Whirlpool Corporation
I · AI Analysis
The brief
Whirlpool makes and sells household appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and small kitchen appliances. The company operates globally across North America, Latin America, and other international markets, selling through retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's as well as directly to consumers. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, and Amana.
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and sells home appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers under brands like Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid [Yahoo Finance]. The company is facing severe financial distress: it suspended its 70-year dividend in Q1 2026 after posting a loss, and management compared current demand to 2008 financial crisis levels [Yahoo Finance]. With a market cap of just $2.6B, revenue declining 6.5% year-over-year, and net debt at 6.2x EBITDA, Whirlpool's balance sheet shows significant stress [Yahoo Finance].
Whirlpool is in serious financial trouble with a health score of 2.6/10 and net debt at dangerously high levels [Sentinellis calculation].
Sentinellis health
2.6/10
Significant risks
Market capitalisation
$2.6B
Revenue (TTM)
$15.5B
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ReadII · Recent news
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6 stories · ranked by relevance
- Macro2026-05-20
Jim Cramer on Whirlpool: “I Am Very Concerned About That Company”
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-14
We Think That There Are Some Issues For Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Beyond Its Promising Earnings
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-16
5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Whirlpool’s Q1 Earnings Call
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-16
Assessing Whirlpool (WHR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness
Simply Wall St
- Macro2026-05-16
Whirlpool (WHR) Is Down 11.1% After Dividend Suspension And Weaker Outlook
Yahoo Finance
- Macro2026-05-15
Whirlpool Dividend Shock Resets Outlook And Puts Valuation In Focus
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Whirlpool operates in a highly cyclical industry where demand for appliances drops sharply during economic downturns — management compared Q1 2026 demand to the 2008 financial crisis [Yahoo Finance]
Risks
5
Opportunities
4
Red flags
4
Leadership
9
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