our business operations, and we could in the future experience similar incidents. See Risk Factors in Item 1A for further information on cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leads our global cybersecurity program and is responsible for management of our cybersecurity risks. Our CISO reports to our CFO. Our CISO has served in that position since 2022 and has relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership positions, including prior experience as CISO of a public company. The Audit Committee regularly reviews our risk exposures relating to cybersecurity with our CISO and CFO, including review of the state of the Company’s cybersecurity and emerging cybersecurity developments and threats and the steps management has taken to monitor and mitigate such exposures. Our CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with expertise and experience in information security.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO has served in that position since 2022 and has relevant experience in cybersecurity leadership positions, including prior experience as CISO of a public company.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our CISO is informed of cybersecurity incidents by the cybersecurity team’s security operations center, which is generally responsible for monitoring the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. We have an established process governing our assessment, response and notifications internally and externally upon the occurrence of a cybersecurity incident, including for our evaluation of materiality. Depending on the nature and severity of an incident, this process provides for escalating notification to our CEO and Board of Directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Consolidation
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by management of The Sherwin-Williams Company (herein referred to as the Company). These statements include the accounts of the Company and all consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s share of earnings or losses from nonconsolidated affiliates is included in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting when the Company is able to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the affiliate.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those amounts.
Nature of Operations
Nature of Operations
The Company is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America, with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Cash Equivalents
Cash Equivalents
Management considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
Accounts receivable are recorded at the time of credit sales, net of an allowance for current expected credit losses. The Company records an allowance for current expected credit losses to reduce Accounts receivable to the net amount expected to be collected.
Under the Financial Instruments - Credit Losses topic of the Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the Company reviews the collectibility of the Accounts receivable balance each reporting period and estimates the allowance for current expected credit losses based on historical bad debt experience, aging of accounts receivable, current creditworthiness of customers, current economic factors, as well as reasonable and supportable forward-looking information. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance for current expected credit losses if a final determination of uncollectibility is made. All provisions for the allowance for current expected credit losses are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 18 for further information.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined principally on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Market represents current replacement cost, which is the cost to purchase or reproduce the inventory. If inventories accounted for on the LIFO method are reduced on a year-over-year basis, then liquidation of certain quantities carried at costs prevailing in prior years occurs. Management records an estimate of the lower of cost or market whenever the utility of inventory is impaired by damage, deterioration, obsolescence, changes in price levels, or other causes based on historical experience and current trends through reductions to inventory cost by recording a provision included in Cost of goods sold. If management estimates that the reasonable market value is below cost or determines that future demand was lower than current inventory levels, based on historical experience, current and projected market demand, current and projected volume trends and other relevant current and projected factors associated with the current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to current market price is provided for in the reserve for obsolescence. See Note 4 for further information.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, including leasehold improvements, is stated on the basis of cost. Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives which range from 5 to 60 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Depreciation and amortization are included in the appropriate Cost of goods sold or Selling, general and administrative expenses caption on the Statements of Consolidated Income. See Note 5 for further information.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the cost in excess of fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Intangible assets include software, customer relationships, intellectual property and trademarks. In accordance with the Goodwill and Other Intangibles Topic of the ASC, goodwill and indefinite-lived trademarks are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment on an annual basis, as well as whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate impairment has occurred on a more likely than not basis. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, which ranges primarily from 3 to 29 years. See Note 6 for further information.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with the Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the ASC, management evaluates the recoverability and remaining lives of long-lived assets, including right-of-use assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable or the useful life has changed.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
The Company utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate certain risk exposures as part of its overall financial risk management policy and accounts for these instruments in accordance with the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the ASC. These include foreign currency forward contracts, cross currency swaps designated as net investment hedges and interest rate lock contracts designated as cash flow hedges. Derivatives are recorded as assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized immediately in earnings unless the derivative instrument qualifies for and is designated in an effective hedging relationship. See Note 16 for further information.
Non-Traded Investments
Non-Traded Investments
The Company has invested in U.S. affordable housing, historic renovation and other real estate investments (Non-Traded Investments) that have been identified as variable interest entities which qualify for certain tax credits and other tax benefits. Since the Company does not have the power to direct the day-to-day operations of the Non-Traded Investments and the risk of loss is limited to the amount of contributed capital, the Company is not considered the primary beneficiary. Therefore, in accordance with the Consolidation Topic of the ASC, the Non-Traded Investments are not consolidated.
Under the Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures Topic of the ASC, the Company uses the proportional amortization method, whereby the initial cost and any subsequent changes in the level of investment of Non-Traded Investments is amortized in proportion to the receipt of related tax credits. The Company reasonably expects amortization based on the receipt of tax credits would produce a measurement substantially similar to amortization based on the receipt of tax credits and other tax benefits. Both the amortization and related tax credits and other tax benefits are recognized in Income tax expense on the Statements of Consolidated Income.
Standby Letters of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit
The Company occasionally enters into standby letter of credit agreements to guarantee various operating activities. These agreements provide credit availability to the various beneficiaries if certain contractual events occur.
Product Warranties
Product Warranties
The Company offers assurance-type product warranties for certain products. The specific terms and conditions of such warranties vary depending on the product or customer contract requirements. Management estimated the costs of unsettled product warranty claims based on historical results and experience and included an amount in Other accruals. Management periodically assesses the adequacy of the accrual for product warranty claims and adjusts the accrual as necessary.
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company accounts for its defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans in accordance with the Retirement Benefits Topic of the ASC, which requires the Company to recognize an asset for overfunded defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans and a liability for unfunded or underfunded plans. In addition, actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs of such plans are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI). The amounts recorded in AOCI will continue to be modified as actuarial assumptions and service costs change, and all such amounts will be amortized to earnings over a period of years through the net pension (credit) cost and net periodic benefit (credit) cost.
Defined Contribution Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Savings Plan
The Company accounts for its defined contribution savings plan in accordance with the Defined Contribution Plans Subtopic of the Compensation – Retirement Benefits Topic of the ASC. The Company recognized compensation expense related to the employer contribution portion of the defined contribution savings plan for employee services rendered during the year.
Environmental Matters
Environmental Matters
Capital expenditures for ongoing environmental compliance measures are recorded in Property, plant and equipment, net, and related expenses are included in the normal operating expenses of conducting business. The Company accrued for environmental-related activities for which commitments or clean-up plans have been developed and when such costs could be reasonably estimated based on industry standards and professional judgment. Accrued amounts are primarily recorded on an undiscounted basis and have not been recorded net of insurance proceeds in accordance with the Offsetting Subtopic of the Balance Sheet Topic of the ASC. Environmental-related expenses include direct costs of investigation and remediation and indirect costs such as compensation and benefits for employees directly involved in the investigation and remediation activities and fees paid to outside engineering, consulting and law firms.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
The cost of the Company’s stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic of the ASC.
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities
The Company retains risk for certain liabilities. Estimated amounts are accrued for certain workers’ compensation, employee medical and disability benefits, automobile and general liability claims filed but unsettled and estimated claims incurred but not reported. Estimates are based upon management’s estimated aggregate liability for claims incurred using historical experience, actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and actuarially-developed models for estimating certain liabilities. Certain estimated product and property liability claims filed but unsettled are accrued based on management’s best estimate of ultimate settlement or actuarial calculations of potential liability using industry experience and actuarial assumptions developed for similar types of claims.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Translation
All consolidated non-highly inflationary foreign operations use the local currency of the country of operation as the functional currency. Local currency asset and liability accounts are translated at year-end exchange rates while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are included in AOCI.
Economies with a three-year cumulative inflation rate of more than 100% are considered highly inflationary. For subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies, the parent’s reporting currency is the functional currency. Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using rates of exchange at the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at their historical rates of exchange, with remeasurement adjustments and other transaction gains and losses recognized in Net income. See Note 19 for further information.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations under the terms of the contract are satisfied. This generally occurs with the transfer of control of our products to the customer. Collectibility of amounts recorded as revenue is probable at the time of recognition.
Customer and Vendor Consideration
Customer and Vendor Consideration
The Company offers certain customers rebate and sales incentive programs which are classified as reductions in sales. Such programs are in the form of volume rebates, rebates that constituted a percentage of sales or rebates for attaining certain sales goals.
The Company receives consideration from certain suppliers of raw materials in the form of volume rebates or rebates that constitute a percentage of purchases. These rebates are recognized on an accrual basis by the Company as a reduction of the purchase price of the raw materials and a subsequent reduction of Cost of goods sold when the related product was sold.
Costs of Goods Sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Included in Cost of goods sold are costs for materials, manufacturing, distribution and related support. Distribution costs include expenses related to the distribution of products including inbound freight charges, purchase and receiving costs, warehousing costs, internal transfer costs and other costs incurred to ship products. Also included in Cost of goods sold are research and development costs, quality control, product formulation expenditures and other similar items.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling costs include advertising expenses, marketing costs, employee and store costs, and sales commissions. The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $393.2 million, $386.9 million and $394.0 million in advertising costs during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. General and administrative expenses include human resources, legal, finance and other support and administrative functions.
Government Incentives
Government Incentives
The Company receives incentives from various government entities in the form of tax rebates or credits, grants and loans. These incentives typically require that the Company maintain specified spending levels and other operational metrics and may be subject to reimbursement if conditions are not met or maintained. Government incentives are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with their purpose as a reduction of expense, a reduction of the cost of the capital investment or other income. The benefit of these incentives is recorded when received and all conditions as specified in the agreement are fulfilled.
Supply Chain Financing
Supply Chain Financing
As part of our strategy to manage working capital, we have entered into agreements with various financial institutions that act as intermediaries between the Company and certain suppliers. The Company is not a party to agreements between the suppliers and the financial institutions. These arrangements provide participating suppliers the option to settle outstanding accounts payable incurred by the Company in the normal course of business early at a discount and do not impact our rights and obligations with suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company confirms the validity of each supplier invoice to the respective financial institution upon receipt. On the invoice due date, the Company settles the outstanding amount with the respective financial institution. Liabilities associated with these arrangements are recorded in Accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and amounted to $206.1 million, $215.7 million and $213.1 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share are calculated using the treasury stock method in accordance with the Earnings Per Share Topic of the ASC. Basic net income per share amounts are computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net income per share amounts are computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus all dilutive securities potentially outstanding during the year.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2024 and 2023 have been reclassified to conform to the 2025 presentation.
Restructuring Initiatives
Restructuring Initiatives
During 2025, the Company implemented certain restructuring initiatives to simplify its operating model and reduce the cost structure within the Administrative function, as well as the Consumer Brands and Performance Coatings Groups. The actions taken better position the Company to continue to add long-term shareholder value.
The following table summarizes the activity associated with restructuring initiatives:
Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Balance at January 1, 2025$— $— $— $— 
Provisions:
Severance and related costs15.1 15.5 54.0 84.6 
Other qualified costs24.0 2.4 — 26.4 
Total39.1 17.9 54.0 111.0 
Payments, currency and other adjustments(29.6)(12.4)(29.3)(71.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025$9.5 $5.5 $24.7 $39.7 
The provisions above were recorded in Cost of goods sold, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and Other general (income) expense - net and the balance at December 31, 2025 is recorded within Accrued taxes and Other accruals. In addition, trademark impairment of $17.8 million related to restructuring actions was also recorded in the Performance Coatings Group. See Note 6 for further information. As of December 31, 2025, the restructuring initiatives are complete and the remaining amounts accrued are expected to be substantially paid out by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Adopted
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-12, “Codification Improvements.” This ASU clarifies existing guidance and makes incremental improvements to 33 issues identified within various ASC topics. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, with early adoption on an issue-by-issue basis permitted. The Company elected to early adopt “Issue 10: Clarify Methods to Account for Treasury Stock” effective December 31, 2025. This issue clarifies the accounting for retirement of treasury shares. See the Statements of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity for further information. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting the remaining issues within ASU 2025-12.
Effective December 31, 2025, the Company adopted ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” on a prospective basis. This ASU enhances income tax disclosures by providing information to better assess how an entity’s operations, related tax risks, tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. This ASU requires additional disclosures to the annual effective tax rate reconciliation including specific categories and further disaggregated reconciling items that meet the quantitative threshold. Additionally, the ASU requires disclosures relating to income tax expense and payments made to federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The adoption did not affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows as the standard only impacts financial statement footnote disclosures. See Note 20 for further information.
Not Yet Adopted
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software”. This ASU clarifies and modernizes the accounting for costs related to internal-use software by removing references to prescriptive and sequential software development states and clarifies the threshold entities apply to begin capitalizing costs. Additionally, this ASU specifies that the disclosures in Subtopic 360-10, Property, Plant and Equipment - Overall, are required for all capitalized internal-use software costs, regardless of how those costs are presented in the financial statements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2025-06.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” This ASU enhances expense disclosures on both an annual and interim basis by requiring public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. This ASU requires public entities to disclose, in a tabular format, purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depletion, as applicable, for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. Specific expenses, gains and losses that are already disclosed under existing US GAAP are also required to be included in the disaggregated income statement expense line-item disclosures, and any remaining amounts will need to be described qualitatively. Additionally, the ASU requires disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and the entity’s definition of selling expenses. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date” which clarified that ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
202520242023
Amortization of Non-Traded Investments$104.0 $75.0 $65.4 
Tax credits and other tax benefits received128.3 104.9 94.8 
The following table summarizes the balances related to Non-Traded Investments and related tax credits and other tax benefits on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
202520242023
Other assets$826.1 $744.0 $675.0 
Other accruals123.4 101.4 80.9 
Other long-term liabilities667.8 600.3 568.2 
Net deferred income tax asset2.6 7.6 19.4 
Changes in the Company's Accrual for Product Warranty Claims Changes in the Company’s accrual for product warranty claims during 2025, 2024 and 2023, including customer satisfaction settlements during the year, were as follows:
Balance at January 1$46.4 $40.4 $36.2 
Charges to expense29.3 34.2 37.0 
Settlements(18.4)(28.2)(32.8)
Balance at December 31$57.3 $46.4 $40.4 
Schedule of Supplier Finance Program Obligations
The following table presents a rollforward of the Company’s outstanding obligations under its supplier finance programs for the years ended December 31:
20252024
Balance at January 1$215.7 $213.1 
Invoices confirmed during the year986.3 988.8 
Confirmed invoices paid during the year(995.9)(986.2)
Balance at December 31$206.1 $215.7 
Schedule of Restructuring Initiatives
The following table summarizes the activity associated with restructuring initiatives:
Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Balance at January 1, 2025$— $— $— $— 
Provisions:
Severance and related costs15.1 15.5 54.0 84.6 
Other qualified costs24.0 2.4 — 26.4 
Total39.1 17.9 54.0 111.0 
Payments, currency and other adjustments(29.6)(12.4)(29.3)(71.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025$9.5 $5.5 $24.7 $39.7 
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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized as part of the opening balance sheet as of December 31, 2025:
Cash and cash equivalents$53.8 
Accounts receivable, net154.1 
Inventories73.7 
Property, plant and equipment141.4 
Indefinite-lived intangibles300.1 
Finite-lived intangibles308.6 
Other assets42.0 
Liabilities assumed(173.5)
Fair value of net assets acquired900.2 
Goodwill247.8 
Total purchase price$1,148.0 
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INVENTORIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
Included in Inventories were the following:
202520242023
Finished goods$1,784.2 $1,751.9 $1,810.9 
Work in process and raw materials534.0 536.2 518.9 
Inventories$2,318.2 $2,288.1 $2,329.8 
The following table summarizes the extent to which the Company’s Inventories use the LIFO method, and presents the effect on Inventories had the Company used the first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory valuation method.
202520242023
Percentage of total inventories on LIFO71 %74 %74 %
Excess of FIFO over LIFO$616.8$630.2$668.0
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Included in Property, plant and equipment, net were the following:
202520242023
Land$314.1 $259.9 $257.5 
Buildings2,667.3 1,175.9 1,048.7 
Machinery and equipment3,885.1 3,689.5 3,459.8 
Construction in progress520.0 1,598.1 1,111.0 
Property, plant and equipment, gross7,386.5 6,723.4 5,877.0 
Less allowances for depreciation3,249.1 3,190.2 3,040.2 
Property, plant and equipment, net$4,137.4 $3,533.2 $2,836.8 
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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
A summary of changes in the Company’s carrying value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment is as follows:
Goodwill (1)
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		Consolidated
Totals
Balance at January 1, 2023
$2,231.8 $1,801.9 $3,549.5 $7,583.2 
Reclassification related to segment change (2)
144.3 (144.3)— 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments8.3 8.3 
Currency and other adjustments(9.1)43.6 34.5 
Balance at December 31, 2023
2,376.1 1,792.8 3,457.1 7,626.0 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments48.2 48.2 
Currency and other adjustments(0.3)(93.8)(94.1)
Balance at December 31, 2024
2,376.1 1,792.5 3,411.5 7,580.1 
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments31.6 247.8 27.4 306.8 
Currency and other adjustments0.1 (7.5)157.1 149.7 
Balance at December 31, 2025
$2,407.8 $2,032.8 $3,596.0 $8,036.6 
(1)    Goodwill by reportable segment is presented net of accumulated impairment losses of $19.4 million ($10.2 million in Paint Stores Group, $8.4 million in Consumer Brands Group and $0.8 million in Performance Coatings Group) as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
(2)    Effective January 1, 2025, the Company realigned a nonsignificant high-performance flooring business to the Paint Stores Group from the Performance Coatings Group. The Goodwill balance attributable to this business has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect this change.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
A summary of the Company’s carrying value of Intangible assets is as follows: 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Trademarks
With 
Indefinite
Lives (1)
Total
Intangible
Assets
SoftwareCustomer
Relationships		Intellectual
Property		All OtherSubtotal
December 31, 2025
Gross$231.1 $3,654.9 $2,002.3 $229.3 $6,117.6 
Accumulated amortization(164.2)(1,766.2)(853.2)(161.8)(2,945.4)
Net value$66.9 $1,888.7 $1,149.1 $67.5 $3,172.2 $793.9 $3,966.1 
December 31, 2024
Gross$185.0 $3,187.8 $1,973.0 $225.8 $5,571.6 
Accumulated amortization(154.3)(1,489.6)(747.7)(154.7)(2,546.3)
Net value$30.7 $1,698.2 $1,225.3 $71.1 $3,025.3 $507.9 $3,533.2 
December 31, 2023
Gross$158.2 $3,263.4 $1,968.5 $232.6 $5,622.7 
Accumulated amortization(152.8)(1,310.6)(644.4)(152.9)(2,260.7)
Net value$5.4 $1,952.8 $1,324.1 $79.7 $3,362.0 $518.5 $3,880.5 
(1)    Trademarks are net of accumulated impairment losses of $181.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and $163.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
A summary of the Company’s carrying value of Intangible assets is as follows: 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Trademarks
With 
Indefinite
Lives (1)
Total
Intangible
Assets
SoftwareCustomer
Relationships		Intellectual
Property		All OtherSubtotal
December 31, 2025
Gross$231.1 $3,654.9 $2,002.3 $229.3 $6,117.6 
Accumulated amortization(164.2)(1,766.2)(853.2)(161.8)(2,945.4)
Net value$66.9 $1,888.7 $1,149.1 $67.5 $3,172.2 $793.9 $3,966.1 
December 31, 2024
Gross$185.0 $3,187.8 $1,973.0 $225.8 $5,571.6 
Accumulated amortization(154.3)(1,489.6)(747.7)(154.7)(2,546.3)
Net value$30.7 $1,698.2 $1,225.3 $71.1 $3,025.3 $507.9 $3,533.2 
December 31, 2023
Gross$158.2 $3,263.4 $1,968.5 $232.6 $5,622.7 
Accumulated amortization(152.8)(1,310.6)(644.4)(152.9)(2,260.7)
Net value$5.4 $1,952.8 $1,324.1 $79.7 $3,362.0 $518.5 $3,880.5 
(1)    Trademarks are net of accumulated impairment losses of $181.6 million as of December 31, 2025 and $163.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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DEBT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt
The table below summarizes the carrying value of the Company’s outstanding debt, net of capitalized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums:
Due Date202520242023
3.45% Senior Notes
2027$1,497.5 $1,495.7 $1,493.9 
4.50% Senior Notes
20471,234.5 1,233.7 1,233.0 
2.95% Senior Notes
2029796.5 795.5 794.6 
3.80% Senior Notes
2049544.0 543.7 543.6 
2.30% Senior Notes
2030498.0 497.6 497.1 
4.30% Senior Notes
2028497.1 — — 
2.20% Senior Notes
2032496.1 495.5 494.8 
4.50% Senior Notes
2030495.5 — — 
5.15% Senior Notes
2035495.4 — — 
3.30% Senior Notes
2050494.8 494.6 494.3 
2.90% Senior Notes
2052492.4 492.1 491.9 
4.80% Senior Notes
2031445.7 445.0 — 
4.55% Senior Notes
2028398.4 397.6 — 
4.55% Senior Notes
2045395.6 395.4 395.2 
3.95% Senior Notes
2026350.1 351.6 353.1 
4.00% Senior Notes
2042297.3 297.2 297.0 
4.40% Senior Notes
2045241.8 241.3 240.9 
0.53% to 8.00% Promissory Notes
Through 20260.1 0.2 0.9 
3.45% Senior Notes
2025— 399.8 399.4 
4.25% Senior Notes
2025— 399.5 398.6 
3.30% Senior Notes
2025— 250.0 249.9 
4.05% Senior Notes
2024— — 598.8 
3.125% Senior Notes
2024— — 499.7 
Total (1)
9,670.8 9,226.0 9,476.7 
Less amounts due within one year350.1 1,049.2 1,098.8 
Long-term debt$9,320.7 $8,176.8 $8,377.9 
(1)     Net of capitalized debt issuance costs of $53.6 million, $48.6 million and $49.3 million and net of discounts and premiums of $25.7 million, $26.0 million and $25.2 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Schedule of Short-term Debt The table below summarizes the Company’s Short-term borrowings:
202520242023
Domestic:
Domestic commercial paper$281.4 $655.6 $347.7 
USD DDTL625.0 — — 
Foreign:
EUR DDTL293.6 — — 
Foreign facilities0.5 6.8 26.5 
Total$1,200.5 $662.4 $374.2 
Weighted average interest rate:
Domestic4.4 %4.7 %5.5 %
Foreign2.8 %3.1 %3.6 %
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PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Summary of the Components of the Net Pension Costs and Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss Related to the Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The following table summarizes the components of the net pension costs and changes recognized in AOCI related to the defined benefit pension plans:
DomesticForeign
202520242023202520242023
Net periodic pension (credit) cost:
Service cost$2.4 $2.9 $3.0 $4.6 $4.6 $4.4 
Interest cost5.2 4.9 4.6 13.3 11.8 11.8 
Expected return on plan assets(9.5)(8.3)(7.3)(10.8)(11.1)(12.3)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)2.2 1.9 1.3 (0.2)(0.1)(0.2)
Amortization of actuarial gains(2.1)(0.5)— (1.2)(1.3)(1.5)
Ongoing periodic pension (credit) cost(1.8)0.9 1.6 5.7 3.9 2.2 
  Settlement credits— — — — — (1.1)
Curtailment cost— — — — 7.1 — 
Net periodic pension (credit) cost(1.8)0.9 1.6 5.7 11.0 1.1 
Other changes in plan assets and projected benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):
Net actuarial (gains) losses arising during the year(11.0)(20.9)(8.6)(1.1)(8.0)5.8 
Prior service cost arising during the year1.3 1.0 3.0 — 6.9 1.1 
Amortization of actuarial gains2.1 0.5 — 1.2 1.3 1.5 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit(2.2)(1.9)(1.3)0.2 (7.0)0.2 
Loss recognized for settlement— — — — — 1.1 
Effect of foreign exchange— — — (2.9)1.6 (1.5)
Total recognized in AOCI(9.8)(21.3)(6.9)(2.6)(5.2)8.2 
Total recognized in net periodic pension (credit) cost and AOCI$(11.6)$(20.4)$(5.3)$3.1 $5.8 $9.3 
Summary of the Fair Value of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Assets
The following tables summarize the fair value of the defined benefit pension plan assets at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The presentation is in accordance with the Fair Value Topic of the ASC.
Fair Value at
December 31,
2025
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents$7.6 $7.6 $— 
Equity investments (1)
104.3 99.4 4.9 
Fixed income investments (2)
248.9 43.6 205.3 
Other assets (3)
28.3 — 28.3 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy389.1 $150.6 $238.5 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
27.7 
Total investments$416.8 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2024
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Cash and cash equivalents$8.7 $8.7 $— 
Equity investments (1)
95.3 86.6 8.7 
Fixed income investments (2)
226.5 36.8 189.7 
Other assets (3)
24.2 — 24.2 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy354.7 $132.1 $222.6 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
25.3 
Total investments$380.0 
Fair Value at
December 31,
2023
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)		Significant 
Other
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)
Investments at fair value:
Equity investments (1)
$133.0 $72.9 $60.1 
Fixed income investments (2)
188.9 36.8 152.1 
Other assets (3)
34.6 — 34.6 
Total investments in fair value hierarchy356.5 $109.7 $246.8 
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent (4)
25.3 
Total investments$381.8 
(1)    This category includes actively managed equity assets that track primarily to the S&P 500 or an international equity index.
(2)    This category includes government and corporate bonds that track primarily to a domestic or an international bond index.
(3)    This category primarily includes insurance contracts and real estate.
(4)    This category includes pooled investment funds and private equity funds that are measured at NAV or its equivalent using the practical expedient. Therefore, these investments are not classified in the fair value hierarchy.
Summary of the Obligations, Plan Assets and Assumptions Used for Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The following table summarizes the obligations, plan assets and assumptions used for the defined benefit pension plans, which are all measured as of December 31:
DomesticForeign
202520242023202520242023
Accumulated benefit obligations at end of year$100.6 $94.2 $100.5 $245.2 $221.7 $236.4 
Projected benefit obligations:
Balances at beginning of year$95.3 $102.1 $91.7 $243.0 $257.8 $230.4 
Service cost2.4 2.9 3.0 4.6 4.6 4.4 
Interest cost5.2 4.9 4.6 13.3 11.8 11.8 
Actuarial losses (gains)1.1 (11.1)2.8 (4.3)(19.8)8.8 
Plan amendments and other1.3 1.0 3.0 4.8 13.5 2.0 
Settlements— — — (2.3)(2.2)(3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange— — — 24.1 (12.2)14.1 
Benefits paid(3.6)(4.5)(3.0)(11.3)(10.5)(10.0)
Balances at end of year101.7 95.3 102.1 271.9 243.0 257.8 
Plan assets:
Balances at beginning of year148.7 135.1 119.4 231.3 246.7 223.6 
Actual returns on plan assets21.6 18.1 18.7 7.7 (2.6)15.4 
Contributions and other— — — 5.4 5.7 8.6 
Settlements— — — (2.3)(2.2)(3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange— — — 19.3 (7.1)12.8 
Benefits paid(3.6)(4.5)(3.0)(11.3)(10.5)(10.0)
Balances at end of year166.7 148.7 135.1 250.1 231.3 246.7 
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $(21.8)$(11.7)$(11.1)
Assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Noncurrent pension assets$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $61.5 $56.1 $57.9 
Other accruals— — — (6.7)(6.0)(3.4)
Other long-term liabilities— — — (76.6)(61.8)(65.6)
$65.0 $53.4 $33.0 $(21.8)$(11.7)$(11.1)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:
Net actuarial gains$45.9 $36.9 $16.6 $32.6 $29.9 $24.8 
Prior service (costs) credits(7.0)(7.8)(8.8)0.3 0.4 0.3 
$38.9 $29.1 $7.8 $32.9 $30.3 $25.1 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.70 %5.78 %5.09 %5.50 %5.49 %4.81 %
Rate of compensation increase3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %3.18 %3.29 %3.33 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension cost:
Discount rate5.78 %5.09 %5.27 %5.49 %4.81 %5.06 %
Expected long-term rate of return on assets6.50 %6.25 %6.25 %4.78 %4.78 %5.48 %
Rate of compensation increase3.00 %3.00 %3.00 %3.29 %3.33 %3.39 %
Summary of the Obligation and the Assumptions Used for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
The following table summarizes the obligation and the assumptions used for domestic other postretirement benefits:
202520242023
Benefit obligation:
Balances at beginning of year - unfunded$135.1 $147.2 $153.8 
Service cost0.2 0.5 0.6 
Interest cost6.7 6.8 7.4 
Actuarial gains(2.3)(8.6)(8.0)
Benefits paid(14.1)(10.8)(6.6)
Balances at end of year - unfunded$125.6 $135.1 $147.2 
Liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Other accruals$(14.1)$(14.4)$(14.0)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions(111.5)(120.7)(133.2)
$(125.6)$(135.1) $(147.2)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:
Net actuarial gains$20.9 $21.0 $12.9 
Prior service credits1.9 16.2 40.0 
$22.8 $37.2 $52.9 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.35 %5.61 %4.97 %
Health care cost trend rate - pre-657.00 %7.50 %7.00 %
Health care cost trend rate - post-656.00 %6.50 %6.00 %
Prescription drug cost increases11.00 %11.75 %9.00 %
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net benefit cost:
Discount rate5.61 %4.97 %5.16 %
Health care cost trend rate - pre-657.50 %7.00 %6.25 %
Health care cost trend rate - post-656.50 %6.00 %5.50 %
Prescription drug cost increases11.75 %9.00 %8.25 %
Summary of the Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss Related to Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions
The following table summarizes the components of the net periodic benefit credit and changes recognized in AOCI related to domestic other postretirement benefits:
202520242023
Net periodic benefit credit:
Service cost$0.2 $0.5 $0.6 
Interest cost6.7 6.8 7.4 
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses(2.4)(0.4)0.1 
Amortization of prior service credit(14.3)(23.9)(23.9)
Net periodic benefit credit(9.8)(17.0)(15.8)
Other changes in benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):
Net actuarial gain arising during the year(2.3)(8.6)(8.0)
Amortization of actuarial gains (losses)2.4 0.4 (0.1)
Amortization of prior service credit14.3 23.9 23.9 
Total recognized in AOCI14.4 15.7 15.8 
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost (credit) and AOCI$4.6 $(1.3)$— 
Summary of the Expected Retiree Health Care Benefit Cash Payments
The Company expects to make retiree health care benefit cash payments for domestic other postretirement benefits as follows:
2026$14.1 
202714.4 
202814.0 
202913.1 
203011.8 
2031 through 203541.9 
Total expected benefit cash payments$109.3 
v3.25.4
LEASES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Additional Lease Information
Additional lease information is summarized below:
202520242023
Components of Lease Expense
Operating lease cost
$591.7 $562.4 $528.5 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$4.4 $0.7 $— 
Interest on lease liabilities10.8 1.5 — 
Total$15.2 $2.2 $— 
Short-term lease cost $80.2 $69.6 $58.5 
Variable lease cost$120.4 $132.1 $104.1 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$576.9 $545.5 $513.8 
Operating cash outflows from finance leases6.0 0.2 — 
Financing cash outflows from finance leases0.6 0.2 — 
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases$550.0 $526.9 $473.3 
Finance leases1.5 188.2 — 
202520242023
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Operating Leases:
Operating lease right-of-use assets$1,995.2 $1,953.8 $1,887.4 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities479.8 466.6 449.3 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,591.5 1,558.3 1,509.5 
Finance Leases:
Other assets$184.5 $187.5 $— 
Other accruals0.7 3.7 — 
Other long-term liabilities194.7 185.6 — 
Other Supplemental Information
Weighted average remaining lease term:
Operating leases5.6 years5.5 years5.5 years
Finance leases43.0 years43.4 years
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases4.5 %4.2 %3.8 %
Finance leases5.7 %5.5 %
Schedule of Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the next five years and thereafter related to the operating and finance lease liabilities recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025. The reconciliation excludes short-term leases that are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$558.9 $11.9 
2027473.9 8.7 
2028382.1 8.9 
2029290.0 9.1 
2030202.9 9.4 
Thereafter434.2 600.7 
Total lease payments2,342.0 648.7 
Amount representing interest(270.7)(453.3)
Present value of lease liabilities$2,071.3 $195.4 
Schedule of Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity
The following table reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for each of the next five years and thereafter related to the operating and finance lease liabilities recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025. The reconciliation excludes short-term leases that are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2026$558.9 $11.9 
2027473.9 8.7 
2028382.1 8.9 
2029290.0 9.1 
2030202.9 9.4 
Thereafter434.2 600.7 
Total lease payments2,342.0 648.7 
Amount representing interest(270.7)(453.3)
Present value of lease liabilities$2,071.3 $195.4 
v3.25.4
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Real Estate Financing
The Company has entered into certain sale-leaseback agreements that do not qualify as asset sales and were accounted for as real estate financing transactions, one of which was to sell and subsequently lease back its new global headquarters. The Company received the final proceeds for the new global headquarters in 2025 for a total of $800 million. These proceeds are recognized within the Financing Activities section in the Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows. The following tables summarize the activity related to this transaction and the corresponding balances recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
202520242023
Activity:
Proceeds received$40.9 $244.2 $305.0 
Capitalized interest (1)
37.2 45.2 23.8 
Balances:
Short-term liability (2)
$51.0 $49.7 $39.9 
Long-term liability (3)
762.0 715.9 475.9 
Total liability$813.0 $765.6 $515.8 
(1)    Interest is capitalized within Property, plant and equipment, net.
(2)    The short-term portion of the liability is recorded in Other accruals.
(3)    The long-term portion of the liability is recorded in Other long-term liabilities.
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock by Class
Shares
in Treasury		Shares
Outstanding
Balance at January 1, 202314,717,347 258,875,999 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,081,815 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised10,467 (10,467)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 302,713 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units106,770 (106,770)
Treasury stock purchased5,600,000 (5,600,000)
Balance at December 31, 202320,434,584 254,543,290 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,879,285 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised11,884 (11,884)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 122,276 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units41,867 (41,867)
Treasury stock purchased5,200,000 (5,200,000)
Balance at December 31, 202425,688,335 251,291,100 
Shares issued for exercise of option rights— 1,103,257 
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised7,885 (7,885)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units— 176,018 
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units61,027 (61,027)
Treasury stock purchased4,800,000 (4,800,000)
Treasury stock retired(29,491,963)— 
Balance at December 31, 20251,065,284 247,701,463 
Schedule of Share Repurchases The table below summarizes the Company’s share repurchase activity:
202520242023
Treasury stock purchases (in millions)$1,656.4 $1,738.8 $1,432.0 
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000 
Average price per share$345.09 $334.38 $255.72 
Schedule of Dividends Payable
The following table summarizes the dividends declared and paid on common stock:
202520242023
Cash dividend per share$3.16 $2.86 $2.42 
Total dividends (in millions)789.8 723.4 623.7 
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expenses And Income Tax benefit Recognized
At December 31, 2025, the Company had total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense of $173.5 million that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.06 years.
202520242023
Stock-based compensation expense$123.5 $138.1 $115.9 
Income tax benefit recognized30.4 34.1 28.6 
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Estimating the Fair Value of Option Rights
The fair value of the Company’s options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for all options granted:
202520242023
Risk-free interest rate3.65 %3.93 %4.57 %
Expected life of options5.02 years5.02 years5.02 years
Expected dividend yield of stock.83 %.83 %.94 %
Expected volatility of stock25.9 %27.5 %29.3 %
Summary of Non-Qualified and Incentive Stock Option Right Activity
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Optioned
Shares		Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share		Aggregate
Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
(in Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2025
7,934,866 $209.39 $1,074.4 5.69
Granted997,620 333.33 
Exercised(1,104,640)129.38 
Forfeited(62,897)314.19 
Outstanding at December 31, 2025
7,764,949 235.79 $744.0 5.71
Exercisable at December 31, 2025
5,867,455 $204.28 $719.3 4.61
The following table summarizes fair value and intrinsic value information for option activity:
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$90.83 $109.05 $77.08 
Total fair value of options vested78.6 66.8 61.3 
Total intrinsic value of options exercised247.7 402.7 170.6 
Summary of RSU Activity
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Number of RSUsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per ShareAggregate
Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Term
(in Years)
Outstanding at January 1, 2025
433,014 $265.03 $147.2 1.18
Granted 189,326 354.05 
Vested(176,018)272.28 
Forfeited(5,323)264.51 
Outstanding at December 31, 2025
440,999  $288.21 $142.9 0.97
The following table summarizes the fair value and intrinsic value information for RSU activity:
202520242023
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$354.05 $305.50 $232.22 
Intrinsic value of RSUs vested during year62.4 38.4 68.5 
v3.25.4
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]  
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The income and (loss) components of AOCI, including the adjustments for items that were reclassified from AOCI to Net income, are shown below.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (1)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Adjustments (2)
Unrealized Net Gains on Cash Flow Hedges (3)
Total
Balance at January 1, 2023
$(810.8)$78.3 $31.9 $(700.6)
Amounts recognized in AOCI93.9 3.9 — 97.8 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (17.9)(3.6)(21.5)
Balance at December 31, 2023
(716.9)64.3 28.3 (624.3)
Amounts recognized in AOCI(256.0)23.0 — (233.0)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (14.2)(3.7)(17.9)
Balance at December 31, 2024
(972.9)73.1 24.6 (875.2)
Amounts recognized in AOCI253.5 (2.1)4.7 256.1 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI— (11.5)(3.8)(15.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025
$(719.4)$59.5 $25.5 $(634.4)
(1)    Includes changes in the fair value of net investment hedges, net of taxes, of $(129.2) million, $53.6 million and $(24.9) million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 16 for further information.
(2)    Net of taxes of $5.8 million, $(2.0) million and $3.1 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 8 for further information.
(3)    Net of taxes of $(0.2) million in 2025 and $1.2 million in 2024 and 2023. See Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income and Note 16 for further information.
v3.25.4
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments The outstanding contracts as of December 31, 2025 are summarized by maturity date in the table below.
Notional ValueMaturity Date
$687.7 June 1, 2027
100.0 March 1, 2028
200.0 August 15, 2028
525.0 August 15, 2029
200.0 September 1, 2031
$1,712.7 
The following table summarizes the unrealized (losses) gains, net of taxes, for the years ended December 31:
202520242023
(Losses) gains$(171.5)$71.2 $(33.1)
Tax effect42.3 (17.6)8.2 
(Losses) gains, net of taxes$(129.2)$53.6 $(24.9)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Fair Value
The following table summarizes the balance sheet location of the net investment hedge contracts. See Note 17 for further information on the fair value of these contracts.
December 31,December 31,December 31,
202520242023
Other current assets$— $9.4 $— 
Other assets— 39.5 — 
Other accruals— — 12.0 
Other long-term liabilities122.6 — 12.4 
v3.25.4
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On a Recurring Basis The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized using the fair value hierarchy.
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan$101.0 $101.0 $— $98.6 $98.6 $— $84.7 $84.7 $— 
Net investment hedges— — — 48.9 — 48.9 — — — 
$101.0 $101.0 $— $147.5 $98.6 $48.9 $84.7 $84.7 $— 
Liabilities:
Net investment hedges$122.6 $— $122.6 $— $— $— $24.4 $— $24.4 
Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Debt The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s publicly traded debt and non-publicly traded debt.
 December 31,
 202520242023
Carrying
Amount		Fair
Value		Carrying AmountFair
Value		Carrying AmountFair
Value
Publicly traded debt$9,670.7 $8,813.7 $9,225.8 $8,172.8 $9,475.8 $8,615.1 
Non-publicly traded debt0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.9 0.8 
v3.25.4
REVENUE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Receivable and Current and Long-Term Contract Assets and Liabilities The Company’s Accounts receivable and current and long-term contract assets and liabilities are summarized in the following table.
Accounts Receivable, Less AllowanceContract Assets (Current)Contract Assets (Long-Term)Contract Liabilities (Current)Contract Liabilities (Long-Term)
Balance sheet caption:Accounts receivableOther current assetsOther assetsOther accrualsOther liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2024$2,388.8 $55.0 $231.0 $386.2 $1.6 
Balance at December 31, 20252,791.2 73.3 227.7 427.3 10.3 
Schedule of Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses
The following table summarizes the movement in the Company’s allowance for current expected credit losses:
202520242023
Beginning balance$60.4 $59.6 $56.6 
Bad debt expense49.3 69.5 67.9 
Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries(47.2)(68.7)(64.9)
Ending balance$62.5 $60.4 $59.6 
v3.25.4
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other General (Income) Expense, Net
Included in Other general (income) expense - net were the following:
202520242023
Provisions for environmental matters - net$15.3 $(1.3)$80.7 
Gain on divestiture of business (see Note 3)— — (20.1)
(Gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets(34.0)(49.9)0.9 
Other8.5 12.4 5.6 
Total$(10.2)$(38.8)$67.1 
Schedule of Other (Income) Expense, Net
Included in Other expense (income) - net were the following:
202520242023
Investment gains$(9.9)$(16.9)$(22.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (see Note 7)— — 12.8 
Net expense from banking activities16.4 15.7 15.0 
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net45.4 3.9 80.5 
Miscellaneous pension and benefit income(13.0)(13.1)(21.1)
Other income(30.6)(69.8)(48.5)
Other expense12.6 35.5 49.7 
Total$20.9 $(44.7)$65.5 
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Significant Components of the Provisions for Income Taxes
Significant components of the provisions for income taxes were as follows:
202520242023
Current:
Federal$374.0 $558.0 $553.4 
Foreign157.3 155.1 147.6 
State and local85.2 132.2 109.0 
Total current616.5 845.3 810.0 
Deferred:
Federal170.6 (54.8)(39.9)
Foreign(44.0)(15.8)(51.5)
State and local26.6 (4.3)2.5 
Total deferred153.2 (74.9)(88.9)
Total provisions for income taxes$769.7 $770.4 $721.1 
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to the Effective Tax Rate
2025
Statutory federal income tax rate$701.0 21.0 %
Effect of:
State and local income taxes (1)
103.2 3.2 
Foreign tax effects41.2 1.2 
Effect of cross border tax law(6.4)(0.2)
Tax credits:
Investment vehicles(8.7)(0.3)
Other(8.8)(0.3)
Changes in valuation allowances3.6 0.1 
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Employee share-based payments(50.1)(1.5)
Other1.9 0.1 
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits(7.2)(0.2)
Reported effective tax rate$769.7 23.1 %
(1)    California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, and New Jersey make up greater than 50% of state and local income taxes.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate for years prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:
20242023
Statutory federal income tax rate21.0 %21.0 %
Effect of:
State and local income taxes3.2 3.0 
Investment vehicles(0.5)(0.5)
Employee share-based payments(2.1)(1.1)
Research and development credits(0.3)(0.4)
Amended returns and refunds(0.2)0.2 
Taxes on non-U.S. earnings1.1 0.8 
Other - net0.1 0.2 
Reported effective tax rate22.3 %23.2 %
Schedule of Significant Components of Income Before Income Taxes as Used for Income Tax Purposes
Significant components of Income before income taxes as used for income tax purposes, were as follows:
202520242023
Domestic$3,019.3 $3,046.6 $2,817.0 
Foreign318.9 405.2 292.9 
Income before income taxes$3,338.2 $3,451.8 $3,109.9 
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
A summary of total income taxes paid, net of refunds, in accordance with the adoption of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025, is as follows:
Federal$317.8 
Foreign188.2 
State and local86.7 
Total income taxes paid, net of refunds$592.7 
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of December 31:
202520242023
Deferred tax assets:
Environmental and other similar items$62.9 $66.8 $72.0 
Employee related and benefit items176.8 175.2 162.1 
Operating lease liabilities510.5 499.6 483.2 
Research and development capitalization— 103.9 81.5 
Tax loss carryforwards & credits174.9 137.9 134.4 
Other items 162.5 193.1 177.8 
Total gross deferred tax assets1,087.6 1,176.5 1,111.0 
Valuation allowance(158.0)(124.5)(106.6)
Total deferred tax assets929.6 1,052.0 1,004.4 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment, net921.4 948.7 1,001.1 
LIFO inventories130.9 120.5 115.2 
Operating lease right-of-use assets491.8 482.1 465.6 
Other items 56.3 40.7 28.6 
Total deferred tax liabilities1,600.4 1,592.0 1,610.5 
Net deferred tax liabilities
$670.8 $540.0 $606.1 
Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
202520242023
Balance at beginning of year$99.3 $121.8 $242.4 
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year16.5 16.0 14.2 
Additions for tax positions of prior years3.9 12.8 12.6 
Reductions for tax positions of prior years(6.5)(8.6)(16.9)
Settlements(1.7)(31.7)(123.2)
Lapses of statutes of limitations(4.6)(11.0)(7.3)
Balance at end of year$106.9 $99.3 $121.8 
v3.25.4
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share are calculated using the treasury stock method.
202520242023
Basic
Net income$2,568.5 $2,681.4 $2,388.8 
Weighted average shares outstanding247.6 251.0 255.4 
Basic net income per share$10.37 $10.68 $9.35 
Diluted
Net income$2,568.5 $2,681.4 $2,388.8 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution:
Weighted average shares outstanding247.6 251.0 255.4 
Stock options and other contingently issuable shares (1)
2.8 3.1 2.9 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution250.4 254.1 258.3 
Diluted net income per share$10.26 $10.55 $9.25 
(1)    Stock options and other contingently issuable shares excludes 1.8 million, 0.9 million and 2.8 million shares at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
v3.25.4
REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reportable Segment Financial Information
In the reportable segment financial information that follows, Segment profit represents each segment’s Income before income taxes. Domestic intersegment transfers are primarily accounted for at the approximate fully absorbed manufactured cost, based on normal capacity volumes, plus customary distribution costs for paint products. Non-paint domestic and all international intersegment transfers are primarily accounted for at values comparable to normal unaffiliated customer sales. All intersegment transfers are eliminated within the Administrative function. In 2023, the absorbed manufactured cost standards utilized for domestic intersegment transfers were established inclusive of forecasted cost reductions from planned initiatives. Deviations from the forecasted cost reductions were recognized within the Consumer Brands Group. Due to the nature of the Company’s integrated manufacturing operations and centralized administrative and information technology support, a substantial amount of allocations are made to determine segment financial information. Expenses that are specifically identifiable to a certain Reportable Segment are allocated accordingly. For expenses that are not specifically identifiable to a certain Reportable Segment, an appropriate allocation base is identified, and expenses are allocated based on each segment’s respective share of the allocation base. The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the CODM and include intersegment expenses within the amounts shown. Identifiable assets were those directly identified with each Reportable Segment.
2025
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$13,605.9$3,166.4$6,795.2$6.8$23,574.3
Intersegment transfers—5,388.226.6(5,414.8)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers$13,605.9$8,554.6$6,821.8$(5,408.0)$23,574.3
Cost of goods sold$5,954.5$7,128.0$4,412.3$(5,436.0)$12,058.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,589.3895.91,446.1763.77,695.0
Interest expense———465.0465.0
Other segment items (1)
0.621.120.7(25.1)17.3
Income before income taxes$3,061.5$509.6$942.7$(1,175.6)$3,338.2
Percent to Net sales22.5 %16.1 %13.9 %nm14.2 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$6,378.6$8,025.5$7,859.5$3,638.1$25,901.7
Capital expenditures120.2293.136.2348.1797.6
Depreciation (2)
90.2185.319.045.8340.3
Amortization (3)
5.671.8258.30.9336.6
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Impairment, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Note 6 for further information on Impairment and Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2024
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$13,188.0$3,108.0$6,797.3$5.2$23,098.5
Intersegment transfers—5,304.356.8(5,361.1)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers13,188.08,412.36,854.1(5,355.9)23,098.5
Cost of goods sold5,900.86,943.54,406.5(5,347.4)11,903.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,405.6863.11,443.0710.47,422.1
Interest expense—1.4—414.3415.7
Other segment items (1)
(21.0)14.4(23.3)(64.6)(94.5)
Income before income taxes$2,902.6$589.9$1,027.9$(1,068.6)$3,451.8
Percent to Net sales22.0 %19.0 %15.1 %nm14.9 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$5,878.0$6,854.7$7,847.4$3,052.5$23,632.6
Capital expenditures141.3290.315.2623.21,070.0
Depreciation (2)
89.9162.718.026.8297.4
Amortization (3)
1.766.4256.71.8326.6
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
2023
Paint
Stores
Group		Consumer Brands
Group		Performance Coatings
Group		AdministrativeConsolidated
Totals
Net sales$12,839.5$3,365.6$6,843.1$3.7$23,051.9
Intersegment transfers—5,234.0197.8(5,431.8)—
Total net sales and intersegment transfers12,839.58,599.67,040.9(5,428.1)23,051.9
Cost of goods sold5,794.47,311.94,606.9(5,419.4)12,293.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses4,211.5882.31,415.5556.17,065.4
Interest expense———417.5417.5
Other segment items (1)
(27.2)96.126.969.5165.3
Income before income taxes$2,860.8$309.3$991.6$(1,051.8)$3,109.9
Percent to Net sales22.3 %9.2 %14.5 %nm13.5 %
Supplemental Information:
Identifiable assets$5,745.3$6,631.8$8,266.6$2,310.7$22,954.4
Capital expenditures111.4309.632.6434.8888.4
Depreciation (2)
79.0151.426.035.9292.3
Amortization (3)
3.372.4253.01.5330.2
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(1)    Other segment items includes Other general (income) expense - net, Impairment, Interest income and Other expense (income) - net. See Notes 3 and 6 for further information on Impairment and Note 19 for further information on Other general (income) expense - net and Other expense (income) - net.
(2)    Depreciation is recorded within Cost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses.
(3)    Amortization is recorded within Selling, general and administrative expenses.
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Amounts outstanding under standby letter of credit agreements   $ 129.8 $ 125.5 $ 146.2
Supplier finance program, obligation, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration]   Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current
Supply chain finance liability   $ 206.1 $ 215.7 $ 213.1
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]   Cost of goods sold, Other Operating Income (Expense), Net, Selling, general and administrative expenses    
Trademarks        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Impairment of asset   $ 181.6 163.8 163.8
Trademarks | Performance Coatings Group        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Impairment of asset $ 17.8      
Cost of Goods Sold        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Research and development costs   224.8 217.3 196.6
SG&A        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Advertising costs   393.2 386.9 394.0
Not Primary Beneficiary        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Accrued taxes   $ 128.3 $ 104.9 $ 94.8
Minimum        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Useful life of intangible assets   3 years    
Minimum | Buildings        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   5 years    
Minimum | Machinery and equipment        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   3 years    
Maximum        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Useful life of intangible assets   29 years    
Maximum | Buildings        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   60 years    
Maximum | Machinery and equipment        
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]        
Property, plant and equipment, useful life   15 years    
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]      
Amortization of non-traded investments $ 104.0 $ 75.0 $ 65.4
Tax credits and other tax benefits received $ 128.3 $ 104.9 $ 94.8
Investment Program Proportional Amortization Method Elected Income Tax Credit And Other Income Tax Benefit After Amortization Statement Of Cash Flows Extensible Enumeration Not Disclosed Flag Tax credits and other tax benefits received Tax credits and other tax benefits received Tax credits and other tax benefits received
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected, Income Tax Credit and Other Income Tax Benefit, after Amortization, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other accruals $ 1,508.9 $ 1,360.2 $ 1,329.5
Other long-term liabilities 2,575.8 2,309.4 1,908.0
Not Primary Beneficiary      
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]      
Other assets 826.1 744.0 675.0
Other accruals 123.4 101.4 80.9
Other long-term liabilities 667.8 600.3 568.2
Net deferred income tax asset $ 2.6 $ 7.6 $ 19.4
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Changes in Product Warranty Accruals (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Company's accrual for product warranty claims      
Beginning balance $ 46.4 $ 40.4 $ 36.2
Charges to expense 29.3 34.2 37.0
Settlements (18.4) (28.2) (32.8)
Ending balance $ 57.3 $ 46.4 $ 40.4
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Supplier Finance Program Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]    
Balance at January 1 $ 215.7 $ 213.1
Invoices confirmed during the year 986.3 988.8
Confirmed invoices paid during the year (995.9) (986.2)
Balance at December 31 $ 206.1 $ 215.7
v3.25.4
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Restructuring Initiatives (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at January 1, 2025 $ 0.0
Provisions: 111.0
Payments, currency and other adjustments (71.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025 39.7
Severance and related costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 84.6
Other qualified costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 26.4
Operating Segments | Consumer Brands Group  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at January 1, 2025 0.0
Provisions: 39.1
Payments, currency and other adjustments (29.6)
Balance at December 31, 2025 9.5
Operating Segments | Consumer Brands Group | Severance and related costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 15.1
Operating Segments | Consumer Brands Group | Other qualified costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 24.0
Operating Segments | Performance Coatings Group  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at January 1, 2025 0.0
Provisions: 17.9
Payments, currency and other adjustments (12.4)
Balance at December 31, 2025 5.5
Operating Segments | Performance Coatings Group | Severance and related costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 15.5
Operating Segments | Performance Coatings Group | Other qualified costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 2.4
Administrative  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Balance at January 1, 2025 0.0
Provisions: 54.0
Payments, currency and other adjustments (29.3)
Balance at December 31, 2025 24.7
Administrative | Severance and related costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: 54.0
Administrative | Other qualified costs  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]  
Provisions: $ 0.0
v3.25.4
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Oct. 31, 2024
Oct. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Goodwill               $ 8,036.6 $ 7,580.1 $ 7,626.0 $ 7,583.2
Gain on disposition of business               0.0 0.0 20.1  
Impairment charge               17.8 0.0 57.9  
Consumer Brands Group                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Goodwill               2,032.8 1,792.5 $ 1,792.8 $ 1,801.9
China Architectural Business | Consumer Brands Group                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Impairment charge           $ 6.9          
Administrative | Non-core Domestic Aerosol Business                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Gain on disposition of business         $ 20.1            
Administrative | China Architectural Business                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Impairment charge             $ 27.1        
Suvinil                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Payments to acquire businesses $ 1,150.0                    
Finite lived assets acquired               608.7      
Goodwill               247.8      
Liabilities recognized               $ 173.5      
European Coil And Industrial Coatings Company                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Payments to acquire businesses   $ 80.0                  
Metal Packaging Coating Business                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Payments to acquire businesses     $ 80.0                
Finite lived assets acquired                 27.9    
2023 Acquisitions                      
Business Combination [Line Items]                      
Purchase price       $ 290.0              
Finite lived assets acquired                 110.8    
Goodwill                 181.3    
Other assets                 46.0    
Liabilities recognized                 $ 47.5    
v3.25.4
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - Summarizes the Amounts Recognized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Goodwill $ 8,036.6 $ 7,580.1 $ 7,626.0 $ 7,583.2
Suvinil        
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Cash and cash equivalents 53.8      
Accounts receivable, net 154.1      
Inventories 73.7      
Property, plant and equipment 141.4      
Finite-lived intangibles 308.6      
Other assets 42.0      
Liabilities assumed (173.5)      
Fair value of net assets acquired 900.2      
Goodwill 247.8      
Total purchase price 1,148.0      
Suvinil | Trademarks        
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Indefinite-lived intangibles $ 300.1      
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]      
Finished goods $ 1,784.2 $ 1,751.9 $ 1,810.9
Work in process and raw materials 534.0 536.2 518.9
Inventories $ 2,318.2 $ 2,288.1 $ 2,329.8
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES - FIFO (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]      
Percentage of total inventories on LIFO 71.00% 74.00% 74.00%
Excess of FIFO over LIFO $ 616.8 $ 630.2 $ 668.0
v3.25.4
INVENTORIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]      
Inventory liquidation on income $ (3.5) $ 4.8 $ 1.2
Reserve for obsolescence $ 138.3 $ 137.7 $ 170.8
v3.25.4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 7,386.5 $ 6,723.4 $ 5,877.0
Less allowances for depreciation 3,249.1 3,190.2 3,040.2
Property, plant and equipment, net 4,137.4 3,533.2 2,836.8
Land      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 314.1 259.9 257.5
Buildings      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,667.3 1,175.9 1,048.7
Machinery and equipment      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross 3,885.1 3,689.5 3,459.8
Construction in progress      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 520.0 $ 1,598.1 $ 1,111.0
v3.25.4
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Capitalized interest costs $ 46.1 $ 59.6 $ 30.7
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2025
USD ($)
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
company
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period     $ 306.8 $ 48.2 $ 8.3
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years:          
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, 2026     345.3    
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, 2027     340.3    
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, 2028     337.3    
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, 2029     335.7    
Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets, 2030     334.7    
Consumer Brands Group          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period     247.8    
Performance Coatings Group          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period     27.4 48.2 8.3
Trademarks          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Impairment of asset     $ 181.6 163.8 163.8
Trademarks | Consumer Brands Group          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Impairment of asset   $ 23.9      
Trademarks | Performance Coatings Group          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Impairment of asset $ 17.8        
2025 Acquisitions          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Number of companies acquired | company     3    
Goodwill acquired during period     $ 307.0    
Finite lived assets acquired     642.9    
Finite-lived intangibles     342.8    
Indefinite-lived intangibles     $ 300.1    
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average amortization period     19 years    
Suvinil          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period     $ 247.8    
Finite lived assets acquired     608.7    
Finite-lived intangibles     308.6    
Suvinil | Trademarks          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Indefinite-lived intangibles     $ 300.1    
Metal Packaging Coating Business          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period       20.9  
Finite lived assets acquired       $ 27.9  
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average amortization period       15 years  
SIC Holding          
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Goodwill acquired during period         181.3
Finite lived assets acquired         $ 110.8
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average amortization period         15 years
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment      
Opening balance $ 7,580.1 $ 7,626.0 $ 7,583.2
Reclassification related to segment change 0.0    
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments 306.8 48.2 8.3
Currency and other adjustments 149.7 (94.1) 34.5
Closing balance 8,036.6 7,580.1 7,626.0
Accumulated impairment losses 19.4 19.4 19.4
Paint Stores Group      
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment      
Opening balance 2,376.1 2,376.1 2,231.8
Reclassification related to segment change 144.3    
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments 31.6    
Currency and other adjustments 0.1    
Closing balance 2,407.8 2,376.1 2,376.1
Accumulated impairment losses 10.2 10.2 10.2
Consumer Brands Group      
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment      
Opening balance 1,792.5 1,792.8 1,801.9
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments 247.8    
Currency and other adjustments (7.5) (0.3) (9.1)
Closing balance 2,032.8 1,792.5 1,792.8
Accumulated impairment losses 8.4 8.4 8.4
Performance Coatings Group      
Carrying value of goodwill by reportable operating segment      
Opening balance 3,411.5 3,457.1 3,549.5
Reclassification related to segment change (144.3)    
Acquisitions and acquisition adjustments 27.4 48.2 8.3
Currency and other adjustments 157.1 (93.8) 43.6
Closing balance 3,596.0 3,411.5 3,457.1
Accumulated impairment losses $ 0.8 $ 0.8 $ 0.8
v3.25.4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Summary of the Carrying Value of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Gross $ 6,117.6 $ 5,571.6 $ 5,622.7
Accumulated amortization (2,945.4) (2,546.3) (2,260.7)
Net value 3,172.2 3,025.3 3,362.0
Trademarks with indefinite lives 793.9 507.9 518.5
Total Intangible Assets 3,966.1 3,533.2 3,880.5
Trademarks      
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Impairment of asset $ 181.6 $ 163.8 $ 163.8
Impairment, Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Impairment charge Impairment charge Impairment charge
Software      
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Gross $ 231.1 $ 185.0 $ 158.2
Accumulated amortization (164.2) (154.3) (152.8)
Net value 66.9 30.7 5.4
Customer Relationships      
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Gross 3,654.9 3,187.8 3,263.4
Accumulated amortization (1,766.2) (1,489.6) (1,310.6)
Net value 1,888.7 1,698.2 1,952.8
Intellectual Property      
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Gross 2,002.3 1,973.0 1,968.5
Accumulated amortization (853.2) (747.7) (644.4)
Net value 1,149.1 1,225.3 1,324.1
All Other      
Carrying value of intangible assets      
Gross 229.3 225.8 232.6
Accumulated amortization (161.8) (154.7) (152.9)
Net value $ 67.5 $ 71.1 $ 79.7
v3.25.4
DEBT - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long-term debt      
Total long-term debt $ 9,670.8 $ 9,226.0 $ 9,476.7
Less amounts due within one year 350.1 1,049.2 1,098.8
Long-term debt 9,320.7 8,176.8 8,377.9
Capitalized debt issuance costs 53.6 48.6 49.3
Debt discount $ 25.7 26.0 25.2
3.45% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.45%    
Total long-term debt $ 1,497.5 1,495.7 1,493.9
4.50% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.50%    
Total long-term debt $ 1,234.5 1,233.7 1,233.0
2.95% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 2.95%    
Total long-term debt $ 796.5 795.5 794.6
3.80% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.80%    
Total long-term debt $ 544.0 543.7 543.6
2.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 2.30%    
Total long-term debt $ 498.0 497.6 497.1
4.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.30%    
Total long-term debt $ 497.1 0.0 0.0
2.20% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 2.20%    
Total long-term debt $ 496.1 495.5 494.8
4.50% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.50%    
Total long-term debt $ 495.5 0.0 0.0
5.15% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 5.15%    
Total long-term debt $ 495.4 0.0 0.0
3.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.30%    
Total long-term debt $ 494.8 494.6 494.3
2.90% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 2.90%    
Total long-term debt $ 492.4 492.1 491.9
4.80% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.80%    
Total long-term debt $ 445.7 445.0 0.0
4.55% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.55%    
Total long-term debt $ 398.4 397.6 0.0
4.55% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.55%    
Total long-term debt $ 395.6 395.4 395.2
3.95% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.95%    
Total long-term debt $ 350.1 351.6 353.1
4.00% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.00%    
Total long-term debt $ 297.3 297.2 297.0
4.40% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.40%    
Total long-term debt $ 241.8 241.3 240.9
0.53% to 8.00% Promissory Notes | Unsecured Debt      
Long-term debt      
Total long-term debt $ 0.1 0.2 0.9
0.53% to 8.00% Promissory Notes | Unsecured Debt | Minimum      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 0.53%    
0.53% to 8.00% Promissory Notes | Unsecured Debt | Maximum      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 8.00%    
3.45% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.45%    
Total long-term debt $ 0.0 399.8 399.4
4.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.25%    
Total long-term debt $ 0.0 399.5 398.6
3.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.30%    
Total long-term debt $ 0.0 250.0 249.9
4.05% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 4.05%    
Total long-term debt $ 0.0 0.0 598.8
3.125% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Long-term debt      
Interest rate 3.125%    
Total long-term debt $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 499.7
v3.25.4
DEBT - Narrative (Details)
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
extension_option
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Aug. 02, 2021
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Long-term debt maturing in 2026                 $ 350,100,000            
Long-term debt maturing in 2027                 1,500,000,000            
Long-term debt maturing in 2028                 900,000,000.0            
Long-term debt maturing in 2029                 800,000,000.0            
Long-term debt maturing in 2030                 1,000,000,000.0            
Interest expense on long-term debt                 396,200,000 $ 354,700,000 $ 374,600,000        
Loss on extinguishment of debt                 0 0 12,800,000        
Long term debt               $ 9,476,700,000 9,670,800,000 9,226,000,000 9,476,700,000        
Unused borrowing capacity, amount                 3,649,000,000            
Interest expense, short-term borrowings                 68,800,000 61,000,000.0 42,900,000        
Debentures                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Loss on extinguishment of debt                     12,800,000        
Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Long term debt               0 $ 0 0 0        
2.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate                 2.30%            
Long term debt               497,100,000 $ 498,000,000.0 497,600,000 497,100,000        
3.95% Senior Notes | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate                 3.95%            
Long term debt               353,100,000 $ 350,100,000 351,600,000 353,100,000        
3.95% Senior Notes | Senior Notes | Subsequent Event                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount   $ 350,000,000                          
Interest rate   3.95%                          
4.30% Senior Notes | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate                 4.30%            
Long term debt               0 $ 497,100,000 0 0        
4.50% Senior Notes | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate                 4.50%            
Long term debt               0 $ 495,500,000 0 0        
5.15% Senior Notes | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate                 5.15%            
Long term debt               0 $ 495,400,000 $ 0 $ 0        
3.45% Senior Notes Due August 1, 2025 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount       $ 400,000,000.0                      
Interest rate       3.45%                      
4.25% Senior Notes Due August 8, 2025 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount       $ 400,000,000.0                      
Interest rate       4.25%                      
4.050% Senior Notes Due August 8, 2024 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount           $ 600,000,000.0                  
Interest rate           4.05%                  
4.550% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate           4.55%                  
Debt instrument, face amount           $ 400,000,000.0                  
4.800% Senior Notes Due 2031 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate           4.80%                  
Debt instrument, face amount           $ 450,000,000.0                  
3.125% Senior Notes Due June 2024 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount             $ 500,000,000.0                
Interest rate             3.125%                
7.375% Debentures Due 2027 | Debentures                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount               $ 119,400,000              
Interest rate               7.38%     7.38%        
7.45% Debentures Due 2097 | Debentures                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount               $ 3,500,000              
Interest rate               7.45%     7.45%        
DTTL Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument term     364 days                        
USD DTTL Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 750,000,000.0                        
EUR DTTL Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity | €                         € 250,000,000.0    
2025 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                       $ 75,000,000.0      
2025 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Letter of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                       $ 875,000,000.0      
2024 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 2,500,000,000                        
New Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 2,500,000,000                            
Line of credit facility, number of extension options | extension_option 2                            
Extension term 1 year                            
Additional borrowing capacity $ 750,000,000.0                            
New Credit Agreement | Letter of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 250,000,000.0                            
4.30% Senior Notes Due 2028 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate       4.30%                      
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 500,000,000.0                      
4.50% Senior Notes Due 2030 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate       4.50%                      
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 500,000,000.0                      
5.15% Senior Notes Due 2035 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Interest rate       5.15%                      
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 500,000,000.0                      
3.3% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2025 | Senior Notes                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount         $ 250,000,000.0                    
Interest rate         3.30%                    
August 2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                           $ 2,250,000,000  
August 2022 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Letter of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                           $ 250,000,000.0  
August2021 Credit Agreement | Line of Credit                              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                              
Maximum borrowing capacity                             $ 625,000,000.0
v3.25.4
DEBT - Schedule of Short-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Short-term borrowings $ 1,200.5 $ 662.4 $ 374.2
Domestic Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate 4.40% 4.70% 5.50%
Domestic commercial paper | Commercial Paper      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Short-term borrowings $ 281.4 $ 655.6 $ 347.7
USD DTTL Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Short-term borrowings $ 625.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Foreign Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Weighted average interest rate 2.80% 3.10% 3.60%
EUR DTTL Credit Agreement      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Short-term borrowings $ 293.6 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Foreign facilities      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Short-term borrowings $ 0.5 $ 6.8 $ 26.5
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
plan
employee
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
employee
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Domestic | Minimum | Equity Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 35.00%      
Domestic | Minimum | Fixed Income Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 35.00%      
Domestic | Minimum | Other Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 0.00%      
Domestic | Maximum | Equity Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 65.00%      
Domestic | Maximum | Fixed Income Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 65.00%      
Domestic | Maximum | Other Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 9.00%      
Foreign | Minimum | Equity Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 0.00%      
Foreign | Minimum | Fixed Income Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 80.00%      
Foreign | Minimum | Other Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 0.00%      
Foreign | Maximum | Equity Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 10.00%      
Foreign | Maximum | Fixed Income Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 100.00%      
Foreign | Maximum | Other Securities        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Target allocation percentage of plan assets in equity securities 10.00%      
Postretirement Health Coverage        
Health care plans        
Number of active employees entitled to receive benefits under health care plans | employee 31,472 32,283 31,327  
Cost of benefits includes claims incurred and claims incurred but not reported under health care plans $ 425.4 $ 382.6 $ 363.2  
Defined Benefit Pension        
Health care plans        
Fair value of plan assets 389.1 354.7 356.5  
Expected defined benefit payments        
Expected cash payments, 2026 20.9      
Expected cash payments, 2027 20.4      
Expected cash payments, 2028 22.0      
Expected cash payments, 2029 23.0      
Expected cash payments, 2030 25.2      
Expected cash payments, 2031-2035 158.4      
Amortization of actuarial gains (3.9)      
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 1.5      
Defined Benefit Pension | Domestic        
Health care plans        
Contributions by company 105.2 103.5 97.8  
Projected benefit obligation 101.7 95.3 102.1 $ 91.7
Fair value of plan assets 166.7 148.7 135.1 119.4
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations 65.0 53.4 33.0  
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 100.6 94.2 100.5  
Defined Benefit Pension | Domestic | Minimum        
Health care plans        
Contributions by company (percentage) 2.00%      
Defined Benefit Pension | Domestic | Maximum        
Health care plans        
Contributions by company (percentage) 7.00%      
Defined Benefit Pension | Foreign        
Health care plans        
Contributions by company $ 22.2 20.6 19.5  
Projected benefit obligation 271.9 243.0 257.8 230.4
Fair value of plan assets 250.1 231.3 246.7 223.6
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations $ (21.8) (11.7) (11.1)  
Number of defined benefit plans | plan 38      
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 245.2 $ 221.7 $ 236.4  
Expected defined benefit payments        
Estimated future employer contributions 7.0      
Defined Benefit Pension | Overfunded Plan | Domestic        
Health care plans        
Projected benefit obligation 101.7      
Fair value of plan assets 166.7      
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations 65.0      
Defined Benefit Pension | Overfunded Plan | Foreign        
Health care plans        
Projected benefit obligation 155.8      
Fair value of plan assets 217.3      
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations $ 61.5      
Number of foreign defined benefit pension plans overfunded | plan 6      
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 150.4      
Defined Benefit Pension | Unfunded Plan | Foreign        
Health care plans        
Projected benefit obligation 116.1      
Fair value of plan assets 32.8      
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations $ (83.3)      
Number of foreign defined benefit pension plans unfunded or underfunded | plan 32      
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 94.8      
Other Postretirement Benefits        
Expected defined benefit payments        
Expected cash payments, 2026 14.1      
Expected cash payments, 2027 14.4      
Expected cash payments, 2028 14.0      
Expected cash payments, 2029 13.1      
Expected cash payments, 2030 11.8      
Expected cash payments, 2031-2035 41.9      
Amortization of actuarial gains 3.0      
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) $ 0.1      
Number of retired employees entitled to receive postretirement benefits | employee 3,325 3,354 3,367  
Defined benefit plan ultimate health care cost trend rate and prescription drug cost increase rate (percentage) 4.50%      
Other Postretirement Benefits | Domestic        
Health care plans        
Projected benefit obligation $ 125.6 $ 135.1 $ 147.2 $ 153.8
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Summary of the Components of the Net Pension Costs and Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss Related to the Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Domestic      
Net periodic pension (credit) cost:      
Service cost $ 2.4 $ 2.9 $ 3.0
Interest cost 5.2 4.9 4.6
Expected return on plan assets (9.5) (8.3) (7.3)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 2.2 1.9 1.3
Amortization of actuarial gains (2.1) (0.5) 0.0
Ongoing periodic pension (credit) cost (1.8) 0.9 1.6
Settlement credits 0.0 0.0 0.0
Curtailment cost 0.0 0.0 0.0
Net periodic pension (credit) cost (1.8) 0.9 1.6
Other changes in plan assets and projected benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):      
Net actuarial (gains) losses arising during the year (11.0) (20.9) (8.6)
Prior service cost arising during the year 1.3 1.0 3.0
Amortization of actuarial gains 2.1 0.5 0.0
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit (2.2) (1.9) (1.3)
Loss recognized for settlement 0.0 0.0 0.0
Effect of foreign exchange 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total recognized in AOCI (9.8) (21.3) (6.9)
Total recognized in net periodic pension (credit) cost and AOCI (11.6) (20.4) (5.3)
Foreign      
Net periodic pension (credit) cost:      
Service cost 4.6 4.6 4.4
Interest cost 13.3 11.8 11.8
Expected return on plan assets (10.8) (11.1) (12.3)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (0.2) (0.1) (0.2)
Amortization of actuarial gains (1.2) (1.3) (1.5)
Ongoing periodic pension (credit) cost 5.7 3.9 2.2
Settlement credits 0.0 0.0 (1.1)
Curtailment cost 0.0 7.1 0.0
Net periodic pension (credit) cost 5.7 11.0 1.1
Other changes in plan assets and projected benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):      
Net actuarial (gains) losses arising during the year (1.1) (8.0) 5.8
Prior service cost arising during the year 0.0 6.9 1.1
Amortization of actuarial gains 1.2 1.3 1.5
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit 0.2 (7.0) 0.2
Loss recognized for settlement 0.0 0.0 1.1
Effect of foreign exchange (2.9) 1.6 (1.5)
Total recognized in AOCI (2.6) (5.2) 8.2
Total recognized in net periodic pension (credit) cost and AOCI $ 3.1 $ 5.8 $ 9.3
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Summary of the Fair Value of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Assets (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy $ 389.1 $ 354.7 $ 356.5
Total investments 416.8 380.0 381.8
NAV      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Investments measured at NAV or its equivalent 27.7 25.3 25.3
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 150.6 132.1 109.7
Significant  Other Observable  Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 238.5 222.6 246.8
Cash and cash equivalents      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 7.6 8.7  
Cash and cash equivalents | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 7.6 8.7  
Cash and cash equivalents | Significant  Other Observable  Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 0.0 0.0  
Equity investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 104.3 95.3 133.0
Equity investments | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 99.4 86.6 72.9
Equity investments | Significant  Other Observable  Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 4.9 8.7 60.1
Fixed income investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 248.9 226.5 188.9
Fixed income investments | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 43.6 36.8 36.8
Fixed income investments | Significant  Other Observable  Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 205.3 189.7 152.1
Other assets      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 28.3 24.2 34.6
Other assets | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other assets | Significant  Other Observable  Inputs (Level 2)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Total investments in fair value hierarchy $ 28.3 $ 24.2 $ 34.6
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Summary of the Obligations, Plan Assets and Assumptions Used for Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Other accruals $ (1,508.9) $ (1,360.2) $ (1,329.5)
Other long-term liabilities (2,575.8) (2,309.4) (1,908.0)
Defined Benefit Pension      
Plan assets:      
Balances at beginning of year 354.7 356.5  
Balances at end of year 389.1 354.7 356.5
Defined Benefit Pension | Domestic      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated benefit obligations at end of year 100.6 94.2 100.5
Projected benefit obligations:      
Balances at beginning of year 95.3 102.1 91.7
Service cost 2.4 2.9 3.0
Interest cost 5.2 4.9 4.6
Actuarial losses (gains) 1.1 (11.1) 2.8
Plan amendments and other 1.3 1.0 3.0
Settlements 0.0 0.0 0.0
Effect of foreign exchange 0.0 0.0 0.0
Benefits paid (3.6) (4.5) (3.0)
Balances at end of year 101.7 95.3 102.1
Plan assets:      
Balances at beginning of year 148.7 135.1 119.4
Actual returns on plan assets 21.6 18.1 18.7
Contributions and other 0.0 0.0 0.0
Settlements 0.0 0.0 0.0
Effect of foreign exchange 0.0 0.0 0.0
Benefits paid (3.6) (4.5) (3.0)
Balances at end of year 166.7 148.7 135.1
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations 65.0 53.4 33.0
Assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Noncurrent pension assets 65.0 53.4 33.0
Other accruals 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other long-term liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 65.0 53.4 33.0
Amounts recognized in AOCI:      
Net actuarial gains 45.9 36.9 16.6
Prior service (costs) credits (7.0) (7.8) (8.8)
Total amounts recognized $ 38.9 $ 29.1 $ 7.8
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.70% 5.78% 5.09%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension cost:      
Discount rate 5.78% 5.09% 5.27%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets (percentage) 6.50% 6.25% 6.25%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Defined Benefit Pension | Foreign      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Accumulated benefit obligations at end of year $ 245.2 $ 221.7 $ 236.4
Projected benefit obligations:      
Balances at beginning of year 243.0 257.8 230.4
Service cost 4.6 4.6 4.4
Interest cost 13.3 11.8 11.8
Actuarial losses (gains) (4.3) (19.8) 8.8
Plan amendments and other 4.8 13.5 2.0
Settlements (2.3) (2.2) (3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange 24.1 (12.2) 14.1
Benefits paid (11.3) (10.5) (10.0)
Balances at end of year 271.9 243.0 257.8
Plan assets:      
Balances at beginning of year 231.3 246.7 223.6
Actual returns on plan assets 7.7 (2.6) 15.4
Contributions and other 5.4 5.7 8.6
Settlements (2.3) (2.2) (3.7)
Effect of foreign exchange 19.3 (7.1) 12.8
Benefits paid (11.3) (10.5) (10.0)
Balances at end of year 250.1 231.3 246.7
Excess (deficient) plan assets over projected benefit obligations (21.8) (11.7) (11.1)
Assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Noncurrent pension assets 61.5 56.1 57.9
Other accruals (6.7) (6.0) (3.4)
Other long-term liabilities (76.6) (61.8) (65.6)
Total (21.8) (11.7) (11.1)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:      
Net actuarial gains 32.6 29.9 24.8
Prior service (costs) credits 0.3 0.4 0.3
Total amounts recognized $ 32.9 $ 30.3 $ 25.1
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.50% 5.49% 4.81%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.18% 3.29% 3.33%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension cost:      
Discount rate 5.49% 4.81% 5.06%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets (percentage) 4.78% 4.78% 5.48%
Rate of compensation increase (percentage) 3.29% 3.33% 3.39%
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Summary of the Obligation and the Assumptions Used for Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Other accruals $ (1,508.9) $ (1,360.2) $ (1,329.5)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions (129.8) (120.7) (133.2)
Other Postretirement Benefits | Domestic      
Benefit obligation:      
Balances at beginning of year 135.1 147.2 153.8
Service cost 0.2 0.5 0.6
Interest cost 6.7 6.8 7.4
Actuarial gains (2.3) (8.6) (8.0)
Benefits paid (14.1) (10.8) (6.6)
Balances at end of year 125.6 135.1 147.2
Liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:      
Other accruals (14.1) (14.4) (14.0)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions (111.5) (120.7) (133.2)
Total liabilities recognized (125.6) (135.1) (147.2)
Amounts recognized in AOCI:      
Net actuarial gains 20.9 21.0 12.9
Prior service credits 1.9 16.2 40.0
Total amounts recognized $ 22.8 $ 37.2 $ 52.9
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.35% 5.61% 4.97%
Health care cost trend rate - pre-65 7.00% 7.50% 7.00%
Health care cost trend rate - post-65 6.00% 6.50% 6.00%
Prescription drug cost increases 11.00% 11.75% 9.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net benefit cost:      
Discount rate 5.61% 4.97% 5.16%
Health care cost trend rate - pre-65 7.50% 7.00% 6.25%
Health care cost trend rate - post-65 6.50% 6.00% 5.50%
Prescription drug cost increases 11.75% 9.00% 8.25%
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Summary of the Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss Related to Postretirement Benefits Other than Pensions (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits - Domestic - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net periodic benefit credit:      
Service cost $ 0.2 $ 0.5 $ 0.6
Interest cost 6.7 6.8 7.4
Amortization of actuarial gains (2.4) (0.4) 0.1
Amortization of prior service credit (14.3) (23.9) (23.9)
Net periodic benefit credit (9.8) (17.0) (15.8)
Other changes in benefit obligation recognized in AOCI (before taxes):      
Net actuarial gain arising during the year (2.3) (8.6) (8.0)
Amortization of actuarial gains 2.4 0.4 (0.1)
Amortization of prior service credit 14.3 23.9 23.9
Total recognized in AOCI 14.4 15.7 15.8
Total recognized in net periodic pension (credit) cost and AOCI $ 4.6 $ (1.3) $ 0.0
v3.25.4
PENSION, HEALTH CARE AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Expected Retiree Health Care Benefit Cash Payments (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefits
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Expected Cash Payments  
2026 $ 14.1
2027 14.4
2028 14.0
2029 13.1
2030 11.8
2031 through 2035 41.9
Total expected benefit cash payments $ 109.3
v3.25.4
LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Finance lease asset $ 184.5 $ 187.5 $ 0.0
Finance lease liability $ 195.4    
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other accruals, Other long-term liabilities    
v3.25.4
LEASES - Additional Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 591.7 $ 562.4 $ 528.5
Finance lease cost:      
Amortization of right-of-use assets 4.4 0.7 0.0
Interest on lease liabilities 10.8 1.5 0.0
Total 15.2 2.2 0.0
Short-term lease cost 80.2 69.6 58.5
Variable lease cost 120.4 132.1 104.1
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash outflows from operating leases 576.9 545.5 513.8
Operating cash outflows from finance leases 6.0 0.2 0.0
Financing cash outflows from finance leases 0.6 0.2 0.0
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:      
Operating leases 550.0 526.9 473.3
Finance leases 1.5 188.2 0.0
Operating Leases:      
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,995.2 1,953.8 1,887.4
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 479.8 466.6 449.3
Long-term operating lease liabilities $ 1,591.5 $ 1,558.3 $ 1,509.5
Finance Leases:      
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets $ 184.5 $ 187.5 $ 0.0
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other accruals Other accruals Other accruals
Other accruals $ 0.7 $ 3.7 $ 0.0
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities $ 194.7 $ 185.6 $ 0.0
Weighted average remaining lease term:      
Operating leases 5 years 7 months 6 days 5 years 6 months 5 years 6 months
Finance leases 43 years 43 years 4 months 24 days  
Weighted average discount rate:      
Operating leases 4.50% 4.20% 3.80%
Finance leases 5.70% 5.50%  
v3.25.4
LEASES - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2026 $ 558.9
2027 473.9
2028 382.1
2029 290.0
2030 202.9
Thereafter 434.2
Total lease payments 2,342.0
Amount representing interest (270.7)
Present value of lease liabilities 2,071.3
Finance Leases  
2026 11.9
2027 8.7
2028 8.9
2029 9.1
2030 9.4
Thereafter 600.7
Total lease payments 648.7
Amount representing interest (453.3)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 195.4
v3.25.4
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
ManufacturingSite
operable_unit
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Environmental loss contingency, noncurrent, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Accruals for extended environmental-related activities $ 224.9 $ 230.3 $ 230.8
Estimated costs of current investigation and remediation activities included in other accruals $ 52.7 $ 66.4 $ 88.1
Environmental loss contingency, current, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration] Other accruals Other accruals Other accruals
Amount by which unaccrued maximum of estimated range exceeds minimum $ 87.9    
Number of manufacturing sites accounting for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities | ManufacturingSite 4    
Accruals for environmental-related activities of sites accounting for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities $ 234.6    
Percentage of accrual for environmental-related activities related to sites accounting for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities 84.80%    
Amount of unaccrued maximum related to sites accounting for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities $ 65.2    
Percentage of aggregate unaccrued maximum related to sites accounting for the majority of the accrual for environmental-related activities 74.20%    
Number of operable unites in remedial phase | operable_unit 1    
Remaining number of major sites | ManufacturingSite 3    
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction, amount received $ 800.0    
Gibbsboro, New Jersey      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Number of operable units | operable_unit 6    
Number of operable units completed | operable_unit 3    
Environmental costs, remedy implementation      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Regulatory agency significant cost components liability 85.00%    
Environmental costs, regulatory agency interaction      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Regulatory agency significant cost components liability 10.00%    
Environmental costs, project management nd other costs      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Regulatory agency significant cost components liability 5.00%    
v3.25.4
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES - Schedule of Real Estate Financing (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Proceeds received $ 40.9 $ 244.2 $ 305.0
Capitalized interest 37.2 45.2 23.8
Short-term liability 51.0 49.7 39.9
Long-term liability 762.0 715.9 475.9
Total liability $ 813.0 $ 765.6 $ 515.8
v3.25.4
LITIGATION (Details)
 12 Months Ended
May 07, 2024
plaintiff
Dec. 31, 2025
plaintiff
case
Owens, Sifuentes and Burton Case    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of plaintiffs, remaining | plaintiff 3  
Ernest Gibson v. American Cyanamid, et al. and Deziree and Detareion Valoe v. American Cyanamid, et. al.    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of cases consolidated | case   2
Arrieona Beal v. Hattie and Jerry Mitchell, et al.    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of cases consolidated | case   1
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff   4
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock authorized (in shares) 900,000,000    
Preferred stock authorized (in shares) 30,000,000    
Common stock reserved for exercise and future grants of restricted stock (in shares) 28,832,770 13,603,814 15,830,386
Common stock held in revocable trust (in shares) 1,426,883 1,426,883 1,426,883
Accelerated treasury stock repurchase agreements $ 58.9    
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares) 29,600,000    
2006 Employee Plan      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common shares issuable or transferable (in shares) 71,100,000    
2025 Plan      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common shares issuable or transferable (in shares) 21,969,555    
Cumulative Preferred Stock      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred stock authorized (in shares) 3,000,000    
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Common Shares in Treasury and Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Reconciliation Of Common Stock And Treasury Stock Balances [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance outstanding (in shares) 251,300,000 254,500,000  
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000
Ending balance outstanding (in shares) 247,700,000 251,300,000 254,500,000
Shares in Treasury      
Reconciliation Of Common Stock And Treasury Stock Balances [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance in treasury (in shares) 25,688,335 20,434,584 14,717,347
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised (in shares) 7,885 11,884 10,467
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 61,027 41,867 106,770
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000
Treasury stock, retired (in shares) (29,491,963)    
Ending balance in treasury (in shares) 1,065,284 25,688,335 20,434,584
Shares Outstanding      
Reconciliation Of Common Stock And Treasury Stock Balances [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance outstanding (in shares) 251,291,100 254,543,290 258,875,999
Shares issued for exercise of option rights (in shares) 1,103,257 1,879,285 1,081,815
Shares tendered as payment for option rights exercised (in shares) (7,885) (11,884) (10,467)
Shares issued for vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 176,018 122,276 302,713
Shares tendered in connection with vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) (61,027) (41,867) (106,770)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000
Ending balance outstanding (in shares) 247,701,463 251,291,100 254,543,290
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Summarize of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]      
Treasury stock purchases (in millions) $ 1,656.4 $ 1,738.8 $ 1,432.0
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 4,800,000 5,200,000 5,600,000
Average price per share (in dollars per share) $ 345.09 $ 334.38 $ 255.72
v3.25.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Dividends (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]      
Cash dividends (in dollars per share) $ 3.16 $ 2.86 $ 2.42
Total dividends $ 789.8 $ 723.4 $ 623.7
v3.25.4
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION SAVINGS PLAN (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
employee
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Number of employees contributing to company's ESOP | employee 42,861    
Participants percentage contribution on a pretax basis only of their annual compensation (up to the lesser of) 50.00%    
Percentage of matching contribution to ESOP plan by employer 100.00%    
Percentage of eligible contribution plan up to which employer contributes (up to) 6.00%    
Company contributions to ESOP on behalf of participating employees representing amounts authorized by employees to be withheld from their earnings on pre-tax basis $ 278.9 $ 279.6 $ 260.5
Company's matching contributions to the ESOP $ 184.2 $ 165.1 $ 153.9
Employee stock ownership plan common stock shares held in ESOP (in shares) | shares 14,886,577    
Percentage of total voting shares outstanding held by the ESOP 6.00%    
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
right
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 173.5    
Excess tax benefit $ 50.1 $ 73.0 $ 35.7
Weighted-average period 1 year 21 days    
Restricted Stock      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Award vesting period 3 years    
Performance shares      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Award vesting period 3 years    
Stock Option      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 124.1    
Expiration period 10 years    
Award vesting period 3 years    
Weighted-average period 1 year 1 month 9 days    
Stock Option | Tranche One      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Stock Option | Tranche Two      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Stock Option | Tranche Three      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Restricted Stock | Tranche One      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Restricted Stock | Tranche Two      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Restricted Stock | Tranche Three      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Vesting percentage 33.00%    
Restricted Stock | Employees      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 47.4    
Weighted-average period 10 months 6 days    
Restricted Stock | Non-Employee Directors      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 2.0    
Award vesting period 3 years    
Weighted-average period 10 months 24 days    
2006 Employee Plan      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | shares 71,100,000    
Number of appreciation rights, performance shares or performance units granted | right 0    
Nonemployee Director Plan      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | shares 600,000    
2025 Plan      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items]      
Number of shares authorized (in shares) | shares 21,969,555    
Shares available for grant (in shares) | shares 21,067,821    
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 173.5    
Weighted-average period 1 year 21 days    
Stock-based compensation expense $ 123.5 $ 138.1 $ 115.9
Income tax benefit recognized $ 30.4 $ 34.1 $ 28.6
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used for Estimating the Fair Value of Option Rights (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Risk-free interest rate 3.65% 3.93% 4.57%
Expected life of options 5 years 7 days 5 years 7 days 5 years 7 days
Expected dividend yield of stock 0.83% 0.83% 0.94%
Expected volatility of stock 25.90% 27.50% 29.30%
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Non-Qualified and Incentive Stock Option Right Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Optioned Shares    
Outstanding beginning of year (in shares) 7,934,866  
Granted (in shares) 997,620  
Exercised (in shares) (1,104,640)  
Forfeited (in shares) (62,897)  
Outstanding end of year (in shares) 7,764,949 7,934,866
Exercisable at end of year (in shares) 5,867,455  
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share    
Outstanding beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 209.39  
Granted (in dollars per share) 333.33  
Exercised (in dollars per share) 129.38  
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 314.19  
Outstanding end of year (in dollars per share) 235.79 $ 209.39
Exercisable at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 204.28  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value    
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value $ 744.0 $ 1,074.4
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value $ 719.3  
Weighted Average Remaining Term (in Years)    
Weighted average remaining term for options outstanding 5 years 8 months 15 days 5 years 8 months 8 days
Weighted average remaining term for options exercisable 4 years 7 months 9 days  
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summarizes Fair Value and Intrinsic Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Weighted average grant date fair value per share $ 90.83 $ 109.05 $ 77.08
Total fair value of options vested $ 78.6 $ 66.8 $ 61.3
Total intrinsic value of options exercised $ 247.7 $ 402.7 $ 170.6
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of RSUs      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 433,014    
Granted (in shares) 189,326    
Vested (in shares) (176,018)    
Forfeited (in shares) (5,323)    
Outstanding at end of year (in shares) 440,999 433,014  
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share      
Outstanding, beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 265.03    
Granted (in dollars per share) 354.05 $ 305.50 $ 232.22
Vested (in dollars per share) 272.28    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 264.51    
Outstanding, ending of year (in dollars per share) $ 288.21 $ 265.03  
Aggregate Intrinsic Value      
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value $ 142.9 $ 147.2  
Weighted Average Remaining Term (in Years)      
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual terms (in years) 11 months 19 days 1 year 2 months 4 days  
v3.25.4
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summarizes of Fair Value And Intrinsic Value of RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share) $ 354.05 $ 305.50 $ 232.22
Intrinsic value of RSUs vested during year $ 62.4 $ 38.4 $ 68.5
v3.25.4
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance $ 4,051.2 $ 3,715.8 $ 3,102.1
Amounts recognized in AOCI 256.1 (233.0) 97.8
Amounts reclassified from AOCI (15.3) (17.9) (21.5)
Ending balance 4,598.3 4,051.2 3,715.8
Pension and other post retirement benefits adjustments, tax 5.8 (2.0) 3.1
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss, tax 1.3 1.2 1.2
Net Investment Hedging      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Gains (losses) on foreign currency translation adjustments (129.2) 53.6 (24.9)
Total      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (875.2) (624.3) (700.6)
Ending balance (634.4) (875.2) (624.3)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance (972.9) (716.9) (810.8)
Amounts recognized in AOCI 253.5 (256.0) 93.9
Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0.0 0.0 0.0
Ending balance (719.4) (972.9) (716.9)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Adjustments      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance 73.1 64.3 78.3
Amounts recognized in AOCI (2.1) 23.0 3.9
Amounts reclassified from AOCI (11.5) (14.2) (17.9)
Ending balance 59.5 73.1 64.3
Unrealized Net Gains on Cash Flow Hedges      
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]      
Beginning balance 24.6 28.3 31.9
Amounts recognized in AOCI 4.7 0.0 0.0
Amounts reclassified from AOCI (3.8) (3.7) (3.6)
Ending balance 25.5 24.6 28.3
Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges, amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss, tax $ (0.2) $ 1.2 $ 1.2
v3.25.4
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Summarizes of Outstanding Contracts (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value $ 1,712.7
Euro Cross Currency Swap 1  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value 687.7
Euro Cross Currency Swap 2  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value 100.0
Euro Cross Currency Swap 3  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value 200.0
Euro Cross Currency Swap 4  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value 525.0
Euro Cross Currency Swap 5  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Notional Value $ 200.0
v3.25.4
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2025
Apr. 30, 2025
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Derivative [Line Items]              
Notional amount $ 1,712,700,000            
Amounts recognized in AOCI [1] 4,700,000 $ 0 $ 0        
Cross Currency Swap Contract              
Derivative [Line Items]              
Notional amount       $ 200,000,000.0      
Derivative, notional amount, settled     $ 100,000,000.0     $ 150,000,000.0 $ 500,000,000.0
Interest Rate Lock Agreements              
Derivative [Line Items]              
Notional amount         $ 300,000,000.0    
Amounts recognized in AOCI $ 4,700,000            
[1] Net of taxes of $(1.5) million in 2025. See Note 16 for further information.
v3.25.4
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Summarizes of Derivate Instruments Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative asset $ 0.0 $ 48.9 $ 0.0
Derivative asset, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration] Other Assets, Current, Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Current, Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets, Current, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Derivative liability $ 122.6 $ 0.0 $ 24.4
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other accruals, Other long-term liabilities Other accruals, Other long-term liabilities Other accruals, Other long-term liabilities
Cross Currency Swap Contract | Other current assets      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative asset $ 0.0 $ 9.4 $ 0.0
Cross Currency Swap Contract | Other assets      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative asset 0.0 39.5 0.0
Cross Currency Swap Contract | Other accruals      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative liability 0.0 0.0 12.0
Cross Currency Swap Contract | Other long-term liabilities      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative liability $ 122.6 $ 0.0 $ 12.4
v3.25.4
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Summarizes of Unrealized (Losses) Gains (Details) - Cross Currency Swap Contract - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]      
(Losses) gains $ (171.5) $ 71.2 $ (33.1)
Tax effect 42.3 (17.6) 8.2
(Losses) gains, net of taxes $ (129.2) $ 53.6 $ (24.9)
v3.25.4
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:      
Net investment hedges $ 0.0 $ 48.9 $ 0.0
Total assets 101.0 147.5 84.7
Liabilities:      
Net investment hedges 122.6 0.0 24.4
Deferred compensation plan      
Assets:      
Deferred compensation plan 101.0 98.6 84.7
Level 1      
Assets:      
Net investment hedges 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total assets 101.0 98.6 84.7
Liabilities:      
Net investment hedges 0.0 0.0 0.0
Level 1 | Deferred compensation plan      
Assets:      
Deferred compensation plan 101.0 98.6 84.7
Level 2      
Assets:      
Net investment hedges 0.0 48.9 0.0
Total assets 0.0 48.9 0.0
Liabilities:      
Net investment hedges 122.6 0.0 24.4
Level 2 | Deferred compensation plan      
Assets:      
Deferred compensation plan $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.25.4
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - Deferred compensation plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation plan $ 101.0 $ 98.6 $ 84.7
NAV      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation plan 7.7 7.0 6.4
Level 2      
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]      
Deferred compensation plan 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cost basis of investment funds $ 80.7 $ 82.7 $ 76.3
v3.25.4
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Publicly traded debt | Carrying Amount      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt fair value $ 9,670.7 $ 9,225.8 $ 9,475.8
Publicly traded debt | Fair Value      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt fair value 8,813.7 8,172.8 8,615.1
Non-publicly traded debt | Carrying Amount      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt fair value 0.1 0.2 0.9
Non-publicly traded debt | Fair Value      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt fair value $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ 0.8
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Narrative (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Payment terms 30 and 60 days
North America | Geographic Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Concentration risk, percentage 80.00%
EMEAI Region | Geographic Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Concentration risk, percentage 10.00%
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Schedule of Accounts Receivable and Current and Long-Term Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Accounts Receivable, Less Allowance $ 2,791.2 $ 2,388.8 $ 2,467.9
Contract Assets (Current) 73.3 55.0  
Contract Assets (Long-Term) 227.7 231.0  
Contract Liabilities (Current) 427.3 386.2  
Contract Liabilities (Long-Term) $ 10.3 $ 1.6  
v3.25.4
REVENUE - Schedule of Allowance for Current Expected Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 60.4 $ 59.6 $ 56.6
Bad debt expense 49.3 69.5 67.9
Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries (47.2) (68.7) (64.9)
Ending balance $ 62.5 $ 60.4 $ 59.6
v3.25.4
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE - Schedule of Other General (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Provisions for environmental matters - net $ 15.3 $ (1.3) $ 80.7
Gain on divestiture of business 0.0 0.0 (20.1)
(Gain) loss on sale or disposition of assets (34.0) (49.9) 0.9
Other 8.5 12.4 5.6
Total $ (10.2) $ (38.8) $ 67.1
v3.25.4
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE - Schedule of Other (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Investment gains $ (9.9) $ (16.9) $ (22.9)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.0 0.0 12.8
Net expense from banking activities 16.4 15.7 15.0
Foreign currency transaction related losses - net 45.4 3.9 80.5
Miscellaneous pension and benefit income (13.0) (13.1) (21.1)
Other income (30.6) (69.8) (48.5)
Other expense 12.6 35.5 49.7
Total $ 20.9 $ (44.7) $ 65.5
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Significant Components of the Provisions for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current:      
Federal $ 374.0 $ 558.0 $ 553.4
Foreign 157.3 155.1 147.6
State and local 85.2 132.2 109.0
Total current 616.5 845.3 810.0
Deferred:      
Federal 170.6 (54.8) (39.9)
Foreign (44.0) (15.8) (51.5)
State and local 26.6 (4.3) 2.5
Total deferred 153.2 (74.9) (88.9)
Total provisions for income taxes $ 769.7 $ 770.4 $ 721.1
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to the Effective Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amount      
Statutory federal income tax rate $ 701.0    
State and local income taxes 103.2    
Foreign tax effects 41.2    
Effect of cross border tax law (6.4)    
Investment vehicles (8.7)    
Other (8.8)    
Changes in valuation allowances 3.6    
Employee share-based payments (50.1)    
Other 1.9    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (7.2)    
Total provisions for income taxes $ 769.7 $ 770.4 $ 721.1
Percent      
Statutory federal income tax rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State and local income taxes 3.20% 3.20% 3.00%
Taxes on non-U.S. earnings 1.20% 1.10% 0.80%
Effect of cross border tax law (0.20%)    
Investment vehicles (0.30%) (0.50%) (0.50%)
Other (0.30%)    
Changes in valuation allowances 0.10%    
Employee share-based payments (1.50%) (2.10%) (1.10%)
Other 0.10%    
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits (0.20%)    
Research and development credits   (0.30%) (0.40%)
Amended returns and refunds   (0.20%) 0.20%
Other - net   0.10% 0.20%
Reported effective tax rate 23.10% 22.30% 23.20%
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Significant Components of Income Before Income Taxes as Used for Income Tax Purposes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Components of income before income taxes as used for income tax purposes      
Domestic $ 3,019.3 $ 3,046.6 $ 2,817.0
Foreign 318.9 405.2 292.9
Income before income taxes $ 3,338.2 $ 3,451.8 $ 3,109.9
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Income Tax Paid (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Federal $ 317.8
Foreign 188.2
State and local 86.7
Total income taxes paid, net of refunds $ 592.7
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:      
Environmental and other similar items $ 62.9 $ 66.8 $ 72.0
Employee related and benefit items 176.8 175.2 162.1
Operating lease liabilities 510.5 499.6 483.2
Research and development capitalization 0.0 103.9 81.5
Tax loss carryforwards & credits 174.9 137.9 134.4
Other items 162.5 193.1 177.8
Total gross deferred tax assets 1,087.6 1,176.5 1,111.0
Valuation allowance (158.0) (124.5) (106.6)
Total deferred tax assets 929.6 1,052.0 1,004.4
Deferred tax liabilities:      
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment, net 921.4 948.7 1,001.1
LIFO inventories 130.9 120.5 115.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets 491.8 482.1 465.6
Other items 56.3 40.7 28.6
Total deferred tax liabilities 1,600.4 1,592.0 1,610.5
Net deferred tax liabilities $ 670.8 $ 540.0 $ 606.1
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Federal $ 317.8    
Foreign 188.2    
Valuation reserves for other deferred tax assets 158.0 $ 124.5 $ 106.6
Unrecognized tax benefits adjusted 91.9 84.0 109.4
Increase (decrease) in income tax interest and penalties 5.5 7.8 5.9
Accrued income tax interest and penalties 23.9 $ 18.8 $ 20.4
Mexico      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Foreign 48.3    
Brazil      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Foreign 47.5    
Domestic      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforward 12.5    
Foreign      
Business Combination [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforward 402.6    
Foreign tax credits $ 54.0    
v3.25.4
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits      
Balance at beginning of year $ 99.3 $ 121.8 $ 242.4
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 16.5 16.0 14.2
Additions for tax positions of prior years 3.9 12.8 12.6
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (6.5) (8.6) (16.9)
Settlements (1.7) (31.7) (123.2)
Lapses of statutes of limitations (4.6) (11.0) (7.3)
Balance at end of year $ 106.9 $ 99.3 $ 121.8
v3.25.4
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Basic      
Net income $ 2,568.5 $ 2,681.4 $ 2,388.8
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 247.6 251.0 255.4
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share) $ 10.37 $ 10.68 $ 9.35
Diluted      
Net income $ 2,568.5 $ 2,681.4 $ 2,388.8
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution:      
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 247.6 251.0 255.4
Stock options and other contingently issuable shares (in shares) 2.8 3.1 2.9
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution (in shares) 250.4 254.1 258.3
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share) $ 10.26 $ 10.55 $ 9.25
Stock options and other contingently issuable shares with anti-dilutive effects (in shares) 1.8 0.9 2.8
v3.25.4
REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
store
branch
segment
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
store
branch
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
branch
store
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Number of reporting segments | segment 3    
Number of operating segments | segment 3    
Long-lived assets | $ $ 19,894.0 $ 18,231.0 $ 17,441.0
Identifiable assets | $ $ 25,901.7 $ 23,632.6 $ 22,954.4
Percent of assets of consolidated foreign subsidiaries to company's assets 27.90% 22.00% 24.90%
Non-US      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues | $ $ 4,615.0 $ 4,426.0 $ 4,428.0
Long-lived assets | $ 4,794.0 3,405.0 3,586.0
Identifiable assets | $ $ 7,237.0 $ 5,208.0 $ 5,718.0
Paint Stores Group      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Number of company operated stores 4,853    
Number of net new stores 80 79 70
New stores opened 83    
Number of stores closed 3    
Consumer Brands Group      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Number of company operated stores 307    
Number of net new stores (27) 16 11
New stores opened 13    
Number of stores closed 40    
Percent of sales of one group including inter segment transfers represented products sold through other stores group 63.00%    
Performance Coatings Group      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Number of company operated stores | branch 317    
Number of net new stores | branch   2 5
New stores opened | branch 6    
Number of stores closed | branch 13    
Net increase (decrease) in stores | branch (7)    
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REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION - Reportable Segment Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 23,574.3 $ 23,098.5 $ 23,051.9
Cost of goods sold 12,058.8 11,903.4 12,293.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,695.0 7,422.1 7,065.4
Interest expense 465.0 415.7 417.5
Other segment items 17.3 (94.5) 165.3
Income before income taxes $ 3,338.2 $ 3,451.8 $ 3,109.9
Percent to Net sales 14.20% 14.90% 13.50%
Identifiable assets $ 25,901.7 $ 23,632.6 $ 22,954.4
Capital expenditures 797.6 1,070.0 888.4
Depreciation 340.3 297.4 292.3
Amortization 336.6 326.6 330.2
Administrative      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 6.8 5.2 3.7
Intersegment transfers      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales (5,414.8) (5,361.1) (5,431.8)
Administrative and Eliminations      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales (5,408.0) (5,355.9) (5,428.1)
Cost of goods sold (5,436.0) (5,347.4) (5,419.4)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 763.7 710.4 556.1
Interest expense 465.0 414.3 417.5
Other segment items (25.1) (64.6) 69.5
Income before income taxes (1,175.6) (1,068.6) (1,051.8)
Identifiable assets 3,638.1 3,052.5 2,310.7
Capital expenditures 348.1 623.2 434.8
Depreciation 45.8 26.8 35.9
Amortization 0.9 1.8 1.5
Paint Stores Group      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 13,605.9 13,188.0 12,839.5
Paint Stores Group | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 13,605.9 13,188.0 12,839.5
Cost of goods sold 5,954.5 5,900.8 5,794.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,589.3 4,405.6 4,211.5
Interest expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other segment items 0.6 (21.0) (27.2)
Income before income taxes $ 3,061.5 $ 2,902.6 $ 2,860.8
Percent to Net sales 22.50% 22.00% 22.30%
Identifiable assets $ 6,378.6 $ 5,878.0 $ 5,745.3
Capital expenditures 120.2 141.3 111.4
Depreciation 90.2 89.9 79.0
Amortization 5.6 1.7 3.3
Consumer Brands Group      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 3,166.4 3,108.0 3,365.6
Consumer Brands Group | Intersegment transfers      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 5,388.2 5,304.3 5,234.0
Consumer Brands Group | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 8,554.6 8,412.3 8,599.6
Cost of goods sold 7,128.0 6,943.5 7,311.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 895.9 863.1 882.3
Interest expense 0.0 1.4 0.0
Other segment items 21.1 14.4 96.1
Income before income taxes $ 509.6 $ 589.9 $ 309.3
Percent to Net sales 16.10% 19.00% 9.20%
Identifiable assets $ 8,025.5 $ 6,854.7 $ 6,631.8
Capital expenditures 293.1 290.3 309.6
Depreciation 185.3 162.7 151.4
Amortization 71.8 66.4 72.4
Performance Coatings Group      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 6,795.2 6,797.3 6,843.1
Performance Coatings Group | Intersegment transfers      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 26.6 56.8 197.8
Performance Coatings Group | Operating Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 6,821.8 6,854.1 7,040.9
Cost of goods sold 4,412.3 4,406.5 4,606.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,446.1 1,443.0 1,415.5
Interest expense 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other segment items 20.7 (23.3) 26.9
Income before income taxes $ 942.7 $ 1,027.9 $ 991.6
Percent to Net sales 13.90% 15.10% 14.50%
Identifiable assets $ 7,859.5 $ 7,847.4 $ 8,266.6
Capital expenditures 36.2 15.2 32.6
Depreciation 19.0 18.0 26.0
Amortization $ 258.3 $ 256.7 $ 253.0
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule II) (Details) - Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance $ 124.5 $ 106.6 $ 97.5
Additions 33.5 17.9 9.1
Ending balance $ 158.0 $ 124.5 $ 106.6