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Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK)
NYSE:WLK
WLK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$81.41 - $161.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.85K
Average Volume (3M)914.88K
Market Cap
$11.80B
Enterprise Value$17.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.8
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
May 02, 2025EPS Estimate
0.65Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 04, 2025Dividend Yield2.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.63
Shares Outstanding128,489,000
10 Day Avg. Volume927,289
30 Day Avg. Volume914,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.82
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.07
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)7.50
P/FCF Ratio7.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.11
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$123.00Price Target Upside33.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceWestlake sports a best-in-class balance sheet with current net leverage of just 0.7x and exceptionally high liquidity with $2.9bn in cash.
Investment OpportunitiesWestlake could be a beneficiary of current market conditions as compressed valuations provide additional opportunities for capital deployment and long-term earnings accretion.
Market PositionThe ability to post solid growth despite a difficult housing market demonstrates the strength and growing penetration with distributors/builders on a national level.
Bears Say
Commodity MarketsCommodity fundamentals generally remain weak in the near-medium term with rising pressure from higher raws.
Earnings ProjectionsEarnings per share estimates for future years have been revised downward.
Trade And TariffsPE/PVC margins could deteriorate further given significant exposure to exports, with a portion now subject to heavy tariffs.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
WLK FAQ
What was Westlake Chemical Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westlake Chemical Corp lowest stock price was $81.41 and its highest was $161.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Westlake Chemical Corp’s market cap?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s market cap is $11.80B.
When is Westlake Chemical Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 02, 2025 which is in 12 days.
How were Westlake Chemical Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Westlake Chemical Corp released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2025. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.047 by -$0.987.
Is Westlake Chemical Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westlake Chemical Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westlake Chemical Corp pay dividends?
Westlake Chemical Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.072 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.26%. See more information on Westlake Chemical Corp dividends here
What is Westlake Chemical Corp’s EPS estimate?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.65.
How many shares outstanding does Westlake Chemical Corp have?
Westlake Chemical Corp has 128,489,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westlake Chemical Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westlake Chemical Corp reported an EPS of $0.06 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.047. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.165%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westlake Chemical Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLK
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Westlake Chemical Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$123.00 (33.91% Upside)
$123.00 (33.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLK Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $225.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westlake Chemical Corp
Westlake Corporation manufactures and supplies petrochemicals, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials; and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment manufactures and markets polyethylene, styrene monomer, ethylene co-products, PVC, VCM, ethylene dichloride chlor-alkali, and chlorinated derivative products. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment manufactures and sells residential PVC siding; PVC trim and moldings; roofing applications; decorative stone; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, tape, and roofing applications; polymer composite roof tiles; PVC pipe and fittings; PVC compounds; and various consumer and commercial products such as landscape edging; industrial, home and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. The company offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
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WLK Company Deck
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WLK Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Westlake Corporation showed significant strength in its HIP segment with record-breaking results and strong cost management. However, the PEM segment faced challenges with price declines and impairments. Despite these issues, strong cash reserves and shareholder returns paint a balanced picture.Read More>---
WLK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$123.00
▲(33.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WLK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/32 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+4.05%
reiterated a buy rating 11 days ago
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