The Sherwin-Williams Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.05%
Annual Dividend
$3.20
Stock Price
$303.84
Market Cap
$74.94B
How It's Calculated
1.05% = $3.20 ÷ $303.84 × 100
What This Means
The Sherwin-Williams Company's dividend yield of 1.05% is in the typical range for established companies. It provides a modest income stream alongside potential capital appreciation.
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $74.94B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $303.84, within a 52-week range of $294.32 to $379.65 (-20.0% from the high, +3.2% from the low). Beta of 1.16 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 10.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For The Sherwin-Williams Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Basic Materials, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Sherwin-Williams Company's dividend yield of 1.05% can be compared with peers such as LIN (1.29%), APD (2.60%), DOW (4.15%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- SHW is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.16 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 10.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$3.20
Sector
Basic Materials
Other SHW Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SHW pay a dividend?
Yes — The Sherwin-Williams Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $3.20 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for SHW?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, SHW's yield is about 1.05%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 1.05% compare to sector peers?
In Basic Materials, peer yields such as DOW (4.15%), APD (2.60%), LIN (1.29%) help frame SHW's 1.05%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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