Why is SHW Down Today?

SHW
$316.68
▼ -2.04% ($-6.46)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:37 PM ET (172 min ago)

About The Sherwin-Williams Company

Sherwin-Williams is the largest provider of architectural paint in the United States. The company has over 5,000 stores and sells premium paint at higher price points than most competitors. Sherwin-Williams also sells paint-related products in big-box stores and provides coatings for original equipm...

Sector: RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY
Market Cap: $85.08B
Forward P/E: 25.6
52-Week Range: $289.86 - $377.77
Employees: 63,890

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector is down 1.8% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector: -1.8%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

SHW is significantly underperforming the market (-2.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
SHW
This Stock
-2.04%
vs S&P 500: -2.22%
vs Nasdaq: -2.35%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, SHW is expected to trade between:
$307.18 - $323.01

Key Level to Watch

$300.85 support
Watch for breakdown below $316.68

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:37 PM (172 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.67
Put/Call Ratio
64.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,477
Put Volume: 3,684
Total: 9,161

Historical Context

SHW has moved more than 3.0% down on 4 occasions in the past year.

50.0%
Continuation Rate
2/4 times continued down
-0.13%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Jul 08, 2026 (-3.4%) → Next day: +0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is SHW stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector is down 1.8% on average.

Is SHW stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, SHW shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the SHW stock price target?

SHW is currently trading at $316.68. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $307.18 - $323.01. See long-term price prediction →

Will SHW stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that SHW's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $300.85 (support).

Is SHW stock oversold or overbought?

SHW's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 41.5. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for SHW stock?

SHW's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.16. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is SHW outperforming or underperforming the market?

SHW (-2.04%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for SHW?

SHW's MACD (-3.6) is currently above the signal line (-4.43), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.6) is weak.

Is SHW in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, SHW is in a bearish trend. The price ($316.68) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($324.86) and 50-day SMA ($338.82). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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