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title: "Whirlpool slashes outlook after steep Q1 sales drop"
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description: "Whirlpool reported a 9.6% year-on-year drop in Q1 revenue to $3.27 billion, missing estimates and resulting in an adjusted EPS loss. The company has cut its full-year revenue and EPS forecasts due to weak consumer sentiment, high input costs, and aggressive pricing in the industry. Shares have fallen over 50% in the past year, leading Zacks to downgrade Whirlpool to a strong sell amid a bearish earnings outlook."
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# Whirlpool slashes outlook after steep Q1 sales drop

Earnings miss: Whirlpool’s Q1 revenue fell 9.6% year-on-year to $3.27 billion, missing estimates, with adjusted EPS swinging to a loss. Guidance cut: Management lowered full-year revenue and EPS forecasts, citing weak consumer sentiment, high input costs, and aggressive industry pricing. Stock under pressure: Shares are down over 50% in the past year, and Zacks downgraded Whirlpool to a strong sell amid bearish earnings outlook.

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