BNET Industries

Whirlpool Corp.

(WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.8B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$18.9B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

Every Home Everywhere, with Pride, Passion, and Performance. These are the hallmarks of Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool demonstrates its commitment to community and society through its partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Whirlpool is the largest Cornerstone Partner of Habitat for Humanity. Whirlpool is not just a participant, nor just a partner. Whirlpool is the leader in the effort to build 100,000 houses from 2001 through 2005. Whirlpool is a cornerstone of this historic effort to end poverty housing worldwide. Whirlpool's $25 million commitment consists of donating an Energy Star model refrigerator and freestanding range to every Habitat home built in North America through 2005.

Number of Employees 70,000

Contact Information

Administrative Ctr 2000 N M-63

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692

whirlpool.us

(269) 923-5000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing: 335228

Company News

Recent Events

Whirlpool appoints former Wrigley CEO to board

12/15/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story
Whirlpool Corporation Appoints William D. Perez to Board of Directors

12/15/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story
Whirlpool quiet on plantâ€™s future

12/09/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool acquires W.C. Woods assets

12/09/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool to acquire assets of W.C. Wood

12/10/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Cramer Positive on Whirlpool WHR

11/24/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Updated Letter to Shareholders on B GREEN INNOVATIONS, INC.

11/12/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
B Green Innovations, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement With

11/04/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
What's news: Schneider National honored

11/01/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
Whirlpool wants to pull plug on 'dumb' appliances

10/29/09 - New Investment - View Story
Whirlpool Secures Backing from Suning to Sell Conditioners

10/27/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Whirlpool posts lower profit, raises outlook

10/23/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Corporate Earnings

10/26/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Whirlpool WHR Declares $0.43 Dividend; 2.3% Yield

10/19/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
The Am Law Litigation Daily -- Oct. 13, 2009

10/13/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story
Whirlpool Design Center Staying in Evansville

10/01/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool to invest $55 mn in new plant in northern Mexico

10/08/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Suning Inked Strategic Cooperative Agreements with Whirlpool

9/25/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Whirlpool recognizes Schneider National

9/21/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

News & Analysis

financial and whirlpool corp. - All News and Analysis

Record results.(NEWS WATCH)(Financial report)

- 2008-03-01

Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich., reported record annual net sales of $19.4 billion, an increase of 7 percent from the prior year. This includes 4th quarter revenue of $5.3 billion, which is an increase of more than 7 percent from the $5 billion Whirlpool Corp., Benton...

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WHIRLPOOL PROFIT DIPS, PRICE INCREASES TO COME.(financial report)(Financial report)

- 2006-07-31

Byline: Michael Rudnick Byline: Michael Rudnick

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Citrix Names John Cunningham Chief Financial Officer; Veteran Executive Brings Broad Financial Experience From Senior Positions at IBM, Wang, Maytag and Whirlpool

- 1999-12-07

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 7, 1999--

Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., financial, IBM Corp., Maytag Corp., Whirlpool Corp.
American gains at Whirlpool.(Whirlpool North America's financial results for fourth quarter ended December 31, 1996)

- 1997-01-27

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- New KitchenAid and Whirlpool products, and greater operating efficiencies substantially improved Whirlpool North America's year-end performance, the company reported. BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- New KitchenAid and Whirlpool products, and greater operating efficiencies substantially improved Whirlpool North America's year-end performance, the company...

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Costs pare four makers' nets. (appliance makers' 1995 financial results)(Whirlpool, Maytag and Nortek Feel Pinch)(Brief Article)

- 1996-02-05

As advertised, soaring materials costs squeezed 1995 profits at four manufacturers in major appliances. As advertised, soaring materials costs squeezed 1995 profits at four manufacturers in major appliances.

Tags: financial, Maytag Corp., Whirlpool Corp.

Whirlpool: records for firm, industry. (anticipated 1995 financial results)

- 1995-04-24

The home appliance industry is expected to enjoy its second consecutive year of record financial results in 1995, and Whirlpool Corp. will likely see record numbers as well. Whirlpool reported revenues of over $8 billion for the first time in 1994, and 1sThe home appliance industry is expected to enjoy...

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