SHW Stock Down -7.8% after 10-Day Loss Streak
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) stock hit day 10 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7.8% return. The company has lost about $6.5 Bil in value over the last 10 days, with its current market capitalization at about $84 Bil. The stock remains 0.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12.3% for the S&P 500.
SHW provides paints, coatings, and related products through three segments, operating primarily in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell SHW.
Comparing SHW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SHW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SHW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.8% | -0.5% |
| 10D (Current Streak) | -7.8% | 0.3% |
| 1M (21D) | -7.2% | 2.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -0.3% | 7.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.7% | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 32.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -32.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: SHW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 45 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 113 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 28 | 58 |
| 4D | 8 | 17 |
| 5D | 3 | 27 |
| 6D | 3 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 6 |
| Total >=3 D | 45 | 113 |
Key Financials for Sherwin-Williams (SHW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $23.1 Bil | $23.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.6 Bil | $3.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.4 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.3 Bil | $6.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $754.3 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $503.9 Mil | $754.7 Mil |
The losing streak SHW stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.