Westlake (WLK) News Today $76.40 -0.90 (-1.17%) Closing price 06/16/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$76.10 -0.30 (-0.39%) As of 06/16/2025 07:40 PM 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 WLK Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire 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 June 2025 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 Time Period SG Americas Securities LLC Sells 42,567 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)SG Americas Securities LLC reduced its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 42.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 57,560 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 42,567 shares during thJune 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Epoxy Announces Strategic Collaboration With Alpha Recyclage Composites to Advance Composites RecyclingJune 12, 2025 | businesswire.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Stock Holdings Increased by GAMMA Investing LLCGAMMA Investing LLC raised its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 10,113.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 53,416 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquirJune 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comWedge Capital Management L L P NC Buys 15,460 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Wedge Capital Management L L P NC raised its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 19.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 94,638 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock afJune 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Short Interest UpdateWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 3,680,000 shares, a growth of 31.9% from the April 30th total of 2,790,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 997,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.7 days. Currently, 11.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.June 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low After Analyst DowngradeWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Reaches New 12-Month Low on Analyst DowngradeJune 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target Cut to $82.00 by Analysts at MizuhoMizuho decreased their price target on shares of Westlake from $100.00 to $82.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Monday.June 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (WLK) Passes Through 3% Yield MarkJune 1, 2025 | nasdaq.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. Sells 13,783 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Jefferies Financial Group Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 86.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 2,089 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 13,783 sJune 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesShares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) have received a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the thirteen analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and seven have assigned a buy recommJune 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Lowers Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $92.00Truist Financial cut their target price on shares of Westlake from $117.00 to $92.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday.May 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comSenior Chairman Cashes In on Westlake Chemical Stock Sale!May 30, 2025 | tipranks.comOppFi and Westlake have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day - The Globe and MailMay 30, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comWestlake Chemical Partners: Undervalued Gem Offering A Compelling YieldMay 30, 2025 | seekingalpha.comCitigroup Lowers Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $85.00Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of Westlake from $95.00 to $85.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday.May 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comRoyal Bank of Canada Has Lowered Expectations for Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock PriceRoyal Bank of Canada cut their price objective on shares of Westlake from $96.00 to $88.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday.May 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comUBS Group Has Lowered Expectations for Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock PriceUBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Westlake from $118.00 to $101.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday.May 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comBear of the Day: Westlake Corp. (WLK)May 29, 2025 | msn.comUBS Lowers Price Target on Westlake (WLK), Keeps Buy RatingMay 29, 2025 | msn.comBank of America Corp DE Boosts Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 71.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 50,196 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquiMay 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake price target lowered to $88 from $96 at RBC CapitalMay 28, 2025 | msn.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Sets New 52-Week Low - What's Next?Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low - Here's WhyMay 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Purchases 28,505 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 9.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 346,789 sharMay 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Holdings Cut by Two Sigma Investments LPTwo Sigma Investments LP lowered its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 26.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 104,320 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selliMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comTwo Sigma Advisers LP Purchases 67,700 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Two Sigma Advisers LP increased its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 191.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 103,000 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquiring anMay 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comVoloridge Investment Management LLC Purchases 212,357 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Voloridge Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 3,182.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 219,030 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stockMay 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comSquarepoint Ops LLC Increases Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Squarepoint Ops LLC lifted its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 132.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 178,305 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing an additiMay 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comMan Group plc Has $4.45 Million Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Man Group plc lowered its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 55.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 38,799 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock aftMay 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comNomura Holdings Inc. Invests $509,000 in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Nomura Holdings Inc. purchased a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 4,440 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $509,000. Several otherMay 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comMillennium Management LLC Has $22.14 Million Stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 122.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,087 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purcMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low on Analyst DowngradeWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 1-Year Low on Analyst DowngradeMay 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comBMO Capital Markets Has Lowered Expectations for Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock PriceBMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on Westlake from $103.00 to $94.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday.May 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Earns "Equal Weight" Rating from Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "equal weight" rating and set a $76.00 target price (down previously from $95.00) on shares of Westlake in a report on Tuesday.May 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comDeutsche Bank AG Raises Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Deutsche Bank AG increased its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 14.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,583 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,887 shares during the period. DMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Chemical Partners LP: 8%-Yielder Trading Near Record LevelsMay 21, 2025 | incomeinvestors.comAmeriprise Financial Inc. Buys 3,588 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 3.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 107,396 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after buying an additional 3,588 shares during theMay 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake downgraded at Wells Fargo amid tariff uncertaintyMay 20, 2025 | msn.comWells Fargo Downgrades Westlake (WLK)May 20, 2025 | msn.com5WLK : Deep Dive Into Westlake Stock: Analyst Perspectives (26 Ratings)May 20, 2025 | benzinga.comHold Rating for Westlake Chemical Amid Weakened Short-Term Fundamentals and Challenging Commodity BackdropMay 20, 2025 | tipranks.comHold Rating for Westlake Chemical Amidst Operational Challenges and Tariff UncertaintiesMay 20, 2025 | tipranks.comOccudo Quantitative Strategies LP Cuts Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP decreased its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 85.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,807 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stocMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. Trims Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Jefferies Financial Group Inc. decreased its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 86.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,089 shares of the specialty chemMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Stake Decreased by ProShare Advisors LLCProShare Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 45.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 249,051 shares of the specialty chemicals companMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Bought by Nuveen Asset Management LLCNuveen Asset Management LLC raised its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 6.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 983,090 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing aMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Purchased by Quantinno Capital Management LPQuantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 33.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 88,589 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after aMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comWe Wouldn't Be Too Quick To Buy Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Before It Goes Ex-DividendMay 16, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comLazard Asset Management LLC Purchases 2,916 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 3.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 99,432 shares of the specialty chemicals company's sMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJanus Henderson Group PLC Has $42.67 Million Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 84.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 372,196 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing an adMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBrandes Investment Partners, LP Reduces Stake in Embraer SA by 23.21%May 15, 2025 | finance.yahoo.com Get Westlake News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WLK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WLK Media Mentions By Week WLK Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. WLK News Sentiment▼0.860.52▲Average Basic Materials News Sentiment WLK News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. We track news headlines from hundreds of news outlets and tag them by company. 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