Whirlpool

WHR

Market cap $4.34B

Tepper slashed his hedge fund's position in UnitedHealth Group, perhaps to take some profits off the table. He loaded up on Whirlpool, Qualcomm, and AMD stocks.

Whirlpool (WHR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

The housing market is still in rough shape, impacting performance for all companies in the sector—from homebuilders to home improvement companies. However, it may be on track for a recovery, as easing interest rates and home prices have triggered a slow trickle of improvement that is expected to strengthen in 2026.

California-based Financial Sense Advisors sold 62,238 shares of Whirlpool in the third quarter, decreasing the position value by about $7.1 million. The transaction value equals about 1% of 13F AUM for the quarter.

Whirlpool on Tuesday asked a U.S. trade agency to block the import and sale of microwaves from rival manufacturers based in South Korea and China, alleging they copied its patented technology for over-the-range models.

Whirlpool's NYSE: WHR stock downtrend may not be over; however, the technical, fundamental, and market forces are aligning, suggesting downside is severely limited and the upside potential is robust.

David Tepper's Appaloosa Management had an active third quarter. The management firm cashed out several of its big tech winners and placed a bet on out-of-favor consumer discretionary stocks.

The Motley Fool analysts Matt Argersinger and Anthony Schivone cover Whirlpool's potential.

Acquired 5,233,908 additional shares in Whirlpool, raising position value by $405.31 million Post-trade holding: 5,500,000 shares, valued at $432.30 million as of September 30, 2025 Whirlpool now ranks as Appaloosa's 3rd-largest position, accounting for 5.9% of AUM

Whirlpool is rated 'hold' due to a mixed outlook, balancing US manufacturing advantages with significant debt and execution risks. WHR benefits from tariff tailwinds and strong domestic production but faces rising net debt, credit downgrades, and repeated guidance cuts. Short interest is high, suggesting potential for a short squeeze, and WHR could attract takeover interest despite its heavy debt load.