Investing.com - Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Whirlpool announced earnings per share of $7.2 on revenue of $5.36B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $5.04 on revenue of $4.79B.
Whirlpool shares are up 30% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $240.00 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 11.08% from the start of the year.
Whirlpool shares gained 2.18% in after-hours trade the report.
Whirlpool follows other major Consumer Cyclical sector earnings this month
Whirlpool's report follows an earnings beat by Levi Strauss A on Thursday, April 8, 2021, who reported EPS of $0.34 on revenue of $1.31B, compared to forecasts EPS of $0.2402 on revenue of $1.25B.
PVH had missed expectations on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 with fourth quarter EPS of $-0.38 on revenue of $2.09B, compared to forecast for EPS of $-0.3564 on revenue of $2.11B.
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