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Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of five operating segments, which consist of Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America; MDA Europe, MDA Latin America; MDA Asia; and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.

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Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $106.0, with a high estimate of $138.00 and a low estimate of $74.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.69% from the previous average price target of $101.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736888430_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Whirlpool. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Samuel Eisner</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rehaut</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rafe Jadrosich</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Whirlpool. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Whirlpool compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Whirlpool's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Whirlpool's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Whirlpool analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Whirlpool Better</h2>
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of five operating segments, which consist of Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America; MDA Europe, MDA Latin America; MDA Asia; and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.
<h3>Whirlpool: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Challenges: Whirlpool's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -18.94%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 2.73%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Whirlpool's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.55%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Whirlpool's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.63%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66, Whirlpool faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Ratings

Where Whirlpool Stands With Analysts

Goldman Sachs analyst Samuel Eisner maintains Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $125 to $138.

Price Target

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Whirlpool, Raises Price Target to $138

President-elect Trump is once again rattling the tariff saber, threatening a wave of new tariffs against trade partners like China, Mexico, and Canada. While the actual outcome of any tariff proposal remains murky, given conflicting statements from Trump administration officials, investors should be prepared to adjust their portfolios once policy crystallizes.
Today, we&#8217;re taking a look at the five stocks to sell ahead of any tariffs on Mexico.
In 2023, the United States imported more than $480 billion worth of goods from Mexico, with more than 50% of the total coming from vehicles, electrical equipment, and machinery. Additionally, Mexican imports to the US include medical equipment, furniture, and perishables like fruit, vegetables, and (of course) alcohol.
Below are five stocks investors shouldn't get too attached to if the harshest of Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs are implemented. Each of the companies on this list has heightened exposure to tariff risk due to large portions of their production coming from Mexican facilities.
<ol>
<li>General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)</li>
</ol>
GM is considered one of the Big 3 automakers in the United States, but the days of the big Detroit assembly lines are long gone. Like many car manufacturers, GM has outsourced large chunks of its vehicle and parts production to factories outside the United States in countries like Mexico, Canada, Brazil, China, and Argentina. Some of these plants produce critical parts and systems like transmissions, engine blocks, and other smaller components, but many are used for full-scale production of some of GM's best-selling vehicles.&nbsp;
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For example, the Ramos Aripze assembly plant has produced the landmark Chevy Blazer since 1981 (the newer Chevy Equinox is also made here). Other vehicles with at least some full-scale assembly in Mexico include the GMC Terrain, GMC Sierra, and Chevy Silverado. And here's a double whammy &#8211; GM brands like Cadillac and Buick also have significant exposure to China. GM is far from the only American carmaker that could face pressure from tariffs, but its stock isn't well-positioned to absorb added costs or a sales slowdown.
<ol start="2">
<li>Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>)</li>
</ol>
If you're reading this article at home, you're likely within shouting distance of a Whirlpool product. The company sells major household appliances like washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and smaller devices like blenders and mixers. Whirlpool sells these items under its own brand name but also popular US brand models like Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air.
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Whirlpool is a multinational company with plants and offices worldwide, but given the threat of tariffs, its manufacturing presence in Mexico is hard to ignore. Four of the company's 15 North American production facilities are in Mexico, and in March, it invested $65 million in its Celaya plant. Selling appliances during a volatile trade war can be difficult as many consumers simply put off buying a new dishwasher or fridge in hopes that tariffs will be reduced or their income will rise to meet the higher price. Big ticket items like appliances and cars tend to be most susceptible to tariffs as consumers change their behavior by shopping around or holding out for better deals.&nbsp;
<ol start="3">
<li>Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>)</li>
</ol>
Tariffs might most affect expensive items like cars and dishwashers, but smaller items can also feel the sting, especially if they have no production alternatives. Constellation Brands is an S&amp;P 500 member and one of the largest beverage makers in the world, but a few of its key products are produced from a handful of locations in Mexico, and no alternative currently exists.
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Constellation Brands sells wine, spirits, and beer, but its breweries are most under fire regarding tariffs. The company exclusively brews beers like Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico in Mexico at two locations, with a third in Veracruz currently in the works. Beers like Corona and Modelo are popular summertime staples, but American consumers have no shortage of beer selections and will simply replace expensive light beer brands with cheaper ones. Additionally, STZ's stock price has been in a downtrend for the better part of the last 12 months, and these headlines certainly don't provide any tailwinds.
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<ol start="4">
<li>Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</li>
</ol>
When discussing significant imports from Mexico, consumers might not think of the semiconductor industry, but electronic devices and components often come from Mexican factories. Skyworks Solutions is a major American tech firm that produces amplifiers, processors, power management chips, and more at several North American facilities.
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Skyworks has a significant manufacturing operation in Mexico. Its Baja California plant houses a state-of-the-art assembly facility, as well as testing and finishing services. The Baja California plant is a key piece in Skyworks&#8217; business model, as most of its products and devices are completed at this location and then shipped to the United States. SWKS share price has slumped since the days of the 2022 bear market and has failed to regain momentum during the AI bull run over the last two years. A renewed focus on tariffs will unlikely expand the company's fortunes.
<ol start="5">
<li>Becton Dickinson and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>)</li>
</ol>
Medical devices are another major Mexican import, and few companies have their hands in more medical cookie jars than Becton Dickinson and Co. The company sells products for infection prevention, medical screenings, biosciences, surgery and procedures, medication delivery, wound care, and more. If you've been to the doctor recently, there's a good chance you were poked and prodded with some type of Becton Dickinson product.
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Becton Dickinson has eight manufacturing plants worldwide, but its North American operations consist of facilities in the United States and Mexico. By now, you've likely sensed the theme—the Mexican facilities represent a significant portion of the company's production, and it recently invested millions of dollars to expand capacity at these locations. Medical products from BDX consist of both big and small ticket items, but the sheer volume coming from Mexico could put a dent in the company's bottom line if strict tariffs are implemented.
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Opinion

SWKS

5 Stocks to Sell Before Trump's Mexico Tariffs

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>44.1K</td>
<td>69.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>653</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>313</td>
<td>519</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$462.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $759.0 per contract. There were 44139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $865.0 per contract. There were 40916 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4214 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 19156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 774 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $2490.0 per contract. There were 2418 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 57 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 653 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 136 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 2895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 615 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPX#NYSE">TPX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 313 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 790 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2059 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 458 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $462.2K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 3377 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 4908 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Disclosed on October 29, James Peters, EVP at Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Peters's decision to sell 6,000 shares of Whirlpool was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000106640/000010664024000155//Archives/edgar/data/106640/000010664024000155/0000106640-24-000155-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total value of the sale is $626,864.
Monitoring the market, Whirlpool's shares up by 0.5% at $103.2 during Wednesday's morning.
<h3>About Whirlpool</h3>
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of five operating segments, which consist of Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America; MDA Europe, MDA Latin America; MDA Asia; and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.
<h3>Whirlpool's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Whirlpool faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -18.94% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 16.1%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Whirlpool's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.01.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66, Whirlpool faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Valuation Overview:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 10.11 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Whirlpool's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 0.32 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Whirlpool's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a lower-than-industry-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 11.87, Whirlpool presents a potential value opportunity, as investors are paying less for each unit of EBITDA.
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Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Transaction: James Peters Sells $626K Worth Of Whirlpool Shares

JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintains Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $103 to $109.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Whirlpool, Raises Price Target to $109

Whirlpool's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.10 million shares sold short, which is 10.65% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Whirlpool Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730214016_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Whirlpool has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Whirlpool's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Whirlpool's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.85%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl's posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest KSS news.</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.54%</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $37 to $36 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $66 to $37 on Oct. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Dine Brands Global will announce its third quarter financial results on Nov. 6, before the stock market opens.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest DIN news</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.75%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $76 to $74 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich maintained an Underperform rating and raised the price target from $101 to $103 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 23, Whirlpool posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in WHR stock</a>. </li>
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<li>RBC Capital cut the price target for Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) from $76 to $74. RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating. Whirlpool shares closed at $110.37 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Maxim Group raised the price target for LendingClub Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) from $16 to $19. Maxim Group analyst Michael Diana maintained a Buy rating. LendingClub shares closed at $13.82 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>) price target from $83 to $84. Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai maintained a Buy rating. Skechers shares settled at $61.63 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James cut Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) price target from $208 to $205. Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintained a Strong Buy rating. Waste Connections shares closed at $178.56 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WCN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan cut Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) price target from $41 to $40. JP Morgan analyst Andrea Teixeira maintained an Overweight rating. Keurig Dr Pepper shares closed at $34.94 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut the price target for Coursera, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COUR#NYSE">COUR</a>) from $22 to $10. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Yi Fu Lee maintained an Overweight rating. Coursera shares settled at $7.62 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COUR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintains Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $76 to $74.

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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) rose during Thursday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41515619/delivery-giant-ups-breaks-revenue-miss-streak-after-10-quarters-stock-soars">better-than-expected quarterly EPS and sales.</a>
UPS reported consolidated revenue growth of 5.6% year-over-year to $22.2 billion, beating the consensus of $22.14 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.76, up 12.1% YoY, above the consensus of $1.63.
United Parcel Service shares jumped 5% to $137.93 on Thursday.
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<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) shares jumped 31.6% to $6.82 after the company said it has begun producing low volumes of its first B-sample cells and has begun shipping cells for automotive customer testing.</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) gained 22.8% to $337.89 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>) climbed 20.7% to $345.82 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 guidance above estimates. Also, the company increased its fourth-quarter dividend.</li>
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FULL-YEAR&nbsp;2024 OUTLOOK
<figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Guidance Summary</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2023 Reported</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2023 Like for Like (6)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024 Guidance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net sales ($M)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$19,455</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$16,900</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$16,900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Cash provided by operating activities ($M)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$915</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$1,050</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Free cash flow ($M)(3)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$366</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP net earnings margin (%)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2.5&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ongoing EBIT margin (%)(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">6.1&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~6.9%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~6.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP earnings per diluted share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$8.72</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$0.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ongoing earnings per diluted share(2)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$16.16</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP tax rate</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">13.0&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted (non-GAAP) tax rate</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(6.7)&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(18) - (22)%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<ul>
<li>Revising full-year GAAP earnings per diluted share to approximately $0.50, primarily impacted by the non-cash charge related to the Europe transaction</li>
<li>Reaffirming full-year ongoing earnings per diluted share(2) of approximately $12.00, including ~$300 million of cost actions</li>
<li>Reaffirming cash provided by operating activities of approximately $1.05 billion and free cash flow(3) of approximately $500 million; includes $250-$300 million of MDA Europe cash usage in 2024</li>
<li>Approximately $400 million of 2024 dividends</li>
</ul>
<figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">A reconciliation of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and ongoing EBIT, non-GAAP financial measures, to reported net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool, and a reconciliation of EBIT margin and ongoing EBIT margin, non-GAAP financial measures, to net earnings (loss) margin and other important information, appears below.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(2)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">A reconciliation of ongoing earnings per diluted share, a non-GAAP financial measure, to reported net earnings (loss) per diluted share available to Whirlpool and other important information, appears below.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(3)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">A reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to cash provided by (used in) operating activities and other important information, appears below.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(4)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">A reconciliation of organic net sales, a non-GAAP financial measure, to reported net sales and other important information, appears below.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(5)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Segment EBIT represents our consolidated EBIT broken down by the Company's reportable segments and are metrics used by the chief operating decision maker in accordance with ASC 280. Consolidated EBIT also includes corporate "Other/Eliminations" of $(45) million and $(96) million for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(6)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Like-for-like refers to a comparison between the 2024 guidance and pro forma results for 2023, which exclude the second through fourth quarter resegmented results for the historical Europe major domestic appliances business (MDA Europe under new segment operating structure). This comparison uses a prior period baseline that is aligned to the ongoing business expectations for 2024, with the Europe transaction closed April 2024. The like-for-like GAAP net earnings margin and corresponding reconciliation cannot be provided without unreasonable effort or expense. Please see below for a reconciliation of ongoing EBIT for the full year to GAAP net earnings.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Guidance

Whirlpool Sees FY24 Net Sales Of ~$16.9B Vs $16.78B Est.; Revising FY24 GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share To ~$0.50 Primarily Impacted By The Non-Cash Charge Related To The Europe Transaction; Reaffirms FY24 Adj EPS Of ~$12 Vs $11.62 Est

Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.43 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.19 by 7.52 percent. This is a 37.06 percent decrease over earnings of $5.45 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.99 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.09 billion by 2.37 percent. This is a 18.94 percent decrease over sales of $4.93 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

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Earnings Misses

Whirlpool Q3 Adj $3.43 Beats $3.19 Estimate, Sales $3.99B Miss $4.09B Estimate

Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Whirlpool to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.21.
Anticipation surrounds Whirlpool's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.00, leading to a 2.86% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Whirlpool's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>3.56</td>
<td>4.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>5.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-10.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-16.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729612855_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Whirlpool Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Whirlpool were trading at $104.98 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 18.53%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on Whirlpool</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Whirlpool.
The consensus rating for Whirlpool is Underperform, based on 2 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $82.0, there's a potential 21.89% downside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Worthington Enterprises, Helen Of Troy and Traeger, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Worthington Enterprises, with an average 1-year price target of $46.0, implying a potential 56.18% downside.</li>
<li>Helen Of Troy is maintaining an Buy status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $82.33, indicating a potential 21.58% downside.</li>
<li>Traeger is maintaining an Neutral status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $3.38, indicating a potential 96.78% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Overview of Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Worthington Enterprises, Helen Of Troy and Traeger, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Whirlpool</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>-16.76%</td>
<td>$626M</td>
<td>8.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Worthington Enterprises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-17.51%</td>
<td>$62.49M</td>
<td>2.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helen Of Troy</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-3.53%</td>
<td>$216.07M</td>
<td>1.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Traeger</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-1.77%</td>
<td>$72.33M</td>
<td>-0.87%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Whirlpool is positioned at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit among its peers. It is at the top for Return on Equity.
<h3>Get to Know Whirlpool Better</h3>
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of five operating segments, which consist of Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America; MDA Europe, MDA Latin America; MDA Asia; and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Whirlpool's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Whirlpool faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -16.76% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 5.49%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Whirlpool's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.04%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Whirlpool's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.26%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.65, Whirlpool faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Whirlpool visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sn#NYSE">SN</a>) has been riding high on its focus on continued product innovation, new category launches, and international expansion. Its shares skyrocketed 102.8% in the year-to-date (YTD) period, strongly outpacing the Zacks Furniture industry&#39;s 32.3% rally and the S&amp;P 500 index&#39;s increase of 17.8%.
SharkNinja, with a market cap of $14.45 billion, is a high-growth product design and technology company known for its household and lifestyle appliances under the Shark and Ninja brands across 33 subcategories across 32 markets.
The company&#39;s three-pronged growth strategy &mdash; focusing on existing categories, exploring new categories, and expanding internationally &mdash; is expected to fuel significant growth and create numerous opportunities. Its four core areas of focus are &mdash; disruptive innovation, global agile supply chain, always on 360-degree marketing, and omni-channel distribution.
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SN shares have also outperformed similar companies like Cricut, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crct#NASDAQ">CRCT</a>), Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/whr#NYSE">WHR</a>) and Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hele#NASDAQ">HELE</a>), which lost 7.5%, 18.2% and 51.4% YTD.
<h2>Technical Indicators Substantiating SN Stock&#39;s Growth</h2>
SN stock is currently trading above its 50-day simple moving average, signaling a bullish trend.
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This technical strength highlights positive market sentiment and confidence in SN&#39;s financial stability and prospects.
<h2>Factors Solidifying SharkNinja&#39;s Stock Rally</h2>
Product Innovation to Fuel Future Growth: SN&#39;s growth relies heavily on continuous product innovation, focusing on expanding its current offerings and exploring adjacent categories. To maintain its rapid innovation, the company will need to sustain significant investment in Research and Development (R&amp;D).
In 2024, SN plans to launch 25 new products, including four new subcategories. Key launches so far include the Shark FlexBreeze portable fan (January), Ninja FrostVault cooler (March), and Ninja Slushi frozen beverage system (July). A new beauty segment product is scheduled for the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, SN is preparing to enter new categories, with potential launches such as power-operated lawn and garden tools, portable heaters, gas-powered grills, ovens, and steamers, as indicated by recent trademark filings.
International Expansion Substantiates Growth Potential: SN&#39;s international expansion strategy is gaining momentum, with 46% growth in its international segment in the second quarter. The company has built solid relationships with key retailers and accumulated local expertise over the years.
Strong growth opportunities are emerging in markets like the Nordics, Benelux, Poland, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and the Middle East. SN plans to enter Brazil in the fourth quarter, focusing on its beauty and motorized kitchen appliances. With further opportunities in Latin America and a proven international strategy, SN is well-positioned for long-term top-line growth.
Flexible Supply Chain Shields Freight &amp; Tariff Headwinds: SharkNinja has successfully managed a dynamic supply chain by securing long-term freight contracts with a diverse range of carriers, helping the company avoid capacity constraints and related cost spikes. Additionally, SharkNinja has been proactively diversifying its sourcing to mitigate the impact of rising tariffs on Chinese imports.
The company remains committed to eliminating all Chinese exposure for U.S.-bound products by the end of 2025. With ongoing capacity expansion in Southeast Asia, SharkNinja is accelerating efforts to safeguard its supply chain and ensure long-term growth stability.
Omni-Channel Strategy Drives Growth: SN has consistently prioritized reaching consumers across all shopping channels. As consumer shopping behaviors evolve, the company has adapted its omnichannel strategy to meet these changes. SN continues to invest in expanding its sales teams to meet rising consumer demand and strengthen relationships with both physical and online retailers. The success of this strategy depends on several factors, including retailer satisfaction with product sales and profitability, SN&#39;s ability to innovate, and its capacity to maintain and expand into more product categories.
<h2>SN&#39;s Estimate Movement</h2>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SN&#39;s EPS has increased over the past 60 days. This depicts that there is solid upside potential for the stock. SN delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.3%, on average.
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Impressively, SN currently flaunts a Growth Score of A.
<h2>Potential Risks for SN Stock</h2>
The above-mentioned factors are strongly in favor of SharkNinja&#39;s stock growth, but some potential risks are worth considering while making an investment strategy.
SharkNinja remains cautious of macroeconomic factors such as consumer confidence, demographic shifts, employment levels, inflation, and other economic indicators that could affect its performance. Additionally, the company&#39;s sales are influenced by seasonality, with the first and second quarters being particularly impactful.
<h2>SN Stock Not so Cheap</h2>
SN&#39;s stock is currently overvalued compared to its industry, as shown in the chart below. This high price-to-earnings ratio could indicate that the stock is overvalued in its industry, suggesting stretched valuation for SN.
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<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
SharkNinja continues to outperform in a challenging market, driven by its focus on newness and innovation that resonates with increasingly value-conscious consumers. While other industry peers face uncertainty, SharkNinja&#39;s first-half 2024 results have exceeded expectations. The company&#39;s growth across its four major product categories, alongside supply chain optimizations, sourcing strategies, and regional expansion, positions it for continued success despite broader industry challenges.
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Although the macroeconomic risk associated with the high-interest rate environment cautions investors, upward revisions in earnings estimates reinforce SN&#39;s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This makes SN an attractive addition to investors&#39; portfolios at present.
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