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Whirlpool Turns To Profit In Q4; Stock Down

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) reported a Q4 profit of $108 million, or $1.91 per share, reversing a loss of $393 million from the previous year. However, ongoing earnings per share fell to $1.10 from $4.57. Quarterly net sales decreased to $4.098 billion. For fiscal year 2026, the company anticipates GAAP earnings per share of about $6.25 and net sales between $15.3 billion and $15.6 billion. Despite the profit, WHR's stock fell 3.11% to $80.87, with a sharper decline in after-hours trading to $75.00, down 7.26%.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) has updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance, projecting EPS of 7.000, below the consensus estimate of 7.110. Revenue guidance is set at $15.3 billion to $15.6 billion, also slightly below the consensus of $15.6 billion. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and a price target of $86.43. The stock recently traded at $80.71, down $2.76, with a market cap of $4.53 billion. Institutional investors hold 90.78% of Whirlpool's shares.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Posts Earnings Results

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share, missing estimates of $1.50, with revenue of $4.10 billion below the expected $4.27 billion. The company had a negative net margin of 1.18% and a positive return on equity of 19.49%. Following the earnings report, Whirlpool's stock fell 3.3% to $80.71. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with an average rating of "Hold" and a target price of $86.43. Institutional investors hold 90.78% of the shares, indicating strong interest in the company.

Whirlpool shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results and issued FY26 EPS guidance below estimates. Also, the company cut its FY26 sales guidance.

Whirlpool | 8-K: FY2025 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 15.52 B