SHW – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Champion 47 Years

The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The company operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group,

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Company Info

Symbol SHW
Company Sherwin-Williams Company (The)
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Specialty Chemicals
Website Visit
Market Cap $81,850.1M

Price Data

Price $330.03
Price Change -5.77
Price Change % -1.72%
Next Earnings Report Apr 28, 2026
Low (52W) $301.58
High (52W) $379.65

Dividend Data

Div Yield 0.97%
5Y Avg Yield 0.79%
Current Div $0.800
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $3.200
Previous Div $0.790
Ex-date Mar 2, 2026
Dividend Pay Date Mar 13, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 11.9
DGR 1Y 8.0%
DGR 3Y 9.6%
DGR 5Y 10.9%
DGR 10Y 12.8%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -0.2%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 14.6%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -0.2%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 14.6%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $228.22
FV (P/E 10) % 45.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $256.25
FV (Peter Lynch) % 29.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $263.20
FV (Blended) % 26.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 2.1%
NPM 10.9%
CF/Share $13.95
ROE 59.4%
Current R 0.9x
Debt/Capital 70.0%
ROTC 17.7%
P/E 32.2x
P/BV 17.7x
PEG 2.44
📊 Financial data last updated: April 13, 2026 1:40 pm

Calculate your SHW Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate SHW dividend yield using our SHW calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your SHW investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: April 15, 2026 12:18 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00030$333.60$0.800.96%0.96%$103$10334$11,303
2$12,76834$376.81$0.890.94%1.07%$128$23137$14,095
3$15,92137$425.61$0.990.93%1.18%$155$38741$17,276
4$19,51441$480.74$1.100.91%1.31%$185$57243$20,899
5$23,60643$543.00$1.220.90%1.46%$219$79146$25,025
6$28,26746$613.33$1.350.88%1.62%$257$1,04848$29,723
7$33,57348$692.77$1.500.87%1.80%$299$1,34751$35,072
8$39,61451$782.50$1.670.85%2.00%$345$1,69253$41,160
9$46,49153$883.85$1.850.84%2.22%$397$2,08954$48,088
10$54,31754$998.33$2.060.82%2.47%$455$2,54556$55,972

SHW Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
03/02/202603/02/2026$0.8000.89%0.90%$356.10
11/14/202511/14/2025$0.7900.95%0.95%$332.18
08/15/202508/15/2025$0.7900.85%0.87%$364.40
05/16/202505/16/2025$0.7900.83%0.87%$363.51
03/03/202503/03/2025$0.7900.82%0.89%$356.73
11/15/202411/15/2024$0.7150.75%0.75%$378.99
08/16/202408/16/2024$0.7150.78%0.81%$354.40
05/16/202405/16/2024$0.7150.84%0.91%$314.02
02/23/202402/23/2024$0.7150.79%0.89%$322.03
11/16/202311/16/2023$0.6050.90%0.90%$269.30
08/17/202308/17/2023$0.6050.90%0.90%$268.03
05/18/202305/18/2023$0.6051.03%1.04%$232.87
02/24/202302/24/2023$0.6051.09%1.09%$221.08
11/17/202211/17/2022$0.6001.01%1.01%$237.11
08/18/202208/18/2022$0.6000.94%0.96%$248.97
05/19/202205/19/2022$0.6000.89%0.93%$259.37
02/25/202202/25/2022$0.6000.84%0.90%$267.27
11/18/202111/18/2021$0.5500.67%0.67%$330.74
08/19/202108/19/2021$0.5500.69%0.73%$302.64
05/20/202105/20/2021$0.5500.71%0.78%$282.59
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SHW 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of SHW demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 15.3% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 5.9% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 15.3% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 19% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (SHW)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in SHW would grow to $44,173 with DRIP (341.7%), and $42,392 without DRIP (323.9%).

SHW Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in SHW with historic price growth (12.95%) and dividend growth (11.07%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $247,709

Annual Dividend: $1,698

Yield on Cost: 4.99%

Total Dividends: $11,891

No DRIP

Portfolio: $228,349

Total Dividends: $10,846

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $913,105

Annual Dividend: $5,289

Yield on Cost: 11.50%

Total Dividends: $41,959

No DRIP

Portfolio: $795,184

Total Dividends: $36,410

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $4,229 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $733 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $1,193, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $11,891 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 35% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 4.99%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $3,013 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $22,773.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $5,289, cumulative dividends total $41,959, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $913,105, compared with $795,184 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for SHW, price $333.60, dividend per period $0.80 (4x/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 12.95% and dividend growth 11.07% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No-DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for SHW

Based on past 10-year performance, here are SHW growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +17.43%
Dividend CAGR of +12.81%

Using SHW CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

SHW (DRIP)SHW (No DRIP)
Current Price$320.55$320.55
Start Shares31.2031.20
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count33.8031.20
Dividends Payment$10.68$10.68
Annual Dividends$359$333
Yield on cost3.59%3.33%
Share Price$1,598.92$1,598.92
Total Dividends$2,153$2,055
Final Value$54,048$51,935

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – SHW

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

SHW Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
03/02/202603/02/2026$0.8000.89%0.90%$356.10
11/14/202511/14/2025$0.7900.95%0.95%$332.18
08/15/202508/15/2025$0.7900.85%0.87%$364.40
05/16/202505/16/2025$0.7900.83%0.87%$363.51
03/03/202503/03/2025$0.7900.82%0.89%$356.73
11/15/202411/15/2024$0.7150.75%0.75%$378.99
08/16/202408/16/2024$0.7150.78%0.81%$354.40
05/16/202405/16/2024$0.7150.84%0.91%$314.02
02/23/202402/23/2024$0.7150.79%0.89%$322.03
11/16/202311/16/2023$0.6050.90%0.90%$269.30
08/17/202308/17/2023$0.6050.90%0.90%$268.03
05/18/202305/18/2023$0.6051.03%1.04%$232.87
02/24/202302/24/2023$0.6051.09%1.09%$221.08
11/17/202211/17/2022$0.6001.01%1.01%$237.11
08/18/202208/18/2022$0.6000.94%0.96%$248.97
05/19/202205/19/2022$0.6000.89%0.93%$259.37
02/25/202202/25/2022$0.6000.84%0.90%$267.27
11/18/202111/18/2021$0.5500.67%0.67%$330.74
08/19/202108/19/2021$0.5500.69%0.73%$302.64
05/20/202105/20/2021$0.5500.71%0.78%$282.59
02/26/202102/26/2021$0.5500.83%0.97%$226.78
11/12/202011/12/2020$0.4470.75%0.75%$239.10
08/20/202008/20/2020$0.4470.77%0.80%$222.52
05/21/202005/21/2020$0.4470.87%0.94%$190.00
02/28/202002/28/2020$0.4470.92%1.04%$172.25
11/14/201911/14/2019$0.3770.76%0.76%$197.82
08/15/201908/15/2019$0.3770.82%0.87%$173.40
05/16/201905/16/2019$0.3770.92%1.04%$144.43
02/22/201902/22/2019$0.3770.84%1.03%$146.63
11/15/201811/15/2018$0.2870.82%0.82%$140.33
08/16/201808/16/2018$0.2870.78%0.78%$147.45
05/17/201805/17/2018$0.2870.90%0.90%$126.74
02/23/201802/23/2018$0.2870.86%0.86%$132.73
11/16/201711/16/2017$0.2830.88%0.88%$129.34
08/16/201708/16/2017$0.2831.02%1.02%$111.14
05/17/201705/17/2017$0.2831.03%1.04%$109.49
02/23/201702/23/2017$0.2831.09%1.10%$103.40
11/16/201611/16/2016$0.2801.28%1.28%$87.33
08/17/201608/17/2016$0.2801.11%1.17%$95.88
05/18/201605/18/2016$0.2801.04%1.15%$97.08
02/25/201602/25/2016$0.2801.07%1.27%$88.49
11/10/201511/10/2015$0.2231.01%1.01%$88.19
08/12/201508/12/2015$0.2230.94%0.98%$91.06
05/13/201505/13/2015$0.2230.85%0.93%$95.98
02/26/201502/26/2015$0.2230.81%0.93%$95.90
11/12/201411/12/2014$0.1830.92%0.92%$79.37
08/13/201408/13/2014$0.1831.02%1.04%$70.58
05/14/201405/14/2014$0.1831.06%1.11%$66.31
02/27/201402/27/2014$0.1831.03%1.11%$66.27
11/13/201311/13/2013$0.1671.08%1.08%$61.79
08/14/201308/14/2013$0.1671.11%1.18%$56.69
05/15/201305/15/2013$0.1670.92%1.03%$64.52
02/21/201302/21/2013$0.1671.07%1.28%$51.97
11/14/201211/14/2012$0.1301.04%1.04%$49.84
08/15/201208/15/2012$0.1301.11%1.13%$46.12
05/16/201205/16/2012$0.1301.28%1.32%$39.34
02/23/201202/23/2012$0.1301.47%1.55%$33.65
11/16/201111/16/2011$0.1221.72%1.72%$28.23
08/17/201108/17/2011$0.1221.98%1.99%$24.52
05/18/201105/18/2011$0.1221.69%1.70%$28.68
02/23/201102/23/2011$0.1221.75%1.77%$27.55
11/17/201011/17/2010$0.1201.98%1.98%$24.27
08/18/201008/18/2010$0.1202.06%2.07%$23.19
05/19/201005/19/2010$0.1201.84%1.85%$25.98
02/24/201002/24/2010$0.1202.21%2.24%$21.46
11/10/200911/10/2009$0.1182.38%2.38%$19.86
08/19/200908/19/2009$0.1182.34%2.35%$20.13
05/13/200905/13/2009$0.1182.62%2.64%$17.93
02/25/200902/25/2009$0.1183.06%3.09%$15.33
11/12/200811/12/2008$0.1172.70%2.70%$17.27
08/20/200808/20/2008$0.1172.40%2.47%$18.92
05/14/200805/14/2008$0.1172.29%2.41%$19.37
02/27/200802/27/2008$0.1172.36%2.55%$18.32
11/14/200711/14/2007$0.1052.00%2.00%$20.97
08/22/200708/22/2007$0.1051.72%1.81%$23.19
05/16/200705/16/2007$0.1051.68%1.87%$22.41
02/28/200702/28/2007$0.1051.60%1.89%$22.18
11/15/200611/15/2006$0.0831.61%1.61%$20.73
08/16/200608/16/2006$0.0831.84%1.92%$17.33
05/17/200605/17/2006$0.0831.89%2.07%$16.08
03/01/200603/01/2006$0.0831.90%2.20%$15.17
11/16/200511/16/2005$0.0681.92%1.92%$14.21
08/17/200508/17/2005$0.0681.69%1.76%$15.49
05/18/200505/18/2005$0.0681.70%1.86%$14.73
02/24/200502/24/2005$0.0681.64%1.88%$14.57
11/09/200411/09/2004$0.0571.52%1.52%$14.87
08/18/200408/18/2004$0.0571.67%1.70%$13.31
05/26/200405/26/2004$0.0571.69%1.76%$12.85
02/19/200402/19/2004$0.0571.79%1.92%$11.79
11/12/200311/12/2003$0.0521.88%1.88%$11.02
08/20/200308/20/2003$0.0522.06%2.08%$9.93
05/21/200305/21/2003$0.0522.25%2.29%$9.04
02/20/200302/20/2003$0.0522.27%2.32%$8.89
10/31/200210/31/2002$0.0502.18%2.19%$9.12
08/21/200208/21/2002$0.0502.01%2.05%$9.78
05/22/200205/22/2002$0.0501.80%1.84%$10.86
02/21/200202/21/2002$0.0482.24%2.24%$8.62
11/01/200111/01/2001$0.0482.27%2.27%$8.52
08/22/200108/22/2001$0.0482.51%2.55%$7.58
05/23/200105/23/2001$0.0482.61%2.70%$7.15
02/22/200102/22/2001$0.0482.25%2.37%$8.16
10/30/200010/30/2000$0.0452.55%2.55%$7.06
08/16/200008/16/2000$0.0452.24%2.30%$7.82
05/24/200005/24/2000$0.0452.04%2.16%$8.33
02/24/200002/24/2000$0.0452.58%2.81%$6.40
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

SHW Price

Price to Earnings

SHW trades at a 178.3x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

SHW trades at a 15.2x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

SHW generated $5.6B in revenue.

Net Income

SHW reported $0.5B in net income.

Revenue vs Net Income

SHW generated $5.6B in revenue with net income of $0.5B, representing a 8.5% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

SHW achieved $4.4B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

SHW generated $2.0B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

SHW generated $2.3B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

SHW generated $0.5B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

SHW generated $0.4B in free cash flow.

Free Cash Flow / Share

SHW generates $1.42 in free cash flow per share.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

SHW reported $1.93 in earnings per share.

Return on Equity (ROE)

SHW delivered a 7.1% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

SHW achieved a 4.3% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

SHW maintains a 8.5% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

SHW operates with a 78.4% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

SHW holds $0.8B in cash against $0.3B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.6B.

Shares Outstanding

SHW has 0.2B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

SHW reported $0.1B in stock-based compensation.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

SHW generated $0.4B in free cash flow while spending $0.1B on stock-based compensation, representing 40% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

SHW reported $0.4B in free cash flow, translating to $1.42 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks SHW net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks SHW ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

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