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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative May 27 at 10:14 PM | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Downgrades Westlake (NYSE:WLK) to SellStockNews.com downgraded Westlake from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Monday.May 23, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Pipe & Fittings Announces Investment to Manufacture PVCO PipeMay 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestlake Co. to Post FY2024 Earnings of $6.53 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NYSE:WLK)May 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) to Post FY2024 Earnings of $6.53 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2024 EPS estimates for shares of Westlake in a note issued to investors on Monday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings of $6.53 peMay 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsMay 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Hold" by the fourteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have given a hold recommendation and four haveMay 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWestlake Co. to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.72 Per Share, Zacks Research Forecasts (NYSE:WLK)May 21, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Royal Building Products™ Adds Two New Colors to Cedar Renditions™ Aluminum Siding LineMay 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Acquired by BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A SBI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S boosted its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 48.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,309 shares of the specialty chMay 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) - Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2024 EPS estimates for Westlake in a report issued on Monday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings of $1.72 per share for the quarter, down from thMay 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPositive Earnings Revisions and Undervaluation Support Overweight Rating for Westlake ChemicalMay 20, 2024 | marketbeat.com53,504 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Purchased by Janney Montgomery Scott LLCJanney Montgomery Scott LLC purchased a new stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 53,504 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $7,488May 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $143.62 Million Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lowered its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,026,066 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after seMay 15, 2024 | bizjournals.comVinyl window manufacturer consolidates Texas operations, impacting 260 employeesMay 15, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Pipe & Fittings Expands Operations with New Distribution Center in FloridaMay 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comLmcg Investments LLC Boosts Stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Lmcg Investments LLC raised its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 45.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,527 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after pMay 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 (NYSE:WLK)Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 21st will be given a dividend of 0.50 per share by the specialty chemicals company on Thursday, June 6th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 20th.May 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: EVP, HIP, IT & Digital Robert Buesinger Sells 3,500 Shares of Westlake Corp (WLK)May 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Short Interest Down 16.4% in AprilWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,220,000 shares, a decline of 16.4% from the April 15th total of 1,460,000 shares. Approximately 3.7% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 447,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days.May 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: OceanaGold (OtherOCANF), Westlake Chemical (WLK) and Regis Resources Limited (OtherRGRNF)May 10, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Corporation Declares Quarterly DividendMay 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Raises Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $180.00Piper Sandler upped their price objective on Westlake from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday.May 7, 2024 | insidertrades.comMark Steven Bender Sells 4,950 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) StockMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: EVP & CFO Mark Bender Sells 4,950 Shares of Westlake Corp (WLK)May 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) CFO Sells $753,340.50 in StockWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) CFO Mark Steven Bender sold 4,950 shares of Westlake stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $152.19, for a total transaction of $753,340.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 40,356 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,141,779.64. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.May 6, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake to Showcase Solutions for Enhancing Your Life Every Day® at NPE 2024May 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen NextMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on Westlake Chemical Amidst Growth and Market UncertaintiesMay 3, 2024 | msn.comWestlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Announces Quarterly Earnings ResultsWestlake (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.25. Westlake had a return on equity of 9.70% and a net margin of 3.82%. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.93 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.05 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year.May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on Westlake Chemical Amidst Mixed Segment Performance and Growth ProspectsMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Corp (WLK) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Growth and Robust ...May 2, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Water Solutions Reminds About Safety Risks Posed by Improper Pool ChlorinationMay 2, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ1 2024 Westlake Corp Earnings Call TranscriptMay 1, 2024 | msn.comWLK Stock Earnings: Westlake Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Has $457.03 Million Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Victory Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,265,420 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 103,824 shareMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake Corporation Bottom Line Retreats In Q1, but beats estimatesMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Corp (WLK) Q1 2024 Earnings: Mixed Results Amid Market ChallengesMay 1, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 30, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Royal Building Products™ Signs on as the Title Sponsor of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Home Remodeling Month Initiative in MayApril 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comabrdn plc Acquires 5,628 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)abrdn plc boosted its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 100.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,223 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,April 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comIFM Investors Pty Ltd Invests $1.08 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)IFM Investors Pty Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 7,093 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $1,April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEstimating The Intrinsic Value Of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK)April 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestlake Chemical Partners: Stabilised And Hoping For More End-Market Volume (Downgrade)April 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comWedge Capital Management L L P NC Grows Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 19.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 64,811 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock afApril 24, 2024 | money.usnews.comWestlake CorporationApril 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestlake Corporation: Looks Attractive Even Without Momentum AssumptionsApril 23, 2024 | marketbeat.com9,000 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Acquired by Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemLouisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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