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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$331.26 -3.18 (-0.95%)
Closing price 04/25/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$331.48 +0.22 (+0.07%)
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Sherwin-Williams - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for SHW.

Consensus Price Target

$392.00
18.34% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sherwin-Williams, the average price target is $392.00. The highest price target for SHW is $425.00, while the lowest price target for SHW is $350.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.34% from the current price of $331.26.
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SHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/27/24 to 4/27/25
1 Month Ago
3/28/24 to 3/28/25
3 Months Ago
1/28/24 to 1/27/25
1 Year Ago
4/28/23 to 4/27/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$392.00$401.13$403.29$337.37
Forecasted Upside18.34% Upside18.06% Upside10.71% Upside10.09% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

SHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SHW Price Targets by Month

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Sherwin-Williams Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSherwin-WilliamsBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.78
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.34% Upside150.32% Upside21.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/22/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Vincent Andrews
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$405.00 ➝ $385.00+17.15%
4/15/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
John Roberts
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Set Target$395.00+15.87%
4/9/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Michael Sison
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$380.00 ➝ $350.00+4.51%
4/8/2025Citigroup
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Patrick Cunningham
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$423.00 ➝ $375.00+19.64%
4/7/2025UBS Group
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Joshua Spector
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$430.00 ➝ $400.00+23.44%
4/1/2025Barclays
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Michael Leithead
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$385.00 ➝ $355.00+2.20%
3/10/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Laurence Alexander
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$423.00 ➝ $380.00+4.40%
2/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jeffrey Zekauskas
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$370.00 ➝ $390.00+8.31%
2/3/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Arun Viswanathan
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$438.00 ➝ $415.00+15.00%
1/31/2025Robert W. Baird
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Ghansham Panjabi
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Set Target$370.00+7.39%
1/24/2025Berenberg Bank
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A. Ceccarelli
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$321.00 ➝ $420.00+16.25%
1/17/2025Zelman & Associates
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A. Baumgarten
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/7/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $420.00+10.31%
10/7/2024KeyCorp
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A. Yefremov
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
9/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $425.00+12.31%
7/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$344.00 ➝ $390.00+15.29%
7/18/2024Redburn Atlantic
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S. Hudson
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
4/24/2024Loop Capital
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$395.00 ➝ $380.00+25.68%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
2/27/2024Northcoast Research
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$360.00+11.62%
1/8/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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M. Harrison
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/21/2023Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $378.00+23.51%
10/18/2023Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$300.00 ➝ $275.00+8.76%
6/26/202358.com
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4/27/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost Target$260.00 ➝ $265.00+11.05%

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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 Tuesday, April 22, 2025. 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 current stock price is around $322, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a well-established company.
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company has received multiple upgrades from analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $2.09, surpassing expectations, which reflects its strong financial health and operational efficiency.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $81 billion, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a significant player in the specialty chemicals sector, providing stability and growth potential.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of about 0.98%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors seeking dividends.

Sherwin-Williams
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a decline of about 3.2% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in fluctuating market conditions.
  • Despite strong earnings, the P/E ratio is around 30.59, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
  • The quick ratio of 0.46 suggests that The Sherwin-Williams Company may have difficulty meeting its short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity.
  • Recent insider selling activity may raise red flags for some investors, as it could indicate a lack of confidence in the company's future performance from those closest to it.

SHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sherwin-Williams is $392.00, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $350.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sherwin-Williams in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHW shares.

According to analysts, Sherwin-Williams's stock has a predicted upside of 18.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Sherwin-Williams has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Sherwin-Williams more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Sherwin-Williams is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how SHW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SHW) was last updated on 4/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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