Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Stock Price & Analysis
Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) closed at USD 28.8 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 8.56% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 26.53; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 26.35–29.02 on volume of 4,922,780 shares. Market capitalization is $1.88B, with a 52-week range of USD 26.08–94.82 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
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Key facts (WHR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $14.9B, net income $187M (1.3% margin), free cash flow -$172M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 10.0x (avg 13.3x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 7.8x, net debt $5.81B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold WHR (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.38 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 45.67 (range 22–137).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -60.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -82.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD 1.01, revenue estimate $3.93B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (WHR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.0B | $19.7B | $19.5B | $16.6B | $15.5B | $14.9B |
| Gross profit | $4.41B | $3.07B | $3.17B | $2.58B | $2.39B | — |
| Operating income | $2.35B | -$1.06B | $1.01B | $143M | $838M | $630M |
| Net income | $1.78B | -$1.52B | $481M | -$323M | $318M | $187M |
| EPS (diluted) | $28.36 | -$27.18 | $8.72 | -$5.87 | $5.66 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.65B | $820M | $366M | $384M | $81.0M | -$172M |
| Gross margin | 20.1% | 15.6% | 16.3% | 15.5% | 15.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 10.7% | -5.4% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Net margin | 8.1% | -7.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Revenue growth | +13.0% | -10.3% | -1.4% | -14.6% | -6.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $3.04B | $1.96B | $1.57B | $1.27B | $669M | — |
| Total debt | $5.23B | $7.61B | $7.21B | $6.61B | $6.17B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (WHR)
P/E 10.0x · P/S 0.1x · EV/EBITDA 7.8x · EV/Sales 0.5x · P/B 0.5x · FCF yield -9.16% · Earnings yield 9.96% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 9.27% · Net debt $5.81B · EV $7.69B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.7x, Dec 2023 14.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (WHR)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold WHR. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tepper | Appaloosa Management | 0.38% | $28.2M | Reduced -63.3% |
Analysts (WHR)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.38 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 45.67 (low 22, high 137).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Longbow Research | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | |
| 2026-10-16 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $39 → $30 |
| 2026-10-12 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $48 → $32 |
| 2026-10-12 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $48 → $41 |
| 2026-10-07 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Underperform | $32 → $22 |
| 2026-09-11 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $42 → $39 |
| 2026-09-11 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Underperform | $38 → $31 |
| 2026-08-24 | Wells Fargo | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $42 |
| 2026-08-05 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Underperform | $30 → $32 |
| 2026-07-23 | Stifel | Target lowered | Hold | $45 → $37 |
| 2026-07-21 | Mizuho | Target lowered | Neutral | $45 → $40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Neutral | $50 → $42 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (WHR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -60.2% | -82.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -60.3% | -29.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.2% | 41.7% |
| Max drawdown | -71.1% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -84.9% (Dec 2021→Oct 2026) |
WHR revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA North America | $2.41B | 68.5% | -1.6% |
| MDA Latin America | $868.0M | 24.7% | +7.7% |
| SDA Global | $202.0M | 5.7% | +0.5% |
| Total revenue | $3.52B | 100% | — |
WHR revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total major product category net sales | $3.18B | 90.3% | -6.3% |
| — Laundry (part of Total major product category net sales) | $1.06B | 30.3% | -1.0% |
| — Refrigeration (part of Total major product category net sales) | $1.05B | 29.9% | -14.0% |
| — Cooking (part of Total major product category net sales) | $790.0M | 22.5% | -3.7% |
| — Dishwashing (part of Total major product category net sales) | $270.0M | 7.7% | -0.4% |
| Other | $205.0M | 5.8% | -16.7% |
| Spare parts and warranties | $135.0M | 3.8% | -0.7% |
| Total revenue | $3.52B | 100% | — |
WHR revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Pension Benefits | $10.10B | 65.1% | +0.0% |
| Brazil | $2.40B | 15.5% | -4.0% |
| Total revenue | $15.52B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
WHR suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Lowe's (LOW) | “Sales to Lowe's represented approximately 15%, 13%, and 13% of our consolidated net sales in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.” |
| Competitor | Panasonic | “Competition in the major home appliance industry is intense, including competitors such as BSH (Bosch), Electrolux, Haier, Hisense, LG, Mabe, Midea, Panasonic and Samsung, many of which are increasingly expanding beyond their existing manufacturing footprint.” |
| Competitor | Samsung Electronics | “Competition in the major home appliance industry is intense, including competitors such as BSH (Bosch), Electrolux, Haier, Hisense, LG, Mabe, Midea, Panasonic and Samsung, many of which are increasingly expanding beyond their existing manufacturing footprint.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 11, 2026.
WHR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.01 | $1.20 | -15.7% | $3.93B | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.59 | $1.47 | +8.7% | $4.10B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.91 | $2.51 | -23.8% | $14.82B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.89 | $4.03 | -28.2% | $15.30B | 12 |
WHR options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.8% (±$4.78) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 26, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±10.8% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 73.5% | ±16.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 71.1% | ±22.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 65.9% | ±25.3% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 66.0% | ±33.0% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 66.0% | ±41.2% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 62.4% | ±45.6% |
30-day implied volatility 72.7% vs 48.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.72. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 28.8 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.56% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 26.53 |
| Open | USD 26.45 |
| Day Range | USD 26.35 – 29.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 26.08 – 94.82 |
| Volume | 4,922,780 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.88B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (WHR)
Nexqual's technical model rates WHR "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.72 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 34.15) |
| MACD | -1.82 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (WHR)
Wall Street analysts rate WHR "Hold" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 45.67 (range USD 22–137), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 45.67 |
| High Target | USD 137 |
| Low Target | USD 22 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 10 / 3 |
Earnings (WHR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.01 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.93B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.21 vs est 0.05 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.56 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.1 vs est 1.52 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.09 vs est 1.39 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WHR)
| Total Revenue | $14.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.80% |
| Gross Margin | +13.58% |
| Operating Margin | +1.62% |
| Profit Margin | +1.25% |
| ROE | +5.93% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.05 |
| Current Ratio | 1.15 |
| Total Cash | $1.24B |
| Total Debt | $8.06B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$172.00M (-1.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WHR)
Nexqual rates Whirlpool Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -7% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 14%, operating 2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $1.24B cash and investments vs $7.05B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$172M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 1.5% |
Ownership (WHR)
| Insider Ownership | +0.73% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.84% |
| Shares Outstanding | 65.20M |
| Float | 61.18M |
| Short % of Float | +29.82% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
Leadership (WHR)
Whirlpool Corporation is led by Marc Robert Bitzer, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Marc Robert Bitzer |
|---|---|
| Executive President of North America & Global Strategic Sourcing | Juan Carlos Puente |
| Executive VP & CFO | Roxanne L. Warner |
| Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer | Kyle De Jong |
| Executive President of KitchenAid Small Appliances, Latin America, Global Information Tech. & Design | Ludovic Beaufils |
Major Backers & Investors (WHR)
Notable institutional backers of Whirlpool Corporation include FMR, LLC, Primecap Management Company, AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 7.76% |
| Primecap Management Company | 5.52% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 5.3% |
| RWWM, Inc. | 4.82% |
| Newport Trust Company, LLC | 4.43% |
| Fidelity | 1.81% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.23% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.02% |
| Geode Capital | 4.21% |
| State Street | 3.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:19 UTC.
From Whirlpool Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The following chart provides the percentage of net sales for each of our product categories which accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net sales over the last three years: We have the best brand portfolio in the industry, with multiple brands with more than $1 billion in revenue.
- Our long-term value creation framework is built upon the strong foundation we have in place: our industry-leading brand portfolio and robust product innovation pipeline, supported by our leading regional scale and executed by our exceptional employees throughout the world.
- As the macro environment continues to change, we believe our demonstrated ability to execute cost takeout allows us to effectively cope with macroeconomic challenges, and we see additional opportunities to further streamline our cost structure in the years ahead.
- We believe this initiative, among many others, will enable us to reduce parts complexity to increase procurement scale.
Partnerships
- Our best brand portfolio in the industry, paired with our robust investment in research and development and consumer insights, position us well to meet trends in consumer preferences and demand.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Unfavorable results of legal and regulatory proceedings could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition and performance.
- We are subject to, and could be further subject to, governmental investigations or actions by other third parties.
- We are subject to various federal, foreign and state laws, including antitrust and product-related laws and regulations, violations of which can involve civil or criminal sanctions.
- Changes in the legal and regulatory environment, including data privacy and protection, corporate governance and securities disclosure, and changes to tax laws, regulations and policy, could limit our business activities, increase our operating costs, reduce demand for our products or result in litigation or regulatory action.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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