Who owns Valspar?
Valspar is owned by Sherwin-Williams (the United States, NYSE: SHW), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2017.[1] Valspar was founded in 1806 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Sherwin-Williams Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1806–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cleveland, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1806
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SHW
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Valspar
Valspar traces to a Boston paint business founded in 1806 and became the paint sold through Lowe's home improvement stores. Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 2017 for $11.3 billion, requiring divestitures to satisfy competition regulators. The buyer sold part of the industrial coatings business to secure clearance from American and European authorities.
Ownership timeline of Valspar
- 2017 – present Sherwin-Williams [1] verified
Where Valspar sits in Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Valspar?
The parent company of Valspar is Sherwin-Williams, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Valspar American?
Yes. Valspar originated in the United States in 1806 and its owner, Sherwin-Williams, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Sherwin-Williams owned Valspar?
Sherwin-Williams has owned Valspar since 1 June 2017.
Who owned Valspar before Sherwin-Williams?
Valspar was an independent company from its founding in 1806 until Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 2017.
Is Valspar still owned by Sherwin-Williams?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Valspar is still owned by Sherwin-Williams. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Sherwin-Williams Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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