Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.56) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by ($0.99), FiscalAI reports. Whirlpool had a return on equity of 8.50% and a net margin of 1.08%.The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.44 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.70 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. Whirlpool updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.000-3.500 EPS.

Whirlpool Price Performance

WHR stock opened at $48.00 on Friday. Whirlpool has a 12 month low of $44.87 and a 12 month high of $111.96. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $56.65 and a 200 day moving average price of $70.43. The stock has a market cap of $2.71 billion, a PE ratio of 16.33, a P/E/G ratio of 11.86 and a beta of 1.23.

Whirlpool Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th were paid a dividend of $0.90 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $3.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. Whirlpool’s payout ratio is currently 63.72%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on WHR shares. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Mizuho began coverage on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday, April 20th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $55.00 price objective for the company. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday, March 16th. BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Whirlpool to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $55.00 price objective on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $72.89.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Whirlpool

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WHR. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Whirlpool by 56.7% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $281,000 after buying an additional 1,129 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in Whirlpool by 206.5% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 8,528 shares of the company’s stock valued at $769,000 after buying an additional 5,746 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in Whirlpool by 15.0% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 214,918 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,371,000 after buying an additional 27,995 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in Whirlpool by 3.2% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 229,566 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,283,000 after buying an additional 7,151 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Whirlpool by 129.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 369 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 90.78% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Whirlpool

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Balance-sheet and cashflow actions improve liquidity — Whirlpool says it has strengthened the balance sheet after a recent recapitalization, plans >$900M of debt paydown in 2026 and targets >$300M free cash flow for the year, which reduces financial risk while it reshapes operations. PR Newswire: Q1 results and actions
• Positive Sentiment: Accelerated cost and working-capital measures to protect margins — Management announced accelerated cost takeouts, inventory reductions and margin-restoration plans (including targeted pricing in some markets), which could help earnings recovery if demand stabilizes. PR Newswire: cost/pricing actions
• Neutral Sentiment: Updated 2026 guidance provided — Whirlpool set ongoing EPS guidance of $3.00–$3.50 and GAAP EPS $2.45–$2.95 with revenue guidance around $15B; the ranges give a roadmap for expectations but are well below prior consensus. Investors will focus on execution against these targets. Whirlpool slide deck / guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 miss and large earnings swing — Whirlpool reported ongoing EPS of $(0.56) vs. estimates of $0.43 and revenue $3.27B (miss), with revenue down ~9.6% YoY; the sizable miss underpins downward revisions to near-term profit expectations. MarketBeat: Q1 results
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend suspended — Management suspended the regular dividend as it focuses on debt reduction and liquidity, removing a key income component for yield-focused shareholders. ProactiveInvestors: dividend suspension
• Negative Sentiment: Management blames Iran war for “recession-level” demand decline — CEO/CFO warned consumer confidence and big-ticket appliance purchases collapsed after the conflict, signaling the demand outlook may remain weak and potentially delay recovery. CNBC: Iran war comment
• Negative Sentiment: Price hikes announced could weigh on volume — Whirlpool said it will accelerate double‑digit price increases in North America to restore margins; while this supports profits per unit, higher retail prices risk further suppressing demand in a fragile consumer environment. WSJ: price hike warning

Whirlpool Company Profile

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.