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Westlake - WLK Stock Forecast, Price & News

$107.52
+2.99 (+2.86%)
(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$106.00
$108.69
50-Day Range
$104.53
$124.98
52-Week Range
$81.29
$141.19
Volume
431,525 shs
Average Volume
554,691 shs
Market Capitalization
$13.69 billion
P/E Ratio
6.21
Dividend Yield
1.33%
Price Target
$119.64

Westlake MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.3% Upside
$119.64 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
9.47% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-4.55
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.21mentions of Westlake in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
19.60%
From $10.10 to $12.08 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.39 out of 5 stars

Basic Materials Sector

66th out of 162 stocks

Industrial Organic Chemicals Industry

6th out of 19 stocks


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About Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock

Westlake Corp. Is a global diversified industrial company, which engages in the manufacturing and supplying of essential products. It operates through the Performance and Essential Materials, and Housing and Infrastructure Products segments. The Performance and Essential Materials segment includes Westlake North American Vinyls, Westlake North American Chlor-alkali and Derivatives, Westlake European and Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins, Westlake Polyethylene, and Westlake Epoxy. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segments refers to the Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Pipe and Fittings, Westlake Global Compounds, and Westlake Dimex. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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WLK Stock News Headlines

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Cut to "Sell" at StockNews.com
Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
Westlake Corporation Reports Record Full-Year 2022 Results
Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
RBC Capital Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Westlake Chemical (WLK)
16 Analysts Have This to Say About Westlake
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WLK Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/21/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/16 Dividend
2/28/2023
Dividend Payable
3/16/2023
Today
3/20/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial organic chemicals
Sub-Industry
Commodity Chemicals
CUSIP
96041310
Employees
15,920
Year Founded
1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$119.64
High Stock Price Forecast
$153.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$94.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+11.3%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.25 billion
Pretax Margin
18.65%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$15.79 billion
Cash Flow
$26.61 per share
Book Value
$82.05 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
33,496,000
Market Cap
$13.69 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.24

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Key Executives

  • Albert Yuan Chao
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Roger Lester Kearns
    Chief Operating Officer & EVP-Performance
  • Mark Steven BenderMark Steven Bender
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Robert Ford BuesingerRobert Ford Buesinger
    Executive VP-Information Technology & Digital
  • L. Benjamin EderingtonL. Benjamin Ederington
    Secretary, CAO, Executive VP & General Counsel













WLK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Westlake stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Westlake in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" WLK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WLK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Westlake's stock price forecast for 2023?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Westlake's shares. Their WLK share price forecasts range from $94.00 to $153.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $119.64 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have WLK shares performed in 2023?

Westlake's stock was trading at $102.54 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WLK stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $107.52.
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When is Westlake's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023.
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How were Westlake's earnings last quarter?

Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 21st. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.79 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.24 by $0.45. The specialty chemicals company earned $3.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.41 billion. Westlake had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.54% and a net margin of 14.23%. The firm's revenue was down 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $4.98 earnings per share.

How often does Westlake pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Westlake?

Westlake announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 17th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.357 per share on Thursday, March 16th. This represents a $1.43 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 28th.
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Is Westlake a good dividend stock?

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) pays an annual dividend of $1.43 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 18 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 8.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WLK will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.84% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Westlake's stock split?

Westlake shares split before market open on Wednesday, March 19th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, February 18th 2014. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, March 18th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What is Albert Chao's approval rating as Westlake's CEO?

60 employees have rated Westlake Chief Executive Officer Albert Chao on Glassdoor.com. Albert Chao has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts Albert Chao in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 73.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Westlake to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Westlake own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Westlake investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Boeing (BA), Micron Technology (MU), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Mastercard (MA), Walmart (WMT), Broadcom (AVGO) and Costco Wholesale (COST).

What is Westlake's stock symbol?

Westlake trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WLK."

Who are Westlake's major shareholders?

Westlake's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.54%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.34%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (0.79%), First Trust Advisors LP (0.75%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (0.44%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert Chao, Andrew Kenner, Johnathan Stevan Zoeller, L Benjamin Ederington, Lawrence E Teel, Mark Steven Bender, Robert F Buesinger, Roger L Kearns and Ttwfgp Llc.
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How do I buy shares of Westlake?

Shares of WLK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Westlake's stock price today?

One share of WLK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $107.52.

How much money does Westlake make?

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) has a market capitalization of $13.69 billion and generates $15.79 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $2.25 billion in net income (profit) each year or $17.32 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Westlake have?

The company employs 15,920 workers across the globe.

Does Westlake have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Westlake: Axiall Canada Inc., Axiall Corporation, Axiall Holdco Inc., Axiall LLC, Axiall Limited Partnership, Axiall Noteco Inc., Axiall Taiwan Ltd., CertainTeed Corporation, Eagle Natrium LLC, Eagle Spinco Inc., Eagle US 2 LLC, Lagoon LLC, Nakan, North American Pipe Corporation, North American Specialty Products LLC, Plastic Trends Inc., Rome Acquisition Holding Corp., Rome Delaware Corp., Royal Building Products (USA) Inc., Royal Group Inc., Taiwan Chlorine Industries Ltd., Vinnolit Benelux-France B.V.B.A., Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, Vinnolit Holdings, Vinnolit Holdings GmbH, Vinnolit Italia S.r.L., Vinnolit Limited, Vinnolit Monomer Geschäftsführungs GmbH, Vinnolit Schkopau GmbH, Vinnolit Treuhand GmbH, WPT LLC, Westlake Chemical Finance Corporation, Westlake Chemical Investments Inc., Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, Westlake Chemical Partners LP, Westlake Compounds LLC, Westlake Development Corporation, Westlake International Holdings Cooperatief U.A., Westlake International Holdings II C.V., Westlake International I B.V., Westlake Longview Corporation, Westlake Management Services Inc., Westlake Olefins LLC, Westlake Petrochemicals LLC, Westlake Polymers LLC, Westlake Styrene LLC, Westlake Switzerland GmbH, Westlake Vinyl Corporation, Westlake Vinyls Company LP, and Westlake Vinyls Inc..
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How can I contact Westlake?

Westlake's mailing address is 2801 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The official website for the company is www.westlake.com. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at (713) 960-9111, via email at investorrelations@westlake.com, or via fax at 713-963-1590.

This page (NYSE:WLK) was last updated on 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff