$WHR

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

Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating for Whirlpool Corp (WHR) but lowered its price target from $42.00 to $39.00. GuruFocus estimates WHR is 51.4% undervalued at $35.86, but warns of potential value trap. WHR's GF Score is 53/100, with strengths in profitability but weaknesses in growth and valuation.

Whirlpool (WHR) suspended its dividend but screens still show a 6.87% yield. Molson Coors (TAP) guided EPS down 15% while raising its payout. Harley-Davidson (HOG) saw financial services revenue drop 55% after asset sales. All three companies face cash flow and leverage challenges.

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.

Powell reported $311.7M revenue, up 8.9% YoY, missing estimates. Stock down 11.1%. Acuity Brands reported $1.2B revenue, up 1.6%, beating estimates. Stock up 18.5%. Whirlpool reported $3.52B revenue, down 6.8%, missing EPS but beating guidance. Stock up 1.4%.

Canada will impose 15-50% counter-tariffs on $27.6B of U.S. imports, including iron, steel, and aluminum products, starting Sept. 8. Affected items include appliances from Whirlpool, which has already raised prices due to industry challenges.

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane said lower-income consumers are “running out of money,” citing negative cash flows and prompting price cuts, more promotions, and smaller package sizes. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski and Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer also flagged consumer pressure and weaker demand. Credit card and auto loan balances rose and the saving rate fell to 2.7% in June 2026.

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 reported Q2 revenue of $3.52B, slightly below analysts’ $3.56B estimate, and adjusted EPS of -$0.21 versus $0.05 expected, citing sequential margin improvement from North America pricing and new product launches. The company reconfirmed full-year revenue guidance of $15B midpoint and cut adjusted EPS guidance to $2.75. Analysts asked about pricing discipline, market share, margin cadence, innovation spending, and consumer trade-down.