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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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Westlake Corp (WLK) director exercises 2,168 RSUs, boosting holdings to 5,748 shares

Westlake Corp Director Carolyn Chao Sabat exercised 2,168 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), converting them into common stock. This transaction increased her direct holdings in Westlake common stock to 5,748 shares. The RSUs were originally granted on August 8, 2025, and vested on their first …

Westlake Chemical Partners Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Westlake Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better. Westlake returned to profitability in Q2 2026, reporting $3.3 billion in sales, $260 million in net income and $679 million in EBITDA, supported by higher PEM pricing, lower feedstock costs and …

Westlake Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Westlake Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better. Westlake returned to profitability in Q2 2026, reporting $3.3 billion in sales, $260 million in net income and $679 million in EBITDA, supported by higher PEM pricing, lower feedstock costs and …

Westlake Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) saw its shares rise 9.9% after beating earnings expectations with a statutory profit of US$2.01 per share, despite revenues matching forecasts. However, analysts subsequently lowered their EPS forecasts for 2026, indicating a decline in sentiment. Despite the revised earnings outlook, the …

Westlake (WLK) Is Up 8.0% After Q2 Profit Rebound And Partial Legal Win - What's Changed

Westlake Corporation reported a strong Q2 2026 with a rebound to profitability and a partial legal win in the European Ethylene Antitrust Litigation. The company's sales reached US$3,271 million and net income was US$260 million, reversing a previous net loss. These developments, along with …

Westlake Reports $260 Million Net Income in Q2

Westlake Corp. reported a significant financial turnaround in Q2 2026, achieving a net income of $260 million on $3.3 billion in sales, a substantial improvement from a net loss in the prior year. This performance was driven by increased sales volumes in both its …

Pipe demand, higher material prices push up Westlake sales

The article reports that Westlake's sales have increased due to strong pipe demand and rising material prices. It also mentions that North American resin markets are shifting in buyers' favor, leading to potential price drops for polyethylene. The piece features insights from "Polymer Points" …

Westlake (WLK) Stock Rebound Meets Doubts Over Profit Staying Power

Westlake Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $96, Implies 37% Upside

Analysts have cut Westlake Corporation's (WLK) average 12-month price target from $97.25 to $96, with forecasts ranging from $85 to $110 per share. This new target implies a potential upside of approximately 37% based on the August 3rd closing price. The consensus rating for …

Westlake Corp Q2 2026: Revenue $3.27B, EPS $2.01— 10-Q Summary

Westlake Corp (WLK) reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing significant growth with revenue reaching $3.27 billion and diluted EPS of $2.01. This performance was primarily driven by increased polyethylene and PVC resin prices, higher volume sales, and strategic acquisitions. The company also noted cautious …

Westlake: PEM Operating Income Swings $503 Million As Average Prices Rise 14%

Westlake Corporation's Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) business saw a significant recovery in Q2 2026, with operating income swinging by $503 million to $185 million, driven by a 14% rise in average selling prices, lower energy costs, and supply disruptions. The company also reported …

Westlake Corporation 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:WLK)

Westlake Corporation published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation on August 4, 2026. The company reported an EPS of $2.01, beating estimates by $0.12, and revenue of $3.27 billion, exceeding expectations by $23.00 million with a 10.77% year-over-year increase. This article provides access to …

Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Stock Offers Yield Strength With Concentration Risk

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Strategic Performance and Operational Drivers Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. …

Westlake Corp (WLK) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record EBITDA and Strategic Gains Amid ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Sales: $3.3 billion in Q2 2026. EBITDA: $679 million, a substantial improvement from both Q1 2026 and Q2 2025. Net Income: $260 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $12 million in Q2 …

Westlake Jumps After Sharp Q2 Turnaround and Stronger Chemicals Pricing

Westlake Corporation (WLK) saw its stock jump 11.1% following a strong Q2 earnings report. The company swung to profitability, driven by improved chemicals pricing, stronger volumes in pipe and fittings, and progress on its profitability improvement plan. Westlake also reported significant debt reduction and …

Westlake Corporation climbs 9% after Q2 earnings beat (WLK:NYSE)

Westlake Corporation (WLK) shares rallied almost 9% after the company reported a strong second-quarter earnings beat, trading at $76.22, up $6.59 from the previous close. The chemicals and building materials producer's Q2 performance marked a significant improvement, as it had previously only beaten EPS …

Westlake Shares Rise After Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Expectations

Financial report ©Adobe Stock Images Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, supported by stronger profitability in its Performance and Essential Materials business. The better-than-expected performance lifted the company's shares 2.78% in pre-market trading. Revenue and Earnings Top Estimates …

Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE:WLKP) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.01 EPS

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. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an …

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL ($WLK) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings

Westlake Corporation Reports Q2 2026 Results, Posts Higher Net Income and EBITDA on Improved Operations