Whirlpool

WHR

Market cap $4.79B

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) shares offer an interesting contrarian opportunity. Based upon historical valuation multiples and current Street estimates, WHR's valuation appears attractive. Just a modest business rebound may offer a fine total return. Management is focusing upon North America, cost optimization, and debt management.

Whirlpool (WHR) reached $83.45 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.56% change compared to its last close.

David Tepper is one of the most successful hedge fund managers in history, with a net worth of ~$23.7 billion.

A combination of a weak housing market and competitors' near-term actions has put pressure on Whirlpool in 2025. Both these issues could reverse in 2026, and despite the doom and gloom, there's a case for buying the stock.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Whirlpool (WHR) stood at $77.64, denoting a -1.16% move from the preceding trading day.

Global private equity firm Advent International's talks to acquire U.S. giant Whirlpool's India unit for up to $1 billion have collapsed due to disagreements over valuation, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

John Buckingham, editor of the Prudent Speculator, reminds investors to be “willing to stomach volatility.”

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.