earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Whirlpool Q4 net sales +3.4%; FY2024 ongoing EPS guidance $13-$15 vs $16.16 in 2023
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
2023-FY EPS reported
$8.72
revenue$19,455,000,000
- Q4 net sales $5.09B (+3.4% YoY), GAAP EPS $8.90, ongoing EPS $3.85; ongoing EBIT margin 5.2% (+170bps).
- FY2023 net sales $19.46B (-1.4%), GAAP EPS $8.72, ongoing EPS $16.16 (-17.7% YoY); $800M cost takeout.
- FY2024 guidance: ongoing EPS $13.00-$15.00; net sales ~$16.9B flat like-for-like; free cash flow $550-$650M.
- Expects Europe transaction with Arcelik to close by April 2024; MDA Europe deconsolidated upon close.
- Plans additional $300-$400M cost takeout and $500M debt reduction in 2024; ~$400M in dividends.