Westlake Corporation
WLK
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- Westlake Corporation is positioned well within the specialty chemicals industry, benefiting from a recovering demand cycle that supports revenue growth.
- In Q2 2026, Westlake reported a revenue increase of 23% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $3.3 billion.
- The gross margin improved significantly to 19.9%, up from 4.2% in the previous quarter.
- Despite recent improvements, Westlake's financial health is concerning, with a negative profit margin indicating ongoing challenges.
- The company posted a net income loss of $169 million in Q1 2026, following a loss of $544 million in Q4 2025.
- The overall score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -24.00, reflecting negative trends in key technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $7.96B | Enterprise value | $12.49B | Trailing P/E | — | Forward P/E | 21.03 |
| PEG | 1.70 | Price / book | 0.91 | Beta | 0.69 | Dividend yield | 3.42% |
| Revenue growth | 10.8% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 10.2% | Operating margin | 11.2% |
| Profit margin | -10.9% | ROE | -11.9% | ROA | 0.4% | Debt / equity | 0.64 |
| Current ratio | 2.45 | Free cash flow | $23.13M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $85.63 |
| 52w high | $124.23 | 52w low | $56.33 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | $2.7B | $2.5B | $2.8B | $3.0B | — |
| Op margin | 11.2% | -5.8% | -6.7% | -0.8% | 0.2% | — |
| Net income | $260M | -$169M | -$544M | -$782M | -$142M | — |
| Gross margin | 19.9% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 8.3% | 8.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $652M | $112M | $87.0M | $236M | $258M | — |
| Operating income | $367M | -$154M | -$170M | -$22.0M | $6.0M | — |
- Revenue +23% vs prior quarter ($3.3B vs $2.7B).
- Gross margin 19.9% (was 4.2% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 11.2%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.2B | $12.1B | $12.5B | $15.8B | — |
| Op margin | -1.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 19.7% | — |
| Net income | -$1.5B | $602M | $479M | $2.2B | — |
| Gross margin | 7.3% | 16.1% | 17.7% | 25.8% | — |
| Gross profit | $813M | $2.0B | $2.2B | $4.1B | — |
| Operating income | -$211M | $966M | $1.2B | $3.1B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-06 · Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) Surges 20.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
2026-10-05 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Westlake to $86 From $98, Keeps Buy Rating
2026-10-05 · Westlake Royal Building Products™ Consolidates US Tile® and Newpoint™ Roofing Brands Under One Name
2026-10-02 · Westlake (WLK) Stock Looks Fully Valued As Cash Flow Recovery Carries Risk
2026-10-02 · Westlake (WLK) Shuts Cologne PVC Plant, Is The Stock Still A Bargain?
2026-10-01 · Westlake Royal Building Products™ Enters Standing-Seam Roofing Market Through Purchase of Roofing Assets
2026-10-01 · Mizuho Cuts Price Target on Westlake to $72 From $88, Keeps Neutral Rating
2026-09-30 · Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant Amid Weak European Market
2026-09-29 · Update: Westlake Shares Fall After Plant Closure Plan in Germany
2026-09-29 · Westlake to Close Cologne PVC Plant and Record $205 Million in Charges
2026-09-29 · Westlake Plans to Close Cologne PVC Plant in Q1
2026-09-29 · Westlake to Optimize European Chlorovinyls Footprint with Closure of Cologne PVC Plant
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