Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:WHR) shares are trading lower in Monday’s after-hours session after the company announced a public offering.
- Whirlpool stock is taking a breather. What’s next for WHR stock?
Whirlpool Announces Strategic Recapitalization
Whirlpool said it launched concurrent separate underwritten public offerings of shares of common stock and depositary shares for total expected proceeds of $800 million. The company plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares.
Whirlpool expects to use the net proceeds to repay a portion of the amounts outstanding under the company’s revolving credit facility, as well as for general corporate purposes, including strategic investments in vertical integration and automation.
Whirlpool had $699 million of total cash and cash equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2025.
How To Buy WHR Stock
By now, you’re likely curious about how to participate in the market for Whirlpool, be it to purchase shares or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you’re looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You’ll need access to an options trading platform or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading — either way, it allows you to profit from the share price decline.
WHR Shares Slide After Hours
WHR Price Action: Whirlpool shares were down 8.48% in after-hours Monday, trading at $76.19 at the time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.
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