#4 - Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW)
If the housing market heats up, then owning Sherwin-Williams stock will be an obvious beneficiary. However, even if mortgage rates stay at levels that many first-time home buyers have never seen, there is evidence that lower interest rates are stirring activity in the home improvement sector.
If you’re looking to give your home a cost-effective makeover, paint is a good place to start. Despite a challenging industry environment, Sherwin-Williams continues to be the market share leader. It managed to grow revenue in its Paint Stores group and break even in its Consumer Brands and Paint Coatings groups.
SHW stock has delivered a total return of over 408% in the last 10 years. That includes a dividend that the company has increased for 47 consecutive years.
About Sherwin-Williams
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coating, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. It operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group.
Read More - Current Price
- $371.94
- Consensus Rating
- Moderate Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 13 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, 1 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $396.47 (6.6% Upside)
