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Whirlpool vs Smith A O: WHR and AOS compared
Whirlpool is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $940M for Smith A O (Q3 2026). Smith A O is growing faster (-0.2% against -9% a year earlier). Smith A O is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 0.1%.
Where the money goes: WHR and AOS
Whirlpool (WHR) · Q3 2026
Whirlpool, Q3 2026: revenue $3.7B (-9% year over year), operating margin 0.1%, net loss $238M, operating cash flow $121M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Smith A O (AOS) · Q3 2026
Smith A O, Q3 2026: revenue $940M (-0.2% year over year), operating margin 18.5%, net earnings $126M, operating cash flow $176M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Whirlpool (WHR) | Smith A O (AOS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.7B | $940M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -9% | -0.2% |
| Gross margin | — | 38.8% |
| Operating margin | 0.1% | 18.5% |
| Net earnings | −$238M | $126M |
| Net margin | -6.5% | 13.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $121M | $176M |
| Free cash flow | $28.0M | $163M |
| Market value | $2.1B | $8.8B |
| P/E | — | 18.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $36.73 | $66.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Whirlpool
- Total major product category net sales: $3.4B (91%)
- Other: $195M (5%)
- Spare parts and warranties: $131M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Whirlpool or Smith A O?
Whirlpool is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $940M for Smith A O (Q3 2026).
Is Whirlpool or Smith A O growing faster?
Smith A O is growing faster (-0.2% against -9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Whirlpool or Smith A O?
Smith A O is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 0.1%.
More: Whirlpool earnings · how Whirlpool makes money · Smith A O earnings · how Smith A O makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.