Westlake Corporation (WLK)
NYSE: WLK · Real-Time Price · USD
72.49
-2.29 (-3.06%)
Dec 19, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
Westlake Employees
Westlake had 15,540 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees increased by 20 or 0.13% compared to the previous year.
Employees
15,540
Change (1Y)
20
Growth (1Y)
0.13%
Revenue / Employee
$738,739
Profits / Employee
-$61,261
Market Cap
9.30B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 15,540 | 20 | 0.13% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15,520 | -400 | -2.51% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 15,920 | 1,370 | 9.42% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 14,550 | 5,330 | 57.81% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 9,220 | -210 | -2.23% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9,430 | 560 | 6.31% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 8,870 | 70 | 0.80% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 8,800 | -70 | -0.79% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8,870 | 4,645 | 109.94% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4,225 | 675 | 19.01% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 3,550 | 1,350 | 61.36% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 2,200 | 305 | 16.09% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1,895 | 84 | 4.64% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1,811 | -62 | -3.31% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1,873 | 46 | 2.52% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1,827 | -134 | -6.83% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1,961 | -159 | -7.50% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 2,120 | 64 | 3.11% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 2,056 | 200 | 10.78% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1,856 | -10 | -0.54% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 1,866 | 231 | 14.13% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 1,635 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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WLK News
- 4 days ago - Westlake Corporation (WLK) Discusses Facility Closures and Profitability Improvement Actions in Performance and Essential Materials Segment Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 4 days ago - Westlake to Rationalize Certain North American Chlorovinyl and Styrene Assets - Business Wire
- 9 days ago - Scrooge: 5 Stocks That Could Ruin Your Santa Rally - Seeking Alpha
- 25 days ago - Westlake Announces Achievement of 2030 Emissions Target in 2024 Sustainability Report - Business Wire
- 5 weeks ago - Westlake Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend - Business Wire
- 5 weeks ago - Westlake Corporation Announces Results of Cash Tender Offer for Its 3.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 - Business Wire
- 5 weeks ago - Westlake Corporation Announces Pricing of Cash Tender Offer for Its 3.600% Senior Notes Due 2026 - Business Wire
- 6 weeks ago - Westlake Polyethylene Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Sulphur, Louisiana Site - Business Wire