NYSE:WHR

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This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) has faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly since mid-2021, with a notable downtrend in its stock price. Analysts have raised concerns about weakened consumer demand for big-ticket items and disappointing homebuilding statistics, as the company was even removed from the S&P index in March. Although the stock has experienced a slight bounce lately, its flat sales and increasing debt levels (3.8X net debt/EBITDA) remain a concern. Despite offering an attractive dividend yield of around 6%, analysts caution that the company is running down its cash reserves to maintain dividend payments, leading to a declining equity balance. Therefore, while WHR is considered inexpensive and has some potential as an income-generating stock, there are considerable risks tied to its weakening results that investors should consider before making a commitment.

Consensus
Cautious
Valuation
Undervalued
Similar
BBY,BestBuy
WATCH

Chart shows a downtrend -- both peaks and troughs are going lower. Also, he's assuming it's below its 200-day MA. Going back to June 2024, there's some support around $90. If it bounced off, may be the end of the downtrend. But until that happens, at best it's consolidating with a big question mark.

SELL

He didn't like their quarter at all. It's in the penalty box and has had a slight bounce.

PARTIAL BUY
Will it keep rallying if interest rates rise?

Yes. But he didn't like their international deal. A cheap stock. It's in the same boat as Best Buy.

DON'T BUY
Was kicked off the S&P in March

Has been hurt by consumers who won't buy big-ticket items, and by weak homebuilding stats

RISKY
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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RISKY

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.

PARTIAL BUY

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.

COMMENT
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.
BUY
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.
BUY
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.
BUY
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.
BUY

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.

BUY
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.
COMMENT

It depends on the continued DIY trade by homeowners and the hot housing market. JPMorgan just downgraded it.

BUY
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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Whirlpool Corp(WHR-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 5

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?

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What is Whirlpool Corp stock price?

On 2025-03-18, Whirlpool Corp (WHR-N) stock closed at a price of $92.69.