Argus lowers target to USD 26 for Whirlpool stock
Whirlpool Corporation (ISIN US9633201069) was trading at EUR 27.28 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CEST.
Model output · Signal date 2026-10-13
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$1.88B
small-cap · #3 of 5 peers
Summary
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Whirlpool Corp /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Whirlpool Corp /De/ is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.88B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 5 Household Appliances issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for WHR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How WHR ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Household Appliances peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.88B | 3/5 |
| P/E Ratio | 10.02x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.48x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 12.32% | – |
| EPS | $2.93 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $60.32 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $228.84 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-2.64 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.8% | – |
| ROA | 1.1% | 3/5 |
| ROIC | 5.1% | – |
| Gross Margin | 13.6% | 5/5 |
| Operating Margin | 4.2% | – |
| Net Margin | 1.3% | 3/5 |
| EBT Margin | 2.0% | – |
| Tax Rate | 28.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15x | 4/5 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71x | 4/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.41x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 4.41x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 0.7x | 3/5 |
| Working Capital | $747M | 2/5 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $225M | 3/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$172M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$397M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -63.6% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -171.4% | – |
| FCF/Sales | -1.1% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.86x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 12.1x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.8x | 1/5 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.7x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 30 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 63 days | 5/5 |
| Payables Period | 92 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 1 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $14.92B | – |
| Operating Income | $631M | – |
| Net Income | $188M | 3/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.56B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $12.89B | 1/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WHR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.56 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 121.5% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 65M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $5.76B | 33.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.24B | 7.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.24B | 7.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.22B | 12.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $13.40B | 77.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.76B | 10.2% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Household Appliances
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Whirlpool Corp /De/ (Household Appliances): 5 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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News
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) stock news
Whirlpool stock hits a 52-week low as revenue falls 6.8 percent
Whirlpool stock (ISIN US9633201069) was trading at EUR 26.76 at Lang & Schwarz on October 7, 2026 at 7:40 a.m. CEST, versus the prior close of EUR 26.85 and a minus 0.34 percent c ...
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FAQ
Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Whirlpool Corp /De/ (WHR) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Whirlpool Corp /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Whirlpool Corp /De/ stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for WHR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Whirlpool Corp /De/ forecasts updated?
Whirlpool Corp /De/ forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Whirlpool Corp /De/'s industry peers?
5 issuers in our coverage, WHR included, share the SEC industry code Household Appliances. The largest are: Sharkninja, Inc. (SN), Smith A O Corp (AOS), Traeger, Inc. (COOK), Trutankless, Inc. (TKLS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.