Whirlpool Corp. (WHR)

Billionaire investor David Tepper has sent a critical letter to Whirlpool's board, accusing management of destroying shareholder value following a $963 million capital raise that diluted shareholders. Tepper criticized the company for issuing equity at over 10% cost despite cheaper debt options, and for failing to capitalize on tariff opportunities. Whirlpool's stock has fallen 32% over the past year and now trades at cheap valuations, though the company faces secular headwinds from a slowing housing market.

The Motley Fool•Bram Berkowitz

Feb 25

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following Monday's sell-off triggered by AI-related economic concerns and deflationary depression fears. Major indices showed modest gains in premarket trading. Key movers included Keysight Technologies surging 16% on strong earnings, Vir Biotechnology jumping 63% on revenue beat, and Whirlpool plunging 7.5% after announcing an $800 million stock offering. Market sentiment remains cautious amid Trump's tariff threats and geopolitical tensions.

Benzinga•Rishabh Mishra

Feb 24

RWWM, Inc. increased its stake in Whirlpool by purchasing 275,389 additional shares for $20.33 million in Q4 2025, bringing its total position to 4.1% of the fund's U.S. equity assets. However, Whirlpool's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 15.2 percentage points due to higher mortgage rates slowing home sales and construction, which directly impacts appliance demand. The company's earnings recovery will depend on housing market stabilization and easing promotional pressure.

The Motley Fool•Eric Trie

Feb 24

Whirlpool Corporation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share on common stock, payable on March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Benzinga•Prnewswire

Feb 16

The global tankless water heater market is projected to grow from $4.86 billion in 2025 to $6.69 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.6%, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient appliances, smart home integration, and government incentives. Europe leads the market currently, while North America is the fastest-growing region. Major players include Bosch, Rinnai, and A.O. Smith, with innovations in IoT and AI-based optimization technologies expected to fuel further expansion.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Researchandmarkets.Com

Jan 28

The global HCFO-1233zd market is experiencing rapid growth driven by regulatory mandates phasing out high-GWP refrigerants and blowing agents. The market is projected to grow from $38.18 million in 2025 to $71.34 million by 2035 at a 6.4% CAGR. North America leads with 37% market share, while insulation foam blowing agents represent the largest application segment at 51.1%. Major producers are expanding capacity to meet surging demand from construction, data centers, and industrial heat pump applications.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Astute Analytica

Jan 5

Hedge fund manager David Tepper sold out of tech stocks like Intel and Oracle, and invested heavily in Whirlpool, a struggling appliance manufacturer facing challenges from the housing market downturn and recent tariffs.

The Motley Fool•Billy Duberstein

Nov 17, 2025

Japan's water heater market is projected to grow to $2.2 billion by 2033, driven by eco-friendly technologies, government incentives, and rising environmental awareness, despite challenges in urban space constraints and skilled installation.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Researchandmarkets.Com

Oct 31, 2025

Whirlpool Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2025.

Benzinga•Prnewswire

Oct 20, 2025

QSM Asset Management sold 35,844 Whirlpool shares in Q3 2025, reducing its stake from over 7% to 2.2% of its assets under management, potentially due to dividend cuts and uncertainty about housing market recovery.

The Motley Fool•Howard Smith

Oct 17, 2025