Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share, holding its payout steady as the appliance giant focuses on bolstering its balance sheet and recovering from a year of significant macroeconomic headwinds.
The dividend is payable on March 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 27, 2026.
At the current payout rate, the annualized dividend stands at $3.60 per share.
The decision to maintain the dividend follows a period of transition for the Benton Harbor, Michigan-based company.
In late 2025, Whirlpool lowered its quarterly distribution from $1.75 to the current $0.90 level—a move aimed at preserving cash as it grappled with nearly $300 million in tariff-related costs and a promotional environment that squeezed margins across North America.
While the dividend remains a core component of Whirlpool’s value proposition to investors, management has made it clear that free cash flow—projected to be between $400 million and $500 million for the full year 2026—will be balanced between shareholder returns and further deleveraging.