Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Price Target Cut to $75.00 by Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) had its price objective lowered by Stifel Nicolaus from $82.00 to $75.00 in a research report report published on Friday morning, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has a hold rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Whirlpool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of Whirlpool from $107.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $87.29.

Whirlpool Stock Performance

Shares of Whirlpool stock opened at $80.06 on Friday. Whirlpool has a one year low of $65.35 and a one year high of $111.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06, a quick ratio of 0.47 and a current ratio of 0.76. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $78.73 and its 200 day moving average price is $81.13. The company has a market cap of $4.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.17 and a beta of 1.24.

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.54 by ($0.44). The firm had revenue of $4.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.27 billion. Whirlpool had a net margin of 2.04% and a return on equity of 12.98%. The company’s revenue was down 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $4.57 EPS. Whirlpool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-7.000 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Whirlpool will post 9.52 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Whirlpool

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in WHR. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Whirlpool by 56.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,120 shares of the company’s stock worth $281,000 after acquiring an additional 1,129 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in Whirlpool by 206.5% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 8,528 shares of the company’s stock worth $769,000 after purchasing an additional 5,746 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in Whirlpool by 15.0% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 214,918 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,371,000 after purchasing an additional 27,995 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its holdings in Whirlpool by 22.9% during the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 784 shares of the company’s stock worth $80,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the period. Finally, Capital Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Whirlpool in the 2nd quarter valued at about $312,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.78% of the company’s stock.

More Whirlpool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Whirlpool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat argues WHR is attractively valued for long‑term investors — cites institutional buying, a 10x 2026 EPS valuation and upside if housing gradually recovers. Whirlpool: Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain—Is Now the Time?
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published the full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript — useful for parsing management commentary on tariffs, promotions, inventory and cost actions that will affect execution. Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed revenue and EPS estimates (company reported weaker Q4 sales and provided FY2026 EPS/revenue guidance slightly below Street consensus), pressuring near‑term sentiment. Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Misses Q4 CY2025 Revenue Estimates, Stock Drops
• Negative Sentiment: Stifel cut its price target to $75 and moved to a Hold, highlighting downside vs. current levels — a catalyst for selling or more cautious positioning. WHR: Whirlpool price target lowered by Stifel
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade and research note flagged persistent cash‑flow shortfalls, higher inventories, tariff‑related margin pressure and an over‑levered balance sheet — risks that could limit upside until cash generation and leverage improve. Whirlpool: Cash Flow Disappointments Persist (Rating Downgrade)

About Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, with a product portfolio that spans major categories such as laundry, refrigeration, cooking, dishwashing and small electrics. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the company designs, produces and distributes its appliances through a network of wholly owned manufacturing facilities, joint ventures and third-party partners. Whirlpool serves both retail and professional markets, offering products under its flagship Whirlpool brand as well as several well-known names including Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Brastemp and Consul.

In its laundry segment, Whirlpool provides top- and front-load washing machines, dryers and combination units designed to balance energy efficiency, capacity and convenience.