Sherwin-Williams stock holds steady as Q2 2026 earnings beat and guidance raise support valuation
Published on 09/19/2026 at 15:20 | 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 figures and guidance raise underpin Sherwin-Williams stock
According to an income-stock analysis published by 24/7 Wall St on September 18, 2026, Sherwin-Williams generated Q2 2026 revenue of USD 6.79 billion, an increase of 7.5% year over year, while adjusted EPS came in at USD 3.70 compared with a consensus of USD 3.52.
The same analysis notes that Sherwin-Williams raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of USD 11.80 to USD 12.20, against trailing diluted EPS of USD 10.80, signaling anticipated earnings growth of roughly 9.3% to 13.0% compared with the previous year depending on where results land in the range.24/7 Wall St
Free cash flow also showed momentum in Q2 2026: Sherwin-Williams delivered free cash flow of USD 1.24 billion in the quarter with a free-cash-flow conversion of 86%, and returned USD 1.46 billion to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks, underscoring the company’s capacity to fund both growth and shareholder distributions from its operations.24/7 Wall St
Dividend profile and analyst consensus provide context
In the same coverage, 24/7 Wall St highlights Sherwin-Williams’ dividend profile, stating that the company pays a quarterly dividend of USD 0.80 per share in 2026, up from USD 0.79 in 2025, for an annualized forward rate of USD 3.20 and a dividend yield of about 0.99% on its current share price.
From a valuation and sentiment perspective, Sherwin-Williams currently carries a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with a consensus price target of USD 386.29, according to an analyst overview on MarketBeat dated September 18, 2026.
MarketBeat reports that Sherwin-Williams’ average analyst price target of USD 386.29 implies upside potential of approximately 20.4% from a current price reference of around USD 320.72, based on the latest available analyst-scorecard overview and consensus data.MarketBeat
Stock near USD 321 with stable recent trading
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% compared with the prior close and an intraday trading range between roughly USD 320.89 and USD 321.64.
In the same overview, Ad-hoc-news notes that Sherwin-Williams’ share price has slipped around 0.9% 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
The same data set cites a market capitalization of about USD 82.00 billion for Sherwin-Williams as of September 17, 2026, based on the NYSE quote of USD 321.22 and the company’s shares outstanding, underlining the paint and coatings manufacturer’s position among large-cap industrial names in the United States.Ad-hoc-news
Stock price and investor perspective
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 in USD terms, a level that leaves the shares trading below the analyst consensus price target but broadly in line with their year-opening value in 2026.
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
