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Westlake Corporation ( (WLK) ) has provided an announcement.
On January 5, 2026, Westlake Corporation completed its acquisition of the global compounding solutions businesses of the ACI/Perplastic Group, a Portugal-based specialty materials manufacturer focused on the wire and cable sectors. The deal strengthens Westlake’s Housing & Infrastructure Products business and Westlake Global Compounds unit by adding new specialty products, advanced technologies and an expanded manufacturing footprint in Portugal, Romania and Tunisia, complementing its existing compounding operations in Mexico and enhancing its competitive positioning in global compounds markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (WLK) stock is a Buy with a $92.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Westlake Corporation stock, see the WLK Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WLK Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WLK is a Neutral.
Westlake Corporation’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, particularly in profitability and cash flow, which are the most impactful factors. Technical indicators show mixed signals, with short-term strength but longer-term weakness. Valuation metrics suggest caution due to a negative P/E ratio. The earnings call provides some optimism with cost reduction initiatives and a positive long-term outlook for the HIP segment, but recent corporate events highlight ongoing industry challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on WLK stock, click here.
More about Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation is a Houston-headquartered global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products used in housing and construction, packaging, healthcare, automotive and consumer goods, with operations across Asia, Europe and North America.
Average Trading Volume: 1,456,984
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $9.62B
For detailed information about WLK stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.