- Berkshire Hathaway's focus on the US housing market in recent years has created an opportunity for synergies if Mr. Buffett did pursue an acquisition of Whirlpool.
- Whirlpool generates significant cash flow, and in recent years has returned at least $500 million to $1 billion+ to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks.
- While this would not be 'Elephant Hunting' as Mr. Buffett likes to say, Whirlpool's market cap does fit the sweet spot for acquisitions that help move the needle at Berkshire.
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Whirlpool Should Be Warren Buffett's Next Acquisition For Berkshire Hathaway