WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States. In 2023, the Fortune 500 company had an annual revenue of approximately $19 billion in sales, around 59,000 employees, and more than 55 manufacturing and technology research centers globally.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- home appliance industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ [2]
- Headquarters location
- Benton Harbor [1]
- Founded
- 1911-11-11 [1]
- Legal form
- public company [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Marc Bitzer [1]
- Founders
- Louis Upton; Frederick Upton [1]
- Official website
- www.whirlpoolcorp.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US9633201069 [1]
- CIK
- 106640 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- WHR (NYSE), WHR-PA (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States. In 2023, the Fortune 500 company had an annual revenue of approximately $19 billion in sales, around 59,000 employees, and more than 55 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. [3]
The company's flagship brand, Whirlpool, is marketed alongside a range of other brands, including Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Gladiator GarageWorks, Inglis, Estate, Brastemp, Bauknecht, InSinkErator, and Consul. [3]
In its domestic U.S. market, Whirlpool has eleven manufacturing facilities which employs about 15,000 workers. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Whirlpool Corporation. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Marc Bitzer in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: WHR (NYSE), WHR-PA (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ founded?
Founded: 1911-11-11. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/?
Headquarters location: Benton Harbor. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/?
Business sectors: home appliance industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Whirlpool Corporation (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.