NYSE$WHR
Whirlpool Corp · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Whirlpool's Q2 2021 performance was marked by substantial net sales growth and significant increases in GAAP net earnings and ongoing EBIT margins, driven by sustained consumer demand and strategic cost-based pricing initiatives.
Whirlpool Corporation reported strong Q2 2021 results, with net sales up by approximately 32%. The company's GAAP net earnings margin increased significantly, and ongoing EBIT margin also saw substantial growth. Strong earnings and strategic financial activities drove impressive cash flow from operating activities and free cash flow.
- Net sales grew by approximately 32%, fueled by robust consumer demand and cost-based pricing strategies.
- GAAP net earnings margin increased by 1,020 basis points, and ongoing EBIT margin rose by 640 basis points.
- Cash provided by operating activities reached $646 million, and free cash flow amounted to $769 million, boosted by strong earnings and strategic divestitures.
- Full-year 2021 guidance was raised, with earnings per diluted share expected to be approximately $26.95 on a GAAP basis and $26.00 on an ongoing basis.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Whirlpool · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.32B
Revenue by segment
Whirlpool · $3.81B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- MDA North America$3.04B+21.6%79.9%
- MDA Latin America$763M+75.8%20.1%
Forward guidance
Whirlpool has increased its full-year 2021 outlook, expecting higher net sales growth, increased GAAP and ongoing earnings per diluted share, and greater cash flow from operating activities and free cash flow.
Tailwinds
- Increased full-year 2021 net sales growth to approximately 16 percent.
- Increased GAAP earnings per diluted share to approximately $26.95.
- Increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to approximately $26.00.
- Increased cash provided by operating activities to $1.95 billion.
- Increased free cash flow to $1.70 billion.
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 Q2 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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