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Whirlpool Corp (WHR)
NYSE:WHR
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 27, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.1Last Year’s EPS
1.7Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Sell
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear, measurable progress (notably strong SDA growth, successful new product launches, tangible cost takeouts, and concrete 2026 guidance) against significant near-term headwinds (tariffs, intense promotions, low 2025 free cash flow and housing-related discretionary weakness). Management provided actionable mitigation steps—additional cost actions, pricing initiatives, inventory optimization and deleveraging plans—which support a constructive outlook if executed, but substantial macro and competitive risks persist in the near term.Company Guidance
Strong SDA (Small Domestic Appliances) Performance
SDA Global delivered ~10% net sales growth in Q4 and ~9% on a full-year basis, expanded full-year EBIT margin to 16% (up ~170 bps year-over-year), with Q4 EBIT margin expansion of ~130 bps. Direct-to-consumer sales exceed ~20% and continue to grow.
New Product Launches Driving Share and Mix
Company transitioned >30% of its North America product portfolio to new products in 2025, new launches delivered incremental flooring (~30% like-for-like) and measurable sell-through, and ~100 new products are planned for 2026; price/mix benefit modeled at ~175 bps.
2026 Growth and Margin Guidance
Management guided to ~5% like-for-like revenue growth for 2026 and ongoing EBIT margin expansion of ~80–110 bps (to ~5.5–5.8%). Segment-level guidance includes MDA North America ~6% EBIT margin, MDA Latin America ~7%, SDA Global ~15.5%.
Planned Cost Actions and Supply Improvements
Delivered $200M of cost takeout in 2025 and identified >$150M of additional cost actions for 2026 (targeting ~100 bps net cost benefit), including vertical integration, automation, footprint optimization and a strategic sourcing initiative.
Capital Allocation and Deleveraging Focus
Announced intent to pay down at least $400M of debt in 2026, plan to return capital to shareholders (approximately $300M dividend paid in 2025) and target free cash flow of $400–500M for 2026 (≈3% of net sales).
India Stake Transaction and Balance Sheet Management
Executed a transaction reducing majority India stake from 51% to 40%, generating proceeds used to pay down debt and providing margin accretion (~40 bps) to Asia results; company is evaluating additional options to further reduce leverage.
Regional Strength in Latin America and Asia
MDA Latin America delivered a full-year EBIT margin of ~6.2% and is positioned for growth in a market with low appliance penetration (industry CAGR ~4–5%); MDA Asia ex-India/currency grew ~1% with ~120 bps margin expansion year-over-year.
Concrete 2026 Financial Targets
2026 outlook includes: ongoing EPS ~ $7 (inc. higher adjusted tax rate ~25%), free cash flow $400–500M, cash earnings ~$800M, capex ~ $400M, inventory optimization target ~$100M and restructuring cash outlays ~ $50M.
WHR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
WHR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 28, 2026 | $80.87 | ― | ― |
Oct 27, 2025 | $72.83 | $76.59 | +5.16% |
Jul 28, 2025 | $95.73 | $82.88 | -13.42% |
Apr 23, 2025 | $74.42 | $75.60 | +1.59% |
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FAQ
When does Whirlpool Corp (WHR) report earnings?
Whirlpool Corp (WHR) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 27, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Whirlpool Corp (WHR) earnings time?
Whirlpool Corp (WHR) earnings time is at Apr 27, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is WHR EPS forecast?
WHR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.1.
