Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Stock Gets Price Target Cut from Stifel Nicolaus

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) had its price target reduced by Stifel Nicolaus from $37.00 to $30.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also commented on WHR. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Whirlpool from $48.00 to $41.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Wall Street Zen cut Whirlpool from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price objective on Whirlpool from $32.00 to $22.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. Bank of America cut their price objective on Whirlpool from $38.00 to $31.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Finally, Citigroup reduced their target price on Whirlpool from $48.00 to $32.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $32.22.

Whirlpool Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of WHR opened at $27.24 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.78 billion, a P/E ratio of -12.55, a PEG ratio of 24.99 and a beta of 1.21. Whirlpool has a twelve month low of $25.50 and a twelve month high of $94.82. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $33.09 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $49.41.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 26th. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by ($0.94). The firm had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.93 billion. Whirlpool had a net margin of 1.17% and a return on equity of 4.18%. Whirlpool’s revenue was down 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.09 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Whirlpool will post 1.13 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Whirlpool

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in Whirlpool in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Silvant Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Whirlpool in the second quarter worth $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. bought a new position in Whirlpool in the first quarter worth $45,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Whirlpool during the first quarter valued at $46,000. Finally, North Star Investment Management Corp. lifted its position in Whirlpool by 184.0% during the first quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 926 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 600 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.78% of the company’s stock.

Whirlpool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool highlighted potential support from cost-cutting initiatives, pricing actions and a recovery in free cash flow. Debt reduction and heavy institutional buying could provide some downside support if housing and appliance demand improve. Whirlpool’s Stock Collapse Raises a Bigger Question About Its Recovery Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target from $32 to $30 while maintaining a “neutral” rating, implying limited upside based on the referenced share price. Analyst views remain divided, reflecting the possibility of a recovery but significant near-term execution risks. Citigroup Whirlpool Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool swung to a third-quarter loss, reporting a $0.21 loss per share versus the $0.73 consensus profit estimate. Revenue fell 8.8% year over year to $3.68 billion, below the $3.93 billion forecast, as weak appliance demand and cost inflation pressured profitability. Whirlpool Q3 Swings to Loss and Cuts Full-Year Earnings Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The company cut its full-year 2026 earnings guidance after adjusted EBIT missed expectations by approximately 40%, indicating that pricing and cost reductions are not fully offsetting softer demand and inflation. Whirlpool Q3 Earnings Miss on Weak Demand and Cost Inflation
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts became more cautious following the results. Stifel cut its price target to $20 and turned bearish, while Bank of America reiterated an “Underperform” rating with a $25 target. The downgrades contributed to Whirlpool reaching a new 12-month low. Whirlpool Price Target Cut as Stifel Turns Bearish
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool’s new $2 billion asset-based revolving credit facility may improve immediate liquidity, but its collateral-linked borrowing base also underscores refinancing and balance-sheet risks amid weak operating performance. Whirlpool’s New $2 Billion ABL Facility

Whirlpool Company Profile

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. The company develops products designed for kitchens and laundry rooms, including refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, and related household appliances.

Whirlpool sells products under a portfolio of well-known brands, including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir and Amana. Its products are distributed through retailers, builders, distributors and other sales channels to residential customers in North America and international markets.

The company traces its history to 1911, when it was founded as the Upton Machine Company in Benton Harbor, Michigan.