SHW monthly performance report
Explore SHW's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SHW monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Sherwin-Williams (SHW) closed September 2026 at $320.73, down 5.34% for the month and −8.25% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SHW is −1.02%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.93% versus its 200-day moving average ($333.84), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SHW has underperformed the S&P 500 by −48.31%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Sherwin-Williams ended September 2026 at $320.73, posting a monthly return of −5.34%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.64%.
The current quarter stands at −6.85% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.93% versus the 200-day moving average ($333.84).
Year-to-date, SHW is −1.02% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −12.72%. The stock is currently −15.10% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.70%.
| Period | SHW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.07% | −0.12% | +0.05% |
| 1 Week | −0.80% | −0.34% | −0.46% |
| 1 Month | −5.34% | −0.70% | −4.64% |
| 3 Months | +1.08% | +2.80% | −1.72% |
| 6 Months | −0.62% | +13.85% | −14.47% |
| YTD | −1.02% | +11.70% | −12.72% |
| 12 Months | −8.25% | +15.01% | −23.26% |
| 3 Years | +23.38% | +71.69% | −48.31% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +17.55% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +17.04% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | +13.32% |
| #4 | Dec 2023 | +11.87% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +10.77% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −14.46% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −13.74% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −11.59% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −6.60% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −6.13% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −1.67% |
| Q3 2025 | +0.84% |
| Q4 2025 | −6.42% |
| Q1 2026 | −1.07% |
| Q2 2026 | +7.42% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −6.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +31.42% |
| 2024 | +8.99% |
| 2025 | −4.68% |
| 2026 | −1.02% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $377.77 (2026-02-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $289.86 (2026-06-02) |
| Current Price | $320.73 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $333.84 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.93% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.70% (2026-06-02) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.10% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 71.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −48.31% |
| RS Peak | 115.6 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 65.8 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SHW's return for this report period?
SHW returned −5.34% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has SHW outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SHW: −1.02% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is SHW's 12-month return?
−8.25% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SHW above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.93% versus 200DMA ($333.84).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.70% on 2026-06-02.