SHWCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

6.8%

Updated 320h ago

Sector Performance

43th percentile

SHW

6.8%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

SHW’s revenue growth of 6.8% year-over-year (YoY) measures the increase in sales compared to the same period one year ago, indicating moderate top-line expansion.

Against sector peers, this figure sits below the sector median of 7.8%, placing SHW in the 42nd percentile — meaning 58% of peers grew faster. Trend data are not available: the YoY change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last-eight-quarter direction are all marked as N/A, so no recent momentum can be assessed. The combination of a below-median growth level and absent trend information offers little clarity; the metric alone suggests a slight lag relative to peers, which may introduce modest risk but does not highlight a clear opportunity. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on the stock, as the company is growing slower than the typical sector peer without any observable improvement in trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about SHW?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are SHW's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.