Westlake Chemical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Vinyls and Olefins. The Vinyls segment provides specialty and commodity polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomers, ethylene dichloride, chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated derivative, and ethylene products. This segment also manufactures and sells PVC compounds and building products fabricated from PVC, including residential siding, trim and molding, pipe and fittings for various water, sewer and industrial applications, profiles for windows and doors, decking products, films for various inflatables, wall covering tapes, roofing applications, and composite roof tiles. The Olefins segment offers polyethylene, styrene monomers, and various ethylene co-products, as well as sells propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen products. Westlake Chemical Corporation offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses in various consumer and industrial markets, such as flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, water treatment, refrigerants, and residential and commercial construction, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
IPO Year: 2004
Exchange: NYSE
Website: westlake.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | $88.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Mizuho |
| 11/3/2025 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities | |
| 10/14/2025 | $87.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 8/6/2025 | $90.00 | Hold → Buy | Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. |
| 5/20/2025 | $76.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 4/15/2025 | $75.00 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities |
| 3/26/2025 | $135.00 → $120.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 2/27/2025 | $135.00 → $110.00 | Underweight → Neutral | Analyst |
| 1/28/2025 | $168.00 | Buy | Truist |
| 1/10/2025 | $144.00 | Neutral → Buy | UBS |
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Meaningful actions taken in 2025 to optimize footprint, improve plant reliability, and structurally reduce costs expected to provide earnings improvement in 2026 Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ($ in millions except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2025 2025 2024 2025 2024 West
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced that Mr. Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel and Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective February 20, 2026. "We are very pleased to welcome Bob to our board," said Westlake Corporation Executive Chairman Albert Chao. "He brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the chemicals and building materials industries and adds to the already deep expertise our board has in this area. We are also pleased to welcome Jean-Marc to the board in recognition of his continued leadership of the company. His presence on the board is expected to further enhance c
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on March 18, 2026 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on March 18, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 3, 2026. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 22 years. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding future payment of dividend, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. For
Royal Estate™ debuts new Double 5" profile and Exterior Portfolio Market Square® expands color availability Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has added new Double 5" (D5) vinyl siding options across its Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® brands, introducing the D5 profile within the Royal Estate™ line and the Exterior Portfolio Market Square® line in all colors. "As wider siding profiles gain increasing popularity in modern exterior design, these new additions bring forward a timely yet classic approach to curb appeal," said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing, Westlake Royal Building Products. "With broader profile and color selections
New 9" profile for Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® lines answers demand for wider, more traditional exterior styles Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced the launch of a new 9" wide vinyl Board & Batten profile, expanding its Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® lines. The new profile is the widest traditional vinyl Board & Batten profile currently on the market. "The 9" Board & Batten profile reflects the continued shift toward wider siding profiles that deliver timeless curb appeal at a scale suited for today's homes," said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products. "By expanding profile options
The bold, vertical accent panel expands design possibilities for vinyl siding Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced the launch of Vertälla™, a striking, vertical accent panel, for its Royal® and Exterior Portfolio® vinyl siding lines. With a modern vertical profile and architectural depth, Vertälla delivers a fresh exterior aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional vinyl siding. Intended strictly as an accent panel rather than full-home coverage, Vertälla elevates curb appeal by creating intentional contrast and visual interest. Its clean vertical lines are ideal for highlighting architectural focal points, allowing desi
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today announced that Westlake Epoxy will expand its long‑standing distribution relationship with Brenntag to South and West India. The agreement builds on a successful collaboration across Europe, North and South America, and Southeast Asia, extending Westlake Epoxy's reach into one of the world's fastest‑growing coatings, adhesives and construction markets. Under the expanded collaboration, Brenntag will distribute Westlake Epoxy's established portfolio of epoxy solutions for coatings, adhesives and construction applications, including the EPON™, EPIKOTE™, EPIKURE™ and EPI‑REZ™ product lines. Customers are expected to benefit from reliable local supply, te
Award-winning trim line expands to include column wraps and new color, Rich Cedar Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has announced the expansion of its Grove Collection™, a line of architectural PVC trim and mouldings, to include column wraps and new color, Rich Cedar. Available in 6"x6" and 8"x8" sizes in 10' lengths, Grove Collection's new column wraps are designed to slip easily over existing columns, providing an instant, premium upgrade to porches and exteriors. Its ease of installation saves time and labor costs, offering aesthetic and functional versatility for a variety of outdoor projects. Originally available in six on-trend co
Westlake Royal expands design possibilities with new siding profile and five new colors Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has added a new V-Groove profile and coastal-inspired color options to the Celect® Cellular Composite Siding line. Meeting the growing demand for clean, modern aesthetics, the new V-Groove profile for the Celect Cellular Composite Siding line adds effortless elegance to virtually any home style with its wide, flat profile, distinctive V-groove shape and striking shadow lines. Engineered to be installed both vertically and horizontally, its 12-foot length makes it perfect for vertical installations in homes with high
The newly launched TrendLine™ platform translates consumer data and expert insights into an interactive guide for ‘intentional home' design Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced today the launch of TrendLine™, a data-driven digital experience designed to decode the shifting design preferences of the modern homeowner. The 2026 trend forecast reveals a pivot toward intentional design choices, favoring warm neutrals, natural textures and products that prioritize emotional well-being and structural resilience. "Our data shows that 2026 is the year of the 'intentional home,'" said Steve Booz, vice president of marketing, Westlake Royal
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Mizuho downgraded Westlake Corporation from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $88.00
BofA Securities upgraded Westlake Corporation from Neutral to Buy
BofA Securities downgraded Westlake Corporation from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $87.00
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. upgraded Westlake Corporation from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $90.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Westlake Corporation from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $76.00
BofA Securities upgraded Westlake Corporation from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $75.00
Piper Sandler downgraded Westlake Corporation from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $120.00 from $135.00 previously
Analyst upgraded Westlake Corporation from Underweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $110.00 from $135.00 previously
Truist initiated coverage of Westlake Corporation with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $168.00
UBS upgraded Westlake Corporation from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $144.00
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Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced that Mr. Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel and Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective February 20, 2026. "We are very pleased to welcome Bob to our board," said Westlake Corporation Executive Chairman Albert Chao. "He brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the chemicals and building materials industries and adds to the already deep expertise our board has in this area. We are also pleased to welcome Jean-Marc to the board in recognition of his continued leadership of the company. His presence on the board is expected to further enhance c
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today announced that Mr. Roger A. Cregg has been appointed to the company's board of directors. Mr. Cregg succeeds Mr. Marius A. Haas who, as previously disclosed, informed the board that he intended to retire from the board effective upon the appointment of his successor. Mr. Haas' retirement from the board was effective on December 10, 2024. "We are delighted that Roger has agreed to join our board," said Westlake Corporation Executive Chairman Albert Chao. "He brings a unique combination of experience and in-depth knowledge about the home building and other industries. We look forward to working with him as he shares his perspectives with the board. We w
Calgary, AB, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) today announced the appointment of Mr. Roger Kearns as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12, 2023. Mr. Kearns most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of Westlake Corporation, the global diversified manufacturer of essential products (NYSE:WLK) with 15,000 employees, which recorded net sales of USD $15.8bn and annual net income of USD $2.2bn in 2022. Mr. Kearns succeeds Mr. Danny Dweik, who has served as interim President and CEO of NOVA Chemicals since October 2022. Mr. Dweik will remain a member of NOVA's Board of Directors and return to his role as Head of Industr
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Meaningful actions taken in 2025 to optimize footprint, improve plant reliability, and structurally reduce costs expected to provide earnings improvement in 2026 Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ($ in millions except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, 2025 2025 2024 2025 2024 West
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on March 18, 2026 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on March 18, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 3, 2026. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 22 years. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding future payment of dividend, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. For
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference by phone, it is necessary to pre-register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI0ebecf9ae9804486aff77f70a8cc367f. Once registered, you will receive a phone number and unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input the PIN number to be placed into the call. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the global compounding solutions businesses of the ACI/Perplastic Group (collectively, "ACI"). Headquartered in Portugal, ACI is a global manufacturer of specialty materials, primarily serving the wire and cable sectors. "The integration of ACI with Westlake's compounding operations represents a strong strategic alignment, offering significant opportunities to further strengthen our Housing & Infrastructure Products (HIP) business. This acquisition will enhance the reach of Westlake Global Compounds and introduce new specialty products and advanced technologies to our portfolio," stated J
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake") (the "Company") announced today that the Company has approved a plan to cease operation of certain of the Company's North American chlorovinyl production facilities, including: its polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") plant at the Aberdeen, Mississippi site, which has an annual capacity of approximately 1 billion pounds of suspension PVC resin; its vinyl chloride monomer ("VCM") plant at the Lake Charles, Louisiana North site, which has an annual capacity of approximately 910 million pounds of VCM; and one of its diaphragm chlor-alkali units at the Lake Charles, Louisiana South site, which has an annual capacity of approximately 825 million pounds of
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on December 11, 2025 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the third quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on December 11, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 25, 2025. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 21 years. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding future payment of dividend, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertaint
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced third quarter 2025 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Westlake Corporation Net sales $ 2,838 $ 2,953 $ 3,117 Income (loss) from operations $ (766
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference by phone, it is necessary to pre-register at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI407a290bfbf04abdbdcf5bdeb7f15366. Once registered, you will receive a phone number and unique PIN number. When you dial in, you will input the PIN number to be placed into the call. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/eex75wdd and th
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on September 4, 2025 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the second quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on September 4, 2025 to stockholders of record on August 19, 2025. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 20 years. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding future payment of dividend, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainti
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced second quarter 2025 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Westlake Corporation Net sales $ 2,953 $ 2,846 $ 3,207 Income (loss) from operations $ (109 )
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