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Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP)
NYSE:WLKP
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Westlake Chemical PRN (WLKP) Price & Analysis

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WLKP Stock Chart & Stats

$19.06
-$0.04(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.06
-$0.04(-0.17%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and positive free cash flow across reporting periods provide durable internal funding for distributions, maintenance capex, and opportunistic growth. Strong cash conversion underpins flexibility to rebuild reserves, service debt, and finance drop‑downs without immediate external funding.
Contracted, Fee‑based ProductionA fixed‑margin ethylene contract covering most plant output and renewed through 2027 materially reduces commodity exposure and earnings volatility. This contractual predictability supports stable distributable cash flows and capital‑planning horizons, improving multi‑quarter financial visibility.
Distribution Track RecordA long, uninterrupted distribution history and material growth from the initial payout indicate management prioritizes steady returns. That track record reflects persistent cash generation and governance discipline, making distributions a durable structural feature for income‑oriented holders.
Bears Say
Cyclicality And Turnaround RiskPlanned maintenance (Petro 1 turnaround) materially reduced 2025 production and cash flow, pushing coverage well below the partnership's target. Periodic outages and cyclical end‑market demand therefore pose recurring risks to distributable cash flow and can force reserve drawdowns or tougher allocation choices.
Sponsor And Contract ConcentrationHeavy reliance on Westlake as the primary counterparty concentrates commercial and strategic risk and constrains upside because the fixed‑margin structure largely passes commodity gains to the sponsor. Growth prospects depend on sponsor drop‑downs and external financing, limiting independent expansion optionality.
Balance‑sheet Data InconsistencyAn internal inconsistency in reported TTM debt versus leverage metrics undermines confidence in reported capital structure. This transparency gap complicates assessment of refinancing risk, covenant exposure and true financial flexibility, making medium‑term liquidity and leverage planning less certain.

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WLKP FAQ

What was Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westlake Chemical Partners LP lowest stock price was $17.75 and its highest was $23.82 in the past 12 months.
    What is Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s market cap?
    Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s market cap is $789.51M.
      When is Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 27 days.
        How were Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s earnings last quarter?
        Westlake Chemical Partners LP released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by -$0.01.
          Is Westlake Chemical Partners LP overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Westlake Chemical Partners LP pay dividends?
            Westlake Chemical Partners LP pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.471 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.9%. See more information on Westlake Chemical Partners LP dividends here
              What is Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s EPS estimate?
              Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
                How many shares outstanding does Westlake Chemical Partners LP have?
                Westlake Chemical Partners LP has 35,245,880 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Westlake Chemical Partners LP’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Westlake Chemical Partners LP reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.42. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.955%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westlake Chemical Partners LP?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WLKP
                    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

                      Company Description

                      Westlake Chemical Partners LP

                      Westlake Chemical Partners LP acquires, develops, and operates ethylene production facilities and related assets in the United States. The company's ethylene production facilities primarily convert ethane into ethylene. It also sells ethylene co-products, including propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen directly to third parties on either a spot or contract basis. Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC serves as the general partner of the company. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

                      Westlake Chemical PRN (WLKP) Earnings & Revenues

                      WLKP Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The call conveyed a balanced picture: operational stability and contract-backed predictable cash flows enabled Westlake Partners to maintain distributions and solid leverage metrics, and Q4 distributable cash flow improved versus prior-year quarter. However, a planned turnaround in 2025 materially reduced full-year net income and MLP distributable cash flow (both down ~21%), leaving a full-year coverage ratio of 0.8x and causing drawdowns of turnaround-related investment balances. Management highlighted no planned turnarounds in 2026 and a renewed sales agreement through 2027, expecting a recovery in cash flow and coverage, but near-term metrics show meaningful year-over-year declines.View all WLKP earnings summaries
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                      0.21%15.35%7.85%70.87%
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