Whirlpool Corp (WHR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Whirlpool Corp (WHR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WHR has moved -4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WHR gained -29.3% vs +6.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Whirlpool Corp (WHR)

489 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WHR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — WHR

Based on 491 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WHR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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High ownership — 83% of 3.0Y peak

83% of all-time peak

491 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 3.0-year high of 590 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

32 fewer hedge funds hold WHR compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

298 buying222 selling

Last quarter: 298 funds bought or added vs 222 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 99 → 52 → 98 → 82. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 17% new

333 out of 491 hedge funds have held WHR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Value +47% but shares only +17% — price-driven

Value

+46%

+16%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +47%, but actual share count only changed +17%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

80 → 99 → 52 → 98 → 82 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 99 → 52 → 98 → 82. A growing number of institutions are discovering WHR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Entry-cohort mix of 519 holders: 373 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 45 entered 1–2 years ago, and 101 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

68% from top-100 AUM funds

54 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in WHR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

2.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	489	511	-4.31%
13F Shares	70M	60M	16.47%
Total Value	$6.39B	$4.35B	46.92%
New Positions	82	98	-16
Increased Positions	209	140	+69
Closed Positions	104	74	+30
Reduced Positions	111	190	-79
Total Calls	18	21	-14.29%
Total Puts	20	20	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.11	0.95	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

489

511

-4.31%

13F Shares

70M

60M

16.47%

Total Value

$6.39B

$4.35B

46.92%

New Positions

-16

Increased Positions

209

140

+69

Closed Positions

104

+30

Reduced Positions

111

190

-79

Total Calls

-14.29%

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.11

0.95

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

489 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in WHR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 WHR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	RWWM, Inc.	9.54%	2,422,618	$130.6M
2	Covalis Capital LLP	4.35%	1,312,304	$70.8M
3	Baypointe Partners LLC	3.70%	50,000	$2.7M
4	Seven Six Capital Management, LLC	2.50%	43,150	$2.3M
5	Appaloosa LP	1.77%	1,950,000	$105.1M
6	QSM Asset Management Ltd	1.47%	56,702	$3.0M
7	Lhm, INC.	1.25%	58,857	$3.2M
8	First Dallas Securities Inc.	1.10%	55,112	$3.0M
9	Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.	1.04%	593,200	$32.0M
10	Causeway Capital Management LLC	0.80%	1,201,993	$64.8M
11	Hodges Capital Management Inc.	0.79%	176,385	$9.5M
12	Truffle Hound Capital, LLC	0.70%	50,000	$2.7M
13	Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC	0.69%	84,786	$4.6M
14	Financial Sense Advisors, Inc.	0.66%	60,035	$3.2M
15	Curi Capital, LLC	0.64%	664,645	$35.8M
16	IPG Investment Advisors LLC	0.63%	67,735	$3.7M
17	Greatmark Investment Partners, INC.	0.61%	96,336	$5.2M
18	Sage Investment Counsel LLC	0.61%	10,172	$548K
19	Zimmer Partners, LP	0.56%	430,500	$23.2M
20	Seven Grand Managers, LLC	0.54%	150,000	$8.1M
21	Slate Path Capital LP	0.53%	662,300	$35.7M
22	Parrish Capital LLC	0.50%	7,663	$553K
23	Monaco Asset Management SAM	0.50%	50,000	$2.7M
24	Levin Capital Strategies, L.P.	0.47%	115,850	$6.2M
25	Round Hill Asset Management	0.43%	12,301	$663K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Whirlpool Corp (WHR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WHR?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WHR positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for WHR?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 298 funds bought or added vs 222 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for WHR holders?

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 481 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 68% of total institutional value in WHR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held WHR?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 333 out of 491 hedge funds have held WHR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Whirlpool Corp (WHR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WHR has moved -4.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -3.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WHR has gained -29.3% vs +6.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Whirlpool Corp (WHR)

Smart Money Signals — WHR

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 83% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 57% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +47% but shares only +17% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers

Elite ownership — 68% AUM from top-100 funds

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