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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)1.11M
Market Cap
$9.75B
Enterprise Value$14.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-12.74
Shares Outstanding128,122,940
10 Day Avg. Volume1,184,447
30 Day Avg. Volume1,105,958
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 Cap1.52
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit106.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-33.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$102.23Price Target Upside-9.22% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
European PVC Capacity ExpansionAcquiring the Wilhelmshaven PVC/VCM facility materially increases Westlake’s European chlorovinyls capacity and logistics access. This strengthens global supply footprint, reduces reliance on third parties, and supports durable market share gains in European construction and industrial end markets.
EBITDA Improvement Plan DeliveringManagement’s three‑pillar program is producing measurable operational gains, with $150M of Q1 uplift and a $600M annual target. Sustained cost, footprint and pricing actions can structurally restore margins and cash generation if execution continues across cycles, improving long‑term profitability.
Liquidity And Balance‑sheet SupportA meaningful cash buffer and committed credit capacity provide financial flexibility to fund capex, acquisitions and restructuring while earnings recover. This capital headroom lowers short‑term refinancing risk and enables strategic deployments that can support durable earnings recovery.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationMargins and profitability have collapsed versus prior cycles, reflecting weaker pricing and cost pressures. Sustained low margins and net losses undermine the company’s ability to self‑fund growth, compress return on equity, and lengthen the recovery timeline absent persistent structural improvement.
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendDeclining cash generation and negative free cash flow reduce financial flexibility and increase reliance on balance sheet or external financing. Prolonged FCF deficits constrain reinvestment, debt reduction and shareholder distributions, raising structural funding risk until margins and volumes sustainably recover.
Ongoing Litigation ExposureThe antitrust settlement and remaining claimant categories create potential for additional cash outflows, reserves and litigation distraction. Persistent legal overhang can erode earnings and cash, complicate M&A or financing, and pose sustained reputational and operational risk if further claims materialize.
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 $9.75B.
When is Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westlake Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 20 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 Overvalued.
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 1.86.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Westlake Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$102.23 (-9.22% Downside)
$102.23 (-9.22% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
WLK Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 700.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.52%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$102.23
▼(-9.22% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.78% Insiders
10.69% Mutual Funds
0.05% Other Institutional Investors
80.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors