Is SHW a good investment in 2026?

Sherwin-Williams trades at a P/E ratio of 32.7, with high volatility (35.1% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of SHW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 35.1%, SHW has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.27 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does SHW pay dividends?

Yes, Sherwin-Williams has a dividend yield of 1.02%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$83.17B

P/E RATIO

32.7

BETA

1.27

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.02%

52W HIGH

$379.65

52W LOW

$301.58

VOLATILITY

35.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$333.40 → $335.67+0.68%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$336.77 → $335.67-0.3%

SHW | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/8/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	SHW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	32.7x	14.0x	↑ 133%
Beta	1.27	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	1.02%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	35.1%	28%	Higher 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)	$335.67	$83.17B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$500.48	$231.92B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$296.61	$66.04B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$273.51	$77.25B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Sherwin-Williams is currently trading at $335.67, which is 11.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.27, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHW a good buy right now?

Sherwin-Williams trades at 32.7x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 35.1% volatility.

Does SHW pay dividends?

Yes, Sherwin-Williams offers a dividend yield of 1.02%. This translates to approximately $3.42 per share annually.

How volatile is SHW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.1% and beta of 1.27,SHW is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.