Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) will release earnings for its first quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 6.

Analysts expect the Benton Harbor, Michigan-based company to report quarterly earnings of 47 cents per share, down from $1.70 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Whirlpool's quarterly revenue is $3.44 billion (it reported $3.62 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

On April 10, Whirlpool announced plans to invest over $60 million in new Ohio production facility over the next two years with the addition of 100-150 new jobs.

Whirlpool shares rose 2.1% to close at $54.19 on Tuesday.

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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

• Citigroup analyst Kyle Menges initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $60 on April 22, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.
• B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $60 to $50 on April 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.
• Mizuho analyst Brett Linzey initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $55 on April 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.
• JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $76 to $59 on March 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.
• RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $63 to $51 on Oct. 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.

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