Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemWhirlpool (NYSE:WHR – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 3.000-3.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 4.950. The company issued revenue guidance of $15.0 billion-$15.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $15.3 billion.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $76.00 to $59.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 13th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of Whirlpool to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Mizuho assumed coverage on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday, April 20th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $55.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $60.00 to $50.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned 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 price target of $72.89.
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Whirlpool Stock Performance
WHR stock traded up $0.66 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $54.85. The stock had a trading volume of 3,845,265 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,466,523. The firm 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 52 week low of $50.41 and a 52 week high of $111.96. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $57.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $70.61. 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 (NYSE:WHR – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.56) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.94). The firm 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 has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Whirlpool will post 5.18 earnings per share for the current year.
Whirlpool Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th were given a $0.90 dividend. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. Whirlpool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.72%.
Key Stories Impacting Whirlpool
Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management announced accelerated cost and pricing actions (including a double‑digit price increase in North America) and operational steps to restore margins — a concrete plan that can improve profitability if execution holds. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Company highlighted a strengthened balance sheet and plans to pay down over $900M of debt in 2026 after a recent recapitalization — this lowers financial risk and supports future cash flow stability. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ reactions are mixed ahead of/after the release, so near-term analyst actions could push volatility but not yet a consensus directional signal. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance change at Whirlpool of India is operationally immaterial to the U.S. parent but noted by some investors monitoring international exposures. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 results missed expectations: ongoing (non‑GAAP) EPS of $(0.56) vs. consensus $0.38 and revenue $3.27B vs. $3.44B — a clear near‑term earnings and sales shortfall. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Management cut FY‑2026 ongoing EPS guidance to $3.00–$3.50 (consensus ~$4.95) and trimmed revenue guidance — a significant downgrade that explains investor concern about near‑term profitability. (Guidance entry from company release.)
- Negative Sentiment: WSJ coverage highlights that the war in Iran triggered a sharp collapse in U.S. consumer confidence and is depressing demand for higher‑end appliances, suggesting the top‑line weakness may persist. Article Title
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Whirlpool
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in WHR. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 172.0% in 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 in the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Whirlpool in the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake 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. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 1,444.4% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Colonial Trust Co SC acquired a new stake in shares of Whirlpool in the 4th quarter valued at $72,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.78% of the company’s stock.
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.