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The upcoming report from Sherwin-Williams (SHW) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.18 per share, indicating an increase of 0.5% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $5.38 billion, representing an increase of 0.2% year over year.
Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 1% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.
Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Sherwin-Williams metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net sales- Paint Stores Group' will likely reach $2.92 billion. The estimate points to a change of +1.6% from the year-ago quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Net sales- Consumer Brands Group' at $761.41 million. The estimate points to a change of -6.1% from the year-ago quarter.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Net sales- Performance Coatings Group' will reach $1.65 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -2.1%.
The consensus estimate for 'Net New Stores - Paint Stores Group' stands at 9. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 7 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts forecast 'Number of Stores - Paint Stores Group' to reach 4,782. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 4,701 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts predict that the 'Segment Profit- Paint Stores Group' will reach $520.36 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $493.20 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted segment profit- Performance Coatings Group (PCG)' should come in at $283.62 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $286.90 million.