Whirlpool

WHR

Market cap $4.14B

Federal officials say they have found no evidence of widespread undervaluing of imported appliances after Whirlpool last month accused its rivals of possible tariff evasion.

Whirlpool Corp. CEO Marc Bitzer says $300 million Ohio investment will create 400-600 jobs and level the playing field amid new tariff policies.

CLYDE, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Whirlpool Corp., JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) and One Columbus today announced that Whirlpool will invest $300 million across its manufacturing facilities in Clyde and Marion, Ohio — a move expected to create at least 448 and up to 600 new jobs and further solidify Ohio's position as a national leader in advanced manufacturing.

The Michigan-based manufacturer, which started in the U.S. in 1911 and has stayed in the U.S. throughout its history, is preparing to ramp up production at two Ohio facilities. BENTON HARBOR, Mich.

Whirlpool offers a compelling contrarian buying opportunity, trading at cyclical lows with a 5% yield and significant undervaluation versus peers. WHR is poised to benefit from proposed 100% China tariffs, as its U.S.-centric manufacturing gives it a major cost advantage over Asian competitors. Potential catalysts include a housing market recovery, takeover interest, asset sales, and a possible short squeeze due to heavy short interest.

WHR's disciplined cost control and bold product innovation aim to build resilience and fuel sustainable long-term profitability.

Whirlpool (WHR 0.63%) shares declined by 15.6% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline comes down to a combination of investors "selling on the news" of a rate cut and a relatively disappointing bond market reaction to the Federal Reserve rate cut in mid-September.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kenco, a leading 3PL provider, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Whirlpool Supply Chain Supplier Award for Digital Transformation.

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