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Vanguard reports 3.32M Whirlpool shares (WHR) — 5.12% stake disclosed

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vanguard Capital Management reported beneficial ownership of 3,319,000 shares of Whirlpool Corp Common Stock, representing 5.12% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole dispositive power over 3,319,000 shares and sole voting power for 482,157 shares. The Schedule 13G names affiliated Vanguard entities and clarifies holdings include securities held for funds and managed accounts. The filing was signed on 04/30/2026.

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Insights

Large passive stake disclosed by Vanguard above the 5% threshold.

The Schedule 13G shows 3,319,000 shares (5.12%) reported as beneficially owned with sole dispositive power by Vanguard Capital Management as of 03/31/2026. The filing identifies affiliated Vanguard entities and notes holdings include securities held by Vanguard funds and managed accounts.

Because the filing is a 13G (passive ownership), the disclosure signals substantial institutional exposure but does not indicate active control or a strategic change. Subsequent filings or amendments would be the place to watch for any shift to active ownership or differing voting intent.

Shares beneficially owned 3,319,000 shares Beneficial ownership as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 5.12% Percent of Whirlpool common stock as reported
Sole voting power 482,157 shares Number of shares Vanguard has sole voting power over
Form type Schedule 13G Passive beneficial ownership disclosure
Reporting date 03/31/2026 Date to which ownership figures are tied
Signature date 04/30/2026 Date the filing was signed by Head of Global Fund Administration
CUSIP 963320106 Whirlpool Corp common stock CUSIP
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Schedule 13G passive beneficial ownership report"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 3319000"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole dispositive power regulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3319000"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.





963320106

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/30/2026

FAQ

What stake did Vanguard Capital Management report in WHR?

Vanguard reported 3,319,000 shares, equal to 5.12% of Whirlpool's common stock. The Schedule 13G states this ownership was reported as of 03/31/2026 and reflects shares held across Vanguard funds and managed accounts where Vanguard entities exercise dispositive power.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for WHR?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 482,157 shares and sole dispositive power for 3,319,000 shares. The filing shows no shared voting or dispositional power and identifies affiliated Vanguard entities involved in managing the reported holdings.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Vanguard seeks control of Whirlpool (WHR)?

No control intent is stated; this is a Schedule 13G passive disclosure. The filing lists beneficial ownership and affiliated managers; it does not state an intent to influence control. Any change in intent would typically appear in an amended filing or a different form.

As of what date is the Whirlpool ownership reported?

The ownership amount is reported as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G shows the ownership figure (3,319,000 shares) tied to that date and includes a signature dated 04/30/2026 certifying the report.

Which Vanguard entities are referenced in the WHR filing?

The filing references Vanguard Capital Management LLC and affiliated business divisions. It names Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd as affiliates involved with the reported holdings.