Every 8-K that Whirlpool (WHR) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Whirlpool Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 results with net sales of $3,517 million, down 6.8% year over year, and organic net sales down 1.7%. GAAP net earnings available to common shareholders were $75 million, increasing net earnings margin to 2.1%, while GAAP diluted EPS was $1.15. Ongoing (non-GAAP) EBIT declined to $62 million with an ongoing EBIT margin of 1.8%, and ongoing earnings per diluted share were a loss of $0.21. Free cash flow for the first six months was negative $1,108 million on cash used in operating activities of $947 million.
By segment, Major Domestic Appliances North America posted net sales of $2,408 million and an EBIT margin of 2.7%; Latin America grew net sales to $868 million with a 3.0% margin; Small Domestic Appliances Global delivered net sales of $202 million and an 11.9% margin. Management highlighted completion of a $2 billion asset based lending facility and issuance of $2 billion in secured bonds, clearing debt maturities until 2028. For full-year 2026, Whirlpool states its operational outlook is unchanged and expects approximately $15.0 billion of net sales, a GAAP net earnings margin of about 1.0%, ongoing EBIT margin around 4.0%, GAAP EPS of $2.25–$2.75, ongoing EPS of $2.50–$3.00, operating cash flow near $700 million and free cash flow above $300 million.
Whirlpool Corporation plans to close its Supsa manufacturing facility in Apodaca, Mexico by the second quarter of 2027 as part of broader factory footprint changes. Production will be shifted to Ramos Arizpe, Mexico and other sites to streamline its refrigeration manufacturing network and cost structure.
The company estimates up to $165 million in total restructuring costs, including approximately $95 million of asset impairment, $30 million of employee-related costs, and $40 million of other associated costs. About $70 million of these costs are expected to be future cash expenditures.
Whirlpool expects roughly $100 million of the total restructuring costs and about $15 million of the anticipated cash outlays to occur in 2026, with the actions substantially complete in 2027. The company highlights that these figures and timelines are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.
Whirlpool Corporation disclosed that its subsidiary Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l. entered into a First Supplemental Indenture for its 1.100% Notes due 2027. The amendment changes references from “one year” to “two years” in the satisfaction and discharge provision, accelerating the issuer’s ability to satisfy and discharge the Indenture for these notes once the related tender offer is completed.
As of June 12, 2026, €546,715,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes, representing approximately 91.12% of the outstanding principal, had been validly tendered, providing sufficient consents for the amendment to be approved. The amendment becomes operative after the company purchases all tendered 2027 Notes at the expiration of the tender offer and consent solicitation.
Whirlpool Corporation is overhauling its debt structure by issuing $1.0 billion of 7.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2031 and $1.0 billion of 7.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2034, both secured on a second-lien basis.
The company also entered into a new asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $2.0 billion, secured by accounts receivable, inventory, intellectual property, machinery, equipment, credit card receivables and eligible cash of Whirlpool and certain subsidiaries. This facility replaces its prior long-term credit agreement.
Whirlpool plans to use proceeds from the new notes and borrowings under the ABL facility to fund tender offers for its 1.250% Notes due 2026 and 1.100% Notes due 2027, repay its existing unsecured revolver, and cover related fees and expenses. Early tender participation reached 73.06% of the €500 million 2026 Notes and 91.12% of the €600 million 2027 Notes.
Whirlpool Corporation has priced a private offering of $1.0 billion of 7.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2031 and $1.0 billion of 7.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2034, upsized from $750 million of each series. The notes are being sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. investors under Regulation S.
Closing is expected on June 16, 2026, contingent on Whirlpool’s new asset-based revolving credit facility. Whirlpool plans to use the net proceeds, together with borrowings under that facility, to fund a tender offer and related actions for its 1.250% Senior Notes due 2026 and 1.100% Senior Notes due 2027, repay its existing unsecured revolving credit facility, and pay related fees and expenses.
Whirlpool Corporation plans a private offering of $750 million of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2031 and $750 million of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2034. The company expects to use the proceeds, along with borrowings under a new asset-based revolving credit facility, to fund a cash tender offer for its subsidiary’s €500,000,000 1.250% Senior Notes due 2026 and €600,000,000 1.100% Senior Notes due 2027, to satisfy and discharge any remaining notes, repay amounts outstanding under its existing unsecured revolver, and pay related fees and expenses.
Whirlpool has commenced the tender offer and a related consent solicitation for the 2027 notes, offering an early tender premium of €50 per €1,000 principal amount to holders who tender by the early deadline. In 2025, Whirlpool reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales, with close to 90% generated in the Americas.
Whirlpool Corporation reported a weak first quarter of 2026, swinging to a GAAP net loss of $85 million and a net earnings margin of (2.6)% on net sales of $3.27 billion, down 9.6% from 2025. GAAP diluted EPS was $(1.43), and ongoing EPS was $(0.56) as higher restructuring costs and softer demand weighed on results.
Free cash flow was $(896) million as operating cash flow declined and capital spending continued. For full-year 2026, Whirlpool guides to about $15.0 billion in net sales, GAAP EPS of $2.45–$2.95, ongoing EPS of $3.00–$3.50, operating cash flow of about $700 million, and free cash flow of over $300 million. The company plans structural cost reductions of over $150 million, debt reduction of over $900 million, a transition to an approximately $2.25 billion asset-based revolver, and has suspended its common dividend while prioritizing debt paydown.
Whirlpool Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of stockholders held on April 21, 2026. Stockholders elected 12 directors, including Marc R. Bitzer and Mary Ellen Adcock, to terms expiring in 2027 or until successors are elected and qualified.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 26,813,220 votes for, 11,498,460 against, and 333,837 abstentions, plus broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 46,613,244 votes for.
The company reiterated that it routinely posts important investor information, including potential Regulation FD disclosures, in the Investors section and Hot Topics Q&A portion of its website, which is not incorporated by reference into this report.
Whirlpool Corporation reports final separation terms for Alessandro Perucchetti, former Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool North America. Under a Waiver and Release Agreement, his employment ended on March 31, 2026, and he will receive $2,997,560 paid in two installments.
He remains eligible for a prorated 2026 annual incentive under the Executive Performance Excellence Plan, based on 2026 company performance as determined by the Human Resources Committee in February 2027. All payments depend on his waiver of claims, compliance with two-year restrictive covenants, and an ongoing cooperation obligation.
Whirlpool Corporation filed a current report describing the finalized separation terms for James Peters, its former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia. His employment ended on March 30, 2026 under a Waiver and Release Agreement.
Under this agreement, Mr. Peters will receive $3,046,500 in severance, paid in two installments, with the second scheduled for March 2027. He remains eligible for a prorated 2026 annual incentive based on Company performance and for vesting of 20,000 restricted stock units on March 1, 2028. These benefits depend on his waiver of claims, adherence to two-year restrictive covenants, and an ongoing cooperation obligation.
Whirlpool Corporation reported that Executive Vice President James Peters has decided to resign from the company effective March 30, 2026. He had previously stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025 as part of the company’s ongoing talent planning process.
Whirlpool also reminded investors that it routinely shares important information in the Investors section of its website, including a Hot Topics Q&A area that may be used for material disclosures under Regulation FD, in addition to its press releases and other public communications.
Whirlpool Corporation updated its 2026 earnings outlook after recent equity offerings. The company now expects ongoing (non-GAAP) earnings of approximately $6.00 per diluted share, down from prior guidance of about $7.00.
The offerings are expected to reduce 2026 interest expense from roughly $330M to about $293M, but increase weighted-average diluted shares outstanding from 57 million to 71 million and raise anticipated dividends paid from around $200M to approximately $270M. Whirlpool’s full-year 2026 GAAP earnings per diluted share outlook is about $5.35, with roughly $0.75 per share of restructuring expense and an income tax impact of about $(0.10), reconciling to the ongoing EPS of about $6.00 at an assumed ~25.0% tax rate.
Whirlpool Corporation has executed a strategic recapitalization built around two upsized equity offerings. The company sold 6,884,057 shares of common stock at $69.00 per share, with underwriters exercising in full a 30-day option for an additional 1,014,493 shares.
It also sold 10,500,000 depositary shares at $50.00 each, with underwriters exercising an option for an additional 1,000,000 depositary shares. Each depositary share represents a 1/20th interest in newly issued 8.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock with a $1,000 liquidation preference.
The preferred stock pays a 8.50% annual dividend, potentially in cash, common stock, or a combination, and will automatically convert on or about February 15, 2029 into between 12.3340 and 14.4920 common shares per preferred share, subject to anti-dilution adjustments. Whirlpool expects to use the offering proceeds mainly to repay amounts under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including strategic investments in vertical integration and automation.
Whirlpool Corporation furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with earnings information for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company describes this press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report.
The earnings materials are being furnished rather than filed, which limits certain legal liabilities under securities laws. Whirlpool also highlights that it routinely shares important investor information in the Investors section of its website, including a Hot Topics Q&A intended to help meet its Regulation FD disclosure obligations.
Whirlpool Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary, Whirlpool Mauritius Limited, sold 14,255,000 equity shares of its publicly listed subsidiary Whirlpool of India Limited in an on-market trade on November 27, 2025. This transaction reduced Whirlpool’s ownership in Whirlpool India from 51% to approximately 40% and generated gross sales proceeds of about $166 million upon settlement on November 28, 2025.
The company states that it expects to use the cash proceeds to reduce debt, aligning with its ongoing balance sheet priorities. Whirlpool also reiterates that it continues to evaluate options to further reduce its equity stake in Whirlpool India in line with its previously stated goal of lowering this stake by the end of the first half of 2026, while cautioning that actual timing and use of proceeds may differ due to market and other factors.
Whirlpool (WHR) announced executive changes. Effective January 1, 2026, Juan Carlos Puente becomes Executive President, Whirlpool North America and Global Strategic Sourcing, and Ludovic Beaufils becomes Executive President, KitchenAid Small Appliances, Whirlpool Latin America, Global Information Technology, and Design. Roxanne Warner will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Todd Tomczak becomes Vice President and Controller, serving as principal accounting officer.
James Peters will step down as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, and President Whirlpool Asia on December 31, 2025, and continue as executive vice president leading enterprise transformation; Marc Bitzer will assume direct responsibility for Whirlpool Asia. Alessandro Perucchetti will step down as President, Whirlpool North America on December 31, 2025, and continue in a full-time advisory role. Compensation updates include Tomczak’s $335,000 base salary (55% bonus target; 50% long-term incentive) and a grant to Carey Martin of 30,000 RSUs vesting November 5, 2028, alongside an updated retirement definition at age 53.
Whirlpool Corporation furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release with third-quarter 2025 earnings information. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1. The company noted the information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings. Whirlpool also points investors to the Investors section of its website and the Hot Topics Q&A for additional disclosures.
Whirlpool Corporation disclosed the appointment of Ms. Adcock to its board and specified her non-employee director compensation. She will receive an annual cash retainer of $150,000 and annual equity compensation of $160,000 paid in Whirlpool common stock on the date of the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. The company stated that Ms. Adcock’s compensation will be consistent with that of other non-employee directors. A press release announcing the appointment is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
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.