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SHW

The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW40 yrs growth

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$324.10

Overvalued · -33% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.99%

Annual Dividend

$3.18

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

12.1%

Ex-Date

Aug 21, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SHW's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has a forward dividend yield of 0.99%, based on an annual dividend of $3.18 per share and a share price of $324.10.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (92 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has raised its dividend for 40 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • SHW has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SHW's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 21, 2026, for a dividend of $0.80 per share.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW pays out 29% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SHW's dividend has grown at an average rate of 12.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW's 0.99% yield is 11% above its five-year average yield of 0.89%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SHW is $216.74 per share, 33% below the $324.10 share price, so SHW screens as overvalued.
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SHW Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SHW

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) yields 0.99% ($3.18 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (92/100) and has 40 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is SHW a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.99% ($3.18/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 40 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • Strong 12.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.99%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$3.18
5-Yr Avg Growth
12.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 21, 2026
Years of Growth
40
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.08
Market Cap
$78.7B
P/E Ratio
29.9
5-Yr Total Return
1%
52-Week Range
$289.86 – $377.77
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
SHW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 21, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SHW dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHW a good dividend stock?

Yes. The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.99% ($3.18/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is SHW undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SHW's fair value is about $216.74 versus a $324.10 share price — so it looks overvalued (-33% vs. fair value).

Is SHW's dividend safe?

SHW has a dividend-safety grade of A (92/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 40-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SHW's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SHW is about $216.74 per share, about 33% below the current $324.10 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SHW a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SHW screens as "yes" and overvalued. The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.99% ($3.18/yr), with 40 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SHW cut its dividend?

SHW earns a dividend-safety grade of A (92/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SHW pay a dividend?

Yes. The Sherwin-Williams Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.18 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.99%.

What is SHW's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW's forward dividend yield is 0.99%, based on a $3.18 annual dividend and a $324.10 share price.

What is SHW's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW pays $3.18 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SHW's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW's payout ratio is 29% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SHW grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW has increased its dividend for 40 consecutive years.

When is the next SHW ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, SHW's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 21, 2026, for $0.80 per share.

Income Calculator

At $3.18 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$79.50
Annual$318.00
Monthly avg$26.50

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