Whirlpool

Whirlpool suspended its dividend after steep share declines, negative EPS and heavy free cash flow consumption, setting the tone for other risky high-yield names. Kraft Heinz has frozen its payout amid $7.4 billion of impairments and tight adjusted EPS coverage, while Conagra and Dow have already cut payouts as impairments, weak sales and heavy capex strain cash flow. T. Rowe Price currently covers its dividend but faces large AUM outflows and fee compression that could pressure future payouts. The piece warns income investors that high headline yields can mask deteriorating EPS, negative free cash flow after capex, and rising leverage — the common drivers of dividend cuts. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Whirlpool shares hit a 52-week low of $35.37 and are down about 48% year-to-date after losing 62.38% last year. The company is struggling with high debt (debt ratio 2.05) and weak gross margins of around 14%. In Q2 2026 Whirlpool reported an adjusted loss of −$0.21 per share on revenue of $3.52 billion, missing expectations. Analyst ratings are mixed: Wells Fargo rates the stock “Equal Weight” with a $42.00 target, Raymond James rates it “Market Perform,” and InvestingPro views the stock as slightly undervalued. » More on de.investing.com

Whirlpool said Q2 results met expectations with about 1.5% like-for-like revenue growth, an ongoing EBIT margin of roughly 1.8% in the quarter (company target ~4% for the year) and a $300 million free cash flow target for 2026. The company lowered its EPS outlook to reflect higher interest expense from recent refinancing while reaffirming full-year operational targets. North American margins improved materially on pricing, new products and cost cuts, and Whirlpool expects another step-up in Q3 as July list-price and builder pricing take effect. Management completed financing actions that secured over $3 billion of liquidity, extended debt maturities through 2028 and aims to reduce 2026 net debt below $5 billion while delivering $150 million of cost savings. » More on finance.yahoo.com