WLK Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y on Higher Prices
Westlake's Q2 earnings beat estimates as higher prices, stronger demand and improved operations drove a sharp profit recovery.
Zacks Investment Research8/10/2026Positive
WLK
Westlake Chemical CorporationNYSEBASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$10.25B
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-9.70
Beta
0.62
52W High
$123.49
52W Low
$55.23
50-Day MA
$78.30
200-Day MA
$87.32
Dividend Yield
2.68%
Profit Margin
-10.90%
Forward P/E
19.76
PEG Ratio
1.70
About Westlake Chemical Corporation
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) is a leading global manufacturer specializing in petrochemicals, polymers, and advanced fabricated products that serve critical sectors including construction, automotive, and packaging. The company's operations, segmented into Olefins and Vinyls, are strategically designed to capitalize on favorable market trends and the increasing demand for its diverse product portfolio. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Westlake integrates advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and minimize environmental impacts. Its robust manufacturing capabilities across North America and Europe, combined with disciplined financial practices, position Westlake favorably for continued growth and enhanced shareholder value in a dynamic market landscape.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $11.29B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.09B |
| EBITDA | $1.13B |
| Operating Margin | 11.20% |
| Return on Equity | -11.90% |
| Return on Assets | 0.37% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $88.14 |
| Book Value | $66.72 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.16 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.91 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.251 |
| EV/EBITDA | 170.26 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -62.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 10.80% |
| Shares Outstanding | $127.80M |
| Float | $32.46M |
| % Insiders | 74.51% |
| % Institutions | 34.38% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
78.29%
HV 20-Day
57.37%
HV 30-Day
47.90%
HV 60-Day
38.13%
HV Rank
68.3%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($93.73 target)
2
Strong Buy4
Buy9
HoldLatest News
Westlake Corporation (WLK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Westlake Corporation (WLK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha8/4/2026Neutral
Compared to Estimates, Westlake (WLK) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Westlake (WLK) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Neutral
Westlake (WLK) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
Westlake (WLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.09 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Positive
Westlake Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Westlake Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results which showed improvement in net income and EBITDA from the prior quarter and prior year levels. •
GlobeNewsWire8/4/2026Neutral
Westlake (WLK) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Westlake (WLK) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Zacks Investment Research7/28/2026Positive
Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces SturdiMount™ Woodgrain
Full line of SturdiMount mounting blocks now available with a woodgrain finish built to blend with today's leading siding materials Full line of SturdiMount mounting blocks now available with a woodgrain finish built to blend with today's leading siding materials
GlobeNewsWire7/21/2026Neutral
Westlake Announces Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call
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.
GlobeNewsWire7/21/2026Neutral
Westlake Royal Expands Dutch Quality Stone Color Portfolio
WLK expands Dutch Quality Stone with warm neutral colorways and broader profile options to meet evolving design preferences.
Zacks Investment Research6/23/2026Positive
Dutch Quality Stone® Introduces New Neutral Colorways Across Profiles and Accessories
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK) has added two new colorways to the Dutch Quality Stone® line, along with two extended color palettes across select profiles and accessories.Spanning a range of subtle, neutral shades, these additions offer a balance of understated warmth and elevated polish that complement both modern and traditional applications.The new color additions include:Soft Barley™: A creamy neutral infused with.
Business Wire6/22/2026Neutral
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