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.
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.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) will showcase portfolio-wide, industry-first and purpose-built appliance innovations at KBIS 2026 in Orlando from February 17–19, 2026. The company will present new Whirlpool refrigerators with nugget ice, UV Clean laundry sanitation and FreshFlow venting, KitchenAid ovens with Intelligent Cooking Camera and Doneness Detection, JennAir luxury cooking and wine storage solutions, and Maytag appliances including an XL crisper. Attendees can experience multi-sensorial immersive booths for Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir and Maytag at booth W701.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results and presentation materials at 4:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 to discuss results with the investment community.
Dial-in details: U.S. 1 (888) 440-4038 or International 1 (646) 960-0861, Conference ID 2610251. The call will be webcast live at investors.whirlpoolcorp.com under "News & Events" > "Events & Presentations." Participants are advised to dial in at least 10 minutes early and visit the webcast page 15 minutes early to download any required streaming media software.
Key financial statistics, the earnings presentation, and an archived recording will be available on the company website for at least 30 days.
Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) was named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies on Jan. 21, 2026, marking the sixteenth consecutive year the company earned the distinction.
The recognition was based on peer evaluations across criteria including management, innovation, social responsibility, long-term investment value and global competitiveness, from thousands of executives, directors and analysts via Fortune's survey in partnership with Korn Ferry.
Whirlpool's CEO Marc Bitzer credited employees worldwide for the company's sustained performance and community commitment.
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) received public praise from the mayors of Clyde and Marion, Ohio for its sustained U.S. manufacturing commitment on Jan 15, 2026. The company employs about 4,500 workers across the two Ohio sites; the Clyde plant (in operation since 1952) is described as the largest washing machine plant in the world and Marion recently marked its 70th anniversary. On Oct 15, 2025, Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment in these factories, expected to create up to 600 new jobs, reinforcing local economic impact and long-term manufacturing presence in Ohio.