Whirlpool Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Whirlpool Corporation reported a net sales decline of 12.8% and a GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.60 for Q3 2022. The company is facing macroeconomic headwinds and inflation, which are expected to persist into the first half of 2023. Despite these challenges, Whirlpool is taking actions to navigate the environment and advance its portfolio transformation.
Net sales decreased by 12.8%, or 9.7% excluding currency impacts, due to lower volume from slowing demand.
The company reduced production volumes by 35% in response to a temporary soft demand environment.
GAAP earnings per diluted share was $2.60, and ongoing earnings per diluted share was $4.49.
Full-year 2022 guidance revised to approximately $5.00 earnings per diluted share on a GAAP basis and approximately $19.00 on an ongoing basis, with free cash flow of $950 million.
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Forward Guidance
Whirlpool expects full-year 2022 revenues of approximately $20.1 billion. Earnings per diluted share are reduced to ~$5.00 on a GAAP basis and ~$19.00 on an ongoing basis. Cash provided by operating activities is reduced to $1.50 billion, and free cash flow is reduced to $950 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Full-year 2022 revenues expected to be approximately $20.1 billion (down ~9 percent)
- Reduced earnings per diluted share from $9.50 to $11.50 to ~$5.00 on a GAAP basis and from $22.00 to $24.00 to ~$19.00 on an ongoing basis
- Reduced cash provided by operating activities from $1.85 billion to $1.50 billion
- Reduced free cash flow from $1.25 billion to $950 million
- Updated GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) tax rate from 34 to 36 percent to 31 to 33 percent and from 21 to 23 percent to 14 to 16 percent, respectively
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income