Westlake Corporation Common Stock (WLK)

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) reported higher third-quarter earnings and free cash flow from a year earlier, as cost reductions and higher chemical selling prices offset weaker housing demand. But earnings fell sharply from the second quarter as chemical prices retreated and costs rose. The company reported

Cost cuts and PEM pricing offset housing weakness and European energy pressure

Sales hit $3.3 billion; cost initiatives delivered $150 million benefits.

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.3 billion and net income of $260 million, or $2.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $12 million in the prior-year quarter. The company said EBITDA reached $679 million, reflecting improvement in both its Performance and Essential

Westlake (WLK) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

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Westlake (WLK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Westlake, a global chemicals and building products supplier, reported a notable insider sale amid a year of sharply declining share prices.

HOUSTON, TX – November 14, 2025 – Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products, today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share for the third quarter of 2025. This declaration underscores the company's consistent commitment to returning value to its shareholders and

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Bank of America upgraded Westlake Corp to Buy from Neutral, citing an attractive entry point after third-quarter results.

Westlake (WLK) stock fell after Q3 2025 earnings missed estimates. A major impairment charge and weak pricing in its materials segment led to a significant loss per share.