Analyst Salvator Tiano of Bank of America Securities reiterated a Sell rating on Sherwin-Williams Company, with a price target of $296.00.
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Salvator Tiano has given his Sell rating due to a combination of factors affecting Sherwin-Williams Company. The company’s recent earnings report fell short of expectations, and management has reduced its full-year outlook. Despite management’s optimism about capturing market share from competitors, there is skepticism about the timing of a market recovery, which is crucial for the company’s growth. The deceleration in same-store sales and the high price-to-earnings ratio suggest that the stock price may not be justified by the current financial performance.
Additionally, there are concerns about the vulnerability of certain market segments, such as new residential, DIY, and coil markets, which could impact future volumes. While management is taking steps to reduce administrative expenses and strategically invest in sales, these efforts may not be enough to offset the anticipated declines in certain business segments. The price objective remains lower than the current stock price, indicating a potential downside risk for investors.
SHW’s price has also changed slightly for the past six months – from $357.740 to $340.070, which is a -4.94% drop .