Overview
- Whirlpool recorded adjusted EPS of $1.34 and revenue of $3.77 billion in Q2, falling short of consensus estimates.
- It trimmed its 2025 EPS outlook to $6–$8 per share from about $10 and scaled back its net sales growth forecast to flat.
- The board recommended cutting the annual dividend to $3.60 per share from $7.00 to help conserve cash.
- Shares slid about 12% to a six-week low and B of A Securities downgraded the stock to Underperform with a $70 price target.
- CFO Jim Peters said the company will pursue cost reduction, proactively manage debt maturities and bolster its balance sheet to navigate uncertain demand.