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.
| Revenue (TTM) | $11.44B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.30B |
| EBITDA | $1.24B |
| Operating Margin | 3.42% |
| Return on Equity | -4.20% |
| Return on Assets | 0.78% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $89.33 |
| Book Value | $67.69 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.98 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.71 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.081 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.31 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -62.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 5.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | $127.89M |
| Float | $33.23M |
| % Insiders | 74.46% |
| % Institutions | 32.15% |
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While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Westlake (WLK) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Westlake (WLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.6 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.29 per share a year ago.
HOUSTON, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced third quarter 2026 results.
WLK expands PVCO pipe production in Texas with a new facility, boosting capacity and supporting sustainable water infrastructure.
HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, November 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.
Westlake Royal Building Products joins US Tile ® Clay Roofing Products and Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tile under a single national brand name: US Tile ® Concrete and Clay Roofing. The combined brand will allow for easier specification and sales for customers while maintaining the same trusted product s , warranties and support.
WLK closes its Cologne PVC plant to optimize costs as weak European demand, high energy costs and Asian import pressure weigh on profitability.
Westlake announced that, in light of challenging market conditions, it is taking action to improve profitability by closing its Cologne, Germany PVC plant
WLK is expanding its BlueLinx partnership, becoming its sole PVC trim supplier and broadening Kleer PVC Trim distribution across key U.S. markets.
HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a brand of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK), is introducing four new gable vents to its Mid-America® line of exterior siding accessories. The new gable vents offer several advantages over alternative gable vents, including a high vent-free area and a surface-mount application that allows the vent to sit flat on the wall, eliminating the siding pocket for flat surfaces.
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