Whirlpool Corporation
Stock Performance (Wednesday, 21 October 2026)
- Trading session closed 5.97 % higher at 09:54 PM Central Europe.
- Current price: USD 26.34.
- Shares outstanding: 65.4 million.
- Market capitalization: USD 1.7 billion.
- Volume in the last 24 hours: USD 142.4 million.
- Week‑to‑date change since the end of September: –14.09 %.
- 200‑day simple moving average: USD 50.7.
- 52‑week high: USD 94.82 (12 February 2026).
- 52‑week low: USD 26.08 (19 October 2026).
Corporate Actions
- Board Appointment: Karin Risi was appointed to the board of directors effective immediately. She will serve on the Finance and Human Resources committees.
- Upcoming Financial Disclosure: The company will release third‑quarter earnings on 26 October 2026, followed by a conference call on 27 October 2026. Dial‑in details are provided to investors.
- Shareholder Activity: Millennium Management acquired a significant minority stake, representing slightly over five percent of Whirlpool’s shares.
Investor Relations
The recent filings emphasize governance adjustments and active investor engagement while affirming Whirlpool’s commitment to product innovation and market performance.
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Company Overview
The Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor, United States, operates within the Consumer Discretionary sector. It manufactures and markets major home appliances, including laundry appliances, refrigeration units, room air conditioning equipment, cooking appliances, dishwashers, and various small household appliances. Whirlpool serves a global customer base and offers online access through its website at www.whirlpoolcorp.com . The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
