economy
March 2, 2026
Josh Brown highlights three chemical stocks as U.S.-Iran conflict rattles global markets
Chemicals has been an area of strength recently, but they will pull back if the market gets nervous about whatever's about to happen in Iran, says Josh Brown.
TL;DR
- The chemical sector has shown recent strength but could face a pullback due to market nervousness about events in Iran.
- Ecolab (ECL), a specialty chemicals company, reported strong Q4 FY2025 results and provided positive guidance for 2026.
- Linde (LIN), the world's largest industrial gases company, has a significant backlog tied to clean energy and offered strong 2026 EPS guidance.
- Sherwin-Williams (SHW), a leading paint and coatings manufacturer, achieved record sales in FY2025 and plans for store expansion in 2026.
- Technical analysis and entry points are provided for each stock, emphasizing trend continuation and downside protection strategies.
- Investors are encouraged to buy these stocks during market dips, using specific price levels and moving averages as indicators for trend health.
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