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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$326.62 -1.73 (-0.53%)
Closing price 09/23/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$324.02 -2.61 (-0.80%)
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Sherwin-Williams - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
11

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SHW.

Consensus Price Target

$387.18
18.54% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sherwin-Williams, the average price target is $387.18. 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 18.54% from the current price of $326.62.
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
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 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$387.18$386.29$368.69$387.27
Forecasted Upside18.54% Upside10.28% Upside6.92% Upside13.01% 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
2.67
2.57
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.54% Upside137.04% Upside18.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
Arun Viswanathan
Arun Viswanathan
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$420.00+28.64%
9/10/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageSector Weight
8/26/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
8/24/2026Set TargetBuy$400.00+15.35%
8/3/2026Initiated 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%
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

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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 Sunday, September 20, 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 second-quarter earnings of $3.70 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.52 by $0.18, demonstrating strong operational performance and profitability that exceeds market expectations.
  • Analysts maintain a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with a price target of $386.29, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $320.72, indicating that the market may be undervaluing the company's future growth prospects.
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company recently raised its full-year 2026 earnings per share guidance to a range of $11.80 to $12.20, signaling management confidence in sustained revenue growth and cost management throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • Revenue for the most recent quarter reached $6.79 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $6.60 billion and representing a 7.5% year-over-year increase, which highlights the company's ability to drive top-line growth in the specialty chemicals sector.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.00% and a payout ratio of 29.49%, the company offers a sustainable income stream for investors while retaining sufficient capital for reinvestment, supported by a return on equity of 67.97% in the latest quarter.

Sherwin-Williams
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $320.72 is trading below the 50-day simple moving average of $339.21, suggesting that short-term momentum is weak and the stock may be under pressure from recent selling activity.
  • Recent insider activity shows significant selling, with executives such as Justin T. Binns and Karl J. Jorgenrud selling substantial portions of their holdings in August 2026, which can signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation.
  • The company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.16, indicating a high level of leverage relative to its equity base, which could increase financial risk if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows.
  • Short interest has increased to 7,049,127 shares as of August 31, 2026, representing a 10.1% month-over-month rise, suggesting that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock's performance.
  • The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 29.56, which is relatively high compared to the broader market, potentially leaving little room for error if earnings growth does not continue to outpace valuation expectations.

SHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sherwin-Williams is $387.18, with a high forecast of $420.00 and a low forecast of $360.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sherwin-Williams in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHW shares.

According to analysts, Sherwin-Williams's stock has a predicted upside of 18.54% 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 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.57. 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 9/22/2026.
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