FrançaisAre analysts right about Sherwin-Williams (SHW)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Sherwin-Williams, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 45% were profitable, average return +12% (231 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (52% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 21 | 48% | +16% |
| RBC Capital | 21 | 38% | +6% |
| Credit Suisse | 19 | 79% | +22% |
| Citigroup | 17 | 53% | +20% |
| Keybanc | 16 | 38% | +6% |
Valuation
Is Sherwin-Williams overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Sherwin-Williams right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Sherwin-Williams's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Sherwin-Williams | Sector median (Materials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 31.8 | 23.4 |
| Forward P/E | 25.4 | 15.9 |
| Net margin | 11% | 8% |
👉 Sherwin-Williams trades above its sector median (31.8 vs 23.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Sherwin-Williams pays about $3.18/share/yr → 0.92% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherwin-Williams a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is "Buy" (27 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 45% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Sherwin-Williams's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $388 (+12% vs $345), ranging from $330 to $405 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Sherwin-Williams?
Over 1 year, 45% of analyst targets on Sherwin-Williams were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 231 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Sherwin-Williams stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $388 within 12 months, i.e. +12% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $405, the most cautious $330.
What is the Sherwin-Williams stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $388, +12%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (45%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Sherwin-Williams overvalued?
Its P/E is 31.8, forward P/E 25.4. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.