Who owns Maytag?
Maytag is owned by Whirlpool (the United States, NYSE: WHR), which has owned the brand since 31 March 2006.[1] Maytag was founded in 1893 in Newton, Iowa and was independent until 2006.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Whirlpool Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1893–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Newton, Iowa
- Founded
- 1893
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: WHR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Maytag
Maytag was founded in Iowa in 1893 and built its reputation on durability, advertised for decades by a repairman with nothing to do. Whirlpool acquired the company in 2006 in a deal cleared by the Department of Justice despite significant overlap.
Ownership timeline of Maytag
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Maytag?
The parent company of Maytag is Whirlpool, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Maytag American?
Yes. Maytag originated in the United States in 1893 and its owner, Whirlpool, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Whirlpool owned Maytag?
Whirlpool has owned Maytag since 31 March 2006.
Who owned Maytag before Whirlpool?
Maytag was an independent company from its founding in 1893 in Newton, Iowa until Whirlpool acquired it in 2006.
Is Maytag still owned by Whirlpool?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Maytag is still owned by Whirlpool. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Whirlpool Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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