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WLK
$73.82-1.41 (-1.87%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Westlake Corporation in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $73.82 with a market capitalization of $10.8B. Wall Street consensus targets $96.00 (15 analysts), implying a +30.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 41% below its 52-week high of $124.23, remaining 14.9% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals. The Whystock Score of 55/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +30.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.65B↑ | $2.53B↓ | $2.84B↓ | $2.95B↑ | $2.85B |
| Gross Profit | $112.00M↑ | $87.00M↓ | $236.00M↓ | $258.00M↑ | $232.00M |
| Operating Income | -$154.00M↑ | -$170.00M↓ | -$22.00M↓ | $6.00M↑ | -$25.00M |
| Net Income | -$169.00M↑ | -$544.00M↑ | -$782.00M↓ | -$142.00M↓ | -$40.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. It operates through two segme...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$10.83B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.15%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-19.15%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.01M
Recent News
Chlorovinyl Manufacturing Expansion Asserts Westlake Corp (WLK) as a Top Mid-Cap Stock to Own for Decades, According to Hedge Funds
Westlake Corp (NYSE: WLK) has been one of the top mid-cap stocks to own for decades, according to hedge funds. On June 15, Westlake Corp (NYSE:WLK) strengthened its Performance & Essential Materials business by completing the acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The company completed the […]
Here is why Westlake Corporation (WLK) is among the 10 Most Promising Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stocks According to Analysts
With an upside potential of 41.46% according to analysts, Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) is among the 10 Most Promising Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Stocks According to Analysts. On June 5, UBS analyst Joshua Spector lowered the firm’s price target on Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) to $117 from $130 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst updated estimates to reflect a lower anticipated peak […]
Antipodes Global Fund Exited Westlake Corporation (WLK) Due to Weak Demand and Restructuring Concerns
Antipodes Partners published its “Antipodes Global Strategy” first-quarter 2026 investor letter, highlighting the key performance stocks, portfolio changes, and the market outlook. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first quarter of 2026 was highly volatile. Early optimism shifted to a historic energy shock caused by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Global equities dropped 3.2% […]
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Westlake Expands in Europe by Acquiring Wilhelmshaven Plant
WLK's Wilhelmshaven plant acquisition expands its European footprint and strengthens the global chlorovinyls manufacturing network.