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Tredje AP fonden reduces stake in Whirlpool Co. as company faces fluctuating market trends

Gabriel Bello Obando by Gabriel Bello Obando
May 24, 2023
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The year 2023 marks a significant moment for Whirlpool Co. (NYSE:WHR) as its shares continue to fluctuate amid the ever-changing market trends. Recent company reports reveal that Tredje AP fonden has reduced its position in Whirlpool by 90.6% during the fourth quarter of the year, according to an official filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As per the latest financial updates, Tredje AP fonden’s holdings in Whirlpool were worth $1,741,000 at the end of last quarter.

Whirlpool Corp. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, including laundry appliances, cooking equipment, refrigerators/freezers, and other portable household appliances like mixers and room air conditioning systems. The company’s brands proudly feature popular household names such as KitchenAid, Consul, Maytag, Amana, JennAir, Brastemp and more.

Whirlpool stock opened at $131.43 on Monday – not exactly ideal since this trading price is already reflected in recent reporting periods. It has been noted that Whirlpool Co.’s 12-month low is presently recorded at $124.10 while its highs hit $186.11 over the same period. The stock currently enjoys a market cap of $7.20 billion with a P/E ratio recorded at -3.59 – certainly not surprising given recent developments – compounded further by a troubling debt-to-equity ratio of 3.30.

While some analysts are worried about how these numbers manifest themselves statistically given present conditions within manufacturing processes (supplies shortages) and labor concerns globally along with rising inflation; others view it differently still suggesting that underlying fundamentals remain strong which should hopefully stave-off any negative prospects down-the-line so long as manufacturers remain dynamic to meet those demand challenges head-on… some argue show plenty of promise to be expanded upon through revenue enhancing strategies.

Today, Whirlpool Co. remains committed to maintaining its market presence and achieving growth potential despite the current climate. Its products span across multiple categories that align with shifting consumer preferences and trends – looking forward into 2023, they plan to continue adapting in ways that drive sustained innovation, standout quality among competitors, and customer trust moving forward…ultimately reflecting a steadfast commitment to long-term strategic success.
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Whirlpool Reports Positive Q1 Earnings Results and Attracts Investor Interest



Whirlpool Corporation, a leading home appliances manufacturer and marketer, has recently announced positive earnings results. The company reported earnings per share of $2.66 for the first quarter of 2023. This was $0.52 higher than the consensus estimate of $2.14 and represents a positive return on equity of 28.28%. Although Whirlpool’s revenue decreased by 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year, it still managed to generate $4.65 billion during this period, beating analysts’ estimates of $4.50 billion.

Several large investors have shown interest in Whirlpool, with Edmp Inc., State Street Corp, International Assets Investment Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, and Invesco Ltd all increasing their holdings in the company’s stock by different percentages during various quarters over the past few months.

While Credit Suisse Group upped its price objective on shares of Whirlpool from $140 to $150 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in February 2023, StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Whirlpool and issued a “hold” rating on them recently.

The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Whirlpool from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $170 to $160 in April 2023.

According to data from Bloomberg, two equities research analysts have rated the stock as “sell,” three have issued a “hold” rating, while one has assigned it a “buy” rating, with an average target price of $136.80.

Whirlpool boasts an array of well-known appliance brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht JennAir and Indesit across multiple categories that include refrigerators/freezers/cooking appliances/home laundry appliances/home dishwashers/room air-conditioning equipment/mixers, and portable household appliances.

Whirlpool Corporation also declared a quarterly dividend, with investors of record on May 19th receiving $1.7 per share on June 15th, representing an annualized dividend payout of $7 and a yield of 5.33%. This dividend payout ratio (DPR) equates to -19.10%. With its recent successful performance coupled with high levels of investor interest in acquiring its shares, Whirlpool is poised for strong growth in the upcoming quarters.

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