Citi Turns More Bullish on Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Ahead of Second-Quarter Results

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) is included among the 10 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Investors.

Citi Turns More Bullish on Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Ahead of Second-Quarter Results

On June 24, Citi raised its price recommendation on The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) to $380 from $355. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The move was part of the firm’s second-quarter earnings preview for companies in the specialty chemicals sector.

Earlier, on June 4, BMO Capital lowered its price objective on SHW to $355 from $420. It kept an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said it is trimming its estimates to account for a tougher macroeconomic backdrop. In a research note, the analyst pointed to continued pressure from high raw material costs. In addition, the analyst also pointed to a weakness in the housing market. These conditions, the firm believes, could reduce the likelihood of a meaningful recovery in the later stages of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) manufactures, develops, distributes, and sells paints, coatings, and related products. The company serves a broad customer base that includes professional contractors, industrial businesses, commercial clients, and retail consumers.

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