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SHW Stock Forecast: The Sherwin-Williams Co. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$321
+1.91% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering The Sherwin-Williams Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $396 — +23.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$77.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$396
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$6.8B+7.5% y/y
Operating income$1.2B
Net income$843.6M
Free cash flow$1.2B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.1%
1M
−1.6%
YTD
−0.2%
1Y
−4.0%
From 52W high
−13.2%
From 52W low
+9.8%
$292
$370
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SHW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Sherwin-Williams Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 7 Oct 2026
71 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
94
Quality
94
Volatility
89
Value
57
Issuance
54
Accruals
50
Growth
48
Momentum
46
Size
3

Revisions (94): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (46): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SHW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SHW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$300$320$340$360$380$400$420Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SHWHigh $420Median $396Low $340

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
15 Buy13 Hold0 Sell
Low $340Median $396High $420

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$390 → $363
25 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$420
25 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$360 → $340
22 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$420
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesSector Weight—
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesSector Weight—
25 Aug 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
25 Aug 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy$400
3 Aug 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy—
3 Aug 2026GuggenheimInitiatesBuy$400
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$400 → $405
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$365 → $380
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$385 → $395
29 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$350 → $360
29 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$391 → $405
8 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SHW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SHW vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Co. returned −4.0% against +16.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SHW vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
859095100105110115120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SHWS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SHW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.1%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

The Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.6×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
20.1×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.6×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.8%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Gross margin
49.2%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Operating margin
18.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Net margin
11.0%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
65.1%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.5%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • The Sherwin-Williams Co. has a market value of $77.9B and an enterprise value of $92.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $24.4B. The latest quarter grew 7.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.7B, a 11.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.85.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.2B, after $673.5M of capital spending.

  • The Sherwin-Williams Co. spent $2.6B on share buybacks and $786.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 242.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.6×; forward P/E: 23.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.00%, paying out 29% of earnings.

  • The Sherwin-Williams Co. employs 64,249 people — $380K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SHW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SHWThe Sherwin-Williams Co.$77.9B
71
ECLEcolab, Inc.$78.8B
48
APDAir Products & Chemicals, Inc.$61.9B
78
LINLinde Plc$226.0B
65
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$23.4B
86
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.$21.5B
59
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$18.9B
66

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News

Latest SHW news & analysis

Sherwin-Williams Expands Manufacturing Capacity at Statesville

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Sherwin-Williams has expanded manufacturing capacity at its Statesville facility, which is now its largest North American plant. The expansion boosts capacity, automation, and distribution efficiency.

Why it matters — A SHW watcher would care because expanded production capacity and improved efficiency at the company's largest North American plant could support its operations and growth.

Sherwin-Williams to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 27, 2026

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

Sherwin-Williams announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The press release and related information will be made available on the company's website at that time.

Why it matters — This announcement sets the date when Sherwin-Williams shareholders can expect to see the company's third quarter financial performance and segment results.

Sherwin-Williams Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Statesville Manufacturing Facility

PRNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026positive

Sherwin-Williams held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to mark the grand opening of its expanded architectural paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Statesville, North Carolina. The strategic investment is intended to strengthen manufacturing capacity, supply chain responsiveness, and customer service across North America.

Why it matters — This expansion signals increased production capacity and improved supply chain reliability that could support Sherwin-Williams' ability to serve customers across North America.

3 Chemical Stocks Bucking the Dividend Cut Trend While Peers Slash Payouts

24/7 Wall Street · 29 Sept 2026positive

The article notes that while Dow and LyondellBasell cut their dividends during the downcycle, a handful of chemical companies, reportedly including Sherwin-Williams, continued raising payouts. It explores the structural reasons behind that divergence, suggesting these dividend-raising names stand apart from peers that slashed returns to shareholders.

Why it matters — The piece positions Sherwin-Williams among a select group of chemical companies that maintained and grew shareholder payouts during a period when larger peers cut theirs, which is relevant context for income-focused investors watching the company.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Discusses Strategic Investments, Market Position and Growth Outlook at Financial Community Presentation Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 24 Sept 2026neutral

Sherwin-Williams held a presentation for the financial community covering its strategic investments, market position, and growth outlook, according to a Seeking Alpha transcript. The presentation addressed the company's current standing and future direction.

Why it matters — SHW watchers would care because the company's own commentary on its strategic investments and growth outlook offers insight into its competitive positioning and forward plans.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SHW stock

What is the SHW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering The Sherwin-Williams Co. have a median 12-month price target of $396, with estimates ranging from $340 to $420. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SHW stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering The Sherwin-Williams Co., 15 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Sherwin-Williams Co. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 7 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SHW?

As at 7 Oct 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Co. ranks 71 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (94 of 100).

Will SHW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +23.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Sherwin-Williams Co. 71 out of 100 as at 7 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SHW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Sherwin-Williams Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SHW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $340 to $420 over the next 12 months.

How has SHW stock performed over the past year?

The Sherwin-Williams Co. returned -4.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Sherwin-Williams Co. do?

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global paints and coatings manufacturer that serves professional contractors, industrial customers, commercial users, and retail consumers. The company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of products, including architectural paints, stains, varnishes, protective coatings, wood finishes, marine coatings, automotive refinish products, primers, sealants, aerosols, caulks, adhesives, and specialty treatments.

What is the latest news on SHW?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Oct 2026): "Sherwin-Williams Expands Manufacturing Capacity at Statesville". Sherwin-Williams has expanded manufacturing capacity at its Statesville facility, which is now its largest North American plant. The expansion boosts capacity, automation, and distribution efficiency.

Company

About The Sherwin-Williams Co.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global paints and coatings manufacturer that serves professional contractors, industrial customers, commercial users, and retail consumers. The company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of products, including architectural paints, stains, varnishes, protective coatings, wood finishes, marine coatings, automotive refinish products, primers, sealants, aerosols, caulks, adhesives, and specialty treatments. Sherwin-Williams operates through three core business segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. Its Paint Stores Group supports architectural and industrial painting needs, while Consumer Brands Group supplies branded and private-label products through retailers and distributors. Performance Coatings Group focuses on industrial and specialty applications across multiple end markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams is a major supplier across the paints, coatings, and related chemicals market.

CEO Ms. Heidi G. Petz · 64,249 employees · United States · https://www.sherwin-williams.com