Westlake Corporation (WLK)

NYSE: WLK · Real-Time Price · USD
127.75
-2.47 (-1.90%)
Nov 12, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-1.90%
Market Cap 16.44B
Revenue (ttm) 12.13B
Net Income (ttm) 97.00M
Shares Out 128.71M
EPS (ttm) 0.74
PE Ratio 171.52
Forward PE 16.55
Dividend $2.10 (1.64%)
Ex-Dividend Date Aug 20, 2024
Volume 357,984
Open 129.17
Previous Close 130.22
Day's Range 127.17 - 129.51
52-Week Range 118.64 - 162.64
Beta 1.19
Analysts Hold
Price Target 161.64 (+26.53%)
Earnings Date Nov 5, 2024

About WLK

Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chlori... [Read more]

Sector Materials
IPO Date Aug 11, 2004
Employees 15,520
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WLK
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Westlake's revenue was $12.55 billion, a decrease of -20.55% compared to the previous year's $15.79 billion. Earnings were $476.00 million, a decrease of -78.70%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 12 analysts, the average rating for WLK stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $161.64, which is an increase of 26.53% from the latest price.

Price Target
$161.64
(26.53% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Expands Partnership with Alexandria Moulding for Versetta Stone® Distribution

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced an expanded partnership with Alexandria Moulding, a leading moulding manu...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Westlake Corporation (WLK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants John Zoeller - Vice President and Treasurer Albert Chao - Executive Chairman Jean-Ma...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Westlake Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced third quarter 2024 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per sh...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Westlake Chemical Partners: A Value Investor's Dream With Superb Dividend

WLKP's primary business revolves around its long-term Ethylene Sales Agreement with Westlake Corporation, which guarantees that Westlake purchases 95% of WLKP's ethylene production at a fixed margin. ...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Bolsters Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile Operations, Capacity in Florida to Meet Regional Demand

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has announced a strategic investment initiative to enhance operations and capacity of Newpo...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Top 3 Materials Stocks That May Explode In October

The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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18 days ago - Benzinga

Westlake Epoxy Joins B4 Consortium in Western North Brabant

BERGEN OP ZOOM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over the next three years, 11 partners in West-North Brabant, led by TNO, will be working together to make green building blocks with local tree and plant...

19 days ago - Business Wire

Westlake Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its third quarter 2024 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The company will host a conference cal...

21 days ago - Business Wire

Westlake Global Compounds Sites Receive Silver Medal from EcoVadis

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that Westlake Global Compounds businesses and operating sites outside of the U.S. - Westlake Compounds Holdings, S.A.S. - hav...

26 days ago - Business Wire

This Cisco Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

Other symbols: CSCOGWWSAPWVE
27 days ago - Benzinga

Versetta Stone® from Westlake Royal Building Products™ Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2025 Home Reno Award Winner

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced today that Versetta Stone® was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2025 Home Re...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Houston Methodist and Westlake Launch Pilot Program to Recycle PVC Materials

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex, business units of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced the launch of “Choose Pink,” a pilot polyvinyl chloride (PVC...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Releases The Trends Report: The Best in Home Design

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has unveiled its Trends Report: The Best In Home Design, offering a comprehensive look at t...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Westlake Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.525 per share for the second quarter of 2024. This dividend wi...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Florida Memorial University (“FMU”) for Data Breach

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FMU--Federman & Sherwood Investigates Florida Memorial University (“FMU”) for Data Breach.

Other symbols: CMAX
3 months ago - Business Wire

Federman & Sherwood Investigates Student Transportation of America for Data Breach

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FedermanSherwood--Federman & Sherwood Investigates Student Transportation of America for Data Breach.

Other symbols: CMAX
3 months ago - Business Wire

Westlake Corporation (WLK) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 6, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Johnathan Zoeller - VP and Treasurer Albert Chao - Executive Chairman Jean-Marc Gilson ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Westlake Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced second quarter 2024 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per s...

3 months ago - Business Wire

MMI Completes World's First Robotic Preclinical Study in Neurosurgery with Symani® Surgical System

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MMI (Medical Microinstruments, Inc.), a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex condit...

Other symbols: WSM
3 months ago - Business Wire

DaVinci® Roofscapes Launches “FRESH Colors: Color Schemes for Your Home Exteriors” E-book for National Curb Appeal Month

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has re-introduced DaVinci® Roofscapes' online e-book, providing expert insights to homeowners with a variety...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Westlake Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its second quarter 2024 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The company will host a conference call...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Westlake Implements Succession Plan

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the “Company” or “Westlake”) today announced that Jean-Marc Gilson, who most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mit...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Predictive Analytics Company Forwrd.ai Acquires LoudnClear.ai to Empower RevOps Teams with Advanced Data Science Platform

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forwrd.ai, pioneering data-science automation platform tailored for RevOps leaders, announced today that the company acquired LoudnClear.ai to broaden its product offering o...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Another Dividend Hike Season On Tap: 5 Stocks To Watch

Five growth companies are about to hike their dividends. Let's front run these payout moves.

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4 months ago - Forbes

Olin Among European Union Epoxy Resin Producers Lodging an Anti-Dumping Complaint Against Four Countries

CLAYTON, Mo., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN), as a member of the Ad Hoc Coalition of Epoxy Resin Producers (Coalition), comprised of Olin, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), ...

Other symbols: OLN
4 months ago - PRNewsWire