RWWM increased its stake in Whirlpool during the fourth quarter, even as the appliance maker navigates softer housing activity and restrained consumer spending. The company operates at global scale in a business tightly linked to home turnover and construction trends. What happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated February 12, 2026, RWWM, Inc. purchased 275,389 additional shares of Whirlpool Corporation (WHR 1.50%), bringing its position to 830,769 shares. The estimated transaction value was $20.33 million, ...

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