Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.500-3.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.710. The company issued revenue guidance of $15.0 billion-$15.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $15.0 billion.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on WHR. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Whirlpool from $50.00 to $42.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Whirlpool from $59.00 to $52.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 11th. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded Whirlpool from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 27th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on Whirlpool from $43.00 to $36.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $46.62.

Whirlpool Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE:WHR opened at $44.35 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 33.95 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. Whirlpool has a twelve month low of $35.45 and a twelve month high of $96.57. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $39.30 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $55.06.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.55 billion. Whirlpool had a return on equity of 4.48% and a net margin of 1.17%.The business’s revenue was down 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.34 earnings per share. Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.500-3.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Whirlpool will post 1.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Whirlpool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool said North American price increases were successfully implemented and new product launches supported sequential margin improvement. Management also announced additional price increases in Latin America, offering potential support for future profitability. Whirlpool Corporation Announces Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its 2026 revenue and margin outlook and kept ongoing EPS guidance at $2.50-$3.00. Investors viewed the unchanged outlook as reassuring after a difficult first quarter and the latest loss. Why Did Whirlpool Maintain Guidance Despite Loss?
• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool completed a $2 billion asset-based lending facility and issued $2 billion of secured bonds, extending debt maturities through 2028 and providing additional liquidity flexibility. The company also continues targeting more than $900 million of debt reduction in 2026. Whirlpool Earnings Call: Turnaround Gains Amid Cash Strain
• Neutral Sentiment: Management described the quarter as broadly in line with expectations on an ongoing basis, while the earnings call emphasized cost reductions, footprint optimization and pricing as the main components of the turnaround plan. Whirlpool Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 ongoing EPS was a loss of $0.21, versus a consensus loss of $0.06, while revenue fell 6.8% year over year to $3.52 billion and missed estimates. Lower volumes, inventory pressure, tariffs, material costs and fuel costs weighed on results. Whirlpool’s Q2 Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Cash flow remained a concern: operating cash flow was negative $120 million in the quarter, while higher interest expense is reflected in the updated EPS outlook. Brokerages maintain a consensus “Reduce” recommendation, and Whirlpool remains exposed to weak U.S. housing and appliance demand. Is Whirlpool Still Reasonable After Margin Gains and Costlier Debt?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Whirlpool

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Whirlpool by 56.7% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $281,000 after acquiring an additional 1,129 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in Whirlpool by 206.5% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 8,528 shares of the company’s stock worth $769,000 after buying an additional 5,746 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in shares of Whirlpool by 15.0% in the first 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 acquiring an additional 27,995 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in Whirlpool by 3.2% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 229,566 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,283,000 after acquiring an additional 7,151 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in 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 during the period. 90.78% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.