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Whirlpool Corporation reports developments in home appliances, including kitchen and laundry products sold under brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul and InSinkErator. News commonly covers financial results, margin actions, pricing and cost initiatives, inventory and working-capital updates, and performance in major domestic appliance operations.
Company updates also include brand-level product launches, such as KitchenAid small appliances and Maytag promotions, U.S. manufacturing investments for washer and dryer components, and corporate responsibility reporting tied to product efficiency, operational emissions and value-chain initiatives.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is marking its 115th anniversary with a national sweepstakes inviting consumers to share photos of meaningful moments featuring its brands Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana and InSinkErator. Participants can submit a photo and short caption at www.whirlpoolcorp115sweeps.com for a chance to win one of 115 new appliances.
Entries are accepted from noon ET on August 20, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2026, with winners notified on September 28, 2026. Prizes include KitchenAid blenders and stand mixers, Whirlpool and Maytag smart front-load washers, and Whirlpool dishwashers. The promotion is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and D.C., age 18 or older, with no purchase required.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been named to Seramount's 2026 100 Best Companies list and achieved Pinnacle status on Seramount's 2026 Talent and Inclusion Index, recognizing its inclusive, family-friendly workplace. The company highlights benefits such as paid parental and caregiver leave, wellness resources, and professional development, aligning with its mission of improving life at home. According to Whirlpool, about 80% of major appliances it sells in the U.S. are produced domestically by more than 20,000 U.S. employees.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) reported that its 23rd annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, held August 2–3, 2026 in Southwest Michigan, raised $3 million for local youth. More than 800 golfers played across six area courses, supported by Whirlpool and its global suppliers and partners.
According to Whirlpool, the event has now generated approximately $40 million over 23 years, benefiting more than 15,000 local youth each year. Key beneficiaries include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan, First Tee of Benton Harbor, and local public school foundations. The 2026 event also featured the new Wee Course and a fireside chat with Emmitt Smith and Scott Dolson.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) highlighted its nearly 70-year apprenticeship program during a visit by Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to its Clyde, Ohio washing machine factory, which employs about 2,600 people and has run a formal apprenticeship since 1958.
The company is investing $300 million in its Clyde and Marion U.S. laundry operations, including new and modernized lines and a new generation of front-load washers and dryers launching later this year. Whirlpool is also building a new Perrysburg parts and sub-assembly facility that is expected to employ up to 150 people. The company reports approximately 20,000 U.S. employees, 14,000 in manufacturing, building 80% of products sold in the U.S., with 96% of steel sourced domestically and expanded apprenticeship, certification and tuition reimbursement programs.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $3,517 million, down 6.8% year-over-year, with organic net sales down 1.7%. GAAP net earnings available to common shareholders rose to $75 million, delivering a 2.1% net earnings margin and GAAP diluted EPS of $1.15, while ongoing EPS was a loss of $(0.21) and ongoing EBIT margin fell to 1.8%.
Whirlpool completed a $2 billion asset-based lending facility and issued $2 billion of secured bonds, clearing significant debt maturities until 2028. For 2026, the company maintained its operational outlook, guiding to approximately $15.0 billion in net sales, GAAP EPS of $2.25–$2.75, ongoing EPS of $2.50–$3.00, operating cash flow of about $700 million, free cash flow above $300 million, structural cost takeout over $150 million, and year-end net debt below $5.0 billion.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has rescheduled the release of its second-quarter 2026 financial results to 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the related conference call now set for 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
According to Whirlpool, the change accommodates Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer, who is recovering at home from a minor bicycle accident and is expected to return to the office by August 3. Investors can join the call via 1 (888) 440-4038 (U.S.), 1 (646) 960-0861 (international), Conference ID 2610251, or through a live webcast at investors.whirlpoolcorp.com. Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording will be available on the company’s website for at least 30 days.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) announced a partnership with GrowthLoop, an agentic AI-powered marketing platform, to support growth in its KitchenAid Small Appliances portfolio. The collaboration focuses on leveraging Whirlpool's cloud-native data warehouse to create a more complete view of customers and drive personalized engagement.
According to Whirlpool, GrowthLoop is helping the company efficiently build and activate audiences, identify high-value subsegments, and centralize audience intelligence, activation, and measurement within existing infrastructure rather than adding a new siloed marketing platform.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results and presentation materials at 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, July 27, 2026. The company will host a conference call with investors at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
U.S. participants can join by dialing 1 (888) 440-4038 (Conference ID 2610251); international callers dial 1 (646) 960-0861 with the same ID. The call will be webcast live at investors.whirlpoolcorp.com, where key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording will be available for at least 30 days.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) is celebrating 115 years as the only American‑owned major kitchen and laundry appliance manufacturer based in the U.S., coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary.
About 80% of its U.S.-sold major appliances are made domestically, supported by $23 billion in U.S. manufacturing, labor, and logistics spending over the past decade.
The company highlights long-term community partnerships, including 27 years with Habitat for Humanity, $160 million in donations, over 260,000 donated products, programs reaching 25,000 families and 160 schools, and a new consumer campaign leading to its November 11, 2026 anniversary.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) priced its cash tender offer for any and all outstanding 1.250% Notes due 2026 and 1.100% Notes due 2027 issued by Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg.
Holders receive up to €994.09 and €973.94 per €1,000 respectively, and Whirlpool plans a separate $2.0 billion senior secured notes financing.