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Westlake

WLK

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#2,576

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)33%

Price to earnings ratio27.8

Market capitalization8.5B

Earnings per share-9.58

Dividend yield (TTM)3.3%

Revenue (annual)11.2B

Net income (annual)-1.5B

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about WLK?

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Mar 5

BMO Capital upgraded Westlake Corporation (WLK) to Outperform from Market Perform, citing Middle East supply disruptions boosting pricing power.
The price target was raised to $127 from $108.
Westlake shares rose 3.12% following the analyst upgrade.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about WLK that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	100% +68.42	82.75% -17.25
Bearish	—	—	0% -68.42	17.25% +17.25

Oct 20

Westlake Corporation's PVC business faces downside risk due to potential market fluctuations.
The company's PVC operations may be impacted by economic downturns or changes in market demand.
Westlake's PVC segment is vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and increased competition.

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Topics

Of the messages about WLK that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	14.61%
Macro	—	—	—	3.93%
Announcements	—	—	—	61.05%
Earnings	—	—	—	0.56%
Analysts	—	—	—	18.16%
Controversies	—	—	—	1.69%

Earnings· Aug 2

Westlake Chemical ($WLK) missed Estimize EPS consensus by 38c but beat revenue consensus by $52.47M in FQ2 earnings.
The company reported FQ2 earnings of $2.17 EPS and $2.24B in revenue.
Westlake Chemical's Q2 EPS came in at $2.12, beating consensus estimates, while revenue beat expectations.

Analysts· Jan 18

Goldman Sachs raises Westlake Chemical's price target to $129 from $110.
Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter upgrades Westlake Chemical to Buy with a price target of $125 from $112.
Deutsche Bank resumes coverage of Westlake Chemical with a Buy rating.

Announcements· Feb 22

Westlake Corporation reported record fourth quarter and full year 2021 results, with Q4 EPS of $4.98 beating consensus of $4.49.
The company's CEO, Albert Chao, granted 30,577 shares of common stock to himself, increasing his holding by a significant amount.
Westlake Corporation changed its name from Westlake Chemical Corporation in February 2022, as per a recent SEC filing.

Macro· Mar 28

Westlake Corporation's unrealized losses on its balance sheet have ballooned to over $29 billion, primarily due to long-dated bonds.
Higher interest rates are causing customers to withdraw cash from accounts that underpin Schwab's business and contribute to its bottom line.
The crisis at Charles Schwab is deepening, with investors uncovering hidden risks, including Schwab's exposure to Westlake's financial woes.

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Community

Of the messages about WLK, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	—	42.59%
Newcomers	—	—	—	57.41%

Regulars· Feb 21

Westlake Corporation (WLK) reported earnings of $1.79, missing the consensus estimate of $2.24.
The company's Q4 2022 earnings were a disappointment, with GAAP EPS missing by $0.54 and revenue missing by $120M.
Despite the earnings miss, Westlake Corporation has an attractive valuation and strong overall fundamentals.

Newcomers· Feb 24

Westlake Corporation's Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations for EPS, but missed on revenue, with a significant decline in olefins and PVC sales.
The company recorded a massive $544M net loss due to restructuring charges, despite an optimistic bias for chemicals in 2026.
Westlake's stock price increased following the announcement, with some analysts attributing this to better-than-expected guidance for 2026, particularly in olefins and PVC sales.

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News

Westlake: Invest When It Gets Ugly That Is Not Now (Rating Downgrade) (NYSE:WLK)

Westlake specifically faces demand destruction and elevated input costs because of the unresolved Iranian situation. Read why WLK stock is downgraded to a sell.

2h agoSeeking Alpha

BlueLinx Expands Relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products™ Through Exclusive Kleer® PVC Trim Distribution Agreement and Market Expansion of TruExterior® Siding and Trim Products

ATLANTA, September 24, 2026--BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today announced the expansion of its relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products™.

6d agoYahoo Finance

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Broadens Kleer® and TruExterior® Distribution Through Expanded BlueLinx Partnership

Westlake Royal Building Products has broadened its distribution partnership with BlueLinx, with Westlake Royal becoming BlueLinx's sole PVC trim supplier, further expanding the long-standing relationship between the two companies.Kleer® PVC Trim will be available through 27 BlueLinx distribution locations serving customers throughout New England, the North and Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Ohio Valley and select Central U.S. markets.TruExterior® Siding & Trim distribution will expand from 12 to 1

6d agoYahoo Finance

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Westlake Corporation

Basic Materials
Specialty Chemicals

Westlake Corporation is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies performance and essential materials, as well as housing and infrastructure products. Its materials portfolio supports a wide range of end markets, including packaging, construction, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and water treatment. The company’s product lines include vinyls, chlor-alkali products, polyethylene, epoxy resins, PVC pipe and fittings, building products, and outdoor living materials. Westlake Corporation serves industrial customers, fabricators, contractors, municipalities, and distributors across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. Through its two core business segments, Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products, Westlake plays a significant role in supplying the basic inputs and finished products used in everyday residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Website

Location

2801 Post Oak Boulevard

Houston, TX, 77056

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about WLK?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% +0	0% 0	0% 0

Mar 5

BMO Capital upgraded Westlake Corporation (WLK) to Outperform from Market Perform, citing Middle East supply disruptions boosting pricing power.
The price target was raised to $127 from $108.
Westlake shares rose 3.12% following the analyst upgrade.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about WLK that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	100% +68.42	82.75% -17.25
Bearish	—	—	0% -68.42	17.25% +17.25

Oct 20

Westlake Corporation's PVC business faces downside risk due to potential market fluctuations.
The company's PVC operations may be impacted by economic downturns or changes in market demand.
Westlake's PVC segment is vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and increased competition.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about WLK that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	14.61%
Macro	—	—	—	3.93%
Announcements	—	—	—	61.05%
Earnings	—	—	—	0.56%
Analysts	—	—	—	18.16%
Controversies	—	—	—	1.69%

Earnings· Aug 2

Westlake Chemical ($WLK) missed Estimize EPS consensus by 38c but beat revenue consensus by $52.47M in FQ2 earnings.
The company reported FQ2 earnings of $2.17 EPS and $2.24B in revenue.
Westlake Chemical's Q2 EPS came in at $2.12, beating consensus estimates, while revenue beat expectations.

Analysts· Jan 18

Goldman Sachs raises Westlake Chemical's price target to $129 from $110.
Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter upgrades Westlake Chemical to Buy with a price target of $125 from $112.
Deutsche Bank resumes coverage of Westlake Chemical with a Buy rating.

Announcements· Feb 22

Westlake Corporation reported record fourth quarter and full year 2021 results, with Q4 EPS of $4.98 beating consensus of $4.49.
The company's CEO, Albert Chao, granted 30,577 shares of common stock to himself, increasing his holding by a significant amount.
Westlake Corporation changed its name from Westlake Chemical Corporation in February 2022, as per a recent SEC filing.

Macro· Mar 28

Westlake Corporation's unrealized losses on its balance sheet have ballooned to over $29 billion, primarily due to long-dated bonds.
Higher interest rates are causing customers to withdraw cash from accounts that underpin Schwab's business and contribute to its bottom line.
The crisis at Charles Schwab is deepening, with investors uncovering hidden risks, including Schwab's exposure to Westlake's financial woes.

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Community

Of the messages about WLK, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	—	42.59%
Newcomers	—	—	—	57.41%

Regulars· Feb 21

Westlake Corporation (WLK) reported earnings of $1.79, missing the consensus estimate of $2.24.
The company's Q4 2022 earnings were a disappointment, with GAAP EPS missing by $0.54 and revenue missing by $120M.
Despite the earnings miss, Westlake Corporation has an attractive valuation and strong overall fundamentals.

Newcomers· Feb 24

Westlake Corporation's Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations for EPS, but missed on revenue, with a significant decline in olefins and PVC sales.
The company recorded a massive $544M net loss due to restructuring charges, despite an optimistic bias for chemicals in 2026.
Westlake's stock price increased following the announcement, with some analysts attributing this to better-than-expected guidance for 2026, particularly in olefins and PVC sales.

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Westlake

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Mar 5

Oct 20

Earnings· Aug 2

Analysts· Jan 18

Announcements· Feb 22

Macro· Mar 28

Regulars· Feb 21

Newcomers· Feb 24

Westlake: Invest When It Gets Ugly That Is Not Now (Rating Downgrade) (NYSE:WLK)

Why is Westlake stock sliding today?

Westlake warns of weaker Q3, closes German PVC plant (WLK:NYSE)

BlueLinx expands distribution deal with Westlake Royal

BlueLinx Expands Relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products™ Through Exclusive Kleer® PVC Trim Distribution Agreement and Market Expansion of TruExterior® Siding and Trim Products

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Broadens Kleer® and TruExterior® Distribution Through Expanded BlueLinx Partnership

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Westlake Corporation

Company Information

Location

Westlake: Invest When It Gets Ugly That Is Not Now (Rating Downgrade) (NYSE:WLK)

Why is Westlake stock sliding today?

Westlake warns of weaker Q3, closes German PVC plant (WLK:NYSE)

BlueLinx expands distribution deal with Westlake Royal

BlueLinx Expands Relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products™ Through Exclusive Kleer® PVC Trim Distribution Agreement and Market Expansion of TruExterior® Siding and Trim Products

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Broadens Kleer® and TruExterior® Distribution Through Expanded BlueLinx Partnership

Also Discussed

Social

Mar 5

Oct 20

Earnings· Aug 2

Analysts· Jan 18

Announcements· Feb 22

Macro· Mar 28

Regulars· Feb 21

Newcomers· Feb 24