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What Westlake (WLK)'s Return To Profitability And Ongoing Dividend Growth Means For Shareholders

Westlake Corporation reported a return to profitability in Q2 2026 with sales of US$3,271 million and net income of US$260 million, a significant improvement from a net loss in the prior year. This, coupled with 22 years of dividend increases, suggests a strong commitment …

Jim Cramer Advises Ditching Stellantis (STLA) for General Motors (GM)

Underperforming automotive holdings are forcing investors to re-examine dividend sustainability and executive leadership. On the Mad Money episode aired on August 11, Jim Cramer responded to a caller who purchased Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) two years ago for its dividend, only to suffer persistent capital …

Stellantis CEO Filosa Backs 5-Year Growth Plan, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance – Retail Calls STLA ‘Most Undervalued’ Stock

Wall Street Zen Downgrades Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE:WLKP) to Hold

Wall Street Zen has downgraded Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE:WLKP) from a "strong buy" to a "hold" rating, while Weiss Ratings simultaneously upgraded it to "buy." Despite the differing opinions, MarketBeat's overall analyst consensus for WLKP remains a "Moderate Buy." The company recently reported quarterly …

STLA Stock Pares Loses: Unveils €190 Billion 2030 Revenue Target

Westlake Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

$0.533 per share dividend declared payable on September 10, 2026 HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.533 per share for the second quarter of 2026. This dividend …

Westlake Has Paid and Increased Its Dividend for 22 Years

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared a regular second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.533 per share, payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 25, 2026. The company highlights its 22-year history of consistently paying and increasing its dividend since its …

Stellantis delays Illinois plant restart, but increases investment

Stellantis has announced a delay in the restart of production at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, pushing the launch of the next-generation Jeep Cherokee SUV to the second half of 2029, with pilot production beginning in the first half of 2028. Despite the …

Stellantis weighs selling idled plant in Brampton, Ont., union says

Stellantis is considering selling its Brampton, Ontario assembly plant, a move that would impact approximately 3,000 auto workers, according to Unifor. The union states this breaks a 2023 commitment from Stellantis to maintain employment in Brampton. The potential sale comes after the plant was …

Worker injured in industrial accident at Westlake plant in Calvert City

A contractor's employee was hospitalized after an industrial accident at the Westlake Corporation chemical plant in Calvert City, Kentucky. The worker was injured on a Monday and received immediate care from plant emergency responders before being taken to the hospital. Westlake Corporation has halted …

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from Brokerages

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) has received a consensus "Reduce" rating from 19 brokerages, with six recommending a sell, ten a hold, one a buy, and two a strong buy. The average 12-month price target for the stock is $8.66. Recent analyst actions have been mixed, …

Westlake (WLK) Stock Looks About Right On A 35% Slide

Westlake (WLK) stock has seen a 35% decline over the past three years, but its current valuation, based on P/S ratio and market multiples, suggests it is now trading in a fair range. The company's future cash generation potential supports the current share price, …

Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) Expands Grand Cherokee Lineup, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) is back in focus after Jeep announced an expanded 2027 Grand Cherokee lineup. The company is adding new Trailhawk, Overland and Upland trims …

Goldman Sachs Maintains Stellantis NV(STLA.US) With Hold Rating, Cuts Target Price to $6

Goldman Sachs has reiterated its Hold rating on Stellantis NV (STLA.US) but has revised its target price downwards to $6. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the investment bank regarding the automotive company's valuation.

Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) Unveils 2027 Grand Cherokee Overhaul With New Trims And Capability Focus

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) is preparing a major 2027 update to the Jeep Grand Cherokee line, with new trims and expanded off road focused models. The …

Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) Stock Looks Reasonable On Value But Weak On Returns

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Stellantis stock has been under clear pressure in recent years, yet the valuation checks still suggest the shares screen cheap on several measures. That contrast …

Westlake Chemical Partners Director Acquires 5,044 Phantom Units, Form 4 Filing Shows

A recent Form 4 filing revealed that G. Stephen Finley, a director at Westlake Chemical Partners LP, acquired 5,044 Phantom Units at no cost on August 12, 2026. These Phantom Units are economically equivalent to one Common Unit of the company and will be …

Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) awards 5,044 Phantom Units to director

Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) director Lisa A. Friel was granted 5,044 Phantom Units on August 12, 2026. These Phantom Units, which have a grant price of $0.00, are equivalent to 5,044 Common Units and are set to be exercisable on August 12, 2027, …

Stellantis (STLA) explores 93-day supply of Dodge police vehicles as market watches

Stellantis (STLA) is seeing increased market attention due to a surge in U.S. search queries for "Dodge Charger police vehicle prototype," despite no confirmed orders or production timeline. While a return to fleet sales could boost Dodge's visibility, the company's Q2 adjusted operating margin …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Acquires New Holdings in Westlake Corporation $WLK

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. has acquired a new stake of 55,289 shares in Westlake Corporation, valued at approximately $4.036 million, during the second quarter. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in WLK, with some increasing and others acquiring new positions. This comes as …

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Common Units (WLKP) Presents at Citi's 2026 Natural Resources Conference - Slideshow (NYSE:WLKP) 2026-08-12

Stellantis unveils new Jeep Grand Cherokee trims (STLA:NYSE)

Stellantis has announced new trim packages for its 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup, including Trailhawk, Overland, and Upland trims. These new offerings will feature an enlarged infotainment screen, 18-inch wheel design, and suede seats. This expansion aims to enhance the popular Jeep brand's vehicle …

Stellantis unveils new Jeep Grand Cherokee trims

[A Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale at a dealership in Warren, Pennsylvania, USA] Althom/iStock Editorial via Getty Images * Stellantis (STLA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/STLA]) unveiled new Jeep Grand Cherokee trim packages for 2027 [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20616744-whats-new-for-2027-jeep-grand-cherokee], expanding the lineup of its most popular vehicle brand. * The lineup …

RBC Capital Maintains Stellantis NV(STLA.US) With Hold Rating, Cuts Target Price to $5.76

RBC Capital has reiterated its "Hold" rating on Stellantis NV (STLA.US) but has revised its price target downwards. The new target price for Stellantis NV is set at $5.76.

Westlake Corp (WLK) chair Albert Chao exercises 38,873 options and sells shares

Westlake Corp Executive Chairman Albert Chao exercised 38,873 employee stock options at $61.865 per share and subsequently sold all 38,873 resulting common shares in open-market transactions on August 11, 2026. The shares were sold in two blocks at weighted average prices of $79.70 and …

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Westlake Corp executive chairman Albert Chao sells $3.12 million in shares

Albert Chao, Executive Chairman of Westlake Corp, sold 38,873 shares of WLK stock for approximately $3.12 million on August 11, 2026. Prior to this, Chao acquired the same number of shares by exercising employee stock options for $2.40 million. Following these transactions, Chao directly …

WESTLAKE CORP SEC Filing (Aug 11, 2026)

This article details a Form 144 SEC filing by Westlake Corp (WLK) on August 11, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of 38,873 shares of common stock valued at $3,120,728.33. The shares were acquired through a stock option exercise on the same date and are …

Matador Partners With Stellantis to Offer Dealers 100% Co-Op Eligibility for AI Sales and Service Automation

MONTREAL, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador AI, a leading automotive AI platform, today announced a partnership with Stellantis that gives eligible dealers in the U.S. access to 100% co-op reimbursement* for select Matador lead nurturing solutions. Through the Stellantis Digital Dealer Program, participating dealerships can …

Westlake Corporation $WLK Shares Sold by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. significantly reduced its stake in Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) during the first quarter by selling 15,673 shares, leaving them with 12,769 shares valued at $1.49 million. Despite institutional investors collectively owning 28.4% of WLK, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average …

Is Westlake (WLK) Undervalued As Earnings Recovery Puts Its Valuation Back In Focus?

Westlake (WLK) is gaining investor attention after reporting a return to profitability in Q2 2026, driven by higher pricing, lower costs, and cost savings. While its stock has seen a recent rebound, its 3-year return remains negative, and conflicting valuation models exist. One popular …

48K Dodge, Alfa Romeo vehicles recalled over seat belt issue

FCA US, the North American arm of Stellantis NV, has recalled over 48,000 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles due to a seat belt issue that could prevent proper retraction, increasing injury risk. The defect, tied to a design weakness, affects models from …

Westlake Corp (WLK) director exercises 2,168 RSUs into common stock

Westlake Corp director Kimberly S. Lubel converted 2,168 restricted stock units (RSUs) into common stock on August 8, 2026. This transaction increased her direct holdings of common stock to 13,821 shares. The RSUs were granted on August 8, 2025, and vested on their first …