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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) 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.
Maytag (NYSE: WHR) is exhibiting powerful laundry and refrigeration appliances at KBIS 2026 in Orlando from February 17–19, 2026 in Booth W701. Highlights include the Pet Pro Laundry System with Oxi Cycle sanitization (removes 99.7% of odor‑causing bacteria) and 3‑ and 4‑door French door refrigerators with an XL Crisper bin.
The showcase emphasizes heavy‑duty stain removal, pet‑hair capture, XL storage capacity, and features such as EvenAir cooling, fingerprint‑resistant finishes, and Max Cool settings.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) reported 2025 results and provided 2026 guidance. Full-year GAAP earnings per diluted share were $5.66 with a GAAP net earnings margin of 2.2%; ongoing EPS was $6.23 and ongoing EBIT margin 4.7%. Free cash flow fell to $78M and operating cash was $467M in 2025.
Management executed a $200M structural cost takeout, reduced its India ownership to ~40% and plans ~$400M debt paydown in 2026. 2026 guidance: net sales $15.3–15.6B, GAAP EPS ~$6.25, ongoing EPS ~$7.00, operating cash ~$850M, and free cash flow $400–500M.