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Mar 31, 2021
Whirlpool Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Whirlpool delivered strong Q1 results and raised full-year guidance, demonstrating agility in dealing with component shortages and inflationary pressure.
Key Takeaways
Whirlpool Corporation reported a net sales increase of approximately 24% in Q1 2021, driven by sustained global industry demand and cost-based pricing actions. The company's GAAP net earnings margin increased by 450 basis points, and the ongoing EBIT margin rose by 620 basis points. Due to strong earnings and disciplined working capital management, Whirlpool generated $182 million in cash from operating activities and $132 million in free cash flow.
Net sales growth of ~24% driven by global demand and pricing actions.
GAAP net earnings margin increased by 450 basis points.
Cash from operating activities was $182 million and free cash flow was $132 million.
Full-year 2021 guidance raised for earnings per share, operating cash flow, and free cash flow.
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Forward Guidance
Whirlpool increased its full-year 2021 net sales growth to 13 percent, raised GAAP earnings per diluted share to $23.10 to $24.10, increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to $22.50 to $23.50, increased cash provided by operating activities to $1.70 billion, and increased free cash flow to ~$1.25 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Increased full-year 2021 net sales growth to 13 percent from ~6 percent growth
- Increased GAAP earnings per diluted share to $23.10 to $24.10 from $17.80 to $18.80
- Increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to $22.50 to $23.50 from $19.00 to $20.00
- Increased cash provided by operating activities to $1.70 billion from $1.55 billion
- Increased free cash flow to ~$1.25 billion from $1 billion or more
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