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SHW Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
The Sherwin-Williams · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
SHW live signal snapshot
SHW last traded at $355.76, up 0.12% on the session, trading 5.8% below its 52-week high of $377.77 and 22.7% above its 52-week low of $289.86. Our AI model's current call on SHW is BUY, with 85% confidence. Short-term momentum is constructive: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked upward and price is holding above the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $369.70 (3.9% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, SHW reads 57.9, showing buyers in control without the stretch of an overbought reading. Its MACD line is above its signal line with a positive histogram (1.96) — upward momentum is accelerating. The 50-day moving average ($330.70) sits 0.6% below the 200-day ($332.78) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
The average 12-month target from 24 Wall Street analysts is $374.25 (range $329.00–$420.00) — 5.2% upside from where SHW trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 15 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 14 Hold).
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About The Sherwin-Williams
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is a specialty chemicals company in the basic materials sector, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States. The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. It has a market value of about $85.9 billion and roughly 64,249 full-time employees. Its beta of 1.05 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
SHW performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 9.8%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). On a one-year view it is up 3.9%, 7.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: +9.8% in the last month against −1.6% over three months.
| Period | SHW | Sector (XLB) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.8% | +6.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −1.6% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +9.8% | +16.9% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +3.9% | +22.4% | +11.5% |
The Sherwin-Williams financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams reported revenue of $6.9 billion and net income of $821 million (a 12.0% net margin). Revenue was up 7.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.7 on trailing earnings of $10.87 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $2.5 billion, and total debt equals 372% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $6.9B | $821M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $6.8B | $844M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $5.7B | $535M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.6B | $477M |
SHW vs. its peers
Against 4 of its largest basic materials peers, SHW's +9.8% year-to-date return beats 0 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Linde (LIN, +23.5%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $355.76 | +9.8% | 32.7 | BUY |
| Linde (LIN) | $526.55 | +23.5% | 35.0 | BUY |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $307.86 | +17.3% | 41.9 | BUY |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $62.12 | +22.3% | 26.1 | HOLD |
| Corteva (CTVA) | $12.14 | +20.7% | 7.5 | HOLD |
SHW stock: common questions
What is the SHW stock price target?
24 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $374.25, in a range of $329.00–$420.00, versus a recent price of $355.76. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $369.70 over the next month.
Is SHW a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates SHW a BUY at 85% confidence. Among analysts, 15 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 14 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has SHW stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 9.8%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). On a one-year view it is up 3.9%, 7.6 points worse than the S&P 500. Momentum has recently turned: +9.8% in the last month against −1.6% over three months.
What is SHW's 52-week high and low?
SHW has traded between $289.86 and $377.77 over the past 52 weeks; at $355.76 it is 5.8% below its 52-week high of $377.77 and 22.7% above its 52-week low of $289.86.
What sector is SHW in, and who are its peers?
SHW is in the basic materials sector (specialty chemicals). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Linde (LIN), Ecolab (ECL), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Corteva (CTVA).
How accurate is the SHW forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines SHW's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.