Stifel Nicolaus Cuts Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Price Target to $75.00

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) had its price target cut by Stifel Nicolaus from $82.00 to $75.00 in a research report report published on Friday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

WHR has been the subject of several other reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Whirlpool in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Zacks Research raised Whirlpool from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $107.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Whirlpool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Whirlpool currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $87.29.

Whirlpool Stock Up 4.0%

WHR stock opened at $80.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $4.50 billion, a PE ratio of 14.17 and a beta of 1.25. 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 0.40 and a current ratio of 0.76. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $78.73 and its 200 day moving average is $80.89.

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

Institutional Trading of Whirlpool

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of WHR. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Whirlpool during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Whirlpool by 129.2% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 369 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Whirlpool by 80.6% in the second quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 511 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. Hara Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Whirlpool during the fourth quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of Whirlpool by 1,444.4% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 556 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 520 shares during the last quarter. 90.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Whirlpool News Roundup

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)

Whirlpool Company Profile

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.