Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) Stock Split History

Sherwin-Williams Co. has split its stock 6 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on March 31, 1981 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of SHW owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. 5 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on April 01, 2021 on a 3-for-1 basis.

These splits have increased SHW stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Sherwin-Williams Co.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Sherwin-Williams Co.'s stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Sherwin-Williams Co. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when SHW stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Sherwin-Williams Co.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.