Sherwin-Williams (SHW)
NYSE:SHW
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SHW Stock Chart & Stats
$345.55
$0.61(0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$345.55
$0.61(0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$289.86 - $379.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume377.38K
Average Volume (3M)2.33M
Market Cap
$78.16B
Enterprise Value$90.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$216.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.6
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
3.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.54
Shares Outstanding246,635,620
10 Day Avg. Volume2,519,638
30 Day Avg. Volume2,330,475
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-11.11
Price to Book (P/B)17.36
Price to Sales (P/S)3.39
P/FCF Ratio30.08
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$372.00Price Target Upside7.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)11.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Retail & Distribution NetworkA dense company-operated store network that continues to grow (21 openings and 80–100 planned) reinforces Sherwin‑Williams’ direct access to professional contractors and repeat jobs. This durable footprint supports customer stickiness, pricing power, stable job-driven volumes and local market share gains over cycles.
High & Improving ProfitabilitySustained margin improvement (near 49% gross, 16% EBIT) reflects durable pricing, premium product mix and cost control. Repeated gross margin expansion (14 of 15 quarters) indicates structural ability to capture pricing and mix gains that support long‑term earnings resilience even in moderate growth environments.
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistent FCF generation (~$2.9B TTM, ~77% of net income) underpins capacity to fund store expansion, targeted M&A and shareholder returns. Durable cash conversion supports flexibility for capital allocation and resilience through cyclical demand, enabling reinvestment without full reliance on incremental external financing.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated leverage (debt-to-equity ~3.16) constrains financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to higher interest rates or prolonged demand weakness. While ROE is strong, it is partially leverage-amplified; sustained high debt limits capacity for large strategic moves and increases refinancing and covenant risk over time.
Raw Material Inflation & Supply RiskOngoing petrochemical feedstock inflation (propylene) and Middle East supply risk create structural input‑cost volatility. Persistent mid-single-digit cost pressure can erode margins absent continual price/mix recovery, forcing repeated customer-specific pricing and compressing demand over multiple quarters if costs remain elevated.
Muted Volume DemandManagement's tempering of volume assumptions and cited persistent demand softness signal structural headwinds in end markets like new residential. Slower organic volume limits top-line expansion and forces reliance on pricing, acquisitions or mix shifts to sustain growth, increasing execution risk and margin lumpiness.
Sherwin-Williams Company News
SHW FAQ
What was Sherwin-Williams’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sherwin-Williams lowest stock price was $289.86 and its highest was $379.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Sherwin-Williams’s market cap?
Sherwin-Williams’s market cap is $78.16B.
When is Sherwin-Williams’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sherwin-Williams’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Sherwin-Williams’s earnings last quarter?
Sherwin-Williams released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.273 by $0.077.
Is Sherwin-Williams overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sherwin-Williams’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sherwin-Williams pay dividends?
Sherwin-Williams pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.98%. See more information on Sherwin-Williams dividends here
What is Sherwin-Williams’s EPS estimate?
Sherwin-Williams’s EPS estimate is 3.5.
How many shares outstanding does Sherwin-Williams have?
Sherwin-Williams has 246,635,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sherwin-Williams’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sherwin-Williams reported an EPS of $2.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.273. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.52%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sherwin-Williams?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SHW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Sherwin-Williams Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$372.00 (7.65% Upside)
$372.00 (7.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SHW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 374.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
58.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sherwin-Williams
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The company operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marine products; and OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors, and do-it-yourself homeowners under the Sherwin-Williams brand. The Consumer Brands Group segment supplies a portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers, including home centers and hardware stores, and dedicated dealers and distributors. The Performance Coatings Group segment develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial applications; automotive refinish products; protective and marine coatings; coil coatings; packaging coatings; and performance-based resins and colorants. This segment serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors. The company operates in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
SHW Company Deck
SHW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reported multiple clear operational and financial positives — high single-digit consolidated sales growth, 90 bps gross margin expansion, mid/high single-digit gains in adjusted EPS and EBITDA, improved cash flow (+$200M), and substantial shareholder returns — alongside ongoing execution on share gains across segments. However, the tone was cautious given persistent demand softness across many end markets, elevated raw material inflation (revised to up low–mid single digits), geopolitical supply risk tied to the Middle East, moderation in volume expectations, and some acquisition-related dilution and SG&A headwinds. Management emphasized disciplined pricing (more surgical), cost-outs, and confidence in execution and the balance sheet. Overall the call presented a balanced picture of strong execution and results tempered by material external inflationary and demand headwinds.View all SHW earnings summariesSHW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$372.00
▲(7.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.12% Insiders
20.62% Mutual Funds
19.92% Other Institutional Investors
35.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors