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Whirlpool Corp.'s stock price has declined significantly over the past six months, underperforming the broader market due to higher mortgage rates slowing home sales and new construction. On May 7, 2026, the stock plummeted after reporting a significant loss and missed revenue estimates for Q1 2026, leading to a price decrease to $48.21. The company reported a US$1.38 loss per share and revenue of US$3.27 billion, attributing the slowdown to a collapse in consumer sentiment. In response, Whirlpool announced a price increase and cost-cutting initiatives, pausing dividend payments starting in Q2 2026. In Q4 CY2025, Whirlpool missed revenue expectations but exceeded GAAP profit per share estimates, while RWWM, Inc. increased its stake in the company. The company also delayed its expectation for a recovery in the U.S. housing market from 2025 to 2026.