Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) 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 research firms recently commented on WHR. Citigroup initiated coverage on Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $60.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research cut shares of Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of Whirlpool to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $55.00 price objective on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Whirlpool from a “sell (d)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $72.89.

Whirlpool Trading Down 4.9%

Shares of WHR stock traded down $2.38 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $45.83. The company had a trading volume of 700,379 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,571,309. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06, a current ratio of 0.76 and a quick ratio of 0.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.59 billion, a PE ratio of 15.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 11.86 and a beta of 1.23. The company’s fifty day moving average is $56.65 and its 200 day moving average is $70.43. Whirlpool has a fifty-two week low of $44.87 and a fifty-two week high of $111.96.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported ($0.56) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by ($0.99). Whirlpool had a net margin of 1.08% and a return on equity of 8.50%. The firm had revenue of $3.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.44 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.70 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. Research analysts expect that Whirlpool will post 4.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Whirlpool Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th were given a $0.90 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. This represents a $3.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.9%. Whirlpool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 63.72%.

Trending Headlines about Whirlpool

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management is accelerating margin recovery actions — double?digit price increases in North America combined with accelerated cost takeouts and inventory reductions to restore profitability. Whirlpool Q1 press release: cost and pricing actions
• Positive Sentiment: The company says its balance sheet is strengthened after a recapitalization and plans >$900M of debt paydown in 2026, which reduces near?term solvency risk. Whirlpool Q1 press release: balance sheet and debt paydown
• Neutral Sentiment: Whirlpool disclosed a $30M share placement to a Guangdong unit to shore up liquidity — helps near?term cash but introduces dilution/shareholder?rights questions. TipRanks: $30M share placement to Guangdong unit
• Neutral Sentiment: Company still expects ongoing FY2026 EPS of $3.00–$3.50 (below prior consensus), and targets positive operating cash flow and >$300M free cash flow — guidance narrows outcomes but is below Street expectations. Whirlpool Q1 press release: updated guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool suspended its quarterly dividend after a 70?year streak — a major negative signal to income investors and a trigger for re?rating the stock lower. WSJ: For 70 Years, Whirlpool Paid a Dividend. Suddenly It Can’t Afford One.
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 results: GAAP loss, ongoing EPS of $(0.56), revenue $3.27B (miss, down ~9.6% YoY) — the operational miss directly underpins the selloff. MarketBeat: Q1 results and call materials
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned the Iran war drove a “recession?level industry decline” and collapsing consumer confidence; the CFO said appliance demand is the weakest since the 2008 crisis — a major demand risk for big?ticket sales. CNBC: Whirlpool says Iran war causing ‘recession-level industry decline’
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: shares plunged (reports 12–21% intraday in outlets) as investors priced in slower demand, dividend removal, and lower EPS outlook. MSN: Whirlpool stock sinks 20%, CFO comments

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Whirlpool

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in Whirlpool by 56.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $281,000 after purchasing an additional 1,129 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 206.5% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 8,528 shares of the company’s stock valued at $769,000 after buying an additional 5,746 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 15.0% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 214,918 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,371,000 after purchasing an additional 27,995 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Whirlpool by 3.2% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 229,566 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,283,000 after buying an additional 7,151 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in 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. 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.