Whirlpool Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance everyday living. The company offers a diverse range of products, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, and dishwashers, designed to meet the needs of consumers and promote sustainability. With a strong focus on quality and performance, Whirlpool operates multiple brands and maintains a significant presence in multiple markets, continuously striving to improve the efficiency and convenience of household chores while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Read More
In a sharp reversal of the optimistic momentum seen at the end of last year, U.S. consumer confidence has tumbled to an eight-month low, with the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index falling to 98.3 in January 2026. This decline marks a significant psychological shift among American households,
Whirlpool’s fourth-quarter results drew a negative market reaction as the company’s revenue came in below Wall Street expectations, with flat sales year over year. Management attributed the underperformance mainly to ongoing challenges in its North American business, including $300 million in tariff costs and a sluggish U.S. housing market, which saw existing home sales at a multi-decade low. CEO Marc Bitzer described 2025 as a “difficult year with unforeseen challenges,” noting that despite a record number of new product launches and share gains, intense promotional activity and delayed industry pricing adjustments pressured margins. Management expressed cautious optimism as industry pricing appeared to normalize late in the quarter.
Shares of home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR)
jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that beat profit expectations and provided an optimistic forecast for 2026.
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The appliance giant Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) saw its shares plummet by 10% on January 30, 2026, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that missed analyst expectations on nearly every key metric. The steep decline reflects growing investor anxiety over a "challenging" consumer environment defined by stubbornly high mortgage rates and
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Whirlpool reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.10, which fell well short of Wall Street consensus of $1.52 per share, according to data from fiscal.ai.
Home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $4.10 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $15.45 billion at the midpoint came in 0.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share was 27.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $4.10 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $15.45 billion at the midpoint came in 0.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.91 per share was 32% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Consumer confidence in the United States showed signs of a tentative recovery in early 2026, as the University of Michigan’s preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index climbed to a five-month high of 56.4 in January. While the figure represents a notable improvement from the doldrums of late 2025, it highlights
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much as 0.7%, reflecting lingering uncertainty, and capping off a volatile week which saw stocks enjoy some relief as President Donald Trump reduced tensions with European allies by backing off his threat of imposing new tariffs.
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As a result, the industry has posted a 19.1% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 11 percentage points.
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Over the last six months, Whirlpool’s shares have sunk to $86.20, producing a disappointing 6.5% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 10% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Looking back on electrical systems stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) and its peers.
