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Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK)
NYSE:WLK
WLK Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
10 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
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WLK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$138.36
▲(23.21% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$185.00 | Average Price Target$138.36 | Lowest Price Target$110.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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Analyst Rating
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Upside/ Downside
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Action
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Barclays
Reiterated
03/03/25
J.P. Morgan
Upgraded
02/27/25
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
02/25/25
KeyBanc
Reiterated
02/25/25
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
Wells Fargo
Reiterated
02/25/25
Truist Financial
Reiterated
02/25/25
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
02/25/25
RBC Capital
Reiterated
02/25/25
BMO Capital
Reiterated
02/24/25
Unknown Analyst
Not Ranked
Alembic Global
$185
Buy
64.74%
Upside
Reiterated
02/10/25
WLK is rated Overweight
Citi
$140→$137
Buy
21.99%
Upside
Reiterated
01/23/25
Westlake Chemical (WLK) PT Lowered to $137 at CitiCiti analyst Pat Cunningham lowered the price target on Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) to $137.00 (from $140.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
UBS
$144
Buy
28.23%
Upside
Upgraded
01/10/25
UBS upgrades Westlake Chemical (WLK) to BuyUBS analyst Joshua Spector upgraded Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $144.00.
Deutsche Bank
$165→$135
Buy
20.21%
Upside
Reiterated
01/10/25
Westlake price target lowered to $135 from $165 at Deutsche BankWestlake price target lowered to $135 from $165 at Deutsche Bank
Piper Sandler
$135
Buy
20.21%
Upside
Assigned
01/07/25
Piper Sandler Remains a Buy on Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Best Analysts Covering Westlake Chemical
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1 Month
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Success Rate
9/17 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-3.23%
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rating 2 months ago
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3 Months
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Success Rate
18/28 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.00%
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1 Year
Success Rate
20/31 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.18%
reiterated a buy rating 7 days ago
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2 Years
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Success Rate
9/16 ratings generated profit
Average Return
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WLK Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Oct 24
Nov 24
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
1
3
Buy
8
9
9
15
17
Hold
9
7
7
5
7
Sell
2
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
19
16
16
21
27
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
WLK Financial Forecast
WLK Stock Forecast FAQ
What is WLK’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Westlake Chemical Corp’s 12-month average price target is $138.36.
What is WLK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Westlake Chemical Corp has 23.21% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is WLK a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Westlake Chemical Corp has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 10 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Westlake Chemical Corp’s price target?
The average price target for Westlake Chemical Corp is $138.36. This is based on 15 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $185.00 ,the lowest forecast is $110.00. The average price target represents 23.21% Increase from the current price of $112.3.
The highest analyst price target is $185.00 ,the lowest forecast is $110.00. The average price target represents 23.21% Increase from the current price of $112.3.
What do analysts say about Westlake Chemical Corp?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 15 Wall Streets Analysts.
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