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Westlake Chemical (WLK)
:WLK
WLK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$99.18 - $162.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.85K
Average Volume (3M)808.48K
Market Cap
$12.94B
Enterprise Value$22.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.7
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.85Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 04, 2025Dividend Yield2.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.63
Shares Outstanding128,229,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,053,357
30 Day Avg. Volume808,477
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.90
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 Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$138.36Price Target Upside34.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Management And Financial StabilityWLK is a U.S.-focused chlor-alkali, PVC, building products, and PE producer with top-notch management and an impeccable balance sheet.
Portfolio PerformanceWLK's diversified portfolio continues to perform relatively well vs. its commodity peers.
Bears Say
Commodity Market ConditionsCommodity fundamentals generally remain weak in the near-medium term with rising pressure from higher raws.
Earnings ExpectationsEarnings per share estimates for future years have been revised downward.
Profitability OutlookEBITDA forecasts have been reduced for the upcoming years, indicating lower expected profitability.
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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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westlake Chemical lowest stock price was $99.18 and its highest was $162.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Westlake Chemical’s market cap?
Westlake Chemical’s market cap is $12.94B.
When is Westlake Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Chemical’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 41 days.
How were Westlake Chemical’s earnings last quarter?
Westlake Chemical 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westlake Chemical’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westlake Chemical pay dividends?
Westlake Chemical pays a Quarterly dividend of $2.072 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.03%. See more information on Westlake Chemical dividends here
What is Westlake Chemical’s EPS estimate?
Westlake Chemical’s EPS estimate is 0.85.
How many shares outstanding does Westlake Chemical have?
Westlake Chemical has 128,229,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westlake Chemical’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westlake Chemical 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?
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:
$138.36 (34.79% Upside)
$138.36 (34.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WLK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-30.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westlake Chemical
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
$138.36
▲(34.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WLK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/31 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+6.45%
reiterated a buy rating 29 days ago
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