Raymond James Maintains a Market Perform Rating on Whirlpool (WHR)

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) is one of the 7 Heavily-Battered Consumer Stocks That Could Triple by 2027.

On March 16, 2026, Raymond James said quarter-to-date major appliance industrial production is down 7% year over year through February, while daily AHAM data is estimated down 4%-6% over the same period, indicating Q1 industry production and wholesale shipments are tracking below Whirlpool’s expectation for flat to slightly down. Raymond James noted March benefits from an easier prior-year comparison and a five-week month, with February PPI pricing data due later in the week, and maintains a Market Perform rating on Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR).

On March 13, 2026, JPMorgan analyst Michael Rehaut lowered the price target on Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) to $59 from $76 previously and maintained a Neutral rating, reducing 2026 and 2027 earnings estimates in a model update.

Earlier in the month, Stifel also lowered its price target on Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) to $68 from $75 previously and kept a Hold rating, adjusting estimates for dilution following Whirlpool’s offering of common equity and depository shares, partly offset by interest rate savings, and now estimates FY26 EPS at $6.00.

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) manufactures and markets home appliances and related products and services globally.

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