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Whirlpool Corp. (WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry
- Revenue
- Dec 31 2007
- $19.4B
- Profit
- Dec 31 2007
- $640.0M
- Market Cap
- Jul 23 2008
- $54.4M
Latest News and Analysis
Whirlpool Posts Profit, Backs Year Forecast
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp WHR, the world's biggest appliance maker, reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday helped by stronger Latin America and Asia results. The maker of Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana appliances backed a previous full-year forecast but expects a...
Wall St. Futures Rise; Eyes on Earnings, Beige Book
(Reuters) Both Dow Jones futures and S&P 500 futures were up 0.55 percent at 0945 GMT (5:45 a.m. EDT), while Nasdaq futures were 71 percent higher. Earnings were due from more than 40 S&P 500 companies, including Anheuser-Busch BUD,...
Whirlpool Corporation Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corporation WHR Q2 2008 Earnings Call
Earnings Preview: Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool Corporation WHR is expected to report Q2 earnings before market open Wednesday, July 23, with a conference call scheduled for 10:00 am ET.Guidance Analysts are looking for a profit of $1.37 on revenue of $5.03B. The consensus range is $1.10 to $1.50 for EPS, and revenue of $4.91B to...
U.S. Seeing More Inflation Than Anyone: See Whirlpool For Proof
Davy Bui submits: The post title is not my opinion, nor is it some economist’s view. It comes straight from the front lines. But first, some background. Whirlpool Corp. WHR is the world’s largest appliance maker with operations all over the world. Specifically, they generate 57% of sales...
Wednesday's Options Outlook: BEAV, XLV, SMH, MER, ORCL, GS, WHR
B/E Aerospace BEAV – Two days post-news of a plan to buy Honeywell’s HON aerospace distribution unit for just over $1 billion in cash and stock, options in B/E Aerospace are commanding 3 times the normal level of interest. This marks the second time in the past week that B/E...
Moderation of Revolving Credit Is Not Good News
Andrew Horowitz submits: The reports last week showed that in April there has been a precipitous slowing of revolving credit. It would have been better if we saw it slow at a more reasonable rate rather than what actually occurred. While that may seem to be a strange statement,...
Whirlpool Corporation Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corporation Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corp Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corp Q4 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corporation Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Corporation Q3 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Q2 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Q2 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Q2 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Q2 2007 Earnings Call Transcript
Whirlpool Gets Its Employees to Test the Waters
At the time Whirlpool first offered a consumer-driven health plan for 2004 enrollment, company officials outlined their position in stark terms. To continue offering good health coverage to some 24,000 U.S. employees, Whirlpool would have to revamp its approach. Employees would be asked to meet the company halfway. David Whitwam,...
Whirled Class
The case study reveals about Whirlpool’s Findlay at Ohio that how plant maximizes its manufacturing capabilities with the help of TPM Total Productive Manufacturing and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance). At Whirlpool’s Findlay workers used to stuck in traditional roles when a piece of production machinery would broke down till the operators...
Building a Global Loyal Following
In the late 1980s, Whirlpool Corporation set out on a course of growth that would eventually transform the company into the leading global manufacturer of major home appliances, with operations based in every region of the world. Whirlpool's global initiative focused on establishing or expanding its presence in North America,...
Whirlpool Corporation
"This is a Whirlpool Corporation Annual Report for the year 2002. Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of over $11 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. Whirlpool faced many challenges last...
Retrofitting a Whirlpool Tub
In this article a bathroom renovation specialist explains how to select and install a jetted tub in an existing bath. There are two types of whirlpool installations: island and alcove. Although the photos of island (or drop-in) installations look great in manufacturers' brochures, few of the bathrooms are spacious enough...
Additional Resources
Fitch Affirms Whirlpool at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK -- Whirlpool Corporation WHR ratings and the 'F2' short-term Issuer Default Rating IDR for Whirlpool Finance B.V. are affirmed by Fitch Ratings. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Fitch currently rates Whirlpool and Maytag as follows: Whirlpool --Long-term IDR 'BBB'; --Short-term IDR 'F2';...
Zacks Sell List Highlights: Titanium Metals Corp., Piper Jaffrey Co., Whirlpool Corp. and Fortress Investment Group
CHICAGO -- Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks #5 Rank List - Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 Strong Sell: Titanium Metals Corp. (NYSE: TIE) and Piper Jaffrey Co. (NYSE: PJC). Further,...
Hisense and Whirlpool Announce Joint Cooperation Agreement
Joint Venture Investment Exceeds 900 million RMB and Redraws Domestic and International White Goods Map QINGDAO, China, April 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest white goods manufacturer,...
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- Incorporated: 1955
- CEO: Mr. Jeff M. Fettig
Whirlpool is a manufacturer and marketer of a line of appliances and related products, primarily for home use. Co.'s principal products are laundry appliances, refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers, and mixers and other small household appliances. Co. also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration systems. In the U.S., Co. markets and distributes products under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Roper, Estate, Admiral, Magic Chef, Amana, and Inglis brand names primarily to retailers, distributors, and builders. In addition, Co. is a supplier to Sears of laundry, refrigerator, dishwasher, and trash compactor home appliances.
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Whirlpool Corp. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Jeff M. Fettig
Chairman
Ms. Kathleen J. Hempel
Mr. Arnold G. Langbo
Mr. Michael A. Todman
Mr. Herman Cain
Mr. Miles L. Marsh
Dr. Paul G. Stern
Mr. Michael F. Johnston
Mr. William T. Kerr
Ms. Janice D. Stoney
Mr. Michael D. White
Mr. Gary T. DiCamillo
Contact Information
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI
269 923-5000