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WHR Consumer Cyclical Latest YouTube: Q1 2026 Published 2026-04-24

Whirlpool Corporation

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Latest earnings video

WHR Stock: EPS Beats by 8% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis

Published 2026-04-24

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q1 2026
2026-04-24
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$40.35
-0.34 (-0.84%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
13.27x
Forward: 10.81x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
-6.8%
Earnings: -1.1%
Margins
1.6% op
Gross: 13.6% · Net: 1.3%
Balance sheet
1.15x current
Debt / Equity: 205.4
52-week range / Beta
$35.45 - $96.57
Beta: 1.13
Analyst target
$52.09
Upside: 29.1%
Cash / shareholder return
-18.45% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 6.67%

Company context

Industry: Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 0.69x
Return on equity: 5.9%
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products and services in the North America, Latin America, and internationally. The company's principal products include refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and refrigerator water filters; laundry appliances, and commercial laundry products and related laundry accessories; cooking and other small domestic appliances; and dishwasher appliances and related accessories, as well as mixers. It markets and distributes its products primarily under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, InSinkErator, affresh, Gladiator, Swash, everydrop, Eslabon de Lujo, and Acros brands. The company sells its products to retailers, distributors, builders, and other manufacturers, as well as directly to consumers. Whirlpool Corporation was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

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Market context for WHR

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WHR vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Whirlpool Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
The TJX Companies, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX
Latest video
Q2 FY2027
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Ford Motor Company latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Ford Motor Company
F
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
WHR
$2.63B
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
$155.24B
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
$57.46B
Ford Motor Company
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
WHR
13.3x
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
26.0x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
WHR
10.8x
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
24.4x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.5x
Ford Motor Company
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
WHR
-6.8%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
5.4%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.8%
Ford Motor Company
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
WHR
-1.1%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
23.6%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
WHR
1.6%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
10.9%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.9%
Ford Motor Company
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
WHR
13.6%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
31.5%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.1%
Ford Motor Company
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
WHR
1.3%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
9.7%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.9%
Ford Motor Company
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
WHR
5.9%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
62.2%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-18.3%
Ford Motor Company
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
WHR
-18.4%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
2.8%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-13.8%
Ford Motor Company
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
WHR
205.43x
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
134.42x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
456.71x
Ford Motor Company
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
WHR
1.15x
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
1.15x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.09x
Ford Motor Company
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
WHR
1.13
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
0.62
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.85
Ford Motor Company
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
WHR
6.7%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
1.3%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
4.3%
Ford Motor Company
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
WHR
29.1%
Whirlpool Corporation
TJX
23.0%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
9.2%
Ford Motor Company

Episode timeline

Episode archive for WHR

Each row is one earnings episode with every verified platform link available.

Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-04-24
Published youtube complete
WHR Stock: EPS Beats by 8% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Whirlpool Corporation. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Deep Dive
Episode live
2026-04-23
Published podcast complete
Charged Alpha | Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) | S&P 500 Deep Dive — Ep. 188
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Whirlpool Corporation. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.