Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SHW does

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is a US stock in the Basic Materials sector, Specialty Chemicals industry, headquartered in Cleveland, United States. The company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. It operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group offers architectural paint and coatings, protective and marine products, and OEM product finishes under the Sherwin-Williams brand. The Consumer Brands Group supplies branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers, including home centers and hardware stores, as well as dedicated dealers and distributors. Sherwin-Williams is part of the S&P 500.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 326.46 USD reflects the latest trading value; the -0.58% change today shows the session's move.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 30.1 divides the current share price by the last 12 months of earnings per share, indicating how much investors pay for each dollar of recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 24 uses expected future earnings, offering a sense of valuation relative to what analysts anticipate.
• Earnings per share, trailing 12 months, stands at 10.84 USD, representing the portion of net income attributable to each share.
• The dividend yield of 0.97% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price; the ex-dividend date is 21 aug. 2026.
• 29% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating the share of profit returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 1.09 suggests the stock's price tends to move slightly more than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 289,86 – 377,77 USD shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year, with the current price near the lower end.
• The price change over the last 52 weeks is -4.3%, reflecting a modest decline from a year ago.
• Revenue, trailing 12 months, is 24.41 mld. USD, growing 7.5% year over year.
• The profit margin of 11% and operating margin of 18.1% show how much of each sales dollar remains as profit after costs and operating expenses.
• Return on equity of 65.1% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 390% indicates the company carries significant debt relative to equity.
• Price-to-book of 20.44 compares the market price to the book value per share, often used to assess whether a stock trades at a premium to its accounting value.

Recent news

Recent headlines cover analyst actions and investor events. A price target adjustment by Stephens and a financial community presentation scheduled for September 2026 are among the topics mentioned. Other stories reference broader industry dynamics, including DIY consumer trends and comparisons with other income and industrials stocks.

What to watch

Investors often monitor earnings reports, such as the upcoming date of 27 oct. 2026, for updates on revenue and margins. Margin trends, debt levels, and dividend policy can influence how the market views the stock. Broader factors such as housing activity, raw material costs, and competitive dynamics in the paints and coatings space also shape the investment narrative. For peers, see International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Mosaic Company (The) (MOS), Dow Inc. (DOW), Amcor (AMCR), Newmont (NEM), Ecolab (ECL), and Ball Corporation (BALL).