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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) announced Monday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share on the company’s common stock.
The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2025, according to a press release statement from the home appliance manufacturer.
Whirlpool, which describes itself as the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales for 2024, with nearly 90% of revenue generated in the Americas.
The company operates 40 manufacturing and technology research centers globally and employs around 44,000 people. Whirlpool’s brand portfolio includes Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator.
The quarterly dividend announcement represents a continuation of the company’s regular shareholder return program.
In other recent news, Whirlpool Corporation reported disappointing second-quarter earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) coming in at $1.34, significantly below the forecasted $1.82. The company’s revenue also fell short of expectations, reaching $3.77 billion compared to the anticipated $3.9 billion. S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Whirlpool to negative, citing continued weak profitability and elevated leverage projected through 2025. In addition, RBC Capital lowered its price target for Whirlpool to $63, maintaining an Underperform rating due to ongoing weaknesses in core operations and free cash flow. Loop Capital has assumed coverage of Whirlpool with a Hold rating, citing demand and mix challenges expected through late 2025. Meanwhile, Whirlpool announced the appointment of Mary Ellen Adcock from Kroger to its board of directors, where she will serve on the corporate governance and audit committees. These developments highlight the challenges Whirlpool faces amid a tough market environment and strategic board changes.
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