Westlake Chemical Corporation
$ 114.28
-1.18%
22 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 14,637,381,000 USD
- Current Price $ 114.28
- High / Low $ 117.66 / 113.50
- Stock P/E N/A
- Book Value 68.73
- EPS -11.70
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-01
- Dividend Per Share $2.11
- Dividend Yield 1.82 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA -0.01 %
- ROE -0.14 %
- 52 Week High 124.23
- 52 Week Low 55.56
About
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) is a prominent global leader in the manufacturing and supply of petrochemicals, polymers, and fabricated products, catering to essential industries such as construction, automotive, and packaging. The company operates through distinct segments—Olefins and Vinyls—enabling it to effectively leverage global economic trends and rising product demand. Committed to sustainability, Westlake actively invests in innovative technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact. With a robust manufacturing presence in North America and Europe, coupled with a disciplined financial management approach, Westlake is well-positioned for sustained growth and increased shareholder value.
Analyst Target Price
$120.29
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-24 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-08-05 | 2025-04-29 | 2025-02-18 | 2024-11-05 | 2024-08-06 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-02-20 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 |
| Reported EPS | -0.25 | -0.29 | -1.11 | -0.3117 | 0.41 | 1.41 | 2.4 | 1.34 | 0.72 | 2.2 | 2.31 | 3.05 |
| Estimated EPS | -1.4 | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.6944 | 1.1715 | 2.2 | 1.99 | 1.03 | 0.9 | 1.97 | 2.93 | 2.14 |
| Surprise | 1.15 | -0.53 | -1.2 | -1.0061 | -0.7615 | -0.79 | 0.41 | 0.31 | -0.18 | 0.23 | -0.62 | 0.91 |
| Surprise Percentage | 82.1429% | -220.8333% | -1333.3333% | -144.8877% | -65.0021% | -35.9091% | 20.603% | 30.0971% | -20% | 11.6751% | -21.1604% | 42.5234% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | -0.24 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-18 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-06-05 | 2025-03-19 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-06-06 | 2024-03-14 | 2023-12-06 |
| Amount | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.525 | $0.525 | $0.525 | $0.525 | $0.5 | $0.5 | $0.5 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: WLK
2026-04-22 02:10:07
Westlake Corporation announced the appointment of Jonathan H. Baksht as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2026. He will succeed M. Steven Bender, who is moving to a special advisor role before retirement. This strategic move aims to leverage Baksht's capital markets and industry experience to support Westlake's growth and value creation.
2026-04-21 19:40:20
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has agreed to a $67 million settlement in a 2024 class-action lawsuit alleging price-fixing in the U.S. PVC pipe market. The settlement awaits judicial approval, with Westlake denying wrongdoing and cooperating against remaining defendants. This news follows RBC Capital's adjustment of Westlake's price target from $119 to $145, maintaining an Outperform rating due to anticipated petrochemical price hikes.
2026-04-21 14:40:20
RBC Capital has reaffirmed its Outperform rating and $145.00 price target for Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) after the company appointed Jonathan H. Baksht as its new CFO. The firm views Baksht's extensive experience in consumer goods and financial acumen as positive, expecting him to help drive cost reduction targets and disciplined M&A. Westlake Chemical's expansion into building products and anticipated strong EBITDA growth from commodity pricing and operational improvements also support the positive outlook.
2026-04-21 13:00:03
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its first-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Interested parties need to pre-register online for phone access or can listen via webcast.
2026-04-21 13:00:03
Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) announced it will release its first-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call on the same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Interested parties can pre-register for the call to receive access details or listen via webcast.
2026-04-21 00:38:52
Westlake Chemical Partners has announced the appointment of Jonathan Baksht as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The article, which is less than a minute read, was sourced from Reuters. This change in leadership was reported by Refinitiv.
