Risk factors

Whirlpool (WHR) risk factors

Item 1A of every Whirlpool Corp. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    23 risks1 new3 dropped6 reworded

    Credit ratings fell below investment grade in 2025 and 2026, increasing borrowing costs.

    Filed Feb 11, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    25 risks

    Whirlpool faces intense global competition and reliance on key trade customers for appliance sales volumes without long-term contracts. Macroeconomic volatility, supply chain disruptions, commodity price fluctuations, and shifting consumer preferences heavily threaten financial performance.

    Filed Feb 13, 2025