Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Meeting calendar
WHR · Annual meeting · Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Whirlpool Corp
12 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 12 directors; advisory approval of executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor.
Market cap
$2.6B
1Y TSR
-59.9%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Feb 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect 12 persons to the Whirlpool Corporation Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory approval of Whirlpool Corporation’s executive compensation disclosed in the proxy statement (Say-on-Pay).
- 3
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Whirlpool Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot12
Not independent
Tenure on this board
11.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Also a director at
Aramark (ARMK)Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
13.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Also a director at
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Also a director at
General Mills Inc (GIS)United Parcel Service Inc (UPS)Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 7.5% | 4,848,207 | $261M |
| 2 | PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ | 5.8% | 3,746,368 | $202M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 2,940,994 | $159M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 2,836,843 | $153M |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 4.4% | 2,833,856 | $153M |
| 6 | Newport Trust Company, LLC | 4.0% | 2,581,888 | $139M |
| 7 | RWWM, Inc. | 3.7% | 2,422,618 | $131M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 3.7% | 2,394,841 | $129M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.1% | 1,997,669 | $108M |
| 10 | Appaloosa LP | 3.0% | 1,950,000 | $105M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Whirlpool Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Whirlpool Corp (WHR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Whirlpool Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Whirlpool Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, February 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Whirlpool Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Whirlpool Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Whirlpool Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Whirlpool Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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