Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.000-7.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 7.110. The company issued revenue guidance of $15.3 billion-$15.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $15.6 billion.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on WHR. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on shares of Whirlpool from $80.00 to $69.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Whirlpool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Whirlpool has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.43.

Whirlpool Trading Down 3.3%

NYSE WHR traded down $2.76 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $80.71. The company had a trading volume of 2,659,922 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,370,219. The company’s fifty day moving average is $78.46 and its 200-day moving average is $81.35. The company has a market cap of $4.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -24.02 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33. Whirlpool has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $133.45.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.50 by ($0.40). The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.27 billion. Whirlpool had a positive return on equity of 19.49% and a negative net margin of 1.18%.Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-7.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Whirlpool will post 9.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Whirlpool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted operational actions and shareholder-friendly financial priorities: $200M of structural cost reductions taken in 2025, record new product launches in North America (aimed at second?half share gains), plans to pay down about $400M of debt in 2026, and FY2026 free cash flow guidance of $400–$500M. Whirlpool Corporation Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full Year Results; Provides 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Whirlpool set FY2026 EPS guidance of 7.00 (company outlook) and revenue guidance of $15.3B–$15.6B, versus consensus EPS ~7.11 and revenue around $15.6B — guidance is roughly in line but slightly below analyst revenue/earnings consensus. (Company slide deck and press release are available for details.) View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed expectations: company-reported EPS of $1.10 vs. consensus ~ $1.50 and revenue of $4.10B vs. ~$4.27–$4.30B, driven by lower volumes in the Americas. Those misses and weaker margins weighed on sentiment. Whirlpool (WHR) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Third?party summaries flagged sharp year?over?year deterioration in gross and operating profit, a large drop in cash balances, and mixed institutional positioning/analyst sentiment (recent medians below the pre?announcement level). These underlying profitability and cash trends amplify investor caution. Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Miss, EPS Beat

Institutional Trading of Whirlpool

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its holdings 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 during the last quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP purchased a new position in Whirlpool in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $11,489,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. lifted its position in Whirlpool by 33.2% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 437,992 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,421,000 after acquiring an additional 109,185 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its position in Whirlpool by 46.0% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 280,413 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,040,000 after acquiring an additional 88,410 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Holocene Advisors LP purchased a new stake in Whirlpool during the 3rd quarter valued at $5,407,000. 90.78% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Whirlpool Company Profile

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.