Key Takeaways:
- Whirlpool Corporation's Q1 2025 results reflect a robust performance, showcasing a 2% rise in organic sales.
- Analysts predict a notable upside potential in Whirlpool's stock, with a compelling 34.75% increase from its current price.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest the GF Value of Whirlpool indicates a 36.19% upside, signaling potential investment opportunities.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has delivered impressive first-quarter results for 2025. The company reported a 2% growth in organic sales, coupled with an EBIT margin nearing 6%. Notably, Whirlpool has reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, projecting net sales of $15.8 billion and an EBIT margin of 6.8%. Strategic advantages from domestic production along with reciprocal tariffs are anticipated to strengthen its U.S. market operations.
Wall Street Analysts' Forecast
According to the one-year price targets provided by seven analysts, Whirlpool Corp (WHR, Financial) holds an average target price of $105.06. This includes a high estimate of $143.45 and a low estimate of $67.00, representing an impressive 34.75% upside potential from its current trading price of $77.97. For more detailed estimates, visit the Whirlpool Corp (WHR) Forecast page.
From the consensus of 11 brokerage firms, Whirlpool Corp's average brokerage recommendation currently stands at 2.9, suggesting a "Hold" status on the stock. The recommendation scale ranges from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, representing a Sell.
GuruFocus Valuation Insights
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Whirlpool Corp in a year is $106.19. This estimation underscores a potential upside of 36.19% from the current price of $77.97. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' assessment of the stock's fair trading value, calculated through analysis of historical trading multiples, prior business growth, and forecasts of future business performance. More in-depth information is available on the Whirlpool Corp (WHR, Financial) Summary page.
