Sherwin-Williams stock holds steady after Q2 2026 earnings beat and guidance lift
Published on 09/20/2026 at 13:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Sherwin-Williams stock (ISIN US8243481051) is trading in a narrow range around USD 321 on the New York Stock Exchange as of September 17, 2026 after investors digested a Q2 2026 earnings beat and a higher full-year EPS guidance in recent weeks.
Q2 2026 earnings beat and guidance raised
According to an income-stock analysis published by MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, Sherwin-Williams reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 6.79 billion, an increase of 7.5 percent year over year, supported by demand across its paints and coatings portfolio.
The same analysis notes that adjusted EPS for Q2 2026 came in at USD 3.70 compared with a consensus estimate of USD 3.52, meaning the company beat expectations by USD 0.18 per share in the quarter.MarketBeat
Per the corporate-news overview on Ad-hoc-news dated September 19, 2026, the company coupled the Q2 2026 beat with a higher full-year EPS guidance, which underpins the stock but has not yet translated into a strong share-price rally.
Stock performance and valuation context
Corporate-news data compiled by Ad-hoc-news indicate that Sherwin-Williams stock closed at USD 321.22 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026, with a marginal daily decline of 0.07 percent compared with the prior close and an intraday trading range between USD 320.89 and USD 321.64.
In the same overview, Ad-hoc-news notes that Sherwin-Williams’ share price has slipped 0.9 percent year to date in 2026, from USD 324.23 at the start of the year to USD 321.22 on September 17, 2026, reflecting a broadly flat performance despite the supportive Q2 2026 earnings momentum.Ad-hoc-news
Per price data shown on Yahoo Finance as of September 18, 2026, the Sherwin-Williams share closed at USD 320.73 on the New York Stock Exchange at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, down 0.07 percent on the day, with an after-hours indication of USD 318.25.
Analyst view and risk factors
MarketBeat’s Sherwin-Williams overview shows that the stock is trading modestly below the analyst consensus price target, which suggests some upside potential if the company can sustain its current growth trajectory.MarketBeat
At the same time, the paints and coatings specialist remains exposed to cyclical demand in construction and industrial end markets, meaning that slower economic activity or weaker housing trends could weigh on volumes and margins despite the recent earnings beat.
Sherwin-Williams stock and key figures
As of the last completed trading day on September 17, 2026, Sherwin-Williams stock closed at USD 321.22 on the New York Stock Exchange, a level that leaves the shares trading slightly below their year-opening value in 2026 and below the analyst consensus target cited in recent coverage.
Sherwin-Williams stock key data
- Company: The Sherwin-Williams Company Inc.
- ISIN: US8243481051
- Ticker: SHW
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 17, 2026, 15:59): 321.22 USD
- Market capitalization: 82.00 billion USD (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Materials / Paints and Coatings
- Index membership: S&P 500
