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Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a home appliance company and the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances. The WHR news stream features updates that reflect the company’s role in the home appliance industry, its manufacturing footprint, and its capital allocation decisions.
Investors following Whirlpool news can see quarterly earnings announcements, where the company reports net sales, margins, cash flow and segment performance for Major Domestic Appliances in North America, Latin America and Asia, as well as its Small Domestic Appliances Global segment. These releases often include commentary from senior leadership on demand trends, cost actions and the impact of tariffs and competitive dynamics.
The news flow also covers dividend declarations and related board actions, disclosed through press releases and Form 8-K filings. These items outline quarterly dividend amounts on Whirlpool’s common stock and provide insight into the company’s approach to shareholder returns.
Brand-focused announcements are another key part of Whirlpool’s news. Communications tied to KitchenAid highlight new product campaigns, expanded color collections and product lines such as the KitchenAid Go cordless system and redesigned major appliances. These stories illustrate how Whirlpool uses its brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul and InSinkErator, to introduce new designs and features.
Corporate and governance developments, such as appointments to the board of directors or changes in senior leadership roles, are reported through both press releases and SEC filings. For anyone tracking WHR, this news page provides a central view of earnings updates, dividend actions, manufacturing investments, brand initiatives and governance changes over time.
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Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) priced concurrent offerings: 6,884,057 shares of common stock at $69.00 and 10,500,000 depositary shares (each 1/20th of an 8.50% mandatory convertible preferred) at $50.00 per depositary share.
Net proceeds are roughly $454.9M (common) and $508.1M (depositary shares). Proceeds are intended to repay part of the revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including investments in vertical integration and automation. The offerings expect to close on February 27, 2026.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) launched concurrent public offerings of common stock and depositary shares (each representing 1/20th of a new Series A mandatory convertible preferred), targeting aggregate proceeds of $800,000,000.
Proceeds are planned to repay part of the revolving credit facility and to fund general corporate purposes, including vertical integration and automation investments. Depositary Shares are expected to list as WHR.PRA and Preferred Stock will automatically convert around February 15, 2029.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share. The dividend is payable on March 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026.
This action provides a scheduled cash return to shareholders and specifies the record and payment dates.
JennAir (NYSE:WHR) will exhibit at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, Feb 17–19, 2026, inside the Whirlpool Corporation booth (West Hall W701). The brand debuts two curated kitchen designs—The Daring and The Ethereal—and highlights expanded induction cooktops plus new JennAir x Dekton and Nature Squared refrigeration panels.
The displays emphasize concealed integration, bold statement pieces, ventilation solutions, and designer collaborations to expand aesthetic and functional options for luxury kitchens.
KitchenAid (NYSE: WHR) named Spearmint its 2026 Color of the Year, a mint-green hue paired with a new sand-textured paint finish.
The program expands into Major Appliances with a limited-edition 36-inch Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range offered only via sweepstakes through Feb 26, 2026; the Artisan Stand Mixer in Spearmint is available on KitchenAid.com (MSRP $499.99).
KitchenAid (NYSE: WHR) names Spearmint as its 2026 Color of the Year, pairing a mint-green hue with a new Sand textured paint finish. The program expands into Major Appliances with a limited-edition 36" Dual Fuel Commercial-Style Range available only via sweepstakes through Feb 26, 2026. The Artisan Stand Mixer (KSM195PSSD) is offered in Spearmint at an MSRP of $549.99 and is available on KitchenAid.com. Spearmint's development spanned about three years and emphasizes calming, revitalizing design cues.
KitchenAid (NYSE: WHR) debuts major kitchen appliances at KBIS 2026, part of Whirlpool Corporation's largest product line relaunch in over a decade. Key launches include the Smart Double Wall Oven with Intelligent Cooking Camera, counter-depth French door refrigerators with AI-enabled Intelligent Auto Fill, and 360° Max Jets™ third rack dishwashers with Advanced ProDry™.
Attendees can see live demos Feb 17–19, 2026 in Orlando and sample daily cookie baking to showcase Food Recognition, Live Look-In and Doneness Detection features.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) unveiled multiple industry-first appliances at KBIS 2026 on Feb. 9, 2026, led by a 36" true counter-depth refrigerator with an integrated nugget ice maker and dual ice options.
Other launches include a front-load laundry tower with UV Clean bacteria-reduction technology and a 24" dishwasher with a 360° spinning lower rack and AI Intelligent Wash.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) was named to TIME's list of America's Most Iconic Companies on February 4, 2026, one of 250 U.S. firms recognized for cultural impact and resilience.
Whirlpool is the only home-appliance company on the list; its brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. According to the company, roughly 80% of U.S. products are manufactured domestically, supported by 20,000 U.S. employees (including 14,000 manufacturing workers across 10 U.S. plants) and about $23 billion invested in American manufacturing, labor and logistics over the past decade.