About The Sherwin-Williams Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has been publicly traded since 1980, making it a 46-year-old public company. It operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry within the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, United States and employs approximately 64,249 people. With a market capitalization of $79 billion, SHW is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $320.50
- Market Cap
- $79.41B
- 52-Week High
- $379.65
- 52-Week Low
- $308.84
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.87% | $323.32 | $320.49 |
| 2025 | -3.83% | $336.19 | $323.32 |
| 2024 | +9.90% | $305.90 | $336.19 |
| 2023 | +32.73% | $230.48 | $305.90 |
| 2022 | -31.96% | $338.75 | $230.48 |
| 2021 | +44.90% | $233.79 | $338.75 |
| 2020 | +27.05% | $184.01 | $233.79 |
| 2019 | +49.70% | $122.92 | $184.01 |
| 2018 | -3.23% | $127.02 | $122.92 |
| 2017 | +54.11% | $82.42 | $127.02 |
| 2016 | +4.79% | $78.66 | $82.42 |
| 2015 | -0.35% | $78.93 | $78.66 |
| 2014 | +44.85% | $54.49 | $78.93 |
| 2013 | +20.65% | $45.17 | $54.49 |
| 2012 | +74.48% | $25.89 | $45.17 |
| 2011 | +8.50% | $23.86 | $25.89 |
| 2010 | +38.64% | $17.21 | $23.86 |
| 2009 | +5.89% | $16.25 | $17.21 |
| 2008 | +5.57% | $15.39 | $16.25 |
| 2007 | -6.96% | $16.54 | $15.39 |
| 2006 | +42.75% | $11.59 | $16.54 |
| 2005 | +3.69% | $11.18 | $11.59 |
| 2004 | +30.70% | $8.55 | $11.18 |
| 2003 | +25.62% | $6.81 | $8.55 |
| 2002 | +4.88% | $6.49 | $6.81 |
| 2001 | +7.14% | $6.06 | $6.49 |
| 2000 | +28.37% | $4.72 | $6.06 |
| 1999 | -27.13% | $6.48 | $4.72 |
| 1998 | +7.52% | $6.02 | $6.48 |
| 1997 | +0.47% | $5.99 | $6.02 |
| 1996 | +39.49% | $4.30 | $5.99 |
| 1995 | +24.32% | $3.46 | $4.30 |
| 1994 | -5.00% | $3.64 | $3.46 |
| 1993 | +18.54% | $3.07 | $3.64 |
| 1992 | +16.29% | $2.64 | $3.07 |
| 1991 | +45.78% | $1.81 | $2.64 |
| 1990 | +11.20% | $1.63 | $1.81 |
| 1989 | +38.61% | $1.17 | $1.63 |
| 1988 | +6.59% | $1.10 | $1.17 |
| 1987 | -10.17% | $1.23 | $1.10 |
| 1986 | +27.13% | $0.97 | $1.23 |
| 1985 | +59.92% | $0.60 | $0.97 |
| 1984 | +6.67% | $0.57 | $0.60 |
| 1983 | +19.32% | $0.47 | $0.57 |
| 1982 | +100.00% | $0.24 | $0.47 |
| 1981 | +23.94% | $0.19 | $0.24 |
Valuation
SHW currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 31.2, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 23.6 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 17.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.4.
Dividends
The Sherwin-Williams Company pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.00%. This translates to $3.20 per share annually. The payout ratio of 31% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
SHW has a beta of 1.24, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $308.84 to $379.65, and it currently trades near its 52-week low.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 21 analyst opinions, SHW has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $388.14 suggests 21.4% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Sherwin-Williams Company do? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What sector is SHW in? ▼
SHW operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
When did SHW go public? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company went public in 1980, making it a 46-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in SHW 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in SHW five years ago would be worth approximately $1,423 today, representing a 42.3% return.
Does SHW pay dividends? ▼
Yes, The Sherwin-Williams Company pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.00%, which is $3.2 per share annually.
What is SHW's market cap? ▼
The Sherwin-Williams Company has a market capitalization of $79 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is SHW's P/E ratio? ▼
SHW has a trailing P/E ratio of 31.2 and a forward P/E of 23.6, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is SHW a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 21 opinions, SHW has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $388.14.
Last updated: 3/14/2026