Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products. It operates through four segments: North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; and Asia. The company's principal products include laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, mixers, and other small domestic appliances. It also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration systems. The company markets and distributes its products primarily under the Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit, and Hotpoint. Whirlpool Corporation sells its products to retailers, distributors, dealers, builders, and other manufacturers. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Household appliances
Sub-IndustryHousehold Appliances
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Phone269-923-5000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$21.25 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees92,000
OptionableOptionable
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whirlpool's stock symbol?
Whirlpool trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WHR."
How often does Whirlpool pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Whirlpool?
Whirlpool announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $1.15 per share on Saturday, December 15th. This represents a $4.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.62%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 15th. View Whirlpool's Dividend History.
How will Whirlpool's stock buyback program work?
Whirlpool declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, July 27th 2017, which permits the company to buyback $2,350,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 16.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Whirlpool's earnings last quarter?
Whirlpool Co. (NYSE:WHR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 24th. The company reported $4.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.76 by $0.79. The company had revenue of $5.33 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.34 billion. Whirlpool had a negative net margin of 2.95% and a positive return on equity of 23.93%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.83 earnings per share. View Whirlpool's Earnings History.
When is Whirlpool's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Whirlpool's earnings call?
Whirlpool will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 29th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What guidance has Whirlpool issued on next quarter's earnings?
Whirlpool updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of $14.50-$14.80 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $13.99. Whirlpool also updated its FY 2018 guidance to $14.50-14.80 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for WHR?
12 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Whirlpool's shares. Their forecasts range from $107.00 to $185.00. On average, they anticipate Whirlpool's share price to reach $144.8750 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Whirlpool.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Whirlpool?
12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Whirlpool in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Whirlpool.
Has Whirlpool been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about WHR stock have been trending very positive on Tuesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Whirlpool earned a media sentiment score of 3.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Whirlpool's key competitors?
Who are Whirlpool's key executives?
Whirlpool's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Marc Robert Bitzer, Chairman & CEO (Age 54)
- Mr. James W. Peters, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49)
- Mr. Joao Carlos Costa Brega, Exec. VP & Pres of Latin America (Age 55)
- Mr. Joseph T. Liotine, Exec. VP & Pres of North America (Age 46)
- Mr. Matthew M. Nochowitz, Corp. Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 47)
Who are Whirlpool's major shareholders?
Whirlpool's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Greenhaven Associates Inc. (4.44%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.48%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.11%), Cardinal Capital Management Inc. (0.09%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.05%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.03%). Company insiders that own Whirlpool stock include Diane M Dietz, Esther F Berrozpe, Greg Creed, James W Peters, Jeff M Fettig, Joseph T Liotine, Marc R Bitzer and William D Perez. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Whirlpool.
Which major investors are selling Whirlpool stock?
WHR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Greenhaven Associates Inc., Cardinal Capital Management Inc., Patten & Patten Inc. TN, Coastline Trust Co, Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc., Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Meeder Asset Management Inc. and Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC OH. View Insider Buying and Selling for Whirlpool.
Which major investors are buying Whirlpool stock?
WHR stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Trinity Street Asset Management LLP, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Beacon Financial Group, Virtu Financial LLC, Oakbrook Investments LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue and Banced Corp. Company insiders that have bought Whirlpool stock in the last two years include Diane M Dietz, Greg Creed and William D Perez. View Insider Buying and Selling for Whirlpool.
How do I buy shares of Whirlpool?
Shares of WHR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Whirlpool's stock price today?
One share of WHR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $127.06.
How big of a company is Whirlpool?
Whirlpool has a market capitalization of $8.11 billion and generates $21.25 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $350 million in net income (profit) each year or $13.74 on an earnings per share basis. Whirlpool employs 92,000 workers across the globe.
What is Whirlpool's official website?
How can I contact Whirlpool?
Whirlpool's mailing address is 2000 NORTH M-63, BENTON HARBOR MI, 49022. The company can be reached via phone at 269-923-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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