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Whirlpool (WHR)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $80.27 | Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Household Appliances

Whirlpool (WHR)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $80.27
Market Cap: $4.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Household Appliances

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 7.8%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -105%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 167%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 45%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -8.9%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Consumption, Electrification of Everything, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Eco-friendly Products, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 7.8%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 45%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Consumption, Electrification of Everything, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Eco-friendly Products, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -105%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 167%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -8.9%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

WHR Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are five key points that could explain a downward movement in Whirlpool (WHR) stock during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025: 1. Incurred Tariff Costs Impacting Q3 2025 Margins. In the third quarter of 2025, Whirlpool incurred $100 million in costs due to tariffs, primarily on imported components. The company anticipated total tariff costs for the year to reach $225 million. These costs negatively impacted the company's margins, despite an increase in overall net sales for the quarter.

2. Delayed Recovery in the U.S. Housing Market. Whirlpool adjusted its expectations for a recovery in the U.S. housing market, pushing it from 2025 into 2026. This delay suggests a continued challenging environment for appliance sales, as housing market performance significantly influences demand for major appliances.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
WHR Return27%33%-37%-9%1%-26%-28%
Peers Return8%18%-19%22%19%2%53%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WHR Win Rate67%83%42%42%50%30% 
Peers Win Rate48%62%38%57%53%54% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WHR Max Drawdown-56%-2%-43%-25%-28%-40% 
Peers Max Drawdown-40%-9%-37%-17%-10%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GE, EMR, ITW, AOS, UEIC. See WHR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventWHRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-59.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven147.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-59.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven144.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven122 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-48.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven95.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven654 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-83.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven502.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1456 days1480 days

Compare to GE, EMR, ITW, AOS, UEIC


In The Past

Whirlpool's stock fell -59.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/7/2021. A -59.6% loss requires a 147.7% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
9.2%9.2%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.4%2.4%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.1%-4.1%-4.1%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.1%5.1%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-1.6%

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Financials

WHRGEEMRITWAOSUEICMedian
NameWhirlpoolGE Aeros.Emerson .Illinois.A.O. Smi.Universa. 
Mkt Price80.85288.49134.89250.0467.323.33107.87
Mkt Cap4.5305.275.872.79.40.041.1
Rev LTM15,56343,94817,77915,8833,83039115,723
Op Inc LTM8289,0163,3394,162720-62,084
FCF LTM626,4442,7412,845572271,656
FCF 3Y Avg2295,8232,0432,811536151,290
CFO LTM4377,5533,1723,277656341,914
CFO 3Y Avg7206,8852,4253,265621261,572

Growth & Margins

WHRGEEMRITWAOSUEICMedian
NameWhirlpoolGE Aeros.Emerson .Illinois.A.O. Smi.Universa. 
Rev Chg LTM-11.4%17.7%4.8%-0.4%-1.6%2.4%1.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-8.9%15.7%24.9%0.5%0.2%-11.0%0.3%
Rev Chg Q1.0%23.8%3.9%2.3%4.4%-11.3%3.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.3%5.6%1.0%0.6%1.1%-2.9%0.8%
Op Mgn LTM5.3%20.5%18.8%26.2%18.8%-1.5%18.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.1%22.6%17.5%25.9%19.2%-3.8%18.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%1.4%0.5%0.2%0.2%-1.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM2.8%17.2%17.8%20.6%17.1%8.8%17.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg4.1%22.3%14.7%20.4%16.2%6.4%15.4%
FCF/Rev LTM0.4%14.7%15.4%17.9%14.9%6.9%14.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.3%18.8%12.4%17.6%14.0%3.7%13.2%

Valuation

WHRGEEMRITWAOSUEICMedian
NameWhirlpoolGE Aeros.Emerson .Illinois.A.O. Smi.Universa. 
Mkt Cap4.5305.275.872.79.40.041.1
P/S0.37.24.24.82.70.23.4
P/EBIT8.831.023.318.014.4-10.816.2
P/E-24.139.528.325.119.4-2.822.2
P/CFO10.142.123.623.115.71.819.4
Total Yield3.7%2.5%3.9%6.3%7.1%-35.5%3.8%
Dividend Yield7.8%0.0%0.4%2.3%1.9%0.0%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.8%3.5%3.3%3.8%4.9%19.6%3.8%
D/E1.90.10.20.10.00.50.2
Net D/E1.70.00.20.10.0-0.00.1

Returns

WHRGEEMRITWAOSUEICMedian
NameWhirlpoolGE Aeros.Emerson .Illinois.A.O. Smi.Universa. 
1M Rtn15.4%-6.5%-3.3%2.8%2.5%-13.3%-0.4%
3M Rtn-8.5%4.7%4.6%-3.7%-4.4%-30.0%-4.0%
6M Rtn1.2%15.3%11.8%2.7%5.8%-52.4%4.2%
12M Rtn-22.2%60.6%2.8%-7.2%-7.2%-72.8%-7.2%
3Y Rtn-33.5%436.3%47.8%16.8%17.8%-85.5%17.3%
1M Excs Rtn15.5%-6.5%-3.2%2.9%2.6%-13.2%-0.3%
3M Excs Rtn-16.4%-3.0%-3.6%-10.6%-12.2%-36.7%-11.4%
6M Excs Rtn-13.5%0.6%-2.9%-12.0%-8.9%-67.1%-10.5%
12M Excs Rtn-36.4%45.8%-10.1%-21.2%-21.3%-84.8%-21.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-105.3%372.3%-20.9%-53.9%-53.8%-157.8%-53.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America10,217    
Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) Latin America4,037    
Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global1,134    
Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) Asia1,054    
Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) Europe685    
Other / Eliminations185    
Total17,312    


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10,073,582
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120253.8%
Average Daily Volume1,493,769
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.74
Basic Shares Quantity56,100,000
Short % of Basic Shares18.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251028202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025729202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024213202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241024202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024725202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023214202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023725202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023425202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022210202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221021202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022726202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022426202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021210202210-K 12/31/2021