Sherwin-Williams Stock Climbs Ahead of Q3 Earnings Report
Sherwin-Williams stock (ISIN US8243481061) experienced a modest gain on October 6, 2026, rising 1.09 percent to USD 321.94 on the NYSE. The company is set to release its third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, 2026, which will serve as a significant checkpoint for investors.
According to Morningstar, Sherwin-Williams will report its quarterly earnings before the market opens on October 27. The company's management will discuss the results and provide an outlook for the fourth quarter and the full year at 10:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The second quarter of 2026 saw consolidated net sales increase by 7.5 percent year over year to USD 6.79 billion, with GAAP diluted EPS rising 14.3 percent to USD 3.43, as reported by Trivano.
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q2 2026 was USD 3.70, up 9.5 percent from the previous year. Net income reached USD 843.6 million, representing 12.4 percent of sales, while EBITDA increased by 13.8 percent to USD 1.43 billion. Sherwin-Williams also raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to USD 11.80-12.20, up from USD 11.43 in fiscal 2025.
Analyst coverage provides additional insights, with Melius Research initiating coverage with a Hold rating and a target price of USD 367.00. The consensus among 19 analysts is a Moderate Buy, with an average target price of USD 384.83, which is 19.54 percent above the current stock price. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of USD 339.17 and its 200-day average of USD 327.78.