WHR Maintained by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Lowered to $39.00

Whirlpool (WHR) reported Q2 net sales of $3.52B, down 6.8% YoY, and a loss of $0.21 per share, contrasting with a profit a year earlier. The company held its full-year outlook steady, citing pricing actions and balance sheet improvements, including a $2B lending facility and bond issuance. Management highlighted sequential growth in North America and announced new price hikes in Latin America. However, margins declined due to tariffs, inflation, and marketing investments. The stock trades at a f

Whirlpool (WHR) shares fell 7.8% to $37.635 amid $7.1B debt and housing market pressures. Q2 sales dropped 6.8% to $3.52B, with EBIT margin decreasing to 1.8%. The company faces high borrowing costs and uncertain free cash flow.

Whirlpool (WHR) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $3.5B, down 6.8% year over year, with ongoing EBIT margin at 1.8% and ongoing EPS of -$0.21. Full-year guidance calls for about $15B revenue and ongoing EPS of $2.50 to $3.00, with interest expense guidance of $350M. The company secured $3B+ liquidity via bond and ABL facilities and expects FCF over $300M.

Whirlpool (WHR) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $3.5B, down 6.8% YoY, with ongoing EBIT margin at 1.8% and ongoing EPS of -$0.21. Full-year revenue guidance is about $15B and ongoing EPS $2.50 to $3.00, with interest expense guidance raised to $350M. The company secured $3B+ liquidity, divested Beko Europe for $128M cash consideration, and targets net debt below $5B by end-2026.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) reported Q2 earnings call updates. North America industry demand fell 3.4% YoY, but Whirlpool said it held market share. The company raised promotional pricing by over 10% in late April and expects further margin improvement in Q3. It targets $150M cost reductions in 2026, including $60M automation, and guided FY revenue up ~1.5% and FCF of ~$300M.

Whirlpool reported Q2 2026 results tied to a 10% North America promotional price increase offsetting Latin America price and mix headwinds. Management cited a 100 bps net cost tailwind, portfolio refresh and footprint changes. Full-year outlook held at ~1.5% revenue growth and 4% EBIT margin, with $300m free cash flow. Interest expense guidance rose to $350m after $2b bonds and $1.1b equity.