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Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK)
NYSE:WLK
WLK Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$104.74 - $162.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.85K
Average Volume (3M)668.60K
Market Cap
$14.20B
Enterprise Value$22.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.9
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.85Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 04, 2025Dividend Yield1.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.63
Shares Outstanding128,229,500
10 Day Avg. Volume754,248
30 Day Avg. Volume668,596
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.98
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)8.20
P/FCF Ratio8.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$138.36Price Target Upside23.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceWLK offers an attractive risk/reward for longer-term investors looking to 2026/27.
Management And StrategyWLK is a U.S.-focused chlor-alkali, PVC, building products, and PE producer with top-notch management and an impeccable balance sheet.
Bears Say
Earnings OutlookEarnings per share estimates for future years have been revised downward.
Earnings PerformanceWLK's 4Q results missed earnings driven primarily by its commodity-exposed PEM segment.
Market ConditionsCommodity fundamentals generally remain weak in the near-medium term with rising pressure from higher raws.
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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 $104.74 and its highest was $162.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Westlake Chemical Corp’s market cap?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s market cap is $14.20B.
When is Westlake Chemical Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 58 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 1.85%. See more information on Westlake Chemical Corp dividends here
What is Westlake Chemical Corp’s EPS estimate?
Westlake Chemical Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.85.
How many shares outstanding does Westlake Chemical Corp have?
Westlake Chemical Corp has 128,229,500 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:
$138.36 (23.67% Upside)
$138.36 (23.67% 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
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 27.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 27.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.31%
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 Chemical Corp. manufactures and markets petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products. It operates through the Olefins and Vinyls segments. The Olefins segment manufactures ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, and associated co-products at the manufacturing facility in Lake Charles and polyethylene at the Longview facility. The Vinyls segment manufactures and sells building products fabricated from polyvinyl chloride, including pipe, fittings, profiles, foundation, building products, fence and deck components, window, and door components, film, and sheet products. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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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
▲(23.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WLK
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
20/31 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+8.21%
reiterated a buy rating 12 days ago
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