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The Sherwin-Williams Company
$310.54-- (--)
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The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for The Sherwin-Williams Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 11 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 11 unique analysts
(18 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence8.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$382.60
23.20% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest SHW Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$391.00 $405.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$355.00 $400.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
HoldMaintains
$346.05 $365.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyMaintains
$355.00 $380.00
Daniel Lungo
BofA Securities
SellDowngrades
-
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyReiterates
-
Sebastian Bray
Berenberg Bank
BuyMaintains
$400.00 $380.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$420.00 $355.00
Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$391.00
Michael Sison
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$350.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
HoldDowngrades
$385.00 $330.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$396.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$396.00
Greg Melich
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$390.00 $400.00
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$385.00
Jeffrey Zekauskas
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$385.00 $365.00
Michael Sison
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$365.00 $350.00
Greg Melich
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$400.00 $390.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for SHW?

The analyst consensus rating for SHW is "Buy" based on 11 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for SHW?

The average 12-month price target for SHW is $382.60, representing an upside of 23.2% from the current price of $310.54.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.