Is SHW a good investment in 2026?

Sherwin-Williams trades at a P/E ratio of 30.5, with high volatility (30.8% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of SHW?

Based on 30-day volatility of 30.8%, SHW has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.13 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 1.00%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$78.55B

P/E RATIO

30.5

BETA

1.13

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.00%

52W HIGH

$379.65

52W LOW

$289.86

VOLATILITY

30.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$309.08 → $318.48+3.04%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$345.72 → $318.48-7.9%

SHW | 52-week chartLast updated: 6/22/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	SHW	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	30.5x	14.0x	↑ 118%
Beta	1.13	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.00%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	30.8%	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)	$318.48	$78.55B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$514.65	$237.95B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$282.67	$62.95B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$269.59	$75.87B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Sherwin-Williams is currently trading at $318.48, which is 16.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.13, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHW a good buy right now?

Sherwin-Williams trades at 30.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 30.8% volatility.

Does SHW pay dividends?

Yes, Sherwin-Williams offers a dividend yield of 1.00%. This translates to approximately $3.18 per share annually.

How volatile is SHW?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 30.8% and beta of 1.13,SHW is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.