Sherwin-Williams Defies Market Doldrums with 2.53% Gain as $770M Volume Ranks 114th

On August 19, 2025, The stock traded with a volume of $0.77 billion, ranking 114th in the market. Despite a broad market pullback, Sherwin-Williams (SHW) rose 2.53%, outperforming its sector amid sector-specific demand dynamics.

Recent developments suggest muted investor interest in The, with trading activity concentrated in mid-cap and consumer discretionary sectors. Analysts note limited catalysts for The’s near-term performance, though sector-wide volatility could influence short-term momentum.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to now delivered moderate returns. The 1-day return was 1.98%, with a total return of 7.61% over the past year. While the strategy showed stability, the returns were modest, and the Sharpe ratio was low at 0.71, indicating modest risk-adjusted returns.