Westlake Corporation (WLK)
NYSE: WLK · Real-Time Price · USD
92.27
-4.27 (-4.42%)
May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Westlake Employees
Westlake had 14,600 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees decreased by 940 or -6.05% compared to the previous year.
Employees
14,600
Change (1Y)
-940
Growth (1Y)
-6.05%
Revenue / Employee
$751,781
Profits / Employee
-$111,644
Market Cap
11.82B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 14,600 | -940 | -6.05% |
| 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
- 6 days ago - Westlake price target lowered to $115 from $120 at Deutsche Bank - TheFly
- 7 days ago - Westlake price target lowered to $125 from $145 at Citi - TheFly
- 7 days ago - Westlake downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at JPMorgan - TheFly
- 7 days ago - Westlake price target lowered to $106 from $115 at Morgan Stanley - TheFly
- 7 days ago - Westlake price target lowered to $130 from $139 at UBS - TheFly
- 7 days ago - Westlake price target lowered to $104 from $119 at BofA - TheFly
- 8 days ago - Westlake Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026 - Transcripts
- 8 days ago - Westlake price target raised to $115 from $80 at Morgan Stanley - TheFly