Whirlpool (WHR) News Today

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) shares are under pressure following a disappointing second-quarter report, sharply reduced full-year guidance and dividend cut, as well as multiple analyst downgrades. Offsetting some of the headwinds are potential long-term benefits from U.S. tariffs on steel, which could improve Whirlpool’s competitive positioning.

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer noted that steel tariffs have made Whirlpool’s competitors more expensive, potentially bolstering WHR’s pricing power. Jim Cramer Tariffs Benefit
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America upgraded WHR, arguing that Trump-era tariffs are disadvantaging overseas rivals more than Whirlpool. BofA Upgrade Tariffs Hurt Rivals
• Neutral Sentiment: Whirlpool champions existing tariffs even as they weighed on its recent quarter. Yahoo: Championing Tariffs
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts currently assign a consensus “Hold” rating. Consensus Hold Recommendation
• Neutral Sentiment: A recent SWOT analysis highlights Whirlpool’s strong brand but also flags tariff-related cost pressures. SWOT Insight
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q2 earnings call transcript and presentation materials are available for deeper context. Earnings Call Transcript, Earnings Call Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Various market-watch reports have covered why WHR is trading lower today, pointing to the same mix of earnings, guidance and tariff factors. Cost Pressure Reports
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS of $1.34 missed consensus by $0.30, reflecting continued margin pressure. Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut FY2025 EPS guidance to $6.00–$8.00 vs. prior consensus of $9.23 and halved the dividend. Guidance Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Shares fell to their lowest level in over six weeks and gapped down on the weak Q2 release. Lowest Level Six Weeks
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada cut its price target to $63 and rated WHR “Underperform,” signaling about 25% downside. RBC Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America downgraded WHR to “Underperform” with a $70 target (from $100), citing weak 2025 outlook. BofA Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha warns Whirlpool may be a “value trap” despite low valuations, given a slowing consumer environment. Value Trap Warning