Sherwin-Williams (SHW) r&d spend was $52M in FY2018 (-11% YoY). The tables below show the complete quarterly and annual r&d spend history, sourced from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Annual R&D Spend
Fiscal Year
R&D Spend
YoY
2018
$52M
-11%
2017
$58M
+1%
2016
$58M
+1%
2015
$58M
+15%
2014
$50M
+6%
2013
$47M
+5%
2012
$45M
+7%
2011
$42M
+5%
2010
$40M
-1%
2009
$40M
+8%
2008
$37M
Recent Quarterly R&D Spend
Quarter
R&D Spend
Q4 2018
$52M
Q4 2017
$58M
Q4 2016
$58M
Q4 2015
$58M
Q4 2014
$50M
Q4 2013
$47M
Q4 2012
$45M
Q4 2011
$42M
Q4 2010
$40M
Q4 2009
$40M
Q4 2008
$37M
Source: SHW on EDGAR. Data from SEC EDGAR 10-K and 10-Q filings. Updated quarterly.