Is SHW a good investment in 2026?

Sherwin-Williams trades at a P/E ratio of 32.5, with medium volatility (24.2% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of SHW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 24.2%, SHW has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.24 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does SHW pay dividends?

Yes, Sherwin-Williams has a dividend yield of 0.92%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$82.72B

P/E RATIO

32.5

BETA

1.24

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.92%

52W HIGH

$379.65

52W LOW

$308.84

VOLATILITY

24.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$356.36 → $333.84-6.32%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$363.62 → $333.84-8.2%

SHW | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRIC	SHW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	32.5x	14.0x	↑ 132%
Beta	1.24	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.92%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	24.2%	28%	Lower risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

LILIN APAPD ECECL

Competitors Analysis

Compare SHW's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
SHSHW(You are here)	$333.84	$82.72B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$490.37	$227.23B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$274.99	$61.23B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$285.51	$80.87B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Sherwin-Williams is currently trading at $333.84, which is 12.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.24, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.8M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHW a good buy right now?

Sherwin-Williams trades at 32.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.2% volatility.

Does SHW pay dividends?

Yes, Sherwin-Williams offers a dividend yield of 0.92%. This translates to approximately $3.07 per share annually.

How volatile is SHW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.2% and beta of 1.24,SHW is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.