Key Highlights

● Sherwin-Williams closed at $319.52 on 9 October 2026.

● Market data consensus target is $383.57 from 26 analysts.

● The second data set shows a mean of $384.65 and a median of $392.

● Royal Bank of Canada reiterated its rating.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW), a member of the S&P 500, finished Friday 9 October 2026 at $319.52. Analyst targets sit well above that level. Recent broker revisions have mostly been downward.

What Is the Latest Analyst Price Target?

Market data reported an average price target of $383.57 from 26 analysts, with a high of $420 and a low of $340. The second data set, using data as of 9 October, showed a mean of $384.65 and a median of $392 from 28 analysts, with the same $420 high and $340 low.

The recent named broker targets on market data, taken from the past three months, average roughly $385, which supports both consensus figures.

What Are Wall Street Analysts Saying?

Ratings lean positive. Market data counted 16 Buy, 1 Strong Buy, 9 Hold and no Sell ratings, a Moderate Buy consensus, while the second data set showed 12 Strong Buy, 3 Buy and 13 Hold, also with no Sell ratings.

Recent target changes have been mixed, with more cuts than increases since late September. On 9 October, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated Outperform but lowered its target from $420 to $392, while Goldman Sachs reiterated Buy and raised its target from $390 to $415. UBS set a Neutral target of $363, down from $390, on 5 October, and Melius Research initiated coverage at Hold with a $367 target on 6 October. Citigroup lowered its target from $415 to $400 on 30 September and Wells Fargo from $360 to $340 on 25 September. Mizuho moved the other way, raising its target from $371 to $396 on 24 September. Rothschild & Co Redburn holds the highest target at $420.

What Could Help the Stock Reach the Price Target?

The gap between the share price and most targets leaves scope for a recovery if conditions improve. Brokers such as Goldman Sachs, Mizuho and Citigroup retain targets of $396 to $415, which reflects confidence in the company's pricing power and margins. A pickup in housing activity, easing of raw material costs or lower interest rates could help sentiment towards a business tied to housing turnover, renovation and construction. Market data cites quarterly earnings per share of $3.70 against an estimate of $3.52.

What Could Prevent the Stock Reaching the Target?

The recent run of reductions from UBS, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Stephens and Royal Bank of Canada suggests some analysts are lowering expectations. Weak housing turnover, subdued coatings demand, higher input costs and elevated interest rates could all pressure results.

What Should Investors Watch Next?

Investors may wish to watch whether further brokers follow the trend of lower targets, how housing-related demand develops and whether margin commentary supports current estimates.

The Analyst Case for Sherwin-Williams, in Numbers

Sherwin-Williams closed at $319.52 on 9 October 2026, against a market data consensus target of $383.57. On 9 October, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated Outperform but lowered its target from $420 to $392, while Goldman Sachs reiterated Buy and raised its target from $390 to $415.