The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Stock Forecast
SHW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.93 / 5 from 29 analysts
- Price target
- $383.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $3.66
- 52-week range
- $293.00 – $372.60
SHW analyst ratings
29 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SHW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SHW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.69 | $3.54 | $3.80 | $3.59 | +2.8% | 24 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.10 | $11.88 | $12.25 | $11.43 | +5.8% | 29 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.54 | $12.84 | $14.15 | $12.10 | +11.9% | 29 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SHW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.78B | $6.69B | $6.84B | +6.6% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $25.12B | $24.86B | $25.28B | +6.6% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $26.26B | $25.65B | $26.72B | +4.5% | 25 |
SHW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SHW revenue: reported and forecast
SHW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.58 | $3.70 | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | +3.3% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.74 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 | +3.0% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.27 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.56 | $13.54 | +2.0% | 0 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SHW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SHW beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from SHW
29 analysts cover Sherwin-Williams; their consensus rating is buy (3.93 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $383.12, 14.3% above the latest close of $335.20. Analysts expect earnings of $12.10 per share for 2026, +5.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.54 per share on revenue of $26.3 billion. Sherwin-Williams beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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SHW forecast FAQ
What is Sherwin-Williams's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sherwin-Williams is $383.12, 14.3% above the latest close of $335.20.
Is Sherwin-Williams a buy, hold or sell?
Of 29 analysts covering Sherwin-Williams, 12 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 14 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sherwin-Williams's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.10 per share for 2026 (range $11.88 to $12.25); for 2027 the estimate is $13.54.
What is Sherwin-Williams's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $25.1 billion, growth of 6.6%; for 2027 it is $26.3 billion.
When does Sherwin-Williams report earnings?
Sherwin-Williams is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.66.
Does Sherwin-Williams usually beat earnings estimates?
Sherwin-Williams reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.