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WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:WLK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9604131022 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

72.34  -1.32 (-1.79%)

After market: 72.34 0 (0%)

WLK Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

WESTLAKE CORP

NYSE:WLK (5/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 72.34 0 (0%)

72.34

-1.32 (-1.79%)

Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS SubIndustryCommodity Chemicals
Statistics
52 Week High161.31
52 Week Low71.76
Market Cap9.29B
Shares128.49M
Float33.27M
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Yield2.54%
PE20.32
Fwd PE12.77
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
IPO08-11 2004-08-11


WLK short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of WLK in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months -10 -20 -30 -40

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The current stock price of WLK is 72.34 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -23.65%. In the past year, price decreased by -54.38%.

WESTLAKE CORP / WLK Daily stock chart

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About WLK

Company Profile

WLK logo image Westlake Corp. Is a global diversified industrial company, which engages in the manufacturing and supplying of essential products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 15,540 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2004-08-11. With operations in Asia, Europe, and North America, it provides building blocks for solutions from housing and construction to packaging and healthcare to automotive and the consumer. Its segments include Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials include Westlake North American Vinyls, Westlake North American Chlor-alkali & Derivatives, Westlake European & Asian Chlorovinyls, Westlake Olefins, Westlake Polyethylene and Westlake Epoxy. The Housing and Infrastructure Products include Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Pipe and Fittings, Westlake Global Compounds and Westlake Dimex. Its products are used in diverse consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, automotive products, water treatment, wind turbines, coatings as well as other durable and non-durable goods.

Company Info

WESTLAKE CORP

2801 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 600

Houston TEXAS 77056 US

CEO: Albert Chao

Employees: 15540

WLK Company Website

WLK Investor Relations

Phone: 17139609111

WESTLAKE CORP / WLK FAQ

What is the stock price of WESTLAKE CORP today?

The current stock price of WLK is 72.34 USD. The price decreased by -1.79% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for WESTLAKE CORP stock?

The exchange symbol of WESTLAKE CORP is WLK and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is WLK stock listed?

WLK stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for WESTLAKE CORP stock?

23 analysts have analysed WLK and the average price target is 108.89 USD. This implies a price increase of 50.52% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 72.34. Check the WESTLAKE CORP stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is WESTLAKE CORP worth?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) has a market capitalization of 9.29B USD. This makes WLK a Mid Cap stock.


How many employees does WESTLAKE CORP have?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) currently has 15540 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) stock?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) has a resistance level at 82.05. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of WLK support and resistance levels.


Is WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) expected to grow?

The Revenue of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) is expected to decline by -2.27% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the WLK EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) stock pay dividends?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) has a dividend yield of 2.54%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 2.06. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of WLK dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) report earnings?

WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) will report earnings on 2025-08-04, before the market open.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK)?

The PE ratio for WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) is 20.32. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 3.56 and the current share price of 72.34 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for WLK.


What is the Short Interest ratio of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) stock?

The outstanding short interest for WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) is 8.38% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the WLK short interest.


WLK Technical Analysis


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WLK Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WLK. WLK has an average financial health and profitability rating.


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WLK Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months WLK reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 3.56. The EPS decreased by -45.81% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 3.2%
ROA 1.86%
ROE 3.7%
Debt/Equity 0.44
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-123.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.34%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%

WLK Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 74% to WLK. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 23 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -35.99% and a revenue growth -2.27% for WLK


Ownership
Inst Owners27.86%
Ins Owners0.69%
Short Float %8.38%
Short Ratio3.02
Analysts
Analysts73.91
Price Target108.89 (50.53%)
EPS Next Y-35.99%
Revenue Next Year-2.27%