Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Rating Lowered to “Neutral” at Longbow Research

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) was downgraded by analysts at Longbow Research from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report released on Monday, October 19th, MarketBeat reports.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Whirlpool from $45.00 to $40.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Whirlpool from $48.00 to $41.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Bank of America cut their price objective on Whirlpool from $38.00 to $31.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Whirlpool has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $32.22.

Whirlpool Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of WHR traded down $0.18 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $27.24. 7,286,972 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,817,342. The company has a market capitalization of $1.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -12.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 24.99 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.74. Whirlpool has a 12 month low of $25.50 and a 12 month high of $94.82. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $33.33 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.68.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 26th. The company reported ($0.21) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.73 by ($0.94). The business had revenue of $3.68 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.93 billion. Whirlpool had a return on equity of 4.18% and a net margin of 1.17%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.09 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Whirlpool will post 1.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Whirlpool

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Whirlpool during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Silvant Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Whirlpool in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Whirlpool during the first quarter worth about $45,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Whirlpool during the 1st quarter worth approximately $46,000. Finally, North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its holdings in shares of Whirlpool by 184.0% during the first quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 926 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.78% of the company’s stock.

Key Whirlpool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Whirlpool highlighted potential support from cost-cutting initiatives, pricing actions and a recovery in free cash flow. Debt reduction and heavy institutional buying could provide some downside support if housing and appliance demand improve. Whirlpool’s Stock Collapse Raises a Bigger Question About Its Recovery Potential
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target from $32 to $30 while maintaining a “neutral” rating, implying limited upside based on the referenced share price. Analyst views remain divided, reflecting the possibility of a recovery but significant near-term execution risks. Citigroup Whirlpool Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool swung to a third-quarter loss, reporting a $0.21 loss per share versus the $0.73 consensus profit estimate. Revenue fell 8.8% year over year to $3.68 billion, below the $3.93 billion forecast, as weak appliance demand and cost inflation pressured profitability. Whirlpool Q3 Swings to Loss and Cuts Full-Year Earnings Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The company cut its full-year 2026 earnings guidance after adjusted EBIT missed expectations by approximately 40%, indicating that pricing and cost reductions are not fully offsetting softer demand and inflation. Whirlpool Q3 Earnings Miss on Weak Demand and Cost Inflation
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts became more cautious following the results. Stifel cut its price target to $20 and turned bearish, while Bank of America reiterated an “Underperform” rating with a $25 target. The downgrades contributed to Whirlpool reaching a new 12-month low. Whirlpool Price Target Cut as Stifel Turns Bearish
• Negative Sentiment: Whirlpool’s new $2 billion asset-based revolving credit facility may improve immediate liquidity, but its collateral-linked borrowing base also underscores refinancing and balance-sheet risks amid weak operating performance. Whirlpool’s New $2 Billion ABL Facility

About Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. The company develops products designed for kitchens and laundry rooms, including refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, and related household appliances.

Whirlpool sells products under a portfolio of well-known brands, including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir and Amana. Its products are distributed through retailers, builders, distributors and other sales channels to residential customers in North America and international markets.

The company traces its history to 1911, when it was founded as the Upton Machine Company in Benton Harbor, Michigan.