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Mar 31, 2023

Whirlpool Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Whirlpool delivered significant sequential margin expansion and is on track to deliver a solid 2023.

Key Takeaways

Whirlpool Corporation reported Q1 2023 financial results, highlighting significant sequential margin expansion, particularly in North America, and progress against operational priorities. The company is on track to deliver a solid 2023 and is advancing its portfolio transformation.

Net sales declined by (5.5)%, or (3.7)% excluding currency impacts, due to global demand softness and unfavorable product price/mix.

GAAP net loss margin was (3.9)%, and GAAP loss per diluted share was $(3.27), impacted by a non-cash charge from the EMEA transaction.

Ongoing (non-GAAP) EBIT margin was 5.4%, with approximately 200 basis points of sequential improvement; ongoing (non-GAAP) earnings per diluted share was $2.66.

North America region delivered EBIT margins of 10%, with over 400 basis point sequential improvement and share gains both year-over-year and sequentially.

Total Revenue
$4.65B
Previous year: $4.92B
-5.5%
EPS
$2.66
Previous year: $5.31
-49.9%
Gross Profit
$763M
Previous year: $851M
-10.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.36B
Previous year: $2.11B
-35.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$573M
Previous year: -$415M
+38.1%
Total Assets
$16.9B
Previous year: $19.5B
-13.5%

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Forward Guidance

Whirlpool reaffirmed its full-year expectations for 2023 net sales of approximately $19.4 billion (down 1 to 2 percent compared to the prior year) and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $16.00 to $18.00. Cash provided by operating activities of approximately $1.4 billion and free cash flow of approximately $800 million remains unchanged.

Positive Outlook

  • Reaffirming full-year expectations for 2023 net sales of approximately $19.4 billion (down 1 to 2 percent compared to the prior year)
  • Reaffirming ongoing earnings per diluted share of $16.00 to $18.00
  • Cash provided by operating activities of approximately $1.4 billion remains unchanged
  • Free cash flow of approximately $800 million remains unchanged

Challenges Ahead

  • Revising GAAP earnings per diluted share from $16.00 to $18.00 to $13.00 to $15.00
  • Revising GAAP tax rate from 14 to 16 percent to 19 to 21 percent

Revenue & Expenses

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