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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 21, 2026   WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)   Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code ( 269 )  923-5000   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20 interest in a share of 8.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR-PRA New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On April 21, 2026, Whirlpool Corporation (the “Corporation”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting. The matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the stockholders through the solicitation of proxies, and the proposals are described in detail in the Corporation's proxy statement filed March 10, 2026 (the "Proxy Statement"). The results of the stockholder vote are as follows: 1. Mary Ellen Adcock, Marc R. Bitzer, Judi K. Buckner, Greg Creed, Diane M. Dietz, Gerri T. Elliott, Richard J. Kramer, Jennifer A. LaClair, John D. Liu, James M. Loree, John G. Morikis, and Rudy Wilson were each elected by the stockholders to a term to expire in 2027 or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Nominees   For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes Mary Ellen Adcock   32,296,017 6,109,492 240,008 10,204,489 Marc R. Bitzer   30,735,884 7,680,487 229,146 10,204,489 Judi K. Buckner 32,669,202 5,729,724 246,591 10,204,489 Greg Creed 31,102,104 7,316,800 226,613 10,204,489 Diane M. Dietz   31,757,713 6,644,650 243,154 10,204,489 Gerri T. Elliott   31,859,497 6,546,712 239,308 10,204,489 Richard J. Kramer   31,722,776 6,674,827 247,914 10,204,489 Jennifer A. LaClair   31,502,870 6,900,588 242,059 10,204,489 John D. Liu   32,197,296 6,200,948 247,273 10,204,489 James M. Loree   32,105,391 6,289,895 250,231 10,204,489 John G. Morikis   31,332,130 7,065,094 248,293 10,204,489 Rudy Wilson   32,268,965 6,145,647 230,905 10,204,489 2. The stockholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation paid to the Corporation’s named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis, the compensation tables and related disclosure. For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 26,813,220 11,498,460 333,837 10,204,489 3. The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. For   Against   Abstain 46,613,244 1,074,598 252,769 Website Disclosure We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 24, 2026                     WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION                             By:      /s/ BRIDGET K. QUINN                                      Name:     Bridget K. Quinn                             Title:     Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary