Whirlpool Stock (NYSE: WHR) on Dec. 19, 2025: Credit Downgrade, ITC Patent Fight, India Stake Sale, Dividend Outlook and 2026 Forecasts
Whirlpool Corporation’s stock (NYSE: WHR) is ending 2025 with the kind of storyline investors both love and dread: a little bit macro (housing and consumer demand), a little bit policy (tariffs and pre-buy import behavior), and a little bit courtroom drama (a high-profile U.S. International Trade Commission case that could reshape a niche—but meaningful—product category). As of Dec. 19, 2025, Whirlpool shares were trading around $74.41. Below is a full, up-to-date breakdown of the current Whirlpool news, analyst forecasts, and market analysis that matters right now—especially the developments driving sentiment into 2026. Why Whirlpool stock is in focus right now