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WLK Stock Chart & Stats
$73.82
-$1.41(-1.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$73.82
-$1.41(-1.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$56.33 - $124.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.20M
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$9.03B
Enterprise Value$19.39K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-12.74
Shares Outstanding128,122,940
10 Day Avg. Volume774,901
30 Day Avg. Volume1,069,564
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$97.38Price Target Upside31.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified, Integrated PortfolioWestlake’s vertically integrated mix of petrochemicals, chlor‑alkali/vinyls and downstream building products spreads exposure across packaging, industrial and construction end markets. This integration supports internal feedstock flows, margin capture opportunities and demand diversification that help stabilize earnings over a multi‑quarter cycle.
Balance‑sheet Liquidity And Financial FlexibilityWith ~$2.5B in cash/investments and a sizable equity base, Westlake retains liquidity to fund capex, complete strategic deployments and absorb cyclical shocks. Manageable leverage and planned debt calls provide runway to execute the $600M EBITDA improvement plan and opportunistic M&A without immediate refinancing pressure.
Strategic European Capacity ExpansionThe Wilhelmshaven acquisition adds scale and logistics advantages (deep‑water dock) in Europe, strengthening supply reliability and regional market access. Bolt‑on capacity from a distressed asset can improve utilization and margins over several quarters, enhancing Westlake’s competitive position in chlorovinyls markets.
Bears Say
Severely Compressed Margins And LossesA collapse in gross margins to low single digits and a swing to large net losses materially reduces the company’s intrinsic earnings power. Sustained margin recovery is required to restore cash generation and credit metrics; until then, profitability remains fragile and dependent on commodity cycles and structural cost reductions.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Weakening Cash GenerationAlthough operating cash remains positive, free cash flow has turned negative, limiting capacity to fund capex, debt reduction and strategic initiatives from internal cash. Persistent negative FCF increases reliance on balance sheet liquidity or external financing, which can constrain strategic optionality if margins do not recover.
Vulnerability To Feedstock VolatilityWestlake’s costs are sensitive to feedstock and energy prices; sharp natural‑gas moves materially reduced EBITDA in Q1. This structural exposure means earnings are repeatedly subject to commodity shocks and timing lags in passing costs to customers, complicating sustained margin recovery even as operational fixes are implemented.
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 $9.03B.
When is Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is today.
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 3.01%. See more information on Westlake Corporation dividends here
What is Westlake Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Westlake Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.83.
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:
$97.38 (31.92% Upside)
$97.38 (31.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
WLK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 700.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.01%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$97.38
▲(31.92% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.78% Insiders
10.69% Mutual Funds
0.56% Other Institutional Investors
79.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors