The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Sherwin-Williams Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has returned -0.86% so far this year and -7.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SHW has achieved an annualized return of 13.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, SHW's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Dec 1991 with a return of +22.3%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -32.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, SHW closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 16, 2008 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2001 at -20.8%.

The Sherwin-Williams Company has an annualized alpha of 10.41%, beta of 0.84, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

• This stock captured 117.20% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.82% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.29 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SHW ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Sherwin-Williams Company provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.17 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Sherwin-Williams Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Sherwin-Williams Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The Sherwin-Williams Company was 52.02%, occurring on Jan 28, 2000. Recovery took 941 trading sessions.

The current The Sherwin-Williams Company drawdown is 18.91%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Sherwin-Williams Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The Sherwin-Williams Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.