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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | $95.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 5/18/2026 | $90.00 | Underweight → Neutral | Analyst |
| 5/6/2026 | $90.00 | Neutral → Underweight | Analyst |
| 4/20/2026 | $120.00 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 4/6/2026 | $119.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 3/5/2026 | $127.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 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. |
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Westlake Royal Building Products has launched SturdiMount Woodgrain mounting blocks across the U.S. and Canada. Available in seven profiles, this durable, textured finish blends with woodgrain exterior siding for both new construction and retrofit projects. HOUSTON, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), today announced the launch of SturdiMount™ Woodgrain, a new textured finish now available across its complete line of SturdiMount mounting blocks, designed to provide a strong mounting surface perfect for light fixtures, vents and outlets. Available now throughout the U.S. and Canada, the finish gives contract
HOUSTON, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, August 4, 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/BI462e4a5f6f6c4c44ad90a0e4540da14a. 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://edg
New options and extended color palettes expand design versatility across the product portfolio Westlake Royal Building Products™ has launched two new neutral colorways, Soft Barley™ and Summer Plains™, designed to provide warmth and texture across select Dutch Quality Stone profiles.The popular Snowpack™ color has been extended to the Rough Ashlar and Weather Ledge profiles, while the Mist hearthstone color is now available across the brand’s full line of accents and accessories.These additions aim to meet current architectural trends by offering a versatile range of soft, lived-in neutrals that suit both modern and traditional designs.Westlake Royal Building Products™ ("Westlake Royal"), a
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) ("Westlake") announced today that its German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the previously-announced acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany (the "Wilhelmshaven plant"). The Wilhelmshaven plant, which was previously in insolvency administration, has the capacity to produce 380,000 metric tons of PVC per year."This acquisition strengthens our Performance & Essential Materials business by expanding our global chlorovinyls manufacturing footprint and complements our existing chlorovinyl production facilities in Europe and North America," said Jean-Marc Gilson, Pre
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on June 11, 2026 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the first quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on June 11, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 27, 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 more
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced first quarter 2026 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Westlake Corporation Net sales $ 2,652 $ 2,533 $ 2,846 Loss from operations $ (172 )
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today announced that its Westlake Epoxy plant in Deer Park, Texas, has received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS. The certification covers liquid epoxy resins (LER), solid epoxy resins (SER), and liquid epoxy blends that combine LER with reactive modifiers, serving key end-use segments such as industrial coatings, construction, wind energy, composites, automotive and electronics. Starting today, existing and new customers will have access to these ISCC+ mass balance-attributed content of certified renewable feedstock. These solutions support sustainability objectives while maintaining the same quality, performance, and specifica
Launches Poly-Ash Siding and Trim Across Select BlueLinx Markets BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BXC), a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, today announced the launch of TruExterior® Siding and Trim by Westlake Royal Building Products™ across 12 BlueLinx markets, including six of the top 50 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas. This coordinated expansion significantly broadens access to TruExterior's high‑performance poly‑ash siding and trim, reinforcing BlueLinx's commitment to growing its specialty product portfolio in key, high‑demand regions. TruExterior Siding and Trim is now available through BlueLinx locations in Denville, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; Frederick, MD; Ri
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its first quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, May 5, 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/BI34ea020237b448069214d7ccf868ece8. 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/p33g6sjv and the earn
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") announced today that Mr. Jonathan H. Baksht will be joining the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baksht succeeds Mr. M. Steven Bender, who, as previously disclosed, will retire by the end of the year and, effective June 15, 2026, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to the position of Special Advisor to the President of the Company. Mr. Baksht most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Brands Innovati
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Citigroup downgraded Westlake Corporation from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $95.00
Analyst upgraded Westlake Corporation from Underweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $90.00
Analyst downgraded Westlake Corporation from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $90.00
Deutsche Bank downgraded Westlake Corporation from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $120.00
BofA Securities downgraded Westlake Corporation from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $119.00
BMO Capital Markets upgraded Westlake Corporation from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $127.00
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
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Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") announced today that Mr. Jonathan H. Baksht will be joining the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baksht succeeds Mr. M. Steven Bender, who, as previously disclosed, will retire by the end of the year and, effective June 15, 2026, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to the position of Special Advisor to the President of the Company. Mr. Baksht most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Brands Innovati
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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HOUSTON, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, August 4, 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/BI462e4a5f6f6c4c44ad90a0e4540da14a. 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://edg
$0.53 per share dividend declared payable on June 11, 2026 The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the first quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on June 11, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 27, 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 more
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced first quarter 2026 results. SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in millions of dollars, except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Westlake Corporation Net sales $ 2,652 $ 2,533 $ 2,846 Loss from operations $ (172 )
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its first quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, May 5, 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/BI34ea020237b448069214d7ccf868ece8. 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/p33g6sjv and the earn
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