Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) gapped down prior to trading on Thursday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $80.87, but opened at $76.25. Whirlpool shares last traded at $74.2150, with a volume of 1,689,260 shares traded.

The company reported $1.10 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.54 by ($0.44). The business had revenue of $4.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.27 billion. Whirlpool had a negative net margin of 1.18% and a positive return on equity of 19.49%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $4.57 earnings per share. Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-7.000 EPS.

More Whirlpool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management executed $200M of structural cost takeouts, reported record new product launches in North America and says it will use proceeds from reducing its Whirlpool India stake to cut debt; the company forecasts operating cash and free cash flow for 2026 and expects to pay down about $400M of debt. Whirlpool Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full Year Results; Provides 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Full‑year FY2026 guidance: ongoing EPS of $7.00 (company) vs. Street ~$7.11 and revenue guidance $15.3B–$15.6B (slightly below consensus) — provides a roadmap but is slightly conservative vs. analyst expectations. Whirlpool (WHR) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly revenue fell about 0.9% to $4.10B, driven by lower volumes in North and Latin America — a modest top‑line decline that kept growth soft but not catastrophic. Whirlpool Fourth-Quarter Revenue Falls on Lower Americas Sales Volumes
• Negative Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS missed consensus (company reported $1.10 vs. ~$1.54 expected) and revenue missed estimates, prompting the initial selloff as investors digest weaker near‑term results. Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Misses Q4 CY2025 Revenue Estimates, Stock Drops
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade and cash‑flow alarm: a sell downgrade cites persistent free‑cash‑flow shortfalls, 270 bps EBIT margin compression (tariff pressure in North America), inventories up ~15% and net debt well above management’s 2x EBITDA target — heightened leverage risk. Whirlpool: Cash Flow Disappointments Persist (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Operating and net profitability deteriorated year‑over‑year and cash balances declined meaningfully, raising near‑term liquidity concerns despite management’s assurances. Whirlpool: Cash Flow Disappointments Persist (Rating Downgrade)

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on WHR. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on Whirlpool from $80.00 to $69.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen raised Whirlpool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of Whirlpool from $107.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $86.43.

Institutional Trading of Whirlpool

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WHR. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Whirlpool by 30.4% during the 4th quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 12,019 shares of the company’s stock valued at $867,000 after purchasing an additional 2,799 shares in the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp lifted its position in shares of Whirlpool by 973.9% in the fourth quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 29,962 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,161,000 after buying an additional 27,172 shares during the last quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 6.1% during the 4th quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 6,022 shares of the company’s stock worth $434,000 after acquiring an additional 347 shares in the last quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. lifted its holdings in Whirlpool by 5,494.9% in the 4th quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 7,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $553,000 after purchasing an additional 7,528 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank grew its holdings in Whirlpool by 8.6% during the fourth quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 18,147 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,309,000 after purchasing an additional 1,438 shares during the last quarter. 90.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Whirlpool Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $78.46 and its 200 day moving average price is $81.35. The company has a market cap of $4.19 billion, a P/E ratio of -22.09 and a beta of 1.24.

About Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, with a product portfolio that spans major categories such as laundry, refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing and small electrics. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the company designs, produces and distributes its appliances through a network of wholly owned manufacturing facilities, joint ventures and third-party partners. Whirlpool serves both retail and professional markets, offering products under its flagship Whirlpool brand as well as several well-known names including Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Brastemp and Consul.

In its laundry segment, Whirlpool provides top- and front-load washing machines, dryers and combination units designed to balance energy efficiency, capacity and convenience.