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Whirlpool Corporation Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information About Potentially Recovering Their Losses

SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR). The investigation focuses on Whirlpool’s executive officers and whether investor losses may be recovered under federal securities laws.

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Background of the investigation
On May 6, 2026, Whirlpool reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and updated its full-year outlook. Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $3.273 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 9.6%. Whirlpool also disclosed a GAAP net loss available to common shareholders of $85 million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $71 million in the prior-year period.

Whirlpool further disclosed that first quarter ongoing EBIT declined to $44 million, compared to $214 million in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 79.6%. The Company also reported an ongoing EBIT margin of 1.3%, compared to 5.9% in the prior-year period, and ongoing earnings loss per diluted share of $0.56, compared to ongoing earnings per diluted share of $1.70 in the prior-year period.

In addition, Whirlpool disclosed significant weakness in its MDA North America segment. The Company reported that MDA North America net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year, while segment EBIT declined to $6 million from $149 million in the prior-year period. MDA North America EBIT margin declined to 0.3%, compared to 6.2% in the prior-year period.

Whirlpool attributed the North America decline to “lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline” and “unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing.” The Company also disclosed that EBIT margin was pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix, and higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels.

As a result, Whirlpool reduced its full-year 2026 outlook. The Company now expects net sales of approximately $15.0 billion, compared to its prior outlook of $15.3 billion to $15.6 billion; GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, compared to prior guidance of approximately $6.25; and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $3.00 to $3.50, compared to prior guidance of approximately $7.00. Whirlpool also disclosed that it was suspending its common dividend as it prioritizes debt paydown.

Following this disclosure, Whirlpool’s stock price declined sharply, damaging investors.

In light of this disclosure, Johnson Fistel is investigating whether Whirlpool complied with the federal securities laws. If you suffered losses from your investment in Whirlpool stock, contact Johnson Fistel.

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