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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

The experts have differing opinions on Whirlpool Corp (WHR-N). One expert sees the impact of stay-at-home measures wearing off, coupled with mismanagement and bad luck, but notes the potential for a speculative buying opportunity if the economy improves. Another expert views it as a pandemic play that overcorrected after the pandemic, with a 20% recent decline on weak guidance. However, this expert sees potential in the company's low PE ratio, high dividend yield, and improving inventory. Both experts caution that it's a risky investment and advise careful monitoring. Overall, the stock seems to have potential but also carries significant risk.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Undervalued
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Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research

WHR has largely been on a downtrend since mid-2021, however, since late 2023, its price has been trending up. It pays a nice dividend of 6%, but sales have been largely flat over the past several years, and its debt levels have crept up (3.8X net debt/EBITDA). Its free cash flows are OK, but it is drawing from its cash balance to pay down debt and service dividends. As a result, its equity balance has been declining over the years. It trades at a cheap valuation, but this is likely reflecting its weakening results. As an income name, we think it is OK, but we are not overly excited by the name here.
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Stay-at-home impact wore off. Mismanagement plus bad luck. Inexpensive 7x earnings, speculative buying opportunity if economy does well. Don't bet the farm. It will either be a win or a loss. Great dividend yield of 6.5%. Alluring, but 80% payout ratio, so be careful. If not working out, hit the exit quickly.

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Bought this last May. A pandemic play that overcorrected after the pandemic as if the consumer was going to die. It didn't. It's down 20% recently on weak guidance. But she added shares today. Trades at 7x PE, pays a 7% dividend, makes $16 EPS to cover a $7 dividend, and their inventory is returning to normal a lot faster than they expected. Will buy more tranches if this declines more.

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COMMENT
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They report Thursday. It's been a dog because higher rates have dampened renovations, but if they sell their European business this will be a huge buy.
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AHY: Accidental high-yielding stocks that have fallen so far that their dividends now pay huge. Are struggling as the housing market peaks. Their most recent quarter was ugly. Pays nearly 4% in dividends and doing massive share buybacks. Are selling their lagging European business.
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Sales slightly disappointed, but management said it would sell its ailing European business. Shares dipped on the former news, then rose on the latter. A great brand name, are buying back shares (and maybe more), good balance sheet, trades under 7x earnings and pays nearly a 4% dividend. They have intrinsic value, according to Warren Buffet.
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It's not a value trap. They couldn't make all the machines they wanted, but this will be fine when they catch up on production. It trades at 6x earnings and pays a 4% dividend.
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JPMorgan just upgraded it to a top pick. She doesn't doesn't know why it's a hated stock. She finds it cute. They have pricing power even with steel costs rising while their last report was impressive. They are buying back $2 billion more shares. They boast a high-single digit PE. For all these reasons, she really likes it.

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JPMorgan just upgraded it January's chart was similar: trapped below its 100-day moving average, and when it broke out, it jumped 25% from the low of that average, up to its next high. Whirlpool is up 23% YTD.
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It depends on the continued DIY trade by homeowners and the hot housing market. JPMorgan just downgraded it.

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JPMorgan just upgraded it to a top pick. It's hated because it has no earnings growth. It trades at a 10x PE. He targets $280 at a 12x PE.
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Likes it and the CEO.
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A superb CEO he believes in, and WHR enjoys a strong back order of product.
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Watch for a pullback in the DIY Bull market leading up to the Nov. 3 vote: It trades above a 12x PE and just reported a Q3 earnings and revenue beat. Aside from making home improvements, people will also buy household appliances like washing machines during this stay-at-home trend that he expects to continue beyond Covid.
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(A Top Pick Dec 01/17, Down 34%) It got hit by concerns of trade with China. Input costs went up with tariffs on steel. It is a very cheap company and a global franchise. He is looking at it.
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Whirlpool Corp(WHR-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 3

Stockchase rating for Whirlpool Corp is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Whirlpool Corp(WHR-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whirlpool Corp stock symbol?

Whirlpool Corp is a American stock, trading under the symbol WHR-N on the New York Stock Exchange (WHR). It is usually referred to as NYSE:WHR or WHR-N

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On 2024-03-28, Whirlpool Corp (WHR-N) stock closed at a price of $119.62.