Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$362.79 -2.24 (-0.61%)

(As of 12/17/2024 ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
13

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SHW.

Consensus Price Target

$396.47
9.28% Upside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sherwin-Williams, the average price target is $396.47. The highest price target for SHW is $450.00, while the lowest price target for SHW is $334.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.28% from the current price of $362.79.

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SHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/19/23 to 12/18/24	1 Month Ago 11/19/23 to 11/18/24	3 Months Ago 9/20/23 to 9/19/24	1 Year Ago 12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$396.47	$396.47	$362.68	$290.24
Forecasted Upside	9.28% Upside	5.62% Upside	-4.50% Downside	-5.53% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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SHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

SHW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Sherwin-Williams Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Sherwin-Williams	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.65	2.77	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.28% Upside	134.58% Upside	12.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SHW News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/7/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $420.00	+10.31%
10/24/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$455.00 ➝ $446.00	+23.35%
10/24/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$430.00 ➝ $420.00	+16.22%
10/23/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$360.00 ➝ $370.00	+1.59%
10/23/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$355.00 ➝ $370.00	+2.39%
10/23/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$350.00 ➝ $360.00	-0.35%
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10/18/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Underperform ➝ Underperform
10/18/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$375.00 ➝ $450.00	+15.66%
10/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$350.00 ➝ $400.00	+3.33%
10/7/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Yefremov Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
9/30/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $425.00	+12.31%
8/26/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$392.00 ➝ $415.00	+14.96%
7/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$344.00 ➝ $390.00	+15.29%
7/18/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Hudson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/24/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$340.00 ➝ $334.00	+10.47%
4/24/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$395.00 ➝ $380.00	+25.68%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
2/27/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$360.00	+11.62%
1/8/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Harrison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
12/21/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$330.00 ➝ $378.00	+23.51%
10/18/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$300.00 ➝ $275.00	+8.76%
9/29/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$224.00 ➝ $249.00	-2.84%
6/26/2023	58.com Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Upgrade
4/27/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$260.00 ➝ $265.00	+11.05%
1/27/2023	Zelman & Associates Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Sherwin-Williams pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Sherwin-Williams
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Sherwin-Williams Company:

The Sherwin-Williams Company has a strong return on equity of 74.45%, indicating effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
The company reported a revenue increase of 0.7% year-over-year, demonstrating resilience and growth potential in a competitive market.
With a market capitalization of $96.95 billion, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a significant player in the specialty chemicals sector, providing stability and investor confidence.
The recent quarterly dividend of $0.715 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $2.86, offers a yield of approximately 0.77%, providing income to investors.
The current stock price reflects the company's strong fundamentals and growth prospects, making it an attractive option for long-term investors.

Sherwin-Williams
Bear Case

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

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, which may indicate higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
With a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.51, The Sherwin-Williams Company may face liquidity challenges, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting short-term obligations.
The recent earnings report showed that the company missed analysts' consensus estimates for earnings per share by $0.19, which could raise concerns about future performance.
The P/E ratio of 38.34 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The P/E/G ratio of 3.16 indicates that the stock's price may not be justified by its growth rate, suggesting that investors should be cautious about potential overvaluation.

SHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sherwin-Williams is $396.47, with a high forecast of $450.00 and a low forecast of $334.00.
: 20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sherwin-Williams in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SHW shares.
: According to analysts, Sherwin-Williams's stock has a predicted upside of 9.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Sherwin-Williams has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Sherwin-Williams less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Sherwin-Williams is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.77. Learn more on how SHW compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:SHW) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target