Raymond James suggests that Whirlpool (WHR, Financial) might benefit incrementally from potential changes in tariffs under Section 232 in the near future. Although the exact policy details remain uncertain, recent actions by Trump have increased tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The latest policy developments resemble the adverse outcomes seen during the initial Trump administration, according to the firm.
Recently, an executive order amended the list of "derivative products" affected by these tariffs, with the updated list including only gas ranges and some aluminum parts used in appliances. Initially, on June 4, U.S. Customs shared a list that also encompassed major appliance categories. However, a subsequent update aligned the list with the Federal Register, omitting those categories, leading to ambiguity about whether the earlier list was an oversight or a preview of future changes.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 6 analysts, the average target price for Whirlpool Corp (WHR, Financial) is $94.91 with a high estimate of $143.45 and a low estimate of $65.00. The average target implies an upside of 10.49% from the current price of $85.90. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Whirlpool Corp (WHR) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 11 brokerage firms, Whirlpool Corp's (WHR, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.8, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Whirlpool Corp (WHR, Financial) in one year is $101.70, suggesting a upside of 18.4% from the current price of $85.895. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Whirlpool Corp (WHR) Summary page.
