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Sep 30, 2021

Whirlpool Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Announced increased long-term value creation goals following continued record performance and delivered very strong third-quarter results.

Key Takeaways

Whirlpool Corporation reported strong third-quarter results with net sales growth of ~4%, driven by cost-based pricing initiatives and continued strong consumer demand. GAAP net earnings margin increased by 120 bps to 8.6%, and ongoing EBIT margin was a very strong 11.1%. The company also increased its full-year 2021 earnings per diluted share guidance to ~$27.80 on a GAAP basis and ~$26.25 on an ongoing basis.

Net sales increased by ~4%, driven by cost-based pricing initiatives and strong consumer demand.

GAAP net earnings margin increased to 8.6%, up 120 bps.

Ongoing EBIT margin was a very strong 11.1%, although down 80 bps due to raw material inflation.

Full-year 2021 earnings per diluted share guidance increased to ~$27.80 on a GAAP basis and ~$26.25 on an ongoing basis.

Total Revenue
$5.49B
Previous year: $5.29B
+3.7%
EPS
$6.68
Previous year: $6.91
-3.3%
Gross Profit
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.16B
-4.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.88B
Previous year: $3.53B
-18.5%
Free Cash Flow
$526M
Previous year: $170M
+209.4%
Total Assets
$20.4B
Previous year: $20.4B
+0.2%

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Forward Guidance

Whirlpool expects full-year 2021 net sales growth of ~13 percent, increased GAAP earnings per diluted share to ~$27.80, and increased ongoing earnings per diluted share to ~$26.25. Cash provided by operating activities of $1.95 billion and adjusted free cash flow of $1.70 billion remain unchanged.

Positive Outlook

  • Expect full-year 2021 net sales growth of ~13 percent
  • Increased GAAP earnings per diluted share to ~$27.80 from ~$26.95, driven by the gain resulting from our additional investment in Elica PB India(7) and lower restructuring charges
  • Increased ongoing earnings per diluted share(1) to ~$26.25
  • Cash provided by operating activities of $1.95 billion remain unchanged
  • Adjusted free cash flow of $1.70 billion remain unchanged

Revenue & Expenses

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