Whirlpool Corp. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $71.00

Whirlpool Corp., a small-cap player in the Electronics & Appliances industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 71.00 on October 14, 2025. This decline marks a significant downturn for the company, which has seen its stock price decrease by 16.13% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 14.44% during the same period. The company's market capitalization stands at USD 10,404 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.00. Despite a dividend yield of 3.25%, Whirlpool has faced challenges in its financial metrics, with net sales declining at an annual rate of 3.80% and operating profit decreasing by 2.13% over the last five years. In the most recent quarter, Whirlpool reported an operating cash flow of USD 618 million, the lowest in recent years, while net sales for the first nine months totaled USD 11,532 million, reflecting a decline of 14.99%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 2.83, indicating a higher level of financial risk. Overall, Whirlpool's performance has consistently lagged behind the benchmark, raising concerns about its long-term growth trajectory.