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Whirlpool Corporation Announces First-Quarter Results; Accelerates Cost and Pricing Actions to Restore Margins

•Decisive actions announced to restore profitability in MDA North America, including double-digit price increase and acceleration of cost take out initiatives

•War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U.S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March

•Delivered inventory reduction actions to drive working capital efficiency

•Q1 GAAP net earnings (loss) margin of (2.6)%; GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share of $(1.43)

•Q1 ongoing (non-GAAP) EBIT margin(2) of 1.3%; ongoing earnings (loss) per diluted share(3) of $(0.56)

•Balance sheet strengthened following recent recapitalization, supporting debt pay down of over $900 million in 2026

•2026 updated EPS outlook includes full-year GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, and ongoing earnings per diluted share(3) of $3.00 to $3.50

•2026 updated cash flow outlook includes cash provided by operating activities of approximately $700 million and free cash flow(4) of over $300 million

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 6, 2026 - Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), today reported first-quarter financial results.

“We acted decisively to address pricing and costs in the face of rapid deterioration in macroeconomic conditions. Now, with Section 232 changes in favor of domestic manufacturers, Whirlpool Corporation is structurally positioned to win with our American-made products.”     MARC BITZER, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Earnings ResultsFirst Quarter Results

20262025*Change

Net sales ($M)$3,273$3,621(9.6)%

Organic net sales ($M)(1) $3,193$3,399(6.1)%

GAAP net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool common shareholders ($M)$(85)$71nm

Ongoing EBIT(2) ($M) $44$214(79.6)%

GAAP net earnings (loss) margin(2.6)%2.0%(4.6pts)

Ongoing EBIT margin(2) 1.3%5.9%(4.6pts)

GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share$(1.43)$1.28nm

Ongoing earnings (loss) per diluted share(3) $(0.56)$1.70nm

*Includes results from our previously-owned India business

Free Cash Flow20262025Change

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities ($M)$(827)$(721)$(106)

Free cash flow(4) ($M) $(896)$(793)$(103)

“We executed inventory reduction actions, optimizing working capital year-over-year. This, combined with our strategic recapitalization and the expected transition to an approximately $2.25B asset-based facility in Q2, provides us with the financial flexibility required to navigate the current environment.”         ROXANNE WARNER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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SEGMENT REVIEW

SEGMENT INFORMATION ($M)Q1 2026Q1 2025YoY Change

MDA North AmericaNet Sales$2,237$2,419(7.5)%

EBIT$6$149(96.0)%

% of sales0.3%6.2%(5.9pts)

MDA Latin AmericaNet Sales$774$7375.0%

EBIT$47$49(4.1)%

% of sales6.0%6.6%(0.6pts)

SDA GlobalNet Sales$222$19613.4%

EBIT$47$3628.7%

% of sales21.0%18.5%2.5pts

MDA: Major Domestic Appliances; SDA: Small Domestic Appliances

MDA NORTH AMERICA

•Excluding currency, net sales decreased 7.8% year-over-year driven by lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline and unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing

•EBIT margin(5) decreased year-over-year, pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix and the higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels, partially offset by tariff recovery and mitigation actions

•Announced largest price increase in a decade to address multi-year inflationary cost pressures

MDA LATIN AMERICA

•Excluding currency, net sales decreased 3.8% year-over-year due to the aggressive promotional environment, despite volume increase

•EBIT margin(5) impacted by unfavorable price/mix, partially supported by favorable Brazil tax ruling and cost take out initiatives

SDA GLOBAL

•Excluding currency, net sales increased 9.5% year-over-year driven by volume increase supported by successful new product launches

•EBIT margin(5) increased year-over-year driven by strong growth within the direct-to-consumer business and cost take out initiatives

•SDA Global achieved its sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth, underscoring the strength of product portfolio and value creation strategy

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FULL-YEAR 2026 OUTLOOK

Guidance Summary2025 Reported2026 Guidance

Net sales ($B)$15.5~$15.0

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities ($M)$470~$700

Free cash flow ($M)(4) $81~$300

GAAP net earnings margin (loss) (%)2.2%~1.1%

Ongoing EBIT margin (%)(2) 4.7%~4.0%

GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share$5.66$2.45 - $2.95

Ongoing earnings (loss) per diluted share(3) $6.23$3

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 28, 2026

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware1-393238-1490038 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $1.00 per shareWHRNew York Stock ExchangeandNYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 28, 2026, Whirlpool Corporation issued a press release providing information regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including the Exhibits hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1Press Release

Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Website Disclosure We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 28, 2026

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

By:/s/ ROXANNE L. WARNER Name:Roxanne L. Warner Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 27, 2025

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware1-393238-1490038 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $1.00 per shareWHRNew York Stock ExchangeandNYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 27, 2025, Whirlpool Corporation issued a press release providing information regarding earnings for the third quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K, including the Exhibits hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1Press Release

Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Website Disclosure We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 27, 2025

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

By:/s/ JAMES W. PETERS Name:James W. Peters Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer