Why Is WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Stock Moving Today?

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) shares are moving higher today after the company released second-quarter results and revised its full-year guidance. The stock opened with a 0.7% gap up and reached a session high of $40.50 before settling at $38.52 in late trading. The move follows a surprise quarterly loss and a cut to its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook, which has triggered a reassessment of its financial prospects.

The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share of -$0.21, missing estimates by $0.26, and revenue of $3.52 billion, which fell short of expectations by $30 million. Whirlpool also cut its GAAP earnings per share guidance for fiscal 2026 to a range of $2.25 to $2.75, down from $2.45 to $2.95. The company affirmed its full-year revenue guidance of $15 billion, but the downward revisions to earnings have raised concerns about its ability to manage costs and maintain profitability. An 8-K filing disclosed the preliminary results and financial details, confirming the earnings shortfall and guidance changes.

What The Data Shows: The stock has traded in a wide range today, opening at $37.78 and reaching $40.50 before pulling back to $38.52. Volume has reached 3.1 million shares, which is 1.1 times the 3-month average. The stock has gained 9.9% over the last eight sessions, moving from $35.69 to $39.21. With a market cap of $2.4 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.3, and a net margin of 1.1%, the company faces pressure to improve profitability. Recent congressional trades include a $15,001 to $50,000 purchase by Maria Elvira Salazar on March 19 and two $1,001 to $15,000 sales on May 11.

What To Watch: The company’s revised guidance and earnings miss will likely remain in focus as analysts and investors assess the impact of higher interest expenses and operational challenges. No earnings date is provided, but coverage breadth and further guidance updates should be monitored.