5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy According to D. E. Shaw

4. The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW)

D E Shaw’s Stake Value: $476,523,860

On June 8, Berenberg analyst Aron Ceccarelli lowered the firm’s price recommendation on The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) to $380 from $400. He reiterated a Buy rating on the stock following meetings with management.

Earlier, on June 4, BMO Capital reduced its price goal on SHW to $355 from $420. It maintained an Outperform rating. The firm lowered its estimates to reflect a more challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the analyst, elevated raw material costs continue to pressure the business, while a weaker housing market is limiting the prospects for a recovery in late FY26 and FY27.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) manufactures, develops, distributes, and sells paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. Its operations are primarily concentrated in North and South America, with additional business activities across the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia.