Whirlpool Corp. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low of $52.01

Whirlpool Corp., a small-cap player in the Electronics & Appliances industry, has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 52.01 as of March 20, 2026. This significant decline reflects a challenging year for the company, with a one-year performance drop of 40.8%, starkly contrasting the S&P 500's gain of 14.9% during the same period. The company's market capitalization stands at USD 6,168 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.00. Despite a dividend yield of 4.00%, Whirlpool has faced difficulties, evidenced by a negative annual growth rate in net sales of -3.80% and a decline in operating profit of -2.13% over the past five years. Financial metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.15 and a return on equity of 18.14%, suggesting a leveraged position. The stock's performance has been consistently below the benchmark, with a return of -36.84% over the last year, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and growth.