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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$322.88 -3.21 (-0.98%)
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Sherwin-Williams - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
11

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sherwin-Williams in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SHW.

Consensus Price Target

$386.29
19.64% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sherwin-Williams, the average price target is $386.29. The highest price target for SHW is $420.00, while the lowest price target for SHW is $360.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.64% from the current price of $322.88.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
1 Month Ago
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
3 Months Ago
6/11/25 to 6/11/26
1 Year Ago
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$386.29$385.44$366.77$387.27
Forecasted Upside19.64% Upside6.37% Upside15.78% Upside7.17% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

SHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SHW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Sherwin-Williams Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSherwin-WilliamsMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.44% Upside130.02% Upside15.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/26/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/24/2026
DA Davidson logo
DA Davidson
2 of 5 stars
Garik Shmois
Not Rated
Set TargetBuy$400.00+15.35%
8/3/2026
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
5 of 5 stars
Steven Forbes
Steven Forbes
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageBuy$400.00+17.24%
7/29/2026Set Target$420.00+21.99%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$400.00 ➝ $405.00+17.55%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$390.00+13.20%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
7/29/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$350.00 ➝ $360.00+1.44%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$385.00 ➝ $395.00+11.30%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOverweight$365.00 ➝ $380.00+11.12%
7/28/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$375.00+5.66%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$391.00 ➝ $405.00+22.30%
6/8/2026Set Target$380.00+24.50%
5/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/21/2026Lower TargetNeutral$370.00 ➝ $365.00+6.93%
3/31/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
3/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$410.00 ➝ $371.00+18.16%
1/22/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$380.00+8.43%
1/7/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy$371.00+9.09%
7/23/2025Lower TargetBuy$395.00 ➝ $380.00+10.80%
4/1/2025Lower TargetEqual Weight$385.00 ➝ $355.00+2.20%
1/31/2025Set Target$370.00+7.39%
1/17/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/7/2024Reiterated RatingOverweightSector Weight

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Should I Buy Sherwin-Williams Stock? SHW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Sherwin-Williams pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Sherwin-Williams
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Sherwin-Williams Company:

  • The company recently reported strong financial performance in its latest quarter, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $3.70 compared to a consensus estimate of $3.52, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $6.79 billion in sales, indicating robust demand and operational efficiency.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $386.29, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $333.51.
  • The company has raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to a range of $11.80 to $12.20 per share, signaling management confidence in continued growth and the ability to deliver above the previous consensus estimate of $11.74.
  • Investors can benefit from a consistent income stream as the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share, which will be paid on September 11th, representing an annualized yield of approximately 1.0%.
  • Recent institutional activity shows renewed interest in the stock, with the Saudi Central Bank increasing its stake by 89.2% in the second quarter and HSBC Holdings PLC growing its holdings by 5.6%, suggesting confidence from major global financial entities.

Sherwin-Williams
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Sherwin-Williams Company for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.74, which is relatively high and may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its current earnings, potentially limiting future upside if growth slows.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with executives such as Justin T. Binns and Karl J. Jorgenrud selling significant portions of their holdings in August 2026, which can signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • Several large institutional investors have reduced their positions in the company, including Amundi, which cut its holdings by 25.9% in the second quarter, and HighTower Advisors LLC, which lowered its stake by 5.5%, suggesting some large players are taking profits or reducing exposure.
  • The company's balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.16, indicating a relatively high level of leverage that could increase financial risk if interest rates remain elevated or if economic conditions deteriorate.
  • Short interest has been increasing in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 6.4 million as of August 2026, reflecting a growing number of investors betting on a decline in the stock price.

SHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sherwin-Williams is $386.29, with a high forecast of $420.00 and a low forecast of $360.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sherwin-Williams in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHW shares.

According to analysts, Sherwin-Williams's stock has a predicted upside of 19.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Sherwin-Williams's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Sherwin-Williams more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Sherwin-Williams is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how SHW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Sherwin-Williams analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/26/2026.
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