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Whirlpool faces headwinds from declining consumer confidence and tariff policy changes but shows robust performance in MDA Asia and SDA Global segments. Using a dividend discount model, WHR's fair value is estimated at $116 per share, indicating significant upside from the current price of $80. Despite macroeconomic challenges, WHR expects top-line growth and improved free cash flow in 2025.
Whirlpool Corporation reported solid Q1 results in a turbulent operating environment, continuing cost take out. President Trump's tariffs provide Whirlpool a cost edge against previously cost-advantaged Asian competition. Tariffs are a short-term headwind for Whirlpool, but a clear long-term tailwind. Whirlpool's 8.8% dividend should be sustained, making WHR stock attractive. While coming with significant risks, I currently estimate 60% upside to $127.6.
During Whirlpool's (WHR -0.44%) first-quarter earnings call in late April, CEO Marc Bitzer said he believes his company will be a "net winner of a new tariff policy." He has a strong case for thinking so, and it looks likely the appliance maker has real potential to see better days ahead.
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The 6.8% dividend yield of UPS (UPS 1.80%) stock and the 9.1% dividend yield of Whirlpool (WHR 2.87%) stock are obviously attractive for passive income-seeking investors. However, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and their yields reflect some doubt in the marketplace around the sustainability of their dividends.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. , April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards.
WHR's Q1 reflects soft top- and bottom-line performance due to the Europe divestiture, despite margin expansion, and sales growth in MDA Global and MDA Asia.
The latest Catalysts features a trio of C-suite leaders sharing their insights on their earnings, state of the US economy, and market uncertainty. Two top strategists also join the show to discuss the ongoing US-China trade war.
Whirlpool (WHR) reported first quarter results, maintaining its full-year outlook. Investors have been concerned about the impact of tariffs on the company, but as Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer explains, the company produces a lot of its products in the US already.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Scott Cartwright - Investor Relations Marc Bitzer - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Peters - Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Conference Call Participants Laura Champine - Loop Capital Sam Darkatsh - Raymond James Michael Rehaut - JPMorgan Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs David MacGregor - Longbow Research Mike Dahl - RBC Rafe Jadrosich - Bank of America Eric Bosshard - Cleveland Research Scott Cartwright Good morning, and welcome to Whirlpool Corporation's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded.