SHW Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
10.19%
Last Quarter
$2.35
Past Year
$10.26
Growth Past 5yrs
6.86%
Next Quarter
$2.28
Estimate Next Year
$8.95
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$422.00
34.95% Upside
Mean Price Target
$385.58
23.31% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$296.00
-5.34% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 11, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
SHW Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, SHW (NYSE: SHW) reported an actual EPS of $2.35 for the quarter ending on Apr 28, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.27, resulting in a 3.52% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 29, 2026), SHW recorded an actual EPS of $2.23 with a 3.24% surprise. See SHW's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
SHW has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 28, 2026 showing a 3.52% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 29, 2026 recorded a 3.24% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.35 | 2.27 | +3.52% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 2.23 | 2.16 | +3.24% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 3.59 | 3.45 | +4.06% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 3.38 | 3.76 | -10.11% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 2.25 | 2.15 | +4.65% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 2.09 | 2.06 | +1.46% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHW stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given SHW stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 36 analysts have given their ratings
to SHW out of which
17 analysts have given strong buy call,
9 analysts have given buy call,
9 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$385.58 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 23.31% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for SHW highest price target?
Analysts suggest SHW's stock price would rise to a high of $422.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for SHW over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the SHW stock price could move to $296.00.
What is the average target price for SHW?
SHW stock has an average analyst estimate of $385.58.
At its current price, how far is SHW from its average target price?
SHW shares are currently trading 23.31% above this price target.
What were SHW’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.35 versus consensus estimates of $2.27, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.25.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
SHW's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.28 and $8.95 for the whole year.
What has SHW's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 10.19% EPS growth for SHW in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 6.86% in the past five years.