Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) will release earnings for its first quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 6.



Analysts expect the Benton Harbor, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings of 47 cents per share, down from $1.70 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Whirlpool's quarterly revenue is $3.44 billion (it reported $3.62 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.



On April 10, Whirlpool announced plans to invest over $60 million in new Ohio production facility over the next two years with the addition of 100-150 new jobs.



Whirlpool shares rose 2.1% to close at $54.19 on Tuesday.



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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.



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<li>Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $60 on April 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>



<li>B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $60 to $50 on April 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>



<li>Mizuho analyst Brett Linzey initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $55 on April 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>



<li>JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $76 to $59 on March 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>



<li>RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $63 to $51 on Oct. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
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Considering buying WHR stock? Here’s what analysts think: 



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Whirlpool Corp (WHR) is set to report Q1 earnings on May 6, with analysts predicting an EPS of $0.47 and revenue of $3.44 billion, down from $1.70 EPS and $3.62 billion last year. The company plans to invest over $60 million in a new Ohio facility, creating 100-150 jobs. Recent analyst ratings include Citigroup's Neutral at $60, B of A's Underperform at $50, and Mizuho's Neutral at $55. Whirlpool shares rose 2.1% to $54.19 on Tuesday.

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Bank of America Corp

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Whirlpool Likely To Report Lower Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call