Why Is WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Stock Up Today?

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) surged 10.15% to $43.27 in morning trading on August 4, 2026. The sharp reversal followed the release of its Q2 earnings report and subsequent guidance adjustments. The stock opened at $39.20 and climbed to an intraday high of $44.97 before settling near $43.27. The move came after the company reported a surprise loss and cut its full-year earnings outlook, triggering a sharp selloff in after-hours trading that reversed in the morning session.

What Happened

Whirlpool reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $0.21 below the expected $0.06, with net sales of $3.517 billion falling short of the $3.553 billion estimate. The company also cut its full-year 2026 GAAP earnings per share guidance from $2.45 to $2.95 to $2.25 to $2.75. It similarly lowered its adjusted EPS guidance from $3.00 to $3.50 to $2.50 to $3.00. The company affirmed its full-year revenue guidance of $15 billion, slightly above the $14.895 billion estimate. The SEC 8-K filing disclosed the results and financial updates. The stock initially fell sharply after hours but reversed in the morning session, suggesting a potential bottoming process.

What The Data Shows

The stock traded with unusually high volatility, opening at $39.20 and reaching a session high of $44.97 within the first 30 minutes. The session low of $38.66 came at 7:05 AM ET. Trading volume reached 1.2 million shares, or 0.4 times the 3-month daily average. The stock has moved up 9.9% over the last 8 sessions, from $35.69 to $39.21. The 52-week range is $35.45 to $96.57. The company has a market cap of $2.4 billion, a P/E of 13.9, and a net margin of 1.1%. 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

Whirlpool has not scheduled earnings for the near term. Investors should monitor coverage breadth and any follow-up analyst commentary, particularly after Stifel lowered its price target to $37.