Preview: Sherwin: Williams EPS, revenue seen rising in Q2
BUZZ-PREVIEW: Sherwin-Williams EPS, revenue seen rising in Q2 ** Sherwin-Williams SHW.N shares gaining 3.0% at $327 on Mon ahead of qtrly results due before the opening bell on Tuesday, with investors focused on margin pressure from raw material costs and the impact of price hikes
** The paintmaker is expected to report qtrly rev up 5% to $6.60 bln and adj EPS of $3.52, vs $3.38 a yr ago, per LSEG
** In its last qtrly report, the co forecast mid-single-digit sales growth, citing price hikes to offset rising raw material costs from supply chain disruptions
** SHW has met or beaten EPS estimates in six of past eight qtrs, with most recent miss in Q2 2025
** Of the 26 analysts that cover Sherwin-Williams Co, the breakdown of recommendations is 14 "strong buy" or "buy," and 12 "hold" ratings
** Median price target of $380 is up from $378 a month ago
** SHW shares up ~1% YTD vs ~8% climb in Dow Industrials .DJI
(Reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak)
((charles.mikolajczak@tr.com; @chuckmik.bsky.social))
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