Sherwin-Williams Co's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.80. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.17. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Yield % is 0.96%.
Good Sign:
Sherwin-Williams Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
During the past 12 months, Sherwin-Williams Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sherwin-Williams Co was 24.20% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sherwin-Williams Co was 0.28. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.25.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sherwin-Williams Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.800000
2026-05-22
2026-05-22
2026-06-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.800000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-13
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.790000
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
2025-12-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.790000
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $333.99.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $3.18.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sherwin-Williams Co was 1.31%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 0.85%.
Good Sign:
Sherwin-Williams Co stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sherwin-Williams Co Dividends per Share Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sherwin-Williams Co Dividend Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Dividends per Share of $3.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividends per Share too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Dividends per Share is $3.17. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividends per Share compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Dividends per Share of $3.17 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Dividends per Share is $3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $355.74, compared to a current price of $333.99 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $3.17. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Dividends per Share is $3.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $333.99 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $355.74.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Dividends per Share: $3.17
GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers. Sherwin organizes its operations into three primary segments: the paint stores group is the largest segment and includes the company's network of over 4,800 company-owned stores; the consumer brands group sells branded architectural paints through big-box retailers such as Lowe's, and the performance coatings group provides specialized coatings for industrial applications, such as automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial wood.
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