Core Viewpoint - Whirlpool (WHR.US) shares fell over 10% to $88 following the release of its second-quarter earnings, which showed a decline in sales and earnings that missed analyst expectations [1] Financial Performance - Sales decreased by 5.4% year-over-year to $3.77 billion, falling short of the analyst forecast of $3.85 billion [1] - Adjusted earnings per share were $1.34, also below the expected $1.68 [1] - Sales in North America and Asia declined by 4.7% and 5.9% year-over-year, respectively [1] Future Guidance - The company maintained its full-year sales guidance at $15.8 billion [1] - Adjusted earnings per share guidance was lowered to a range of $6 to $8, below the analyst expectation of $8.96 [1] Dividend Changes - Whirlpool plans to reduce its quarterly dividend from $1.75 per share to $0.90 per share [1]
美股异动|惠而浦跌超10% 次季业绩逊于预期 下调全年盈利指引