Stock Pulse
Whirlpool (WHR) reported disappointing Q4 2024 results, with an 18.7% year-over-year revenue decline to $4.14 billion and missed earnings expectations [2], [4]. The company also issued weak full-year EPS guidance below analyst estimates [2]. The stock price has declined significantly following the earnings announcement [2], [4]. While the company is implementing price increases to offset rising steel prices, this strategy risks impacting consumer demand and market share [1]. Layoffs at a Whirlpool facility due to weak consumer demand further underscore the company's challenges [7]. While some analysts see Whirlpool's low valuation as a potential buying opportunity [3], the company faces headwinds from tariffs, a weak appliance market, and declining revenue [5], [7].