Whirlpool stock hits a 52-week low as revenue falls 6.8 percent
Published on 10/07/2026 at 07:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Whirlpool stock (ISIN US9633201069) was trading at EUR 26.76 at Lang & Schwarz on October 7, 2026 at 7:40 a.m. CEST, versus the prior close of EUR 26.85 and a minus 0.34 percent change. The stock's latest signal is a new 52-week low in the US market, while second-quarter revenue declined 6.80 percent year over year.
Revenue drops while profit recovers
On October 5, MarketBeat reported that Whirlpool shares touched USD 29.62, marking a new 52-week low. The same report put the company's second-quarter revenue at USD 3.52 billion, down 6.80 percent from the prior-year quarter.
The earnings picture was less uniform. Simply Wall St reported net income of USD 75.0 million for the second quarter of 2026, up 15.00 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, with profit margin rising to 2.10 percent from 1.70 percent.
Analysts keep a cautious range
MarketBeat listed one Buy, eight Hold and three Sell ratings in its October 5 review, producing an average Reduce assessment and a consensus price target of USD 45.44. That target is a US-dollar comparison, not a replacement for the euro reference price used in this article.
The analyst spread remains wide. MarketBeat reported recent cuts from Wells Fargo, whose target moved from USD 42.00 to USD 39.00, and Bank of America, which lowered its target from USD 38.00 to USD 31.00, both on September 11, 2026.
For investors, the key tension is visible in the operating data: revenue weakened by 6.80 percent, while net income improved by 15.00 percent. Margin recovery therefore matters as much as demand stabilization when the company reports its next results.
Euro quote stays near the yearly low
The Lang & Schwarz indication stood at EUR 26.76 on October 7, 2026 at 7:40 a.m. CEST, before the Xetra session opened. It was EUR 0.09 below the prior close of EUR 26.85, equivalent to minus 0.34 percent.
The next stock-market test is Whirlpool's ability to convert the higher second-quarter profit into steadier sales and cash generation. The company operates in consumer cyclical furnishings, fixtures and appliances, with products sold under brands including Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Whirlpool stock.
Whirlpool stock facts
- Company: Whirlpool Corporation
- ISIN: US9633201069
- Ticker: WHR
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 7, 2026, 7:40 a.m. CEST): EUR 26.76
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.34 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 6, 2026): EUR 26.85
- Market capitalization: USD 2.0 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
