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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that company management will participate in the following investor conferences: J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference, May 18 in Boston (President and CEO Thomas Warsop, CFO Bobby Leibrock, and SVP John Kraft) Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, June 4 in New York City (CFO Bobby Leibrock and SVP John Kra.

Aristotle Capital Boston cut its stake in ACI Worldwide (ACIW +0.61%) by 105,810 shares in the first quarter, an estimated $4.44 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to a May 15, 2026, SEC filing.

What happenedAristotle Capital Boston disclosed in a May 15, 2026, SEC filing that it sold 105,810 shares of ACI Worldwide during the first quarter. The estimated value of this reduction, based on the average closing price for the period, was approximately $4.44 million. The stake’s quarter-end market value decreased by $9.56 million, a figure that includes both share sales and changes in the stock price.

What else to knowThe fund reduced its position in ACI Worldwide, which now represents 1.68% of its reported 13F assets under management.Top holdings after the filing:NASDAQ:AEIS: $48.88 million (3.04% of AUM)NASDAQ:MTSI: $45.84 million (2.85% of AUM)NYSE:HASI: $37.71 million (2.34% of AUM)NYSE:AER: $34.54 million (2.14% of AUM)NYSE:AGI: $33.85 million (2.10% of AUM)As of May 14, 2026, ACI Worldwide shares were priced at $40.87, down 15% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500, which is instead up about 25%.Company OverviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2026-05-14)$40.87Market Capitalization$4.15 billionRevenue (TTM)$1.79 billionNet Income (TTM)$226.7 millionCompany SnapshotACI Worldwide offers digital payments software and platforms, including merchant management, payment processing, real-time payments engines, fraud management, and digital banking solutions.The firm generates revenue through software licensing, transaction processing fees, and value-added services for digital payments and electronic bill presentment.It serves banks, merchants, billers, and organizations in sectors such as consumer finance, insurance, healthcare, utilities, and government worldwide.ACI Worldwide, Inc. is a global provider of software solutions focused on digital payments and real-time transaction processing. The company leverages a broad product suite and cloud-based platforms to address the evolving needs of financial institutions and merchants. Its scale and deep expertise in payment infrastructure position it as a key enabler of secure, efficient, and innovative payment experiences across diverse industries.

What this transaction means for investorsEven with solid operating momentum, ACI shares have struggled to keep pace with the broader market, and some investors may simply be reallocating toward faster-moving areas of fintech and AI infrastructure, which seems like it could be the case here.

What makes the timing interesting is that ACI’s underlying business actually improved last quarter. First-quarter revenue rose 8% to $426 million, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 12% to $105 million. The company also raised full-year guidance after reporting strong growth in real-time payments and merchant solutions, both of which expanded more than 20%.

Meanwhile, management said annual recurring revenue bookings increased 39%, while recurring revenue climbed to nearly $313 million. ACI also repurchased $65 million worth of stock during the quarter and still has roughly $391 million remaining under its authorization.

Still, it remains unclear whether or how soon ACI can translate steady payments infrastructure demand into sustained earnings acceleration. The business appears healthier than the stock chart suggests, but investors likely still want proof that growth can consistently outpace legacy payments peers.

Jonathan Ponciano has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends AerCap. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2027 $60 calls on AerCap. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

As Europe’s payments industry enters a decisive phase marked by sovereignty pressures, new regulatory requirements and the rise of AI‑driven commerce, the industry’s most influential players will convene in London later this month to debate who controls the rails, bears the risk and shapes the future. ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced Payments Unleashed EMEA, a two‑day, invitation‑only gathering of senior payments leaders taking place 29-30 June 2026. The event brings together executives from ACI Worldwide, Mastercard, Santander, Amazon, NVIDIA, PayPal, Rabobank and Nationwide, alongside regulators, analysts and fintech leaders, with a keynote from renowned fintech author Dr. Leda Glyptis.

Across Europe, policymakers are pushing to reduce dependence on non‑European payment infrastructure through initiatives such as the digital Euro and Wero, while new reimbursement rules are shifting fraud losses decisively onto banks. At the same time, AI agents are beginning to move from recommending purchases to executing them, raising unresolved questions around authentication, liability and who owns the customer relationship when software becomes the buyer.

Against that backdrop, Payments Unleashed EMEA will focus on four questions now shaping board‑level decisions across the industry:

Who controls the rails in a world of sovereignty mandates and global scale? Who pays for fraud as real‑time payments and reimbursement rules collide? Can cards survive the rise of pay‑by‑bank and instant account‑to‑account payments? What happens when AI starts buying things? The mainstage session opens with Dr. Leda Glyptis, author of Bankers Like Us and Beyond Resilience, whose work has become essential reading for leaders navigating payments modernisation. “Payments is no longer about keeping systems running; it’s about deciding who controls value, risk and trust in a real‑time world. Those choices are being made now, and they will define the industry for the next decade,” Glyptis said.

The mainstage sessions focus on three make‑or‑break questions for payments leaders: where to place bets as instant payments and fraud costs accelerate; whether Europe can reclaim payments sovereignty without breaking scale; and how AI is crossing from optimisation into execution as agentic systems begin to transact. Together, the sessions frame the decisions now redefining control, risk and value across the payments ecosystem.

“The biggest questions in payments are no longer technical, they’re strategic,” said Thomas Warsop, president and CEO of ACI Worldwide. “Who owns the rails? How do we manage fraud in a real‑time world? And what happens when AI becomes an active participant in commerce? These are no longer abstract debates; they are live decisions that will determine who leads and who follows. Payments Unleashed is where those decisions get tested.”

Confirmed speakers include Paul Horlock, chief payments officer at Santander, Otto Benz, director of customer technology and payments at Nationwide, Philip Bruno, chief strategy and growth officer, ACI Worldwide and senior leaders from Mastercard, Discover, Checkout.com, NVIDIA, PayPal, Nium, Fnality, Solaris and Rabobank, alongside analysts from Celent.

Payments Unleashed EMEA opens with a welcome reception on the evening of 29 June at 12th Knot rooftop bar at Sea Containers London, followed by a full day of keynotes, panels and executive roundtables on 30 June at the Hilton London Bankside, with dedicated banking and merchant tracks.

With places limited, senior payments leaders may request to attend at: Payments Unleashed EMEA

About ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, delivers transformative software solutions that power intelligent payments orchestration in real time so banks, billers and merchants can drive growth, while continuously modernizing their payment infrastructures, simply and securely. With nearly 50 years of trusted payments expertise, we combine our global footprint with a local presence to offer enhanced payment experiences to stay ahead of constantly changing payment challenges and opportunities.

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Key Takeaways McDonald's Q1 likely saw gains from value meals, menu innovation and pricing, despite weather hit.Shake Shack sales likely rose on menu innovation and openings, but margins faced cost pressures.Papa John's growth tied to promotions and digital strength, with weak North America trends weighing. The restaurant industry’s top line in first-quarter 2026 likely benefited from steady consumer demand for convenience-driven dining, particularly across quick-service and fast-casual segments. Value meals, limited-time offers and menu innovation likely helped sustain traffic, even as consumers remained selective with discretionary spending. Digital ordering channels and delivery platforms continued to support sales growth, while loyalty programs are likely to have enhanced repeat visits. Additionally, improving mobility and a gradual normalization of workplace routines in many regions might have supported dine-in occasions, especially during weekdays.

Another key contributor to revenue growth in the quarter is likely to have been pricing. Menu prices, which were raised over the past year to offset inflation, are likely to have remained elevated, driving higher average ticket sizes. Many operators also leaned into premium offerings and combo deals to boost per-customer spending. International markets might have provided an added lift, supported by stable demand trends and improved travel activity in certain regions. Overall, a mix of stable traffic and pricing carryover is likely to have helped sustain industry-wide revenue growth in the quarter.

On the bottom line, easing commodity inflation, particularly in select food inputs, is likely to have provided some margin relief in first-quarter 2026. Restaurants also continued to focus on cost discipline through simplified menus, improved labor scheduling and greater use of technology to enhance efficiency. These measures, combined with prior pricing actions, are likely to have helped offset still-high wage costs. Larger players, in particular, might have benefited from scale efficiencies and stronger supply-chain management, supporting profitability.

That said, some pressures are likely to have remained in the quarter. Consumer spending among lower-income groups might have stayed constrained, impacting traffic in certain segments. Labor and occupancy costs are likely to have remained elevated, while increased discounting and promotional activity to drive demand might have weighed on margins for some operators.

Companies in the broader Retail-Wholesale sector, such as McDonald's Corporation (MCD - Free Report) , Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK - Free Report) and Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA - Free Report) , are set to report their first-quarter earnings on May 7.

Sneak Peek Into Upcoming Earnings ReleasesAmid a number of stocks, to identify those with the potential to beat earnings estimates, the following Zacks methodology can be used. The Zacks model suggests that a company needs to have the right combination of the two key ingredients — a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) — to increase the odds of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

McDonald's is scheduled to report first-quarter 2026 before the opening bell.

The company’s first-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from continued traction in value offerings, marketing initiatives and menu innovation. In the United States, McValue and the relaunch of Extra Value Meals are likely to have aided first-quarter performance. Management noted that McValue remains the foundation of its 2026 value strategy, while Extra Value Meals continued to support value and affordability perceptions. Momentum from nationally price-pointed offerings, including the $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal and the $8 two-Snack Wrap meal in January, is expected to have supported traffic in the to-be-reported quarter.

International markets are likely to have remained supportive, albeit with some moderation. Management cited solid January momentum in International Operated Markets, backed by value, menu and marketing execution. However, growth is likely to have decelerated sequentially due to weather-related pressures across several European markets. Our model predicts first-quarter revenues from total international operated markets to rise 5.8% year over year to $3 billion.

However, weather disruption is expected to have hurt first-quarter sales. Management stated that severe weather in the United States beginning in late January pressured industry traffic, affected McDonald’s traffic and led several restaurants to close or reduce hours. The company estimated the weather impact at about 100 basis points for the full quarter.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCD’s first-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $6.49 billion, indicating growth of 8.9% from the year-ago figure. Earnings per share (EPS) are pegged at $2.75, indicating growth of 3% from $2.67 reported in the year-ago quarter.

The company has an Earnings ESP of -0.44% and a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Shake Shack is scheduled to report results before the opening bell.

The company’s top line is likely to have benefited from menu innovation and store openings. An emphasis on digital initiatives and licensed business bodes well. Marketing efforts aimed at increasing brand awareness are also likely to have supported sales momentum.

However, bottom-line performance is likely to have been pressured by elevated input costs, particularly in beef, alongside continued investments in marketing, digital capabilities and infrastructure. Higher labor and administrative expenses, along with potential weather-related disruptions in key regions, might have further weighed on margins despite steady revenue growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SHAK’s first-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $371.4 million, indicating growth of 15.8% from the year-ago figure. Earnings per share are pegged at 11 cents, indicating a decline of 21.4% from 14 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.

The company has an Earnings ESP of +19.41% and a Zacks Rank #3.

Papa John's is scheduled to report results before the opening bell.

For first-quarter 2026, Papa John's is likely to have benefited from strong brand-building initiatives, targeted value promotions and robust digital engagement through its loyalty program. Continued product innovation and technology upgrades that improved ordering convenience are likely to have supported traffic and customer frequency. Additionally, solid international momentum and unit expansion are likely to have provided some support to overall revenues.

However, performance is likely to have been pressured by weak North America trends amid a cautious consumer environment. Elevated promotional intensity, lower transaction volumes and a shift toward value offerings are likely to have weighed on comparable sales and margins.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PZZA’s first-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $483.5 million, indicating a decline of 6.7% from the year-ago figure. Earnings per share are pegged at 40 cents, indicating growth of 11.1% from 36 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.

The company has an Earnings ESP of -10.31% and a Zacks Rank #3.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa Johns Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results.

Papa John's (PZZA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.4 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.36 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -20.28%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this pizza chain would post earnings of $0.33 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.34, delivering a surprise of +3.03%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Papa John's, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, posted revenues of $478.61 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.01%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $518.31 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Papa John's shares have lost about 12.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.6%.

What's Next for Papa John's?While Papa John's has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Papa John's was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.41 on $488.8 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.53 on $1.92 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Restaurants is currently in the bottom 26% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Red Robin (RRGB - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 19.

This casual restaurant chain is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Red Robin's revenues are expected to be $378.16 million, down 3.6% from the year-ago quarter.

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For the quarter ended March 2026, Papa John's (PZZA - Free Report) reported revenue of $478.61 million, down 7.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.32, compared to $0.36 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.01% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $483.48 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.40, the EPS surprise was -20.28%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Papa John's performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Number of Restaurants - System-wide: 6,020 versus 6,035 estimated by five analysts on average.Number of Restaurants - Total Franchised(Franchised North America+International Franchised): 5,550 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 5,561.Number of Restaurants - Franchised North America: 3,030 compared to the 3,020 average estimate based on five analysts.Number of Restaurants - Papa John's - Company-owned - Domestic: 457 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 463.Number of Restaurants - International Franchised: 2,520 compared to the 2,542 average estimate based on five analysts.Number of Restaurants - International: 2,533 versus the four-analyst average estimate of 2,552.Number of Restaurants - Total North America: 3,487 compared to the 3,481 average estimate based on four analysts.Revenues- Franchise royalties and fees: $47.58 million versus $47.34 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1% change.Revenues- Advertising funds revenue: $43.47 million versus $41.68 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -0.5% change.Revenues- Other revenues: $21.79 million compared to the $22.69 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -8.3% year over year.Revenues- Commissary revenues: $222.64 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $226.6 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2.8%.Revenues- Company-owned restaurant sales: $143.13 million compared to the $145.62 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -17.7% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Papa John's here>>>

Shares of Papa John's have returned -4.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As recent airline uncertainty has left many travelers clutching expired boarding passes and loyalty points that were rendered useless, Papa Johns is offering a soft landing. Introducing Skies to Pies, a limited‑time offer that transforms Spirit Airlines' unusable loyalty program into something reliable: hot Papa Johns pizza. “Loyalty points don't mean much if you can't use them,” said Shivram Vaideeswaran, SVP of Brand Marketing at Papa Johns. “While we can't fix cance.

With the heights of earnings season finally past, investors and analysts are turning to analyzing what the first-quarter results say about the market and the economy. Chief among these messages? Most of the major tech companies involved in artificial intelligence (AI) are still firing on all cylinders.

However, evidence of the so-called "K"-shaped economy continues to mount. Subprime credit card specialist Capital One Financial's (COF 0.06%) Q1 earnings miss, for example, suggests that the average consumer is under increasing financial strain.

And it's not just Capital One saying it.

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Red flags for some Capital One turned $15.2 billion in revenue into an adjusted per-share profit of $4.42 during the three months ending in March, down 2% from the year-earlier top line, when the company reported earnings of $4.06 per share. Worse, analysts were expecting sales of $15.4 billion and a bottom line of $4.55 per share.

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Perhaps the real red flag in Capital One's Q1 numbers, however, is the portion of its loan portfolio that the company expects to sour. The credit card issuer's loan-loss provision came in at $4.07 billion versus estimates of only $3.77 billion, well up from the year-ago comparison of $2.37 billion. Charge-offs also jumped from $2.74 billion in Q1 2025 to $3.85 billion for the first quarter of this year.

Cardholders are spending more, but even more of this spending is ultimately turning into bad debt.

Body of evidence If this had been just a one-time stumble from only Capital One, it might be dismissible.

It's not just a one-off, though. This is the second consecutive quarter that Capital One missed analysts' earnings expectations. Pizza powerhouse Papa John's (PZZA +0.37%) also missed last quarter's revenue and earnings estimates, with a domestic same-store sales dip of 6.4% indicating that not even the usually resilient pizza business is immune to the economy's current challenges.

Although it topped last quarter's expectations, McDonald's (MCD +0.43%) relied heavily on its value meals during this stretch. CEO Chris Kempczinski made a point of saying that the current economic backdrop is "certainly not improving," adding that "it may be getting a little bit worse."

We're seeing the same message in other areas, too. Credit bureau TransUnion, for instance, reports that the number of credit card holders 90 or more days late on their payments inched up to nearly a two-year high of 2.53% in Q1. That's still not catastrophic. But, with total credit card balances at a record high of $1.12 trillion at a time when average per-borrower credit card balances have grown for four consecutive years, consumers are arguably at their breaking point.

Not all, but enough It's not every consumer, for the record. Rival card company American Express (AXP +0.35%) reported 15% earnings growth on a 9% improvement in last quarter's billed business. This is largely because it serves more affluent consumers who remain in a position to spend more, and to service their debts. Notably, AmEx's loss provisions aren't suddenly soaring.

Just don't lose sight of the bigger picture. All businesses eventually sell goods and services to consumers, or sell goods and services to consumer-facing companies. If enough consumers are sidelined, it will affect all corporations' top and bottom lines sooner or later.

American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. James Brumley has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends American Express. The Motley Fool recommends Capital One Financial and recommends the following options: long January 2028 $320 calls on McDonald's and short January 2028 $340 calls on McDonald's. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Investment firm Irth Capital is working with Papa John's International's largest U.S. franchisee, who controls ​around 10% of the pizza chain's domestic restaurants, to take the company private, three sources told Reuters.

Papa Johns today announced the launch of four Papa Johns Pizza Planet experiences as part of their global collaboration celebrating Disney and Pixar’s upcoming June 19 theatrical release, Toy Story 5. Inspired by the legendary sci‑fi pizzeria first introduced in Toy Story in 1995, the activations reimagine the setting for today — bringing a familiar fan-favorite location off the big screen and into the real world.

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Rendering of the Papa Johns Pizza Planet in Los Angeles

Opening on select dates throughout June across major cities including London, Seoul, Madrid and Los Angeles, each Papa Johns Pizza Planet pop-up will fully transport fans into the Toy Story universe, featuring all the elements synonymous with the iconic movie series. Designed as retro‑inspired pizza arcades, the spaces invite fans to step into an immersive world shaped by playtime and imagination as they reconnect over pizza.

The experiences will feature limited‑time‑only Toy Story 5 pizzas - Space Ranger Roni, Sheriff’s Roundup and Reach for the Pie - alongside exclusive packaging, collectibles, and merch created for pizza lovers and Toy Story fans alike. Guests can expect surprises around every corner, with gifting from adidas, Belkin and more up for grabs through giveaways.

For fans who can’t make it to a Papa Johns Pizza Planet, the adventure continues in Papa Johns restaurants and on the app around the world. From May 26 to July 19, Papa Johns will offer this limited‑edition Toy Story 5 menu globally, giving fans everywhere the chance to relive the magic. Papa Johns is also launching the first ever in-app game, Operation Pizza, that unlocks Papa Rewards perks for Papa Rewards members. The game will be available only in the U.S. to Papa Rewards members for one month, starting June 1, 2026.

Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Papa Johns, said: “For so many, movie nights and pizza nights are one and the same and Toy Story has been a part of that experience for three decades — at the movie theater or around the table, sharing stories and slices. Bringing Papa Johns Pizza Planet to life lets us celebrate those moments, past and present, and recreate the feeling of coming together as a family over something familiar, comforting and fun.”

Chris Lyn‑Sue, SVP, General Manager of International at Papa Johns, added: “Toy Story is a franchise that has spanned generations, continuing to hold a special place in people’s hearts around the world — much like pizza does around the table. Papa Johns Pizza Planet is a place many fans will recognize and feel a connection. Bringing it to life today allows fans — old and new — to sit down, enjoy great pizza and make new memories together.”

“As excitement builds for the release of Toy Story 5, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Papa Johns on a campaign that brings this iconic experience off the big screen and into fans’ everyday lives,” said Lylle Breier, EVP, Partnerships & Events at The Walt Disney Studios. “Toy Story has always been about friendship, imagination, and the moments we share together, and Papa Johns Pizza Planet pop -ups give fans a chance to step inside that world and create new memories together.”

Fans can head to their local Papa Johns to find out more about the Toy Story 5 menus on offer and visit the links below for information Papa Johns Pizza Planet in their region:

Los Angeles:

8180 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

June 12, 2026 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. local time Reserve your timed ticket here – tickets available starting Friday May 29 12p.m. ESTLondon:

471-473 The Arches, Dereham Place, London EC2A 3HJ, England

June 13 and 14, 2026 Noon – 8 p.m. local time Reserve your timed ticket hereSeoul:

72 Seongsu-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

June 12, 13, 14, 2026 11a.m. – 7 p.m. local time No tickets required Madrid:

203 Calle de Serrano, Madrid, Spain

June 16 through June 21, 2026 1p.m. – midnight local time No tickets required For more information or to order, visit papajohns.com or go to the Papa Johns app.

ABOUT PAPA JOHNS

Papa John’s International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind:BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.® Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company with more than 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information about the Company or to order pizza online, visit www.papajohns.com or download the Papa Johns mobile app for iOS or Android.

ABOUT DISNEY AND PIXAR’S TOY STORY 5

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? Toy Story 5 is directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a., and written by Stanton and Harris. The film features an original score by Oscar® winner Randy Newman, who returns to score his fifth Toy Story feature. Toy Story 5 releases exclusively in theaters June 19, 2026. Rated PG.

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NEW YORK, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) on behalf of the company's shareholders.  The investigation seeks to determine whether Papa John's International's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.

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An American favorite pizza chain is quietly disappearing from communities across the country.

Papa Johns is following through on its plan to close about 300 North American stores, with dozens of locations shuttering in the first quarter – primarily in core Sun Belt states.

A recent analysis of Papa Johns financial filings by Fast Company found that 44 stores closed across 17 states, with the highest concentration of closures in Texas, California, Florida and Arizona.

Multiple location closures have also been identified in Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia.

A Papa John’s restaurant is seen on Feb. 27, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Getty Images The pizza brand first announced in February that hundreds of underperforming restaurants would cease operations by the end of 2027, describing the locations as being primarily franchise-owned, more than a decade old and generating less than $600,000 in annual sales volumes (AUVs).

“We believe these closures will further strengthen the system, increasing AUVs by at least 3 percent and improve franchisee health by allowing franchisees to reallocate resources towards operational excellence in their remaining restaurants and open units in priority markets,” Papa Johns CFO Ravi Thanawala previously said.

Papa Johns pepperoni pizza for pan pizza taste test photographed Feb. 13, 2026. The Washington Post via Getty Images He also said that the majority of the company’s restaurants worldwide have “performed well over the years and delivered strong returns for both corporate and franchise owners,” and that the strategic closure of underperforming restaurants is “among the most impactful actions we can take to improve restaurant profitability and fleet health.”

However, shares of Papa Johns International were down roughly 21 percent year to date through Wednesday’s close. Over the past five years, shares of Papa Johns International have fallen more than 69 percent.

In addition to the Q1 store closures, filings showed that Papa Johns laid off 7 percent of its corporate workforce.

Pizza boxes stacked in a Papa John’s restaurant on Feb. 27, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Getty Images Not only are franchisees across the fast-food industry facing severe headwinds from inflation, supply chain expenses and labor costs, but pizzerias nationwide are facing stiff competition.

A recent Wall Street Journal report found that pizza restaurants are now outnumbered by Mexican restaurants and coffee shops.

Other pizza chain competitors have made strategic moves amid weakening demand, including rival Pizza Hut closing hundreds of locations and its parent company, Yum! Brands, reportedly looking into a potential sale of the chain.

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The President wants rate cuts. His pick is set to take the chair at the Federal Reserve. Futures markets have spent weeks pricing in easing. Then the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April Consumer Price Index report, and the door slammed shut.

Headline CPI rose 3.8% year-over-year in April, up from 3.3% in March, the highest reading since 2023. Core CPI accelerated to 2.8% year-over-year, with the monthly reading doubling to 0.4% from 0.2%. The Fed’s preferred gauge tells the same story: headline Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation hit 3.5% year-over-year in March, with core PCE at 3.2%, both well above the 2% target the Fed has now missed for five consecutive years.

The Energy Shock the Fed Can’t Ignore The proximate culprit is oil. West Texas Intermediate crude trades at $101.56 per barrel, near the upper end of its 12-month range and up from a December low of $55.44. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite a two-week ceasefire. Energy accounted for over 40% of April’s monthly CPI rise, with energy costs up roughly 4% in April after an 11% gain in March. Gasoline rose 21% in March alone, the largest monthly increase in BLS data going back to 1967.

The Fed could write off energy as transitory if the rest of the basket cooperated, but the rest of the basket is heating up too. Grocery prices rose 0.5% and dining out rose 0.7% in April, the biggest monthly jumps since late 2025. Airfares climbed 2.8%. Shelter inflation accelerated to 0.6% from 0.3%. Services inflation has held in the 3.3% to 3.6% range for months, the stickiest piece of the pie and the one that responds least to rate policy.

Meanwhile the employment side of the dual mandate offers no cover. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, unchanged for two months and within a remarkably tight 4.1% to 4.5% band over the past year. A labor market this stable provides zero urgency for emergency easing. The bond market has noticed: the 10-year Treasury yield has climbed from 3.97% in late February to 4.46% on May 12, a clear vote against near-term cuts.

The K-Shaped Economy Under the Hood The headline economy looks resilient. Underneath, lower-income households are absorbing the entire shock. The personal savings rate fell to 3.6% in March, the lowest since the revenge-spending period of 2022. University of Michigan consumer sentiment dropped to 53.3 in March, sitting in the 27th percentile of the past year and well below the 80 threshold associated with optimism.

Corporate America is saying it plainly. Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC | KHC Price Prediction) CEO Steve Cahillane told Bloomberg that customers are “literally running out of money at the end of the month” and that the company is “seeing negative cash flows in the lower-income brackets where they’re dipping into savings.” McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) CEO Christopher Kempczinski flagged that rising gas prices are disproportionately hitting low-income consumers and that pressure is “going to continue.” Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) CEO Marc Bitzer compared the appliance industry’s decline to the financial crisis. New York Fed research found households earning under $40,000 cut gasoline purchases by 7% in March yet still spent 12% more on gas. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) told investors in February that “wallets are stretched” for households under $50,000.

What to Watch The Fed is holding because the data won’t let it move, not because of politics — and that distinction matters. The funds rate has been parked at 3.75% since December 11, after 75 basis points of cuts last fall. The signal to watch this summer is whether energy bleeds further into core goods and services. If June and July CPI reports show pass-through into airfares, food away from home, and shelter, the political fight over the chair gets considerably uglier.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation ("Whirlpool" or the "Company") (NYSE: WHR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Whirlpool and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On May 6, 2026, Whirlpool reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and provided its full-year 2026 outlook.  Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $3.273 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 9.6%.  Whirlpool also disclosed GAAP net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool common shareholders of $(85) million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $71 million in the prior-year period.  The Company reported that MDA North America net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year, while segment EBIT declined to $6 million from $149 million in the prior-year period.  MDA North America EBIT margin declined to 0.3%, compared to 6.2% in the prior-year period.  Whirlpool stated that, excluding currency, MDA North America net sales decreased 7.8% year-over-year, driven by "lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline" and "unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing."  The Company also disclosed that EBIT margin was pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix, and higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels, partially offset by tariff recovery and mitigation actions.  For full-year 2026, Whirlpool stated that it expects net sales of approximately $15.0 billion, GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $3.00 to $3.50.  Whirlpool also disclosed a "common dividend suspension as we prioritize debt paydown." 

On this news, Whirlpool's stock price fell $6.52 per share, or 11.91%, to close at $48.21 per share on May 7, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool” or “the Company”) (NYSE: WHR) for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Whirlpool reported its Q1 2026 financial results on May 6, 2026. The Company reported a decrease in net sales and a GAAP net loss for the quarter. The Company blamed its performance on “lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline” and “unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing.”

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NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WHR).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Whirlpool and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On May 6, 2026, Whirlpool reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and provided its full-year 2026 outlook.  Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $3.273 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 9.6%.  Whirlpool also disclosed GAAP net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool common shareholders of $(85) million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $71 million in the prior-year period.  The Company reported that MDA North America net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year, while segment EBIT declined to $6 million from $149 million in the prior-year period.  MDA North America EBIT margin declined to 0.3%, compared to 6.2% in the prior-year period.  Whirlpool stated that, excluding currency, MDA North America net sales decreased 7.8% year-over-year, driven by “lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline” and “unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing.”  The Company also disclosed that EBIT margin was pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix, and higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels, partially offset by tariff recovery and mitigation actions.  For full-year 2026, Whirlpool stated that it expects net sales of approximately $15.0 billion, GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $3.00 to $3.50.  Whirlpool also disclosed a “common dividend suspension as we prioritize debt paydown.” 

On this news, Whirlpool’s stock price fell $6.52 per share, or 11.91%, to close at $48.21 per share on May 7, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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On May 21, 2026, Whirlpool Corp (WHR) shares rose 4.1% today, closing at $43.21. This move comes amid a challenging year for the company, as shares have dropped

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation ("Whirlpool" or the "Company") (NYSE: WHR).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Whirlpool and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

[Click here for information about joining the class action]

On May 6, 2026, Whirlpool reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and provided its full-year 2026 outlook.  Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $3.273 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 9.6%.  Whirlpool also disclosed GAAP net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool common shareholders of $(85) million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $71 million in the prior-year period.  The Company reported that MDA North America net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year, while segment EBIT declined to $6 million from $149 million in the prior-year period.  MDA North America EBIT margin declined to 0.3%, compared to 6.2% in the prior-year period.  Whirlpool stated that, excluding currency, MDA North America net sales decreased 7.8% year-over-year, driven by "lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline" and "unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing."  The Company also disclosed that EBIT margin was pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix, and higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels, partially offset by tariff recovery and mitigation actions.  For full-year 2026, Whirlpool stated that it expects net sales of approximately $15.0 billion, GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $3.00 to $3.50.  Whirlpool also disclosed a "common dividend suspension as we prioritize debt paydown." 

On this news, Whirlpool's stock price fell $6.52 per share, or 11.91%, to close at $48.21 per share on May 7, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) ("Whirlpool" or the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash any and all outstanding 1.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Existing Notes") and 1.100% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Existing Notes" and, together with the 2026 Existing Notes, the "Existing Notes") of Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l. ("Whirlpool Luxembourg"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Whirlpool.

In connection with the Tender Offer, the Company is also soliciting consents (the "Consents") from registered holders (each, a "Holder" and, collectively, the "Holders") of the 2027 Existing Notes (the "Consent Solicitation") to a proposed amendment (the "Proposed Amendment") to the indenture governing the Existing Notes (the "Existing Notes Indenture") to accelerate Whirlpool Luxembourg's ability to satisfy and discharge the Existing Notes Indenture with respect to the 2027 Existing Notes.

The consummation of the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation is subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated June 1, 2026 (the "Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement"), including, but not limited to, the Company having completed a concurrent offering of new senior secured notes on terms and conditions satisfactory to it in its sole discretion, the net proceeds of which are sufficient to pay the aggregate total consideration for all the tendered Existing Notes, plus accrued interest and all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation. The Tender Offer is not conditioned on any minimum amount of Existing Notes being tendered or the receipt of Requisite Consents (as defined below). The Company reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to waive any and all of the conditions of the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation at any time, in each case without extending the Withdrawal Time (as defined below) for the Tender Offer, subject to applicable law. The Company reserves the right to terminate or extend the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation if any condition to the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation is not satisfied (or otherwise in its sole discretion), and to amend the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation in any respect.

The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement. The following table summarizes the material pricing terms of the Tender Offer.

Title of Note

ISIN/Common Code(1)

Outstanding
Principal
Amount(2)

Maturity Date

Reference
Security(3)

Fixed
Spread

Early
Tender
Premium(4)

1.250% Notes
due 2026

XS1514149159 / 151414915

€500,000,000

November 2, 2026

0.000% OBL
due 10/09/2026
#184

50 bps

€50

1.100% Notes
due 2027

XS1716616179 / 171661617

€600,000,000

November 9, 2027

1.300% OBL
due 10/15/2027
#186

50 bps

€50

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(1) No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the ISINs or Common Codes listed in this release and the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for the convenience of Holders of the Notes.
(2) As of May 29, 2026.
(3) The applicable page on Bloomberg from which the bid side price of the Reference Security will be quoted.
(4) Per €1,000 principal amount of Notes that are accepted for purchase. Included in the Total Consideration for Notes tendered and accepted for purchase on or prior to the Early Tender Expiration.

The Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation will expire at 5:00 p.m., Central European time (11:00 a.m., New York City time), on June 30, 2026, unless extended by the Company in its sole discretion (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). Subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, Holders of Existing Notes that are validly tendered at or prior to 5:00 p.m., Central European time (11:00 a.m., New York City time), on June 12, 2026 (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Early Tender Expiration") and not validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m. Central European time (11:00 a.m., New York City time), on June 12, 2026, unless extended (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Withdrawal Time") will be eligible to receive the Total Consideration, which includes the Early Tender Premium set forth in the table above. The applicable Total Consideration for each €1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement by reference to the Fixed Spread specified on the front cover of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement over the applicable Reference Yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable Reference Security specified on the front cover of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, at 4:00 p.m., Central European time (10:00 a.m. New York City time), on June 15, 2026. Holders of Existing Notes that are validly tendered after the Early Tender Expiration, but on or prior to the Expiration Time, will be eligible to receive only the Tender Offer Consideration, which is the Total Consideration less the Early Tender Premium. No tenders will be valid if submitted after the Expiration Time. The "Early Settlement Date" is expected to be on or about June 17, 2026 (the "Early Settlement Date"), but will be determined at the Company's option, subject to all conditions to the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation having been satisfied or waived by the Company. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to extend or forgo the Early Settlement Date, if any. In the event that it forgoes the Early Settlement Date, all Holders whose Existing Notes are accepted for payment by the Company will receive payment on the Final Settlement Date. The Final Settlement Date is expected to be on July 6, 2026, which is the third business day following the Expiration Time, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company with respect to the Tender Offer in its sole discretion (the "Final Settlement Date").

In addition, Holders will receive accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all of their Existing Notes accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date on the relevant series of Existing Notes, up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date or the Final Settlement Date, as applicable. Holders of the 2027 Existing Notes that validly tender their 2027 Existing Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer will be deemed to have delivered their Consents to the Proposed Amendment by virtue of such tender. Holders of the 2027 Existing Notes may not tender their 2027 Existing Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer without delivering their Consents in the Consent Solicitation, and Holders of the 2027 Existing Notes may not deliver Consents without also tendering their 2027 Existing Notes.

In order for the Proposed Amendment to be adopted, the Consents must be received in respect of at least a majority of the principal amount of the 2027 Existing Notes then outstanding (the "Requisite Consents"). Following the later of (i) the receipt of the Requisite Consents and (ii) the Withdrawal Time, the Company expects to execute and deliver to the trustee under the Existing Notes Indenture a supplemental indenture (the "Supplemental Indenture") to the Existing Notes Indenture giving effect to the Proposed Amendment. However, the Proposed Amendment will not become operative until and unless the Company purchases all 2027 Existing Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in the Tender Offer.

Any Existing Notes validly tendered and, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, related Consents validly delivered, may be withdrawn or revoked from the Tender Offer and, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, the Consent Solicitation, at or prior to the Withdrawal Time. Any Existing Notes validly tendered and, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, related Consents validly delivered, at or prior to the Withdrawal Time that are not validly withdrawn or revoked on or prior to the Withdrawal Time may not be withdrawn or revoked thereafter, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law. In addition, any Existing Notes validly tendered and, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, related Consents validly delivered, after the Withdrawal Time may not be withdrawn or revoked, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law.

None of the Company, its board of directors, the Dealer Manager, the Tender and Information Agent, the trustee under the Existing Notes Indenture, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation as to whether any Holder should tender or deliver, or refrain from tendering or delivering, any or all of such Holder's Existing Notes or, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, the Consents, and none of the Company nor any of its affiliates has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Existing Notes and, if so, the principal amounts of Existing Notes to tender. If any Holder is in any doubt as to the contents of this release, or the Offer to Purchase, or the action it should take, the Holder should seek its own financial and legal advice, including in respect of any tax consequences, immediately from its stockbroker, bank manager, solicitor, accountant, or other independent financial, tax, or legal adviser. The Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are made only by the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement. Holders are urged to read the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement carefully before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation. The Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement contains important information that should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation. This release does not describe all the material terms of the Tender Offer or the Consent Solicitation, and no decision should be made by any Holder on the basis of this release. The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, and this release must be read in conjunction with the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement. The Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are not being made to Holders of Existing Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction where the securities, blue sky or other laws require the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction. Any individual or entity whose Existing Notes are held on its behalf by a broker, dealer, bank, custodian, trust company, or other nominee must contact such entity if it wishes to tender such Existing Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer and, in the case of the 2027 Existing Notes, deliver Consents pursuant to the Consent Solicitation.

This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the dealer manager and solicitation agent (the "Dealer Manager") in the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the tender and information agent (the "Tender and Information Agent") for the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation should be directed to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. by telephone at +1 (212) 723-6106 (call collect) or +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free). Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement and other related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation by telephone at (212) 430-3774 (bankers and brokers, call collect) or (855) 654-2014 (all other, toll-free); or by email at [email protected].

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales—close to 90% of which were in the Americas—41,000 employees and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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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.

WHIRLPOOL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Certain statements contained in this document do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. As such, they are considered "forward-looking statements" which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "possible," "plan," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "may impact," "on track," "guarantee," "seek," and the negative of these words and words and terms of similar substance. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected timing and terms of the proposed Tender Offer and, with respect to the 2027 Existing Notes, the Consent Solicitation, our ability to complete the Tender Offer and, with respect to the 2027 Existing Notes, the Consent Solicitation on the anticipated timeline or at all, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. These forward-looking statements should be considered with the understanding that such statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, and may be affected by inaccurate assumptions. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may vary materially.

Many risks, contingencies and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from Whirlpool's forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) intense competition in the home appliance industry, and the impact of the changing retail environment, including direct-to-consumer sales; (2) Whirlpool's ability to maintain or increase sales to significant trade customers and builders; (3) Whirlpool's ability to maintain its reputation and brand image; (4) Whirlpool's ability to achieve its business objectives and successfully manage its strategic portfolio transformation and outsourced business unit service model; (5) Whirlpool's ability to understand consumer preferences and successfully develop new products; (6) Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (7) acquisition, divestiture, and investment-related risks, including risks associated with our past transactions; (8) the ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and cost-effective manner; (9) risks related to Whirlpool's international operations; (10) Whirlpool's ability to respond to unanticipated social, political and/or economic events, including epidemics/pandemics; (11)  information technology system and cloud failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks; (12) product liability and product recall costs; (13) Whirlpool's ability to attract, develop and retain executives and other qualified employees; (14) the impact of labor relations; (15) fluctuations in the cost of key materials (including steel, resins, and base metals) and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (16) Whirlpool's ability to manage foreign currency fluctuations; (17) impacts from goodwill, intangible asset and/or inventory impairment charges; (18) health care cost trends, regulatory changes and variations between results and estimates that could increase future funding obligations for pension and postretirement benefit plans; (19) impacts from credit rating agency downgrades; (20) litigation, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs; (21) the effects and costs of governmental investigations or related actions by third parties; (22) changes in the legal and regulatory environment including environmental, health and safety regulations, data privacy, taxes and AI; (23) the impacts of changes in foreign trade policies, including tariffs; (24) Whirlpool's ability to respond to the impact of climate change and climate change or other environmental regulation; (25) the uncertain global economy and changes in economic conditions; (26) financing and liquidity uncertainty including payment of dividends on our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; (27) the dilutive effect of conversion and potential dividend payments in common stock for our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; (28) the liquidation preference of our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock above our common stock; and (29) reduced operational flexibility and liquidity under our ABL Credit Facility. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, and investors are advised to review disclosures in our filings with the SEC. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. Therefore, investors should not consider the foregoing factors to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties, or factors that could potentially cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these factors can be found in our periodic filings with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other filings we make with the SEC.

European Economic Area

Neither this Tender Offer, the Consent Solicitation, nor any other transaction set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement constitutes a non-exempt offer of securities to the public within the meaning of the EU Prospectus Regulation and the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation are not subject to the obligation to publish a prospectus under the EU Prospectus Regulation. The Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement is not a prospectus for the purposes of the EU Prospectus Regulation.

General

None of the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, this announcement or the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Existing Notes (and tenders of Existing Notes for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will not be accepted from Holders) in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require the Tender Offer or Consent Solicitation to be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a dealer manager or any of its respective affiliates is such a licensed broker or dealer in any such jurisdiction, the Tender Offer or Consent Solicitation shall be deemed to be made by the respective dealer manager or such affiliates, as the case may be, on behalf of the Company in such jurisdiction. Neither the Tender Offer, the Consent Solicitation nor our website may be used for, or in connection with, any invitation to anyone in any jurisdiction or under any circumstances in which such invitation is not authorized or is unlawful.

SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation

, /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) ("Whirlpool" or the "Company") announced today that it priced its offering of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2034 (the "2034 Notes" and, together with the 2031 Notes, the "Notes"). The offering was upsized from the previously announced offering size of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of each of the 2031 Notes and the 2034 Notes. The 2031 Notes will bear interest at the rate of 7.500% per year and the 2034 Notes will bear interest at the rate of 7.875% per year, in each case from June 16, 2026, payable semi-annually in arrears. The 2031 Notes will have a maturity date of July 1, 2031 and the 2034 Notes will have a maturity date of July 1, 2034, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed in accordance with their terms. The closing of the offering of the Notes is expected to occur on June 16, 2026, subject to the closing of the Company's proposed asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL Credit Facility") and other customary closing conditions.

Whirlpool intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, together with borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility, to (i) pay the consideration for all 1.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Existing Notes") and 1.100% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Existing Notes" and, together with the 2026 Existing Notes, the "Existing Notes") in each case issued by Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l., a wholly owned subsidiary of Whirlpool, that are validly tendered to the Company in a tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Concurrent Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation"), (ii) satisfy and discharge, in accordance with the indenture governing the Existing Notes, as amended pursuant to the Concurrent Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation (the "Existing Notes Indenture"), any such Existing Notes that remain outstanding following the completion of the Concurrent Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation, by irrevocably depositing with the trustee under the Existing Notes Indenture funds sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such Existing Notes as and when due, (iii) repay the amount outstanding under the Company's existing unsecured revolving credit facility, and (iv) pay fees and expenses in connection with the foregoing.

The Notes and the obligations of the Company under the Notes and the indenture that will govern the Notes will be, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed by each domestic and Canadian subsidiary of the Company that is a borrower under, or a guarantor of, the Company's obligations under the ABL Credit Facility (the "Guarantors"). The Notes and related guarantees will be secured, on a second-priority basis, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions described in the offering memorandum, by all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors that secure the obligations under the ABL Credit Facility on a first-priority basis. Some of our assets will be excluded from the collateral, such as our domestic manufacturing facilities, shares of capital stock of our subsidiaries or debts owing from our subsidiaries to us.

Neither the Notes nor the related guarantees have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and are not being offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The offering of the Notes is being made only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of these securities, in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. In addition, this press release does not constitute a notice of redemption or offer to purchase pursuant to the Concurrent Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation with respect to the 2026 Existing Notes or the 2027 Existing Notes.

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales—close to 90% of which were in the Americas—41,000 employees and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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.

WHIRLPOOL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Certain statements contained in this document do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. As such, they are considered "forward-looking statements" which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "possible," "plan," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "may impact," "on track," "guarantee," "seek," and the negative of these words and words and terms of similar substance. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our ability to complete the offering of the Notes on the anticipated timeline or at all, and the anticipated use of the net proceeds therefrom, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. These forward-looking statements should be considered with the understanding that such statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, and may be affected by inaccurate assumptions. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may vary materially.

Many risks, contingencies and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from Whirlpool's forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) intense competition in the home appliance industry, and the impact of the changing retail environment, including direct-to-consumer sales; (2) Whirlpool's ability to maintain or increase sales to significant trade customers and builders; (3) Whirlpool's ability to maintain its reputation and brand image; (4) Whirlpool's ability to achieve its business objectives and successfully manage its strategic portfolio transformation and outsourced business unit service model; (5) Whirlpool's ability to understand consumer preferences and successfully develop new products; (6) Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (7) acquisition, divestiture, and investment-related risks, including risks associated with our past transactions; (8) the ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and cost-effective manner; (9) risks related to Whirlpool's international operations; (10) Whirlpool's ability to respond to unanticipated social, political and/or economic events, including epidemics/pandemics; (11) information technology system and cloud failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks; (12) product liability and product recall costs; (13) Whirlpool's ability to attract, develop and retain executives and other qualified employees; (14) the impact of labor relations; (15) fluctuations in the cost of key materials (including steel, resins, and base metals) and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (16) Whirlpool's ability to manage foreign currency fluctuations; (17) impacts from goodwill, intangible asset and/or inventory impairment charges; (18) health care cost trends, regulatory changes and variations between results and estimates that could increase future funding obligations for pension and postretirement benefit plans; (19) impacts from credit rating agency downgrades; (20) litigation, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs; (21) the effects and costs of governmental investigations or related actions by third parties; (22) changes in the legal and regulatory environment including environmental, health and safety regulations, data privacy, taxes and AI; (23) the impacts of changes in foreign trade policies, including tariffs; (24) Whirlpool's ability to respond to the impact of climate change and climate change or other environmental regulation; (25) the uncertain global economy and changes in economic conditions; (26) financing and liquidity uncertainty including payment of dividends on our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; (27) the dilutive effect of conversion and potential dividend payments in common stock for our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock; (28) the liquidation preference of our 8.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock above our common stock; and (29) reduced operational flexibility and liquidity under our ABL Credit Facility. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, and investors are advised to review disclosures in our filings with the SEC. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. Therefore, investors should not consider the foregoing factors to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties, or factors that could potentially cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these factors can be found in our periodic filings with the SEC, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other filings we make with the SEC.

SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation

, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Whirlpool Corporation ("Whirlpool" or the "Company") (NYSE: WHR). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Whirlpool and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On May 6, 2026, Whirlpool reported its first quarter 2026 financial results and provided its full-year 2026 outlook.  Among other things, the Company disclosed net sales of $3.273 billion, compared to $3.621 billion in the prior-year period, representing a decrease of 9.6%.  Whirlpool also disclosed GAAP net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool common shareholders of $(85) million, compared to GAAP net earnings of $71 million in the prior-year period.  The Company reported that MDA North America net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year, while segment EBIT declined to $6 million from $149 million in the prior-year period.  MDA North America EBIT margin declined to 0.3%, compared to 6.2% in the prior-year period.  Whirlpool stated that, excluding currency, MDA North America net sales decreased 7.8% year-over-year, driven by "lower volume resulting from a significant industry decline" and "unfavorable price/mix as the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling and anticipated refunds disrupted the industry pricing."  The Company also disclosed that EBIT margin was pressured by volume decline, unfavorable price/mix, and higher costs incurred to reduce inventory levels, partially offset by tariff recovery and mitigation actions.  For full-year 2026, Whirlpool stated that it expects net sales of approximately $15.0 billion, GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.45 to $2.95, and ongoing earnings per diluted share of $3.00 to $3.50.  Whirlpool also disclosed a "common dividend suspension as we prioritize debt paydown." 

On this news, Whirlpool's stock price fell $6.52 per share, or 11.91%, to close at $48.21 per share on May 7, 2026.

Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.

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SOURCE Pomerantz LLP

After not buying or selling any stocks in 2025, a congresswoman who made over $2.4 million in trades in 2024 is buying stocks once again in 2026. Here's a look at the latest transactions.

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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) recently disclosed multiple stock purchases and several sales from May 2026, as reported by the Benzinga Government Trades page.

Here are the stocks that Salazar disclosed buying in May:

The latest purchases lean heavily on the technology side with IBM, Datadog and Qualcomm, but the largest purchases were made in Biogen, a well-known biotech company.

The latest batch of trades was much smaller overall than Salazar's disclosed trades earlier this year.

Salazar's Trading HistoryThe congresswoman has made over 90 trades since 2022, totaling $8.2 million, according to data from Quiver Quantitative.

Salazar made zero transactions in 2025, according to Quiver Quantitative, which came after trading more than $2.3 million in 2024.

The congresswoman is already over $1 million in trades for 2026, with $991,000 in purchases and $65,000 in sales.

Salazar currently sits on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Financial Services Committee. She also serves on subcommittees for housing, capital markets and national security.

Those committee assignments could put her stock purchase, like some made previously, under more attention from retail investors.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced the expansion of its motorcycle and off-road vehicle (ORV) insurance products, further broadening availability across additional states and reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering broad, total account solutions for agents and customers.

The Hanover has expanded its motorcycle insurance offering into Maryland and Virginia. Its ORV offering is now also available in Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Key coverage features include:

An agreed value option for motorcycles, helping ensure owners are protected for the full insured value of their bikes Enhanced physical damage coverage for both motorcycles and ORVs that protects what riders invest in, including $1,500 in custom equipment coverage and $1,000 for rider safety apparel Distinctive Hanover Platinum waiver of deductible feature, reinforcing the benefits of consolidating coverage under one carrier when it matters most "These offerings further advance our total account strategy that helps protect our customers' homes, vehicles and lifestyles," said Daniel C. Halsey, president, personal lines at The Hanover. "Recreational lines help our agents deliver a more holistic insurance experience by placing all coverages with a single carrier, improving the customer experience, increasing retention and streamlining the process for both customers and agents."

The Hanover's motorcycle and ORV products are the latest in a series of investments the company has made to deliver a total account experience for its customers through a range of coverage options including umbrella, cyber and collector car, an offering introduced in 2025 through a partnership with Hagerty. Motorcycle and ORV are available to be added to any Hanover auto policy. Motorcycle coverage is available in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. ORV coverage is available in Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin, with plans to expand to additional states later this year.

For more information about The Hanover's motorcycle and ORV offerings, please visit hanover.com.

ABOUT THE HANOVER
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners, the company offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.

SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

Key Takeaways Hanover expanded motorcycle coverage into Maryland and Virginia and ORV into four more states.THG added agreed value coverage, custom equipment and rider apparel protection options.Hanover aims to boost retention and cross-selling through bundled specialty insurance offerings. The Hanover Insurance Group (THG - Free Report) is expanding its motorcycle and off-road vehicle (ORV) insurance offerings across multiple U.S. states as part of its broader strategy to strengthen its total account insurance model. The expansion increases availability of motorcycle coverage into Maryland and Virginia, while ORV coverage has been extended into Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Hanover is also enhancing its value proposition through features such as agreed value coverage for motorcycles, expanded protection of $1500 in custom equipment and $1000 in rider apparel, and deductible waivers under its Platinum offering. These differentiated coverage features could help the company attract higher-value customers while strengthening agent relationships in niche recreational insurance markets.

The move highlights Hanover’s focus on deepening customer relationships by offering a wider range of insurance products through a single carrier. By bundling motorcycle, ORV, auto, home and specialty coverages together, the company aims to improve customer retention, increase cross-selling opportunities and simplify policy management for both agents and customers.

The expansion builds on Hanover’s broader investment in specialty personal lines products, including its cyber collector car partnership with Hagerty, launched in 2025. Continued expansion into recreational lines and lifestyle-oriented insurance categories could support premium growth, improve policy retention and strengthen Hanover’s competitive positioning in the personal lines market over time.

How Are Other Auto Insurers Faring?Other Auto Insurers like The Progressive Corporation (PGR - Free Report) and The Allstate Corporation (ALL - Free Report) are also expanding their motorcycle insurance presence and strengthening bundled recreational coverage offerings across the United States.

Progressive is expanding its presence in motorcycle, RV and recreational vehicle insurance as insurers increasingly target lifestyle-oriented personal lines markets. PGR continues broadening its motorcycle and RV coverage offerings across the United States with features such as accessory protection, safety apparel coverage and multi-policy bundling benefits aimed at improving customer retention and cross-selling opportunities

Allstate is also strengthening its motorcycle insurance offerings through broader coverage options, bundled policies and rider-focused protection features across multiple U.S. states. ALL continues expanding customizable motorcycle coverage with accessory protection, roadside assistance, rider safety packages and multi-policy bundling benefits to improve customer retention and deepen relationships across personal insurance lines.

THG’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of THG have gained 17.1% against the industry’s decline of 5.5%.

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From a valuation standpoint, THG trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.39X, down from the industry average of 26.13X. THG carries a Value Score A.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimates for 2026 and 2027 earnings moved 10.4% and 3.5% north, respectively, in the last 30 days.

The consensus estimates for THG’s 2026 and 2027 revenues indicate a year-over-year increase.

The consensus estimate for earnings per share is currently pegged at $18.45 for 2026, indicating a 3.3% year-over-year decline.

Hanover stock currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.