The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals - Specialty industry, with a market capitalization near $75.55B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 63,890 people, carrying a beta of 1.16 to the broader market. The Sherwin-Williams Company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. Led by Heidi G. Petz, public since 1980-03-17.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $301.16
- Total OI
- 23.0K
- Total Volume
- 1.0K
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 27.6%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 16.92%
As of May 15, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has 23.0K open contracts and 1.0K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 27.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 16.92%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How SHW options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on The Sherwin-Williams Company options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 27.6% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked SHW options chain questions
- What does the SHW options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has 23.0K contracts outstanding and 1.0K traded today, with ATM IV of 27.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for SHW options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are SHW options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 16.92%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.