Whirlpool Option Alert: Jan 16 $75 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 1441 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close 

Whirlpool Option Alert: Jan 16 $75 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $5.7 vs 1441 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close Ref=$93.08

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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's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.13 million shares sold short, which is 12.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.91 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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>
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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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Whirlpool's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.78%, 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of homebuilders and household durables stocks are trading lower amid an overall market reversal following Wednesday's surge.

BofA Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich writes that the building product companies may encounter significant headwinds from tariffs, though the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bofa-securities" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">full impact remains uncertain</a>.
Notably, last week, the Trump administration proposed steep new tariffs on several countries, while maintaining current rates for USMCA-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44589523/trumps-liberation-day-tariff-plan-could-ignite-global-trade-shakeup-betting-markets-price-in-the-pain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">compliant goods from Mexico and Canada</a>.
The analyst writes that this announcement poses risks for plumbing firms such as Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBIN#NYSE">FBIN</a>) and Masco Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) because they&#8217;ve moved production to Southeast Asia and still maintain exposure to China.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>) and Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) may be better positioned due to their larger U.S. manufacturing footprint, though they still risk a demand decline in a soft economic environment, adds the analyst.
The analyst estimates an unmitigated 20% hit to EPS for the companies. While pricing could help offset some of the pressure, the broader macroeconomic environment is already tough, adds the analyst.
Jadrosich says that Armstrong World Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWI#NYSE">AWI</a>) and Owens Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) are relatively well-positioned to navigate the potential challenges posed by tariffs.
For Armstrong World Industries, Jadrosich notes shares fell 10% over the past three trading days, though there is an estimate of an EPS impact of under 1% due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/awi/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its U.S. manufacturing base</a>.
The company has strong pricing power and a focus on ceiling tile replacements to support resilience, adds the analyst.
The analyst says Mohawk Industries&#8217; stock dropped 13%, but is relatively <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MHK/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">well positioned versus competitors</a>.
Jadrosich writes that luxury vinyl tile (LVT) competitors may need to raise prices by 20%+ to hold margin margins versus Mohawk Industries&#8217; increase of 1%–2%.
For Owens Corning, the analyst writes that the company&#8217;s roofing (60% of EBITDA), which is domestically produced and linked to replacement demand, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/oc/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">could gain from lower asphalt prices</a>.
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What Building Product Companies Are Better Positioned During Tariff Turbulence? BofA Securities Weighs In

Major corporations have already begun announcing layoffs on Thursday as President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariff structure is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44630499/trump-auto-tariffs-could-up-car-prices-by-15k-analyst-calls-it-pure-chaos">set to take effect.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: One of the Big Three automakers, Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), said on Thursday that it will be temporarily laying off 900 workers and pausing production at one assembly plant each in Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;
The move comes after a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and auto parts went into effect on Thursday. Meanwhile, President Trump introduced a base 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States and a broad set of reciprocal tariffs targeting several countries on Wednesday. 
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According to a Reuters report, Stellantis' Windsor Assembly in Canada will be down for two weeks while Toluca Assembly in Mexico, will be down for the month of April.&nbsp;
About 4,500 workers at Windsor will be impacted by the shutdown, while workers at Toluca will continue to report to work and get paid but will not make vehicles.&nbsp;
Stellantis COO Antonio Filosa said the company is &#8220;continuing to assess the medium- and long-term effects of these tariffs on our operations, but also have decided to take some immediate action,&#8221; in a letter sent to employees Thursday morning.&nbsp;
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the job cuts at Stellantis "a horrifying consequence of Trump's tariffs" in a social media post. 
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More Cuts: Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) announced on Thursday that it will lay off 651 workers from its manufacturing facility in Amana, Iowa, effective June 1. 
The company released a statement blaming the workforce reduction on slowing consumer demand.&nbsp;
"This is really about aligning to current market conditions driven by consumer demand, particularly as it relates to some of the appliances (refrigeration) made in Amana," Whirlpool's statement said.
Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>), also laid off up to 15 employees at its headquarters in East Aurora, New York on Thursday, according to<a href="https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/article_9a3bfd49-4e15-40e5-843f-9ba3afcbd7e3.html"> a report</a> from the Buffalo News.&nbsp;
The company did not confirm the number of affected employees, but a Mattel spokesperson said the cuts are in line with the company&#8217;s Optimizing for Profitable Growth cost savings program.&nbsp;
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Schumer Calls Stellantis Layoffs A 'Horrifying Consequence' Of Trump's Tariff Plan

President Donald Trump is set to unveil a sweeping tariff plan — nicknamed &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; — on Wednesday that could lift U.S. trade duties to levels not seen in decades, disrupting global supply chains and jolting financial markets already<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44589523/trumps-liberation-day-tariff-plan-could-ignite-global-trade-shakeup-betting-markets-price-in-the-pain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> wary of geopolitical risk.</a>
Ahead of the Trump administration&#8217;s April 2 reciprocal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">tariffs</a> announcement, BofA Securities examines how building product companies could be impacted.
The U.S. has imposed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269301/trumps-25-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect-eu-retaliates-us-steel-nucor-century-aluminum-and-other-domestic-stocks-cheer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">25% tariff</a> on all steel and aluminum products, including imports from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs took effect on March 4 but are paused until April 2 for goods and services that meet USMCA rules. Additionally, a 20% tariff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44117288/after-china-mexico-to-hit-back-against-trumps-tariffs-raising-trade-war-risks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">applies to Chinese imports</a>.
In a report on Tuesday, a BofA analyst says China tariffs are a headwind to Masco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) and Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBIN#NYSE">FBIN</a>), but positive for Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>), due to less exposure versus its peers.
Mohawk Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>) would benefit from tariffs on Europe (ceramics) and Vietnam (luxury vinyl tile or LVT). The tariffs for Mexico are a headwind for Whirlpool and Mohawk.
Homebuilders could face headwinds from Canadian lumber tariffs. Manufacturers have announced price hikes to offset the &#8220;dynamic trade policy,&#8221; but the analyst sees a risk that volumes could weaken in a difficult macro backdrop.
BofA analyst writes that U.S. tariffs on China will affect the plumbing industry, including fixtures, valves and rough plumbing.
While some plumbing products are made in China, many components come from other parts of Asia.
Fortune Brands has stated that 50%-60% of its material costs come from outside the U.S., with less than 25% from China. The company aims to reduce that to below 10% by 2025.
Meanwhile, Masco said the latest 10% tariff on Chinese imports could cost the company $45 million annually before any cost-cutting measures.
Rising lumber prices could cut into homebuilders&#8217; profits, the analyst writes. Lumber costs are up 12% this year, and the impact may be felt in the next three to six months. While builders managed price swings in 2021-2022, strong demand increased home prices by about 40%. With weaker demand and more homes on the market, offsetting higher costs may be more difficult now.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Carter&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.82%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $57 to $49 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $50 to $45 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 26, Carter&#8217;s named Douglas C. Palladini as Chief Executive Officer.</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: 7.77%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $103 to $109 on Oct. 29, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $76 to $74 on Oct. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 17, Whirlpool appointed John Morikis, former chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company, to the board.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.47%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $40 to $35 on March 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $57 to $51 on Feb. 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 31, Jack in the Box named Lance Tucker as its Chief Executive Officer.</li>
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Whirlpool's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.53 million shares sold short, which is 11.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.77 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>
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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 6.84%, 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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(WHR) - Analyzing Whirlpool's Short Interest

The most oversold stocks in the consumer discretionary sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Caleres Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAL#NYSE">CAL</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 13, Caleres updated its fiscal year 2024 outlook, now seeing consolidated net sales to be down 3.0% to 3.5% and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.20 to $3.30. &#8220;We entered the holiday period encouraged by the broad positive momentum in our athletic business at Famous Footwear. However, sales trends softened in mid-December and into January, and were below our expectations. Based on quarter-to-date trends, including the impact of weather-related closures at Famous Footwear, we now anticipate that full year sales and earnings will be below our most recent guidance,&#8221; said Jay Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company' stock fell around 18% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAL">52-week low of $18.67</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>CAL Price Action: Shares of Caleres gained 0.2% to close at $19.07 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 29, Whirlpool reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates. &#8220;In 2024, we continued to make progress in our operations and delivered on our cost take out commitment of $300 million while achieving the closure of the Europe transaction, supporting our ongoing portfolio transformation,&#8221; Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said. The company's stock fell around 18% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR">has a 52-week low</a> of $84.18.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 20.1</li>
<li>WHR Price Action: Shares of Whirlpool dipped 16.5% to close at $108.39 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">WHR stock</a>. </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">LiveWire Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NYSE">LVWR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>LiveWire Group will release its fourth quarter and year-end financial results before the opening bell on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The company's stock fell around 30% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVWR">low of $3.23.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.3</li>
<li>LVWR Price Action: Shares of LiveWire Group gained 1.8% to close at $3.35 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">LVWR shares</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monro Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 29, Monro reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results. Also, the company announced that it is not providing its FY25 financial guidance. &#8220;We drove a sequential improvement in our year-over-year comparable store sales percentage change from the second quarter and returned our business to year-over-year comparable store sales growth in the month of December, when adjusted for a shift in the timing of the Christmas holiday. Importantly, the year-over-year comparable store sales percentage change in both our tire dollar and unit sales improved sequentially from the second quarter and our tire category comped positive in the month of December, when adjusted for the holiday shift, with year-over-year growth in units in the quarter,&#8221; said Mike Broderick, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's shares lost around 21% over the past month. The company's 52-week low is $18.95.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 16.8</li>
<li>MNRO Price Action: Shares of Monro fell 3.5% to close at $19.60 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's earnings calendar was used to track upcoming <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MNRO earnings report</a>s. </li>
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U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite turning lower on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.18% to 44,795.97 while the NASDAQ fell 0.25% to 19,583.83. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.10% to 6,045.09.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares surged by 1.9% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, information technology shares fell by 1.1%.
Top Headline
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results on Wednesday.
Meta reported fourth-quarter revenue of $48.39 billion, beating analyst estimates of $47.03 billion. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $8.02 per share, beating analyst estimates of $6.77 per share.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTCT#NASDAQ">NTCT</a>) shares shot up 19% to $26.69 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECX#NASDAQ">TECX</a>)got a boost, surging 97% to $50.75 after interim results showed TX45 achieved improvements in hemodynamics that met and exceeded prespecified objectives.</li>
<li>Alterity Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHE#NASDAQ">ATHE</a>) shares were also up, gaining 40% to $4.2034 after the company reported topline results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of ATH434 in early-stage multiple system atrophy, showing clinically meaningful benefits at both doses studied.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) shares dropped 18% to $106.47 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGX#NASDAQ">CRGX</a>) were down 77% to $3.0401 after the company announced it discontinued its FIRCE-1 Phase 2 study. Around firm firms downgraded the stock also.</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) was down, falling 17% to $111.46 after the company missed fourth-quarter revenue expectations despite beating EPS estimates.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.8% to $73.18 while gold traded up 1.6% at $2,838.40.
Silver traded up 3.9% to $32.610 on Thursday, while copper rose 1.1% to $4.3290.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.66%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.21% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.75%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.82%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.82%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.25% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.30%.
Economics
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<li>U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 from the previous week to 207,000 in the week ending January 25, compared to market estimates of 220,000.</li>
<li>The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter, down from 3.1% in the previous quarter and versus market estimates of 2.6%.</li>
<li>U.S. pending home sales fell by 5.5% from the previous month in December.</li>
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Goldman Sachs analyst Susan Maklari reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/analyst-ratings">Buy rating</a> on the shares of Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) with a price target of $138.
Whirlpool reported adjusted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43318720/whirlpool-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-results-provides-2025-guidance">fourth-quarter EPS of $4.57</a>, exceeding the analyst&#8217;s forecast of $4.08 and the FactSet consensus of $4.34. 
The stronger-than-expected performance relative to the analyst&#8217;s model was driven by a lower adjusted tax rate, which added $1.61 to the results, as well as interest expenses and other factors contributing an additional $0.22. 
Revenue dropped by 18.7%, slightly better than the analyst&#8217;s estimate of -18.9%, adding $0.01. However, this was partially offset by an adjusted EBIT margin 118 basis points lower than the analyst&#8217;s estimate of 6.0%, which reduced earnings by $1.35.
Overall, the results were influenced by a significant inventory reduction at a major North American retailer and ongoing weakness in discretionary spending, which pressured product mix and margins. 
Looking ahead, the 2025 adjusted EPS guidance was set at approximately $10, below the analyst&#8217;s forecast of $10.75 and the consensus estimate of $11.46.
Revenues in the North America MDA segment declined by 1% year-over-year, better than the analyst&#8217;s expected drop of 2%, as the analyst estimated that volumes were relatively stable while price/mix challenges remained consistent with the previous quarter.
Small Domestic Appliance revenues grew by 6%, falling short of the analyst&#8217;s 8% estimate, as a challenging market environment partially offset strong direct-to-consumer sales and new product introductions.
Additionally, investments in marketing and new products caused the segment's margin to fall 350 basis points, declining by 127 basis points year-over-year to 12.5%, said the analyst.
The company plans to sell about 31% of its stake in Whirlpool India for $550-$600 million, with the transaction expected to be completed by mid- to late 2025.
Management intends to use the proceeds to reduce debt by around $700 million in 2025 and refinance $1.1-$1.2 billion in upcoming maturities.
The analyst will be looking for updates on the U.S. demand given the macro backdrop, the success of recent new product introductions, key factors to margins including price realization, inflation, and cost reductions, and the impact of potential trade actions.
WHR Price Action: Whirpool shares are trading lower by 17.58% at $106.96 at publication Thursday.
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Whirlpool Inventory Reduction, Low Discretionary Spending Led To Q4 Revenue Miss, Says Analyst

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Whirlpool. Our analysis of options history for Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 42% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $485,798, and 4 were calls, valued at $189,153.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $140.0 for Whirlpool, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Whirlpool's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Whirlpool's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Whirlpool Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738255547_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$22.5</td>
<td>$19.1</td>
<td>$20.87</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td align="right">458</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td align="right">418</td>
<td align="right">130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td align="right">458</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$19.7</td>
<td>$17.2</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td align="right">458</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WHR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$17.14</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$49.4K</td>
<td align="right">458</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Whirlpool, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Whirlpool</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,657,702, with WHR's price down by -17.61%, positioned at $106.92.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Whirlpool</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $138.0.
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U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company missed fourth-quarter revenue expectations despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/earnings">beating EPS estimates</a>.
United Parcel Service reported quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.53 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $25.300 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $25.419 billion.
UPS shares dipped 13.7% to $115.50 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
<ul>
<li>Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) shares dipped 10.5% to $115.96 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>The Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) fell 10.4% to $271.74 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and provided FY25 EPS guidance with a low point below estimates.</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) shares fell 9.6% to $1,033.40 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) dipped 8.1% to $22.74 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS results and issued first-quarter net revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) fell 5.6% to $65.30 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter reported financial results.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) fell 4.2% to $423.72 in pre-market trading. Microsoft reported its second-quarter GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, beating the $3.11 consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $69.6 billion, beating the $68.78 billion analyst consensus estimate. Revenue in Microsoft&#8217;s Intelligent Cloud segment was $25.5 billion and increased 19%.</li>
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Whirlpool shares are trading lower following a Q4 revenue miss. Also, the company issued FY25 guidance below estimates.

Shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43322201/meta-platforms-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-continued-strong-revenue-growth-expected">fourth-quarter sales results</a>.
Meta reported fourth-quarter revenue of $48.39 billion, beating analyst estimates of $47.03 billion. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $8.02 per share, beating analyst estimates of $6.77 per share.
Meta shares gained 2.2% to $691.66 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Alterity Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATHE#NASDAQ">ATHE</a>) gained 105% to $6.13 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>NanoVibronix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAOV#NASDAQ">NAOV</a>) rose 54.1% to $0.5853 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XFOR#NASDAQ">XFOR</a>) gained 40.1% to $1.03 in pre-market trading after jumping more than 52% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>MGO Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) gained 21.9% to $0.1240 in pre-market trading after dipping over 38% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Carisma Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARM#NASDAQ">CARM</a>) gained 18.4% to $0.5980 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTG#NYSE">ALTG</a>) rose 14.1% to $8.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Celestica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) shares jumped 13.1% to $113.66 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Ranger Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNGR#NYSE">RNGR</a>) gained 10.5% to $19.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 2.9% to $400.23 in pre-market trading. Tesla reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales results. The company, meanwhile, said it expects its vehicle business to return to growth in 2025. Tesla also promised to launch new and &#8220;more affordable&#8221; models in the first half of 2025, in addition to other promises regarding the deployment of autonomous vehicles and licensing of the company&#8217;s full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance software to rivals.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGX#NASDAQ">CRGX</a>) shares fell 74.3% to $3.39 in pre-market trading after the company announced it discontinued its FIRCE-1 Phase 2 study.</li>
<li>Nature&#8217;s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NATR#NASDAQ">NATR</a>) dipped 46.6% to $8.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
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<li>Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWX#NYSE">AWX</a>) fell 19.2% to $2.90 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
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What Happened: Whirlpool reported fourth-quarter net sales of $4.14 billion, down 18.7% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street consensus estimate of $4.23 billion, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012925&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company said the net sales decline was the result of the Europe divestiture with organic net sales up 1.9% year-over-year.
Whirlpool's fourth-quarter earnings per share of $4.57 beat a Street consensus estimate of $4.28. &nbsp;
"In 2024, we continued to make progress in our operations and delivered on our cost take out commitment of $300 million while achieving the closure of the Europe transaction, supporting our ongoing portfolio transformation," Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said.
What's Next: Whirlpool said it expects to pay down around $700 million in debt in 2025. The company also said it intends to reduce its ownership stake in Whirlpool of India to around 20% in 2025 via market sale.
"In 2025, we expect to deliver more than $200 million of cost take out and position our business for the eventual U.S. housing recovery," Bitzer said.
Whirlpool Chief Financial Officer Jim Peters said the India transaction and capital allocation priorities will "maximize shareholder value" and improve the company's balance sheet.
The company's guidance calls for full-year 2025 revenue to be $15.8 billion, up 3% year-over-year on a "like-for-like basis." Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $16.7 billion.
The company expects full-year 2025 earnings per share to be $8.75 versus an analyst target of $11.95.
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Whirlpool Q4 Earnings Highlights: EPS Beat, Revenue Miss, Stock Falls On Guidance

Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) just disclosed its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Whirlpool beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $4.57 versus an estimate of $4.31.
Revenue was down $952.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.24, leading to a 11.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Whirlpool's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>3.56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.43</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>3.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>4.09B</td>
<td>3.96B</td>
<td>4.42B</td>
<td>4.98B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>3.99B</td>
<td>3.99B</td>
<td>4.49B</td>
<td>5.09B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Whirlpool management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $10.0 and $10.0 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Whirlpool <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Whirlpool Earnings Report: Q4 Overview

Whirlpool shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 revenue results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.

The earnings results for Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) for Q4 were made public on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Whirlpool beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $4.57 versus an estimate of $4.31.
Revenue was down $952.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.24, leading to a 11.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Whirlpool's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>3.56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.43</td>
<td>2.39</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>3.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>4.09B</td>
<td>3.96B</td>
<td>4.42B</td>
<td>4.98B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>3.99B</td>
<td>3.99B</td>
<td>4.49B</td>
<td>5.09B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Whirlpool management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $10.0 and $10.0 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Whirlpool <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WHR/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Whirlpool Q4 Earnings Assessment

FULL-YEAR&nbsp;2025 OUTLOOK
<figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Guidance Summary</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024 Reported</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024 Like-for- Like (6)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2025 Guidance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net sales ($B)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$16.6</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$15.4</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$15.8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Cash provided by operating activities ($M)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$835</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$1,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Free cash flow ($M)(4)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$385</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$500 - $600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP net earnings margin (%)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(1.9)&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3.0&nbsp;%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ongoing EBIT margin (%)(2)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">5.3&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~5.8%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~6.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP earnings per diluted share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$(5.87)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$8.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ongoing earnings per diluted share(3)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$12.21</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~$10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">GAAP tax rate</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(5.5)&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">20 - 25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted (non-GAAP) tax rate</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(28.6)&nbsp;%</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">N/A</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">20 - 25%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<ul>
<li>Expect full-year net sales of approximately $15.8 billion; approximately 3% growth on a like-for-like(6) basis</li>
<li>Expect to deliver more than $200 million of structural cost take out actions</li>
<li>Expect full-year GAAP earnings per diluted share of approximately $8.75 and full-year ongoing earnings per diluted share(3) of approximately $10.00</li>
<li>Cash provided by operating activities of approximately $1 billion and free cash flow(4) of $500 to $600 million</li>
<li>Expect net cash proceeds of $550 to $600 million from the anticipated India transaction</li>
<li>Our capital allocation priorities demonstrate our strong commitment to strengthen our balance sheet; expect approximately $700 million of debt pay down in 2025</li>
</ul>
<figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;</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">(2) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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">(3) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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">(4)&nbsp; &nbsp;</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">(5) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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 $(507) million and $67 million for the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(6) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Like-for-like refers to pro forma results for 2024, which exclude the first quarter results for the historical Europe major domestic appliances business (MDA Europe) and July through December results for the Whirlpool of India business, to provide a comparative baseline for 2025 guidance. This comparison uses a prior period baseline that is aligned to the ongoing business expectations for 2025, with the Europe transaction closed April 1, 2024 and the intended Whirlpool of India transaction expected to close by mid to late 2025. 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 FY25 EPS ~$8.75 Vs $11.95 Est.; Revenue ~$15.8B Vs $16.714 Est.

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