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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 UBS 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 at 4:40 AM | 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 at 4:25 AM | 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 at 4:32 AM | 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 at 5:23 AM | 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 at 4:53 AM | 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 at 4:06 AM | 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 at 4:05 AM | 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.comBMO Capital Markets Cuts Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $94.00May 23, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Receives Equal Weight Rating from Wells Fargo & CompanyMay 23, 2025 | americanbankingnews.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 (NYSE:WLK) Stock Price Down 3% on Analyst DowngradeMay 22, 2025 | americanbankingnews.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.comPiper Sandler Lowers Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $100.00May 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.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.comMerewether Investment Management LP Acquires 4,470 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Merewether Investment Management LP increased its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 1.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 273,637 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after aMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. Purchases 47,732 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 5.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 882,474 shares of the specialty cMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.53 (NYSE:WLK)Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 20th will be given a dividend of 0.525 per share by the specialty chemicals company on Thursday, June 5th. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 20th.May 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Has Lowered Expectations for Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Stock PriceMorgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Westlake from $122.00 to $98.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Monday.May 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comBNP Paribas Financial Markets Raises Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 53.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 75,115 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock afterMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comCultured Stone® Expands Cobblefield® Profile with Serene New Color, Salt Flat™May 13, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Position Increased by Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. grew its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 34.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 799,250 shares of the specialty chemicals compaMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comD. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. Has $28.98 Million Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 305.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 252,747 shares of the specialty chemicals company'sMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comCrestline Management LP Acquires New Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Crestline Management LP bought a new position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 3,648 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valuedMay 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Chemical Approves Board Members and AuditorMay 12, 2025 | tipranks.comCresset Asset Management LLC Has $2.01 Million Stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Cresset Asset Management LLC cut its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 35.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 17,524 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 9,787 sharMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comNorthern Trust Corp Grows Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Northern Trust Corp boosted its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 12.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 305,663 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock afMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comWe Think Westlake's (NYSE:WLK) Solid Earnings Are UnderstatedMay 11, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV Sells 3,834 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV trimmed its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 24.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,660 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 3,834 shares during tMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Downgraded by StockNews.com to SellStockNews.com cut shares of Westlake from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday.May 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comDeprince Race & Zollo Inc. Makes New Investment in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 218,279 shares of the specialty chemicals company'May 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comConcentric Capital Strategies LP Purchases New Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Concentric Capital Strategies LP 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. The firm acquired 5,889 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued atMay 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Purchased by Comerica BankComerica Bank grew its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 17.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,600 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stMay 10, 2025 | marketbeat.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▼0.830.68▲Average Basic Materials News Sentiment WLK News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. 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