Westlake Corp/$WLK
Westlake rises after outlining a plan for $200 million in additional cost reductions by 2026 and expecting chlorovinyls production to normalize in Q3 2025.
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About Westlake Corp
Westlake Corp is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, polymers, and building products. Its Performance and Essential Materials segment offers a wide range of essential building blocks for making products utilized in everyday living, including olefins, vinyl chemicals, polyethylene, and epoxies. Its Housing and Infrastructure Products segment produces key finished goods for building products, pipe and fittings, and global compounds businesses.
Ticker
$WLK
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
15,540
Headquarters
Website
Westlake Corp Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$9.8B
25.45
$3.00
0.90
$2.10
2.75%
Price and volume
Market cap
$9.8B
Beta
0.9
52-week high
$153.34
52-week low
$68.55
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
$2.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.635
Quick ratio
1.81
Long term debt to equity
42.011
Total debt to equity
49.95
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
68.81%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.52%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,685
Gross margin (TTM)
14.34%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.23%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.94%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
36.36%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$770,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.14%
Return on equity (TTM)
3.92%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.454
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.816
Price to book
0.94
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
116.665
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
0.86%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.654
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.75%
Forward dividend yield
2.75%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.27%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
50.12%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-3.76%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
10.34%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-46.48%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.97%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
21.30%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.82%
What the Analysts think about Westlake Corp
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Westlake Corp stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Westlake's Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment experienced a 4% growth in sales volume, driven by strong performance in Compounds, Siding & Trim, and Roofing sectors, indicating resilience in key markets. (GuruFocus)
The company has a history of increasing its dividend, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. (American Banking and Market News)
Analysts have issued a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' for Westlake, with a consensus price target of $138.21, suggesting potential upside from current levels. (American Banking and Market News)
Westlake reported a decrease in first-quarter revenue to $2.85 billion from $2.98 billion year-over-year, attributed to higher feedstock and energy costs and operational challenges. (GuruFocus)
The company faced planned and unplanned production halts, further impacting profitability and indicating potential operational vulnerabilities. (GuruFocus)
Barclays downgraded its price target for Westlake from $175.00 to $135.00, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance. (American Banking and Market News)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Westlake Corp stock?
Westlake Corp (WLK) has a market cap of $9.8B as of August 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Westlake Corp stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Westlake Corp (WLK) stock is 25.45 as of August 05, 2025.
Does Westlake Corp stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Westlake Corp (WLK) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 05, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.1 and the yield is 2.75%. Westlake Corp has a payout ratio of 68.81% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Westlake Corp dividend payment date?
The next Westlake Corp (WLK) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Westlake Corp?
Westlake Corp (WLK) has a beta rating of 0.9. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.