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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
$8.80
-1.0%
$9.06
$6.30
$12.67
N/A1.96993,311 shs772,196 shs
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
$8.80
-1.0%
$9.03
$12.31
$30.38
$3.51B1.1310,002 shs774,222 shs
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$47.71
-0.5%
$45.51
$38.18
$51.42
$3.22B1.5294,690 shs217,326 shs
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
$581.79
-0.8%
$615.31
$362.16
$650.00
$5.58B0.4543,119 shs46,870 shs
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$149.86
+0.3%
$146.92
$103.28
$162.64
$19.21B1.3389,488 shs381,360 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
+1.60%+2.12%-17.72%+22.02%+20.86%
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
+1.27%-1.90%-18.96%+21.16%+19.51%
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
+0.61%+0.90%+8.14%+5.99%+5.13%
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
-0.32%-0.43%-6.27%+1.45%+58.19%
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
-0.27%-0.59%-0.70%+9.24%+28.90%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
1.1128 of 5 stars
3.13.00.00.01.70.00.6
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
4.2597 of 5 stars
3.33.02.50.03.21.73.1
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
1.5582 of 5 stars
0.03.01.70.02.93.31.3
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
4.1991 of 5 stars
2.13.04.20.03.30.83.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
2.20
Hold$25.50189.77% Upside
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
2.57
Moderate Buy$53.5012.14% Upside
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
2.13
Hold$145.79-2.72% Downside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest BAK, BRKMY, NEU, WLK, and MEOH Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$134.00 ➝ $153.00
4/18/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Bank of America
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$138.00 ➝ $174.00
4/18/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$138.00 ➝ $174.00
4/10/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$140.00 ➝ $162.00
4/8/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Vertical Research
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$154.00
4/4/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$142.00 ➝ $160.00
4/3/2024
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00
4/3/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $180.00
3/7/2024
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00
2/26/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Royal Bank of Canada
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$139.00 ➝ $134.00
2/21/2024
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
Raymond James
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Lower Price TargetOutperform$67.00 ➝ $62.00
(Data available from 4/24/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
$14.14BN/A$0.28 per share31.52$1.45 per shareN/A
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
$18.79B0.19$2.51 per share3.51$3.88 per share2.27
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$3.72B0.86$8.10 per share5.89$32.25 per share1.48
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
$2.70B2.07$48.12 per share12.09$112.31 per share5.18
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$12.55B1.53$16.91 per share8.86$84.00 per share1.78

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
-$917.17M-$2.46N/A16.00N/A-6.61%-87.01%-5.16%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
$773.65M$1.237.1538.26N/A3.18%26.96%3.00%N/A
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$174.14M$2.4619.3910.51N/A4.67%6.71%2.36%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
$388.86M$40.4314.39N/A14.41%41.33%16.70%4/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$479M$3.7040.5016.671.453.82%9.70%5.06%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest BAK, BRKMY, NEU, WLK, and MEOH Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$1.13N/A-$1.13N/AN/AN/A  
4/24/2024N/A
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$0.28$0.65+$0.37N/A$855.35 million$916.00 million  
4/24/2024N/A
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
3/19/2024Q4 2023
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
-$0.55-$0.80-$0.25-$0.80$3.50 billion$3.37 billion    
2/20/202412/31/2023
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$0.81$0.72-$0.09$5.30$2.85 billion$2.83 billion    
1/31/2024Q4 2023
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$0.28$0.52+$0.24$0.54$901.21 million$922.00 million
1/31/2024Q4 2023
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
N/A$8.38+$8.38$8.38N/A$643.35 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
$0.374.15%N/A29.67%N/A
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
$0.741.55%+15.60%30.08%3 Years
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
$10.001.72%+5.21%24.73%2 Years
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
$2.001.33%+17.19%54.05%20 Years

Latest BAK, BRKMY, NEU, WLK, and MEOH Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/22/2024
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
Quarterly$2.501.58%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
2/1/2024
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
Quarterly$0.18501.6%3/13/20243/14/20243/28/2024
2/16/2024
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
Quarterly$0.501.39%2/27/20242/28/20243/14/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
16.23
1.53
1.02
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
3.34
0.79
0.46
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
0.84
1.14
0.81
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
0.60
2.85
1.60
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
0.43
2.37
1.79

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
N/A
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
0.06%
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
73.49%
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
61.09%
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
28.40%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
0.01%
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
0.01%
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
1.00%
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
20.40%
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
1.30%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Braskem S.A. stock logo
BAK
Braskem
8,668N/AN/ANot Optionable
Braskem SA ADR stock logo
BRKMY
Braskem
7,713398.61 millionN/ANot Optionable
Methanex Co. stock logo
MEOH
Methanex
1,45167.39 million66.71 millionOptionable
NewMarket Co. stock logo
NEU
NewMarket
2,0009.59 million7.63 millionOptionable
Westlake Co. stock logo
WLK
Westlake
15,520128.20 million126.53 millionOptionable

BAK, BRKMY, NEU, WLK, and MEOH Headlines

SourceHeadline
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK)Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK)
finance.yahoo.com - April 24 at 7:25 PM
Westlake Chemical (WLK) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 ReleaseWestlake Chemical (WLK) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
zacks.com - April 24 at 11:07 AM
Westlake Chemical Partners: Stabilised And Hoping For More End-Market Volume (Downgrade)Westlake Chemical Partners: Stabilised And Hoping For More End-Market Volume (Downgrade)
seekingalpha.com - April 24 at 9:24 AM
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Grows Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Grows Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 7:54 AM
Westlake (WLK) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayWestlake (WLK) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
americanbankingnews.com - April 24 at 5:52 AM
Westlake CorporationWestlake Corporation
money.usnews.com - April 24 at 4:24 AM
Westlake Corporation: Looks Attractive Even Without Momentum AssumptionsWestlake Corporation: Looks Attractive Even Without Momentum Assumptions
seekingalpha.com - April 23 at 7:36 AM
9,000 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Acquired by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System9,000 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Acquired by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 4:51 AM
Westlake Epoxy Introducing New Lower Yellowing Epoxy ProductsWestlake Epoxy Introducing New Lower Yellowing Epoxy Products
businesswire.com - April 22 at 6:45 AM
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Holdings Decreased by Federated Hermes Inc.Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Holdings Decreased by Federated Hermes Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 6:05 AM
Royal Bank of Canada Increases Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $153.00Royal Bank of Canada Increases Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $153.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 3:40 AM
Westlake Corporation (WLK)Westlake Corporation (WLK)
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 8:53 PM
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC Invests $5.65 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC Invests $5.65 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 8:43 AM
Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock Rating Upgraded by Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock Rating Upgraded by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 3:28 AM
Bank of America Upgrades Westlake (NYSE:WLK) to "Buy"Bank of America Upgrades Westlake (NYSE:WLK) to "Buy"
americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 1:54 AM
B of A Securities Upgrades Westlake (WLK)B of A Securities Upgrades Westlake (WLK)
msn.com - April 19 at 7:35 AM
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia OmsesidigtWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 9:59 AM
Westlake (WLK) Price Target Increased by 5.50% to 154.30Westlake (WLK) Price Target Increased by 5.50% to 154.30
nasdaq.com - April 17 at 7:15 PM
Westlake Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference CallWestlake Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
businesswire.com - April 17 at 8:00 AM
Cerity Partners LLC Purchases New Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Cerity Partners LLC Purchases New Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 6:09 AM
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nasdaq.com - April 14 at 7:27 AM
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Reduces Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Reduces Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 6:30 AM
Wells Fargo Keeps Their Buy Rating on Westlake Chemical (WLK)Wells Fargo Keeps Their Buy Rating on Westlake Chemical (WLK)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 11 at 12:42 AM
Westlake Chemical (WLK): New Sell Recommendation for This Basic Materials GiantWestlake Chemical (WLK): New Sell Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
markets.businessinsider.com - April 11 at 12:42 AM

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Braskem logo

Braskem

NYSE:BAK
Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins. The company operates through three segments: Brazil, United States and Europe, and Mexico. The Brazil segment produces and sells olefins, including ethylene, polymer and chemical grade propylene, butadiene, and butene-1; benzene, toluene, and xylenes products; fuels, such as automotive gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, ethyl tertiary-butyl ether, and methyl tertiary-butyl ether; intermediates, such as cumene; aliphatics, aromatics, and hydrogenated solvents; and specialties comprising isoprene, dicyclopentadiene, piperylene, nonene, tetramer, polyisobutylene, and hydrocarbon resins. This segment also produces and sells polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP); supplies electricity and other inputs to second-generation producers; produces and sells of PE, including the production of green PE from renewable resources; and produces and sells polyvinyl chloride and caustic soda. The United States and Europe segment produces and sells PP in the United States and Germany. The Mexico segment produces and sells ethylene, high-density PE, and low-density PE in Mexico. It also manufactures, sells, imports, and exports chemicals, petrochemicals, and fules; produces, supplies, and sells utilities, such as steam, water, compressed air, and industrial gases; and provides industrial services. The company was formerly known as Copene Petroquímica do Nordeste S.A. and changed its name to Braskem S.A. in 2002. Braskem S.A. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Camaçari, Brazil.
Braskem logo

Braskem

OTCMKTS:BRKMY
Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins. The company operates through Chemicals, Polyolefins, Vinyls, United States and Europe, and Mexico segments. The Chemicals segment produces and sells ethylene, propylene butadiene, toluene, xylene, cumene, and benzene, as well as gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, and other petroleum derivatives; and supplies electric energy, steam, compressed air, and other inputs to second-generation producers. The Polyolefins segment produces and sells polyethylene and polypropylene. The Vinyls segment produces and sells polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, and chloride. The United States and Europe segment produces and sells polypropylene in the United States and Europe. The Mexico segment produces and sells polyethylene. The company also produces basic petrochemicals; imports and exports chemicals, petrochemicals, and fuels; produces, supplies, and sells utilities, such as steam, water, compressed air, and industrial gases; and provides industrial services. The company was formerly known as Copene Petroquímica do Nordeste S.A. and changed its name to Braskem S.A. in 2002. Braskem S.A. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Braskem S.A. is a subsidiary of Odebrecht S.A.
Methanex logo

Methanex

NASDAQ:MEOH
Methanex Corporation produces and supplies methanol in China, Europe, the United States, South America, South Korea, Canada, and Asia. The company also purchases methanol produced by others under methanol offtake contracts and on the spot market. In addition, it owns and leases storage and terminal facilities. The company owns and manages a fleet of approximately 30 ocean-going vessels. It serves chemical and petrochemical producers. Methanex Corporation was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
NewMarket logo

NewMarket

NYSE:NEU
NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. The company offers lubricant additives for use in various vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, off-road powertrain and hydraulic systems, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, and other applications where metal-to-metal moving parts are utilized; engine oil additives designed for passenger cars, motorcycles, on and off-road heavy duty commercial equipment, locomotives, and engines in ocean-going vessels; driveline additives designed for products, such as transmission fluids, axle fluids, and off-road powertrain fluids; and industrial additives designed for products for industrial applications consisting of hydraulic fluids, grease, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications, such as turbine oils. It also provides fuel additives that are used to enhance the oil refining process and the performance of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, and other fuels to industry, government, original equipment manufacturers, and individual customers. In addition, the company engages in the marketing of antiknock compounds, as well as contracted manufacturing and services activities; and owns and manages a real property in Virginia. It operates in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. NewMarket Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Westlake logo

Westlake

NYSE:WLK
Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries, as well as chlor-alkali, such as chlorine and caustic soda. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment provides residential PVC sidings; PVC trim and mouldings; architectural stone veneers; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, and tape and roofing applications; polymer composite and cement roof tiles; PVC pipes and fittings for various water, sewer, electrical, and industrial applications; PVC compounds used in various housing, medical, and automobile products; and consumer and commercial products, such as landscape edging; industrial, home, and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. It offers its products to chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, wind turbines, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. Westlake Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation operates as a subsidiary of TTWF LP.