NYSE:WLKP Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Stock Price, News & Analysis $22.18 +0.09 (+0.41%) Closing price 03:58 PM EasternExtended Trading$22.38 +0.20 (+0.90%) As of 07:55 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 Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Westlake Chemical Partners Stock (NYSE:WLKP) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get WLKP alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$21.97▼$22.3150-Day Range$21.88▼$23.7552-Week Range$21.19▼$25.04Volume30,214 shsAverage Volume32,443 shsMarket Capitalization$781.62 millionP/E Ratio14.89Dividend Yield8.52%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingStrong Buy Company Overview Westlake Chemical Partners LP acquires, develops, and operates ethylene production facilities and related assets in the United States. The company's ethylene production facilities primarily convert ethane into ethylene. It also sells ethylene co-products, such as propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen directly to third parties on either a spot or contract basis. Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC serves as the general partner of the company. Westlake Chemical Partners LP was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Read More Westlake Chemical Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks62nd Percentile Overall ScoreWLKP MarketRank™: Westlake Chemical Partners scored higher than 62% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 95th out of 191 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Westlake Chemical Partners.Read more about Westlake Chemical Partners' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth9.68% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Westlake Chemical Partners are expected to grow by 9.68% in the coming year, from $1.55 to $1.70 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Westlake Chemical Partners is 14.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Westlake Chemical Partners is 14.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 88.16.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWestlake Chemical Partners has a PEG Ratio of 3.16. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestlake Chemical Partners has a P/B Ratio of 0.94. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Westlake Chemical Partners' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.60% of the float of Westlake Chemical Partners has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestlake Chemical Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Westlake Chemical Partners has recently increased by 16.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend LeadershipWestlake Chemical Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWestlake Chemical Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Westlake Chemical Partners is 126.85%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Westlake Chemical Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 111.18% in the coming year. This indicates that Westlake Chemical Partners may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Westlake Chemical Partners' dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted0.60% of the float of Westlake Chemical Partners has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestlake Chemical Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Westlake Chemical Partners has recently increased by 16.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media0.6 / 5News SentimentN/A News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Westlake Chemical Partners this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for WLKP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Westlake Chemical Partners insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $307,759.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of Westlake Chemical Partners is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.28% of the stock of Westlake Chemical Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Westlake Chemical Partners' insider trading history. Receive WLKP Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Westlake Chemical Partners and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WLKP Stock News HeadlinesWLKP Westlake Chemical Partners LP Common Units - Seeking AlphaJuly 1 at 9:34 AM | seekingalpha.comWestlake Chemical Stock Price, Quotes and Forecasts | NYSE:WLKP | BenzingaJune 5, 2025 | benzinga.comBanks aren’t ready for this altcoin—are you?I've never been more confident about a DeFi opportunity. This isn't about complex trading or risky bets. This is about being in the right place at the right time – and I believe that time is now.July 1 at 2:00 AM | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Westlake Chemical Stock Dividends | NYSE:WLKP | BenzingaJune 5, 2025 | benzinga.comInsider Sell: James Chao Sells 3,700 Shares of Westlake Chemical Partners LPMay 30, 2025 | gurufocus.comInsider Sell: James Chao Sells Shares of Westlake Chemical Partners LPMay 29, 2025 | gurufocus.com3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Paying Over 8%May 27, 2025 | 247wallst.comWestlake Chemical Partners LP: Is This Deeply Undervalued Stock A Hidden Gem?May 24, 2025 | talkmarkets.comSee More Headlines WLKP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WLKP shares performed this year? Westlake Chemical Partners' stock was trading at $23.14 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WLKP stock has decreased by 4.1% and is now trading at $22.18. View the best growth stocks for 2025 here. How were Westlake Chemical Partners' earnings last quarter? Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 2nd. The basic materials company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.24. The basic materials company had revenue of $237.63 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $296 million. Westlake Chemical Partners had a net margin of 4.82% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.35%. Read the conference call transcript. Does Westlake Chemical Partners have any subsidiaries? Westlake Chemical Partners subsidiaries include these companies: Hexion - Epoxy Business, Dimex, Nakan, Axiall Corporation, Vinnolit Holdings, CertainTeed Corporation, Axiall Canada Inc., and more. How do I buy shares of Westlake Chemical Partners? Shares of WLKP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Westlake Chemical Partners own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Westlake Chemical Partners investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), Energy Transfer (ET), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2025Record date for 5/29 Dividend5/13/2025Ex-Dividend for 5/29 Dividend5/13/2025Dividend Payable5/29/2025Today7/01/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry CHEM - SPECIALTY Sub-IndustryChemicals Current SymbolNYSE:WLKP CIK1604665 Webwww.wlkpartners.com Phone(713) 585-2900FaxN/AEmployees150Year Founded1986Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.49 Trailing P/E Ratio14.84 Forward P/E Ratio14.27 P/E Growth3.16Net Income$62.39 million Net Margins4.82% Pretax Margin29.62% Return on Equity6.35% Return on Assets4.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.50 Current Ratio1.37 Quick Ratio1.35 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.14 billion Price / Sales0.69 Cash Flow$4.94 per share Price / Cash Flow4.48 Book Value$23.53 per share Price / Book0.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares35,240,000Free Float34,851,000Market Cap$779.33 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. 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