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Mar 31, 2022
Whirlpool Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Delivered solid Q1 results amidst increased inflation and strategic portfolio reviews.
Key Takeaways
Whirlpool Corporation reported a decrease in net sales and earnings for Q1 2022 compared to the previous year, but sales grew compared to pre-pandemic levels. The company is initiating a strategic review of its EMEA business and focusing on high growth and high margin businesses. While North America delivered strong EBIT margins, the company revised its full-year guidance downwards.
GAAP net earnings margin decreased by 170 basis points, and ongoing EBIT margin decreased by 300 basis points due to increased inflation.
GAAP and ongoing earnings per diluted share were $5.33 and $5.31, respectively.
North America region achieved strong EBIT margins of 16.3% despite supply constraints and inflation.
Revised full-year 2022 guidance includes earnings per diluted share of $24.00 to $26.00 and free cash flow of $1.25 billion.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Whirlpool expects full-year 2022 net sales growth of 2 to 3 percent. Reduced earnings per diluted share to $24.00 to $26.00 from $27.00 to $29.00 on a GAAP and ongoing basis. Reduced cash provided by operating activities to $1.95 billion from $2.2 billion and free cash flow to $1.25 billion from $1.5 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Expect full-year 2022 net sales growth of 2 to 3 percent
Challenges Ahead
- Reduced earnings per diluted share to $24.00 to $26.00 from $27.00 to $29.00 on a GAAP and ongoing basis
- Reduced cash provided by operating activities to $1.95 billion from $2.2 billion
- Reduced free cash flow to $1.25 billion from $1.5 billion
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