Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Key Points

• Whirlpool posted a significant earnings miss, reporting EPS of ($0.56) versus a consensus of $0.38 and revenue of $3.27B versus $3.44B, but updated FY2026 guidance to $3.00–$3.50 per share.
• Shares traded up to $54.85 on heavy volume; the company has a market cap of $3.10B and a trailing P/E of 9.71, indicating a depressed valuation following the results.
• Whirlpool continues to pay a quarterly dividend that annualizes to 6.6% yield ($3.60) with a ~63.7% payout ratio, while analysts' consensus rating is “Reduce” with an average target of $72.89.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR - Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported ($0.56) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.94), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.44 billion. Whirlpool had a return on equity of 12.98% and a net margin of 2.04%. Whirlpool updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.000-3.500 EPS.

Whirlpool Stock Performance

NYSE:WHR traded up $0.66 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $54.85. 3,845,265 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,466,523. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.71, a P/E/G ratio of 10.25 and a beta of 1.23. Whirlpool has a twelve month low of $50.41 and a twelve month high of $111.96. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $57.68 and a 200 day moving average of $70.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06.

Whirlpool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th were paid a $0.90 dividend. This represents a $3.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 27th. Whirlpool's payout ratio is presently 63.72%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

WHR has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus set a $55.00 price objective on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday. Citigroup initiated coverage on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Bank of America reduced their price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $60.00 to $50.00 and set an "underperform" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Whirlpool from a "sell (d)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $76.00 to $59.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $72.89.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Whirlpool

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of WHR. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in Whirlpool by 172.0% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 389 shares of the company's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Whirlpool during the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Whirlpool by 129.2% during 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 last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in Whirlpool by 1,444.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 556 shares of the company's stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 520 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Colonial Trust Co SC acquired a new position in Whirlpool during the 4th quarter valued at $72,000. 90.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

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