Westlake (WLK) News Today $78.37 -1.48 (-1.86%) Closing price 05/5/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$78.50 +0.13 (+0.17%) As of 07:38 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Position Increased by Balyasny Asset Management L.P.Balyasny Asset Management L.P. increased its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 732.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 993,150 shares of the specialty chemicals cMay 6 at 7:22 AM | marketbeat.comResilient Growth and Strategic Positioning: Westlake Chemical’s Buy Rating Amidst Macroeconomic ChallengesMay 6 at 6:15 AM | tipranks.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target Cut to $100.00 by Analysts at BarclaysMay 6 at 3:27 AM | americanbankingnews.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 1-Year Low After Analyst DowngradeMay 6 at 1:31 AM | americanbankingnews.comWestlake price target lowered to $100 from $135 at BarclaysMay 5 at 11:32 AM | msn.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Issues Earnings ResultsWestlake (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Friday. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.31) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.70 by ($1.01). The firm had revenue of $2.85 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.97 billion. Westlake had a net margin of 0.81% and a return on equity of 6.93%. The business's revenue was down 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.34 EPS.May 5 at 9:39 AM | marketbeat.comSchonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC Raises Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 1,615.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,368 shares of the specialty chemicalsMay 5 at 5:11 AM | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Shares Gap Down on Disappointing EarningsWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Shares Gap Down on Disappointing EarningsMay 4 at 10:50 AM | marketbeat.comWestlake Corporation (WLK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 4 at 2:49 AM | seekingalpha.comWestlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3 at 9:48 PM | msn.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low - Here's What HappenedWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 1-Year Low - What's Next?May 3 at 7:43 AM | marketbeat.comAppian Way Asset Management LP Lowers Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Appian Way Asset Management LP reduced its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 76.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,172 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 50,446 shMay 3 at 7:15 AM | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Upgraded at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded Westlake from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday.May 3 at 1:17 AM | marketbeat.comWestlake projects $150M-$175M in 2025 cost savings amid revised growth strategiesMay 2, 2025 | msn.comWestlake Corporation 2025 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 2, 2025 | seekingalpha.comWestlake Chemical shares plunge on steep earnings missMay 2, 2025 | in.investing.comWestlake Chemical PRN Reports Q1 2025 Income DeclineMay 2, 2025 | tipranks.comWestlake Chemical Reports Q1 2025 Financial LossesMay 2, 2025 | tipranks.comWestlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Reports Q1 Earnings DeclineMay 2, 2025 | gurufocus.comWestlake Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 ResultsMay 2, 2025 | businesswire.comWestlake Chemical Partners LP Announces First Quarter 2025 ResultsMay 2, 2025 | businesswire.comAdage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. Takes Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 30,000 shares of the specialty chMay 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comHsbc Holdings PLC Sells 19,016 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Hsbc Holdings PLC lowered its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 41.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 26,424 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 19,016May 2, 2025 | marketbeat.com6WLK : A Peek at Westlake's Future EarningsMay 1, 2025 | benzinga.comKovitz Investment Group Partners LLC Invests $1.83 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC acquired a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 15,919 shares of the specialty chemicals company's sMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (WLK) to Release Earnings on FridayMay 1, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comIs Westlake Corp. (NYSE:WLK) a Small-Cap Construction and Materials Stock Hedge Funds Are Buying?April 30, 2025 | msn.comWestlake: Undervalued And Fortified Against Global Trade ShocksApril 29, 2025 | seekingalpha.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Purchases 43,544 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 4.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 934,122 shares of the specialty chemicals company'sApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comMarshall Wace LLP Sells 26,512 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Marshall Wace LLP cut its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 62.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,914 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 26,512 shares duriApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Envestnet Asset Management Inc.Envestnet Asset Management Inc. reduced its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 19.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 18,277 shares of theApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comDark Forest Capital Management LP Buys Shares of 4,628 Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Dark Forest Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 4,628 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued aApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comCANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co Sells 10,789 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co reduced its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 28.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 27,519 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stoApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (WLK) Expected to Announce Earnings on FridayWestlake (NYSE:WLK) will be releasing its Q1 2025 earnings before the market opens on Friday, May 2. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-2-westlake-chemical-co-stock/)April 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Purchased by First Trust Advisors LPFirst Trust Advisors LP grew its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 56.8% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 827,516 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing aApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comTransce3nd LLC Takes Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Transce3nd LLC purchased a new position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 4,406 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximateApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvesco Ltd. Lowers Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Invesco Ltd. trimmed its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 16.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 148,016 shares of the specialty chemicalsApril 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comWells Fargo & Company MN Sells 6,086 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Wells Fargo & Company MN decreased its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 10.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 52,715 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 6,086 shares during the quApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Rating Increased to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised shares of Westlake from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.April 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comHITE Hedge Asset Management LLC Buys 46,058 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 315.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 60,648 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after aApril 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comFarringdon Capital Ltd. Makes New $642,000 Investment in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Farringdon Capital Ltd. acquired a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,596 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $642April 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Offer Predictions for Westlake Q1 EarningsWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) - KeyCorp issued their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Westlake in a note issued to investors on Sunday, April 13th. KeyCorp analyst A. Yefremov expects that the specialty chemicals company will earn $0.42 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimateApril 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference CallApril 17, 2025 | gurufocus.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Upgraded at Bank of AmericaBank of America raised shares of Westlake from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $75.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday.April 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference CallApril 17, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comKeyCorp Forecasts Westlake's FY2026 Earnings (NYSE:WLK)Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) - Analysts at KeyCorp issued their FY2026 EPS estimates for Westlake in a research note issued on Sunday, April 13th. KeyCorp analyst A. Yefremov expects that the specialty chemicals company will post earnings per share of $5.58 for the year. The consensus esApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake price target lowered to $107 from $132 at MizuhoApril 17, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comTruist Financial Lowers Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $132.00Truist Financial lowered their price target on Westlake from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday.April 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Chemical Awards RSUs to Executive VPApril 16, 2025 | tipranks.comLegal & General Group Plc Sells 67,262 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Legal & General Group Plc trimmed its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 29.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 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