Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 11.800-12.200 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 11.740. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Sherwin-Williams Stock Performance

Shares of SHW opened at $352.59 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $86.96 billion, a PE ratio of 33.63, a P/E/G ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $321.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $332.13. Sherwin-Williams has a 52-week low of $289.86 and a 52-week high of $379.65.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The specialty chemicals company reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.52 by $0.18. Sherwin-Williams had a net margin of 10.86% and a return on equity of 64.55%. The company had revenue of $6.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.60 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.38 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Sherwin-Williams has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.800-12.200 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Sherwin-Williams will post 11.78 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Sherwin-Williams Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. Sherwin-Williams’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.71%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently weighed in on SHW shares. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $405.00 price objective (up from $391.00) on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. They set an “overweight” rating for the company. UBS Group cut shares of Sherwin-Williams from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price objective for the stock from $385.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $385.00 to $365.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $373.92.

Trending Headlines about Sherwin-Williams

Here are the key news stories impacting Sherwin-Williams this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Adjusted earnings were $3.70 per share, above the $3.52 Zacks consensus and up from $3.38 a year ago. Revenue increased 7.5% year over year to $6.79 billion, beating the $6.60 billion analyst estimate. Sherwin-Williams Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 outlook. Adjusted EPS guidance is now $11.80-$12.20, above the $11.74 consensus estimate, while expected full-year sales growth increased to the mid- to high-single-digit range from the prior low- to mid-single-digit forecast. Sherwin-Williams Lifts Outlook as Profit, Sales Climb
• Positive Sentiment: Growth was broad-based. Paint Stores Group sales rose 5.1%, same-store sales increased 4.2%, Consumer Brands Group sales jumped 21.5% partly due to the Suvinil acquisition, and Performance Coatings sales grew 6.3%. The company also returned $2.23 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks during the first half of 2026. Sherwin-Williams Q2 Sales Rise 7.5 Percent
• Negative Sentiment: Input-cost inflation pressured gross margin. Continued raw-material cost increases could limit profit expansion and remain a key risk to the upgraded earnings outlook. Sherwin-Williams Second Quarter Financial Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Sherwin-Williams

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SHW. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Sherwin-Williams during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Sherwin-Williams during the third quarter valued at $45,000. IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. purchased a new stake in Sherwin-Williams in the 4th quarter worth about $48,000. Finally, Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in Sherwin-Williams during the 3rd quarter worth about $60,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.67% of the company’s stock.

Sherwin-Williams Company Profile

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) is a global manufacturer and distributor of paints, coatings and related products. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company supplies a broad range of coatings for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Its product offering includes architectural paints and stains, industrial and protective coatings, automotive finishes, and a variety of sundry products such as primers, sealants and specialty treatments used by professionals and consumers.

The company sells through multiple channels, including a large network of company-operated retail paint stores that serve professional contractors and do-it-yourself consumers, as well as through distributors and mass retailers.