WLK Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of WLK?

Mr. Albert Yuan ChaoPres, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCMr. Jeff HolyVice President & Treasurer of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCLawrence SchubertVice President of Corporation Devel. & SustainabilityThomas J. JanssensSenior Vice President of Operations, PEM & Corporation LogisticsMr. James Y. ChaoExecutive ChairmanDr. Karl-Martin SchellererManaging Director of Vinnolit Bus. and Vice PresidentMr. L. Benjamin EderingtonEVice President Perf. & Ess. Mat., Gen. Counsel, Chief Admin Off. and Director of Westlake Chem. Partners GP LLCMr. Mark Steven Bender CPAExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCMr. Thomas J. JanssensSenior Vice President of Operations, PEM & Corporation LogisticsMr. Johnathan Stevan ZoellerVice President & Chief Accounting Officer of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLCMr. Robert F. BuesingerExecutive Vice President of Housing, Infrastructure Products, IT & DigitalMr. Roger Lester KearnsExecutive Officer

NYSE : WLK

Westlake

$114.22

0.13+0.11%

At Close 4:00 PM

44.82

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Stock Price Today

Westlake Corporation (WLK) stock surged +0.11%, trading at $114.22 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $114.09. The stock opened at $114.41, fluctuating between $113.23 and $116.19 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

114.09

Prev. Close

14.65B

Market Cap

113.23

Day Low

-9.75

P/E Ratio

-11.71

EPS (TTM)

10.16

Cash Flow per Share

114.41

Open

128.27M

Number of Shares

116.19

Day High

25.8%

Free Float in %

79.9

Book Value

1.12M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Mar 25, 2026	114.41	116.19	113.23	114.22	1.12M
Mar 24, 2026	107.94	115.13	107.07	114.09	754.31K
Mar 23, 2026	107.79	111.47	107.00	108.50	1.55M
Mar 20, 2026	111.80	112.41	105.48	106.12	1.52M
Mar 19, 2026	110.89	112.67	109.40	111.23	946.39K
Mar 18, 2026	113.12	115.78	112.59	112.60	1.26M
Mar 17, 2026	111.25	114.97	110.18	111.44	1.21M
Mar 16, 2026	111.25	113.10	110.00	110.79	1.31M
Mar 13, 2026	115.00	116.46	111.50	112.04	1.6M
Mar 12, 2026	107.24	114.65	107.24	114.22	1.62M
Mar 11, 2026	104.75	107.68	103.54	107.03	1.05M
Mar 10, 2026	104.81	107.74	104.00	105.04	809.71K
Mar 09, 2026	102.18	107.45	100.54	106.34	1.22M
Mar 06, 2026	104.00	106.10	99.34	103.19	1.49M
Mar 03, 2026	103.49	104.86	99.60	102.92	1.57M
Mar 02, 2026	103.32	108.88	102.70	106.79	1.76M
Feb 27, 2026	98.20	106.00	97.90	105.38	1.29M
Feb 26, 2026	102.57	103.67	99.11	100.34	899.21K
Feb 25, 2026	106.36	106.66	101.56	103.09	1.69M
Feb 24, 2026	102.72	107.99	97.83	104.17	2.39M

Contact Details

Houston, TX 77056

United States

https://www.westlake.com 713 960 9111

About Company

Westlake Corporation manufactures and supplies petrochemicals, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Performance and Essential Materials; and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment manufactures and markets polyethylene, styrene monomer, ethylene co-products, PVC, VCM, ethylene dichloride chlor-alkali, and chlorinated derivative products. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment manufactures and sells residential PVC siding; PVC trim and moldings; roofing applications; decorative stone; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, tape, and roofing applications; polymer composite roof tiles; PVC pipe and fittings; PVC compounds; and various consumer and commercial products such as landscape edging; industrial, home and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. The company offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.

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Company Overview

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) closed at $114.22 USD, gaining $0.13 (0.11%) from the previous close of $114.09. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week high $56.33 and $116.46. With a market capitalization of about $14.65 billion, Westlake Corporation is classified as a large-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.83). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.37 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Westlake Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector and the Chemicals - Specialty industry. Led by CEO Jean-Marc Gilson, the company employs approximately 15,540 people and listed since August 12, 2004. Westlake Corporation manufactures and supplies petrochemicals, polymers, and building products worldwide.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 5.52%, SMA50 17.26%, SMA200 26.57%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 60.16 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 5.01 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -12.56% below its high and over 78.13% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.21 million shares is below the 3-month average of 1.37 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Westlake Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of -9.75, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.31 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.67 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -27.59, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Westlake Corporation last paid a dividend of 2.12 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.25%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $80.93. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$6.10. The next quarter is forecast at -$0.40. Next year's EPS is expected at -$4.88. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 8 Strong Buy ratings, 21 Buy ratings, 16 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $155.00 to $73.00. The high target offers 35.7% upside. The low target suggests -36.09% downside. The mean target is $99.53. This offers -12.86% upside. Westlake Corporation earnings surprise history is frequent misses against expectations. The quarter that ended October 30, 2025, missed forecasts by -3487.44%. The prior quarter beat by -250.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 27.37% in August 06, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Westlake Corporation has 128.25 million shares outstanding. The public float is 33.08 million shares, elevated short interest at 13.28% of float. This equals 4.40 million shares. The short ratio is 3.22 days. Institutional investors hold 132.16% of the float. Insiders own 74.15%. TTWFGP LLC holds 47.26 million shares, Chao Albert has 627.72 thousand shares and Bender Mark Steven has 44.43 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 942.00 shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Westlake generated $12.55B in revenue, or $97.58 per share. Gross margin was 16.71%, operating margin 9.82%, and net profit margin 3.82%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.28% and ROE at 4.68%.
On valuation metrics, Westlake trades at a P/E of -9.75, P/S of 1.31 and P/B of 1.67. The current ratio is 2.24 and quick ratio is 1.65. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 6.58 and cash conversion cycle is 79.27 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.73, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.07.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Westlake posted revenue of $12.55B, down slightly from $15.79B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $2.10B (margin 16.71%). Operating income was $1.23B (margin 9.8%). Net income was$479.00M (EPS $3.72).
The company ended the quarter with $3.30B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $4.91B, and net debt of $1.60B. Total assets were $21.04B, with equity of $10.76B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $2.34B, free cash flow of $1.30B, and capital expenditures of - $1.03B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Westlake Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 5.89%, with price expected at $120.95 by April 08, 2026, within a range of $116.67 to $125.05 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 22.15%, reaching $139.52 by June 22, 2026, with a range of $134.66 to $144.23. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -10.33%, with price at $102.42 by March 25, 2027, within a range of $95.40 to $110.82.

Key Takeaways

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) shares are up 13.5% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Westlake Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -9.75. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $116.10, suggesting 1.65% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (5.89% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (22.15% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-10.33% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Westlake Corporation (WLK) stock price?

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) stock price is $114.22 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WLK stock reached the peak price of $116.19 while $113.23 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WLK stock occurred in the recent session was 0.11% while the dollar amount for the price change in WLK stock was $0.13.

WLK's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WLK is part of Chemicals - Specialty industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. Westlake Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of WLK?

Mr. Albert Yuan Chao
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
Mr. Jeff Holy
Vice President & Treasurer of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
Lawrence Schubert
Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Sustainability
Thomas J. Janssens
Senior Vice President of Operations, PEM & Corporation Logistics
Mr. James Y. Chao
Executive Chairman
Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer
Managing Director of Vinnolit Bus. and Vice President
Mr. L. Benjamin Ederington
EVice President Perf. & Ess. Mat., Gen. Counsel, Chief Admin Off. and Director of Westlake Chem. Partners GP LLC
Mr. Mark Steven Bender CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
Mr. Thomas J. Janssens
Senior Vice President of Operations, PEM & Corporation Logistics
Mr. Johnathan Stevan Zoeller
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC
Mr. Robert F. Buesinger
Executive Vice President of Housing, Infrastructure Products, IT & Digital
Mr. Roger Lester Kearns
Executive Officer

How WLK did perform over past 52-week?

WLK's closing price is 102.77% higher than its 52-week low of $56.33 where as its distance from 52-week high of $116.46 is -1.92%.

How many employees does WLK have?

Number of WLK employees currently stands at 15,540.

Link for WLK official website?

Official Website of WLK is: https://www.westlake.com

How do I contact WLK?

WLK could be contacted at phone 713 960 9111 and can also be accessed through its website. WLK operates from 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056, United States.

How many shares of WLK are traded daily?

WLK stock volume for the day was 1.12M shares. The average number of WLK shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.37M.

What is the market cap of WLK currently?

The market value of WLK currently stands at $14.65B with its latest stock price at $114.22 and 128.27M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	15540
Beta	0.83
Sales or Revenue	$12.55B
5Y Sales Change%	0.471%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Chemicals - Specialty

WLK Company Profile and Key Details

Westlake

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