Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) cuts quarterly dividend to $0.90 from $1.75

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Whirlpool Corporation disclosed that its Board of Directors approved a new quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025.

This new dividend level is lower than the prior quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share, meaning shareholders will receive less cash each quarter going forward unless the rate is changed again. The company also highlighted that it routinely shares important investor information in the Investors section of its website, including a Hot Topics Q&A page intended for material disclosures under Regulation FD.

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• Dividend reduction: The quarterly dividend on Whirlpool common stock is reduced from $1.75 per share to $0.90 per share, significantly lowering ongoing cash income for shareholders.

Insights

Dividend and capital allocation analyst

Whirlpool cuts its quarterly dividend nearly in half, reducing recurring cash returns to shareholders.

Whirlpool’s Board approved a new quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share, payable on September 15, 2025 to holders of record on August 29, 2025. The filing explicitly compares this with the prior quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share, indicating a substantial reduction in the regular cash payout.

A dividend cut of this magnitude typically signals that management is reallocating cash flow away from distributions to shareholders, whether to preserve liquidity, fund operations, or support other priorities, though this excerpt does not specify the rationale. For income-focused holders, the key fact is the new $0.90 rate per share starting with the September payment.

The company also emphasizes that it will continue to post important information for investors on whirlpoolcorp.com, including a Hot Topics Q&A section used for Regulation FD disclosures. Subsequent updates in that channel and in future SEC filings may provide additional context on capital allocation and any future dividend actions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

1 item

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 18, 2025

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-3932

38-1490038

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 North M-63,

Benton Harbor,

Michigan

49022-2692

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

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Common stock, par value $1.00 per share

WHR

New York Stock Exchange

and

NYSE Texas

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of Whirlpool Corporation (the "Company") approved a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.90 per share, effective for the dividend payable September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2025. This compares with the prior quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share.

Website Disclosure

We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 19, 2025                     WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

                            By:     /s/ SCOTT J. DORFMAN         

                            Name:     Scott J. Dorfman

                            Title:     Assistant Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What dividend did Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) announce on August 18, 2025?

Whirlpool’s Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share on its common stock, payable on September 15, 2025 to stockholders of record on August 29, 2025.

How does Whirlpool’s new dividend compare with its prior quarterly dividend?

The new quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share is lower than the prior quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share, meaning shareholders will receive less cash each quarter at the new rate.

When will Whirlpool’s new $0.90 dividend be paid and who qualifies?

The $0.90 per share dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2025.

Does the filing explain why Whirlpool reduced its quarterly dividend?

The excerpt states the new $0.90 dividend and notes it compares to the prior $1.75 dividend, but does not provide a reason for the reduction.

Where does Whirlpool (WHR) provide ongoing investor information and updates?

Whirlpool states it routinely posts important information for investors on whirlpoolcorp.com in the Investors section, including a Hot Topics Q&A page used for material disclosures under Regulation FD.

What form did Whirlpool use to disclose the dividend change?

Whirlpool disclosed the dividend change in a Form 8-K under Item 8.01, which covers other events of importance to shareholders.