Reported results
- Q3 net sales were $3,677 million, down 8.8% compared to $4,033 million in Q3 2025.
- Q3 organic net sales (non-GAAP) were $3,643 million, down 5.4% compared to $3,852 million in Q3 2025.
- Q3 GAAP net earnings (loss) margin was (6.8)%, compared to 1.8% in Q3 2025.
- Q3 GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share was $(3.80), compared to $1.29 in Q3 2025.
- Q3 ongoing EBIT margin (non-GAAP) was 2.6%, compared to 4.5% in Q3 2025.
- Q3 ongoing earnings (loss) per diluted share (non-GAAP) was $(0.21), compared to $2.09 in Q3 2025.
Guidance
- Full-year 2026 net sales expected to be approximately $14.5 billion.
- Full-year 2026 GAAP net earnings (loss) margin expected to be ~(2.2)%.
- Full-year 2026 ongoing (non-GAAP) EBIT margin expected to be 2.0 - 2.2%.
- Full-year 2026 GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share expected to be ~$(4.95).
- Full-year 2026 ongoing earnings (loss) per diluted share expected to be ~$(1.30).
- Full-year 2026 cash provided by operating activities expected to be approximately $700 million and free cash flow (non-GAAP) expected to be approximately $300 million.
- Expects net debt below $4.5 billion at 2026 year end.
Notes
Q3 2025 comparative results include results from Whirlpool’s previously-owned India business.
Price and volatility reaction
The stock moved +3.7% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move.
| Measure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Close before release | 26.45 | 2026-10-26 |
| Close after release | 27.42 | 2026-10-27 |
| Realised move | +3.7% | close to close |
Source
The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-26 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.
