SHW Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

SHW has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 3.17 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.12%
Payout Ratio 27.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.48%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.31%
Payout FCF 29.8%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 67.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -6.4%
Total Return 5y: 32.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EVK 7,511 M 6.14% 9.44%
BNR 9,208 M 3.70% 6.32%
AKZA 9,680 M 3.51% 4.23%
AI 111,940 M 1.78% 6.69%
FPE3 4,480 M 2.65% 3.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MTX 2,185 M 22.5% 96.2%
IOSP 1,668 M 10.2% 81.6%
AI 111,940 M 9.77% 99.3%
ASH 2,325 M 8.86% 93.5%
NEU 5,775 M 8.90% 73.8%

SHW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.8 1.3% 0.23%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.23%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.22%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.22%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.79 10.5% 0.22%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.715 0% 0.19%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-09-06 Quarterly 0.715 0% 0.2%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.715 0% 0.23%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.715 18.2% 0.22%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.605 0% 0.23%
2023-08-17 2023-08-18 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.605 0% 0.22%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-02 Quarterly 0.605 0% 0.27%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.605 0.8% 0.28%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-02 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.25%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.24%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-03 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.23%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.6 9.1% 0.23%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-03 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.16%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.18%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-04 Quarterly 0.55 -66.7% 0.2%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-12 Quarterly 1.65 23.1% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-12-04 Quarterly 1.34 0% N/A
2020-08-20 2020-08-21 2020-09-11 Quarterly 1.34 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-22 2020-06-05 Quarterly 1.34 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-13 Quarterly 1.34 18.6% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-06 Quarterly 1.13 0% N/A
2019-08-15 2019-08-16 2019-09-06 Quarterly 1.13 0% N/A
2019-05-16 2019-05-17 2019-05-31 Quarterly 1.13 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-08 Quarterly 1.13 31.4% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-12-07 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2018-08-16 2018-08-17 2018-09-07 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2018-05-17 2018-05-18 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-09 Quarterly 0.86 1.2% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-08 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-08 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2017-05-17 2017-05-19 2017-06-02 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2017-02-23 2017-02-27 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.85 1.2% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-02 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2016-08-17 2016-08-19 2016-09-09 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2016-05-18 2016-05-20 2016-06-03 Quarterly 0.84 0% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-11 Quarterly 0.84 25.4% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-12-04 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-04 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.67 21.8% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-05 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-05 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.55 10% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-06 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

SHW Dividend FAQ

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) develops, manufactures, and distributes paints, coatings, and related products globally. The company serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The specialty chemicals sector often exhibits cyclical revenue patterns linked to construction and industrial output.

What is the Dividend Yield of SHW?

As of March 2026, SHW`s dividend yield is 1.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.17 USD by the current share price of 319.55.

Does SHW pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, SHW paid a dividend of 3.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

How often does SHW pay dividends?

SHW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SHW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

SHW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SHW for the next payments are between 0.835 (+4.4%) and 0.866 (+8.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.06%.

Will SHW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SHW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SHW?

SHW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.48% per year.
Strong growth: SHW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SHW?

SHW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.31%. If you bought SHW's shares at 241.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.17 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.31% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SHW?

SHW Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Sherwin-Williams has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SHW have a good Dividend Yield?

SHW`s 1.12% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SHW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SHW is 27.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SHW?

SHW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SHW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SHW's Outstanding Shares?

Sherwin-Williams's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.59% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SHW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 1, 2021 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 550,560,000
1986 541,116,000 -1.72%
1987 533,496,000 -1.41%
1988 524,676,000 -1.65%
1989 520,000,000 -0.89%
1990 518,888,900 -0.21%
1991 521,379,300 +0.48%
1992 537,187,500 +3.03%
1993 536,666,700 -0.1%
1994 513,452,400 -4.33%
1995 524,580,400 +2.17%
1996 525,034,700 +0.09%
1997 530,600,000 +1.06%
1998 516,863,000 -2.59%
1999 498,788,000 -3.5%
2000 481,198,700 -3.53%
2001 462,030,400 -3.98%
2002 447,808,900 -3.08%
2003 434,808,400 -2.9%
2004 419,567,400 -3.51%
2005 409,751,400 -2.34%
2006 400,866,500 -2.17%
2007 377,876,600 -5.74%
2008 347,485,400 -8.04%
2009 340,342,700 -2.06%
2010 319,362,100 -6.16%
2011 312,691,100 -2.09%
2012 312,401,300 -0.09%
2013 305,114,900 -2.33%
2014 289,323,100 -5.18%
2015 279,567,000 -3.37%
2016 283,603,200 +1.44%
2017 286,673,100 +1.08%
2018 283,253,700 -1.19%
2019 280,742,100 -0.89%
2020 273,804,300 -2.47%
2021 264,600,000 -3.36%
2022 260,400,000 -1.59%
2023 256,900,000 -1.34%
2024 254,100,000 -1.09%
2025 248,800,000 -2.09%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-19 03:19