In a recent update, Whirlpool (WHR, Financial) has received a notable analyst rating change from B of A Securities. The analyst, Rafe Jadrosich, upgraded the stock from a previous "Underperform" rating to a "Neutral" rating. This change reflects a shift in sentiment for the company's performance in the market.
Alongside the rating upgrade, B of A Securities has significantly raised the price target for Whirlpool (WHR, Financial). The new price target is set at $94.00 USD, up from the prior target of $68.00 USD. This adjustment represents a substantial increase of 38.24% from the previous target, indicating a more optimistic outlook for the stock's potential.
This development is notable for investors and market watchers as it highlights changing perceptions and expectations for Whirlpool's (WHR, Financial) future performance. As of the latest analysis dated June 13, 2025, Whirlpool remains a stock to watch in the evolving market landscape.
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 3.04% from the current price of $92.11. 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 10.41% from the current price of $92.11. 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.