Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

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

Whirlpool Stock Performance

Shares of WHR opened at $39.22 on Tuesday. Whirlpool has a 1 year low of $35.45 and a 1 year high of $96.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.48. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $39.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $55.35. The firm has a market cap of $2.54 billion, a PE ratio of 13.34, a PEG ratio of 32.47 and a beta of 1.16.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by ($0.15). Whirlpool had a return on equity of 7.68% and a net margin of 1.08%.The firm had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.55 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.34 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.500-3.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Whirlpool will post 1.15 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently issued reports on WHR. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on shares of Whirlpool from $45.00 to $37.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Whirlpool from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Whirlpool from $32.00 to $30.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on Whirlpool in a report on Monday, July 13th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $43.00 price target for the company. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price target on Whirlpool from $43.00 to $36.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report 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 stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Whirlpool has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $46.62.

More Whirlpool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool completed a $2 billion asset-based lending facility and issued $2 billion in secured bonds, extending debt-maturity flexibility through 2028. The transactions could reduce near-term refinancing risk and support liquidity. Whirlpool Corporation Announces Second-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management said North American pricing actions and new product launches were successfully executed, while Latin America price increases were announced. Sequential margin improvement and an unchanged revenue and margin outlook may have reassured investors.
• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool maintained full-year 2026 ongoing EPS guidance of $2.50 to $3.00, compared with the roughly $2.71 analyst consensus. The company also expects approximately $700 million of operating cash flow and more than $300 million of free cash flow. Whirlpool Corporation Announces Second-Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages collectively rate WHR “Reduce,” indicating limited near-term confidence despite some analysts maintaining price targets above the current trading level. Recent institutional trading was nearly evenly split between funds adding and reducing positions. Whirlpool Receives Consensus Reduce Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter ongoing EPS was a loss of $0.21, worse than the expected $0.06 loss, while revenue of approximately $3.52 billion declined 6.8% year over year and fell short of estimates. The result compares with $1.34 of EPS in the prior-year quarter. Whirlpool Reports Q2 Loss and Misses Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool’s concentration in North America leaves it exposed to the weak U.S. housing market, which is pressuring demand for appliances. The company’s low profitability, negative quarterly operating cash flow, and substantial leverage remain risks for investors. Whirlpool Abandoned Its Global Ambitions

Institutional Trading of Whirlpool

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Freestone Grove Partners LP purchased a new position in shares of Whirlpool during the 4th quarter valued at about $22,729,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC boosted its stake in Whirlpool by 2,795.1% in the second quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 234,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,789,000 after buying an additional 226,462 shares in the last quarter. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. grew its position in Whirlpool by 119.1% during the fourth quarter. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. now owns 404,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,145,000 after acquiring an additional 219,600 shares during the last quarter. Man Group plc bought a new position in Whirlpool during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $15,708,000. Finally, Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 37.0% during the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 550,175 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,690,000 after acquiring an additional 148,535 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.