Whirlpool Slides as Earnings Near and Bearish Sentiment Builds

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) is down 5.6% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.

Analysis: The drop appears tied to a cautious setup ahead of Whirlpool’s third-quarter results due after the close on October 26, 2026, with investors already focused on weak appliance demand, tariff and cost pressure, and balance-sheet concerns. Recent analyst downgrades and price-target cuts likely added to the negative tone, while the company’s earlier dividend suspension has kept sentiment fragile.

Details:

Whirlpool said on October 19 that it would release third-quarter results after market close on October 26, with its earnings call scheduled for October 27.

In second-quarter results, Whirlpool kept its 2026 revenue and margin outlook unchanged but showed weaker profitability, including ongoing earnings per share of negative $0.21 and free cash flow of negative $1.1 billion for the first half.

The company said during the second quarter that it suspended its regular common-stock dividend to strengthen the balance sheet amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

Multiple analyst actions in October moved in a more cautious direction, including a downgrade on October 19 and several price-target reductions earlier in the month.

Sources:

Whirlpool Corporation, SEC, Yahoo Finance, Benzinga

Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

$WHR Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 223 institutional investors add shares of $WHR stock to their portfolio, and 264 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC added 3,007,599 shares (+674.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $118,559,552
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP removed 1,383,179 shares (-81.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $54,524,916
BLACKROCK, INC. removed 1,246,396 shares (-17.2%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $49,132,930
APPALOOSA LP removed 1,235,000 shares (-63.3%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $48,683,700
CAUSEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 1,201,993 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $47,382,564
COVALIS CAPITAL LLP removed 1,136,491 shares (-86.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $44,800,475
SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 884,530 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $34,868,172

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$WHR Congressional Stock Trading

Members of Congress have traded $WHR stock 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $WHR stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:

REPRESENTATIVE MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $30,000 on 05/11.

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$WHR Price Targets

Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $WHR recently. We have seen 5 analysts offer price targets for $WHR in the last 6 months, with a median target of $50.0.

Here are some recent targets:

Rafe Jadrosich from B of A Securities set a target price of $36.0 on 06/22/2026
Mike Dahl from RBC Capital set a target price of $30.0 on 06/16/2026
Samuel Eisner from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $53.0 on 05/14/2026
Michael Rehaut from JP Morgan set a target price of $52.0 on 05/11/2026
Kyle Menges from Citigroup set a target price of $50.0 on 05/11/2026

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