Sherwin-Williams stock gains as KeyCorp outlines 2026 earnings and guidance
Published on 09/14/2026 at 18:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sherwin-Williams stock (ISIN US8243481051) opened at USD 323.14 on September 10, 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange, as fresh analyst commentary from KeyCorp focused investors on the paint maker's earnings power and guidance for fiscal year 2026.
Analyst view highlights earnings expectations
According to MarketBeat on September 10, 2026, KeyCorp analyst S. Tiano forecasts that Sherwin-Williams will earn USD 12.10 per share in fiscal year 2026.
In the same note, Sherwin-Williams is described as a specialty chemicals company with a consensus full-year earnings estimate of USD 12.09 per share for the current year, indicating that KeyCorp's projection is very close to the broader analyst consensus.MarketBeat
KeyCorp maintains a Sector Weight rating on Sherwin-Williams stock, signaling a neutral stance compared with the broader market.MarketBeat
Guidance and valuation frame the investment story
According to MarketBeat, Sherwin-Williams has set its guidance for fiscal year 2026 at USD 11.80 to USD 12.20 in earnings per share, giving investors a clear range for expected profitability.
Using the opening price of USD 323.14 on September 10, 2026 and the midpoint of that guidance range at USD 12.00 per share, Sherwin-Williams stock is trading at roughly 26.9 times the guided earnings, a valuation level that many investors will weigh against the company's growth and margin profile.MarketBeat
As of the latest analyst overview compiled by MarketBeat, Sherwin-Williams carries an average rating score of 2.67 on a five-point scale, based on one strong buy rating, ten buy ratings and seven hold ratings, with no sell recommendations reported.
The same overview shows that the consensus price target for Sherwin-Williams stock stands at USD 386.29 per share, which represents about 19.5 percent upside relative to the reference price of USD 323.14.MarketBeat
Share performance and dividend context
According to MarketBeat, Sherwin-Williams stock began 2026 at USD 324.23 per share and was recently quoted around USD 323.14, implying a modest year-to-date decline of approximately 0.3 percent.
The price history suggests that despite macroeconomic uncertainty and sector rotation, Sherwin-Williams shares have been relatively stable in 2026, with only a small slip versus the start of the year.MarketBeat
In addition to earnings expectations, investors in Sherwin-Williams stock benefit from regular dividends: according to MarketBeat, the company recently paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.80 per share on September 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026.
Risk factors and sector backdrop
Although the consensus on Sherwin-Williams stock is described as Moderate Buy by MarketBeat, the presence of seven hold ratings indicates that several analysts see limited near-term upside or potential risks that warrant caution.
More broadly, Bank of America recently warned that the market may be overdue for a stock pullback, pointing to weak seasonality in the September to October period.CNBC For Sherwin-Williams, such a broad risk factor could weigh on the shares even if company-specific fundamentals remain intact.
Stock level and investor takeaway
As of the last completed trading day referenced in the available data, Sherwin-Williams stock closed at USD 323.14 on the New York Stock Exchange, with investors weighing a consensus earnings outlook of just over USD 12.00 per share for fiscal year 2026 against an implied upside of roughly 19.5 percent to the average analyst price target.
Sherwin-Williams stock key data
- Company: The Sherwin-Williams Company
- ISIN: US8243481051
- Ticker: SHW
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Sector / Industry: Specialty chemicals, coatings
- Index membership: S&P 500
