Sherwin-Williams raises dividend for 39th consecutive year

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) will raise its dividend by 1.2%.

The Dividend Aristocrat will increase its quarterly dividend from $0.84 to $0.85 per share.  This increase follows 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The new dividend will be payable on March 10, 2017, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2017.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is engaged in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products. The Company has four operating segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Group, Global Finishes Group and Latin America Coatings Group.

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