NYSE$WHR
Whirlpool Corp · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Whirlpool delivered strong Q1 results and raised full-year guidance, demonstrating agility in dealing with component shortages and inflationary pressure.
Whirlpool Corporation reported a net sales increase of approximately 24% in Q1 2021, driven by sustained global industry demand and cost-based pricing actions. The company's GAAP net earnings margin increased by 450 basis points, and the ongoing EBIT margin rose by 620 basis points. Due to strong earnings and disciplined working capital management, Whirlpool generated $182 million in cash from operating activities and $132 million in free cash flow.
- Net sales growth of ~24% driven by global demand and pricing actions.
- GAAP net earnings margin increased by 450 basis points.
- Cash from operating activities was $182 million and free cash flow was $132 million.
- Full-year 2021 guidance raised for earnings per share, operating cash flow, and free cash flow.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Whirlpool · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.36B
Revenue by segment
Whirlpool · $3.78B total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- MDA North America$3.04B+19.8%80.6%
- MDA Latin America$732M+18.4%19.4%
Forward guidance
Whirlpool increased its full-year 2021 net sales growth to 13 percent, raised GAAP earnings per diluted share to $23.10 to $24.10, increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to $22.50 to $23.50, increased cash provided by operating activities to $1.70 billion, and increased free cash flow to ~$1.25 billion.
Tailwinds
- Increased full-year 2021 net sales growth to 13 percent from ~6 percent growth
- Increased GAAP earnings per diluted share to $23.10 to $24.10 from $17.80 to $18.80
- Increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to $22.50 to $23.50 from $19.00 to $20.00
- Increased cash provided by operating activities to $1.70 billion from $1.55 billion
- Increased free cash flow to ~$1.25 billion from $1 billion or more
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.9%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
31 / 68 earnings
Positive
+10.3%
Q3 2012
Best reaction
-16.8%
Q3 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -24.5% | -27.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.5% | +5.7% | -15.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +5.2% | -2.9% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.6% | -1.5% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -16.5% | -22.6% | -21.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.9% | +1.4% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.2% | -2.0% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -9.9% | -8.1% | -17.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.1% | -4.8% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -16.8% | -19.3% | -14.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.3% | -4.8% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.0% | -1.0% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.0% | -2.2% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.8% | -0.6% | +7.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.4% | +3.0% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.7% | +4.4% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.0% | +1.0% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.0% | -1.5% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.7% | +3.3% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.4% | -0.1% | +0.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.7% | -9.6% | -7.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.1% | -2.9% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +10.3% | +15.3% | +25.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -8.4% | -10.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.9% | -2.2% | -8.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.9% | -0.8% | -11.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.9% | +0.5% | -5.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.6% | -1.4% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +9.1% | +6.3% | +14.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.5% | -5.0% | +10.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -15.1% | -15.8% | -15.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.4% | +5.6% | +10.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +6.5% | +6.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -10.5% | -11.5% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.7% | -6.8% | -11.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.5% | +8.3% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -10.2% | -8.0% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -12.3% | -11.5% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.1% | +4.3% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -9.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +10.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -8.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -8.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -5.7% | — | — |
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