Whirlpool Corp., US9633201069

Whirlpool reports a USD 249 million loss as Whirlpool stock trades at EUR 24.75

Published on 10/29/2026 at 13:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Whirlpool reported USD 3.677 billion in sales, down 8.8 percent year over year on October 26, 2026. For Whirlpool stock, value was USD 1.8 billion.

Operating pressure and next steps

Whirlpool appointed Karin Risi to its board on October 19, 2026, after her more than 30 years in asset and wealth management.
Ongoing EBIT margin was 2.6 percent in the third quarter of 2026, compared with 4.5 percent a year earlier.
Whirlpool expects year-end 2026 net debt below USD 4.5 billion.

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Whirlpool Corporation (ISIN US9633201069) reported a USD 249 million loss for the third quarter on October 26, 2026, as Whirlpool Corporation disclosed a difficult operating quarter. Net sales were USD 3.677 billion, down 8.8 percent from the same quarter of 2025.

What changed in the third quarter?

The result showed pressure across major appliance operations. MDA North America sales fell 8.3 percent to USD 2.495 billion, while its EBIT declined 44.7 percent to USD 74 million. By contrast, Small Domestic Appliances generated USD 286 million in sales and increased EBIT 11.7 percent to USD 53 million, according to the company release.

Whirlpool's recent chronology shows the operating reset taking shape. On October 19, 2026, the company announced Karin Risi's board appointment; she brought more than 30 years in asset and wealth management, according to Whirlpool Corporation. On October 26, the company released third-quarter results, and on October 27 it held its earnings call at 8:00 a.m. ET, according to Whirlpool Corporation.

Margins and cash flow remain strained

Ongoing EBIT margin was 2.6 percent in the third quarter of 2026, compared with 4.5 percent a year earlier. Pricing actions and structural cost reductions improved the margin sequentially, but raw-material, fuel and logistics costs continued to weigh on the business.

Whirlpool updated its 2026 outlook to approximately USD 14.5 billion in sales, ongoing EBIT margin of 2.0 to 2.2 percent and free cash flow of approximately USD 300 million. The company also expects year-end net debt below USD 4.5 billion. Those targets make execution and liquidity the key investor questions after the quarterly loss.

Stock indication after results

The company remains listed on the NYSE under the ticker WHR. The stock was trading at EUR 24.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 29, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. CEST. Whirlpool's latest market capitalization was USD 1.8 billion as of October 28, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 25.50 to USD 94.82.

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