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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
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Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on a market valuation approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
Total Cost BasisQuoted Prices In
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)		Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)		Total Fair Value
Millions of dollars20252024202520242025202420252024
Short-term investments (1)
$441 $1,000 $435 $705 $6 $295 $441 $1,000 
Net derivative contracts— — — — (111)8 (111)8 
(1)Short-term investments are primarily comprised of money market funds and highly liquid, low risk investments with initial maturities less than 90 days.
The non-recurring fair values represent only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value during the reporting period.
Other Intangible Assets
In performing a quantitative assessment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill, primarily trademarks, we estimate the fair value of these intangible assets using the relief-from-royalty method which requires assumptions related to projected revenues from our annual long-range plan; assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the trademark; and a market participant discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital. The results of the annual assessment performed as of October 1, 2025 determined that the carrying value of our JennAir trademark exceeded its fair value (Level 3 input) by $106 million. A discount rate of 10.5% and a royalty rate of 6.0% were utilized in that assessment. The brand has been unfavorably impacted by the downturn in discretionary demand in the ultra-premium segment.
The results of the annual assessment performed as of October 1, 2024 determined that the carrying value of our Maytag trademark exceeded its fair value (Level 3 input) by $381 million. A discount rate of 12.5% and a royalty rate of 4.0% were utilized in that assessment. The brand has been unfavorably impacted as Whirlpool has since refocused its brand strategy to the laundry category.
Whirlpool India share sale
On November 27, 2025, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Whirlpool Mauritius Limited ("Seller"), executed the sale of 14.3 million equity shares of Whirlpool India via a market transaction. The transaction reduced Seller's ownership of Whirlpool India from 51% to approximately 40%. The fair value of the retained investment in Whirlpool India at the date of deconsolidation was calculated based on the Whirlpool India stock price (Level 1 input), the portion of interest retained and the shares outstanding, resulting in a fair value of $599 million.
See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
European Major Domestic Appliance Business Held for Sale
On January 16, 2023, the Company entered into a contribution agreement with Arçelik A.Ş (“Arcelik”). Under the terms of the agreement, Whirlpool agreed to contribute its European major domestic appliance business, and Arcelik agreed to contribute its European major domestic appliance, consumer electronics, air conditioning, and small domestic appliance businesses into the newly formed entity of which Whirlpool owns 25% and Arcelik 75%.
On December 20, 2022, the Company's board authorized the transaction with Arcelik and the European major domestic appliance business was classified as held for sale during the fourth quarter of 2022. The disposal group was measured at fair value less cost to sell. We used a discounted cash flow analysis and multiple market data points in our analysis to determine fair value (Level 3 input) of the 25% interest retained, resulting in an estimated fair value of $139 million. The discounted cash flow analysis utilized a discount rate of 16.5% at December 31, 2022.
During the first quarter of 2024, the fair value of the disposal group was updated based on working capital adjustments, cash flow assumptions, and changes in discount rates. This updated assessment resulted in an estimated fair value of $227 million as of March 31, 2024, which consists of $186 million related to fair value of retained interest in Beko Europe B.V. ("Beko") and $41 million of proceeds from the sale of our Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") business.
Subsequent to closing of the transaction, the Company holds an equity interest of 25% in Beko. The fair value of the investment in Beko at the date of deconsolidation was calculated based on a discounted cash flow analysis and multiple market data points (Level 3 input), resulting in a fair value of $186 million. The discounted cash flow analysis utilized a discount rate of 15.5%.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a loss of $298 million to the loss on sale and disposal of businesses. The transaction closed on April 1, 2024 and no material fair value adjustments were recorded during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 related to the contribution of our Europe major domestic appliance business. The loss of $298 million recorded during the twelve months December 31, 2024 reflects reassessment of the fair value less costs to sell of the disposal group, provisions for tax related indemnities and transaction costs.
See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities) was $5.7 billion and $6.2 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2 input).