Westlake Corporation (WLK)
NYSE:WLK
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WLK Stock Chart & Stats
$112.61
-$1.09(-0.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$112.61
-$1.09(-0.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$56.33 - $124.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.85K
Average Volume (3M)993.50K
Market Cap
$10.29B
Enterprise Value$14.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-12.74
Shares Outstanding128,122,940
10 Day Avg. Volume961,786
30 Day Avg. Volume993,504
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.85
P/FCF Ratio-17.98
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit106.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-33.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$113.50Price Target Upside0.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Liquidity & Balance‑Sheet CushionThe company holds meaningful liquidity (about $2.5B cash) against manageable gross debt (~$5.6B) and has recent actions calling debt. That cushion supports capex, working capital and opportunistic M&A while margins recover, reducing near‑term refinancing and covenant risk.
Execution Of EBITDA Uplift ProgramA structured $600M annual EBITDA‑improvement plan, with roughly $150M realized in Q1, indicates durable cost, footprint and pricing levers are being executed. If sustained, these operational savings can materially restore margins and convert to stable cash generation over the medium term.
European Chlorovinyls Capacity ExpansionAdding 380k tpa PVC/VCM capacity and a deep‑water logistics location strengthens Westlake’s European scale and supply reliability. The expanded footprint enhances competitive positioning in regional PVC markets and supports downstream integration for building products over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Margin & Profitability DeteriorationA multi‑year collapse in margins to near‑break‑even and large net losses signal structural earnings impairment. This reduces reinvestment capacity, depresses returns on capital and means recovery depends on sustained favorable feedstock spreads, pricing and higher utilization—each outside short‑term control.
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendPersistent negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow indicates investments and working capital are not covered by operations. That increases reliance on debt or liquidity, constraining capital allocation, dividend flexibility and strategic optionality until margins and cash conversion improve.
Ongoing Litigation & Settlement OverhangThe $67M settlement plus remaining indirect‑purchaser claims and a reserve point to recurring legal exposure. Continued litigation risk can produce additional cash outflows, management distraction and reputational costs that erode margins and complicate long‑term planning and customer relationships.
Westlake Corporation News
WLK FAQ
What was Westlake Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westlake Corporation lowest stock price was $56.33 and its highest was $124.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Westlake Corporation’s market cap?
Westlake Corporation’s market cap is $10.29B.
When is Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Westlake Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Westlake Corporation released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.095 by -$0.675.
Is Westlake Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westlake Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westlake Corporation pay dividends?
Westlake Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.53 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on Westlake Corporation dividends here
What is Westlake Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Westlake Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.85.
How many shares outstanding does Westlake Corporation have?
Westlake Corporation has 128,122,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westlake Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westlake Corporation reported an EPS of -$0.77 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.095. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.784%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westlake Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Westlake Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$113.50 (0.79% Upside)
$113.50 (0.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WLK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 700.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-17.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation operates as a global producer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers, and a diverse range of building materials. Its business activities are structured into two main divisions: Performance and Essential Materials, and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment focuses on the manufacture and distribution of various chemical components, including polyethylene, styrene monomer, ethylene co-products, PVC, VCM, ethylene dichloride chlor-alkali, and related chlorinated derivatives. Concurrently, the Housing and Infrastructure Products division manufactures an extensive array of building and consumer goods. These offerings span residential PVC siding, trim, and moldings; roofing applications; decorative stone; windows; PVC decking; various PVC films for items like inflatables, wall coverings, tape, and roofing; polymer composite roof tiles; PVC pipe and fittings; and PVC compounds. This segment also produces consumer and commercial items such as landscape edging, industrial and home matting, marine dock edging, and masonry joint controls. Westlake's broad customer base includes chemical processors, plastics fabricators, smaller construction contractors, municipal entities, and supply warehouses. Their products are integrated into numerous consumer and industrial markets, such as residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive manufacturing, healthcare, water treatment, coatings, and a wide array of other durable and non-durable goods. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company adopted its current name, Westlake Corporation, in February 2022, having previously operated as Westlake Chemical Corporation. Westlake Corporation functions as a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
WLK Company Deck
WLK Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a cautiously optimistic outlook: underlying operational progress and market tailwinds (Middle East-driven supply disruptions, strong sequential volume recovery, $150M Q1 EBITDA uplift and return of Epoxy to profitability) provide clear momentum. At the same time, near-term headwinds—primarily a transitory natural gas cost spike (~34% QoQ impact referenced), delayed seasonal demand from cold weather, PVC price-reset timing, GAAP one-time charges ($85M) and remaining litigation exposure—kept GAAP results negative and forced cautious guidance updates. Management expects the pricing and cost-saving actions to have stronger impact in Q2–Q3 and reiterated a $600M annual EBITDA improvement target, supporting a positive operational outlook despite near-term uncertainties.View all WLK earnings summariesWLK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$113.50
▲(0.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.78% Insiders
12.14% Mutual Funds
12.43% Other Institutional Investors
66.63% Public Companies and
Individual Investors