Ticker: WLK

Westlake

Materials Materials Chemicals - Specialty

Price 71.62

Reco Sell Potential 24 Risk 75 Updated 2026-09-11

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Forecast impact

negative

Target +14.5% target fill 87.3%

Reaction D5 pending · D10 pending market trust

Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-10-09

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Description

Company and Business Model

Westlake Corporation operates in the materials sector, primarily focusing on the production of petrochemicals, polymers, and building products. Its core products include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, and various chemical intermediates. The company serves diverse industries such as construction, automotive, and packaging. Major revenue sources stem from its chemical and building products segments, with a significant emphasis on PVC and related materials.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Westlake is more aligned with value investors, given its stable dividend yield and established market presence. The company exhibits moderate growth potential, but the high risk factors may deter conservative investors. Overall, it may appeal to those seeking a balance between income and capital appreciation, with a focus on long-term stability.

Category: Materials Sector: Materials Industry: Chemicals - Specialty Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Blue Chip Company type: Market Leader

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-08

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: -9.62
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 23.3%
EPS surprise: 9.8%
20d volatility: 1.5%
Dividend yield: 2.8%
last ex-date: 2026-08-25

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-08-29	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-08-12	Sell	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-06-01	Hold	Sell	scenario_deterioration
2026-05-08	—	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-05-08	Hold	Hold	Компания демонстрирует сильный рост за последние 120 дней, однако недавние падения цен и отрицательный EPS указывают на высокие риски. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до прояснения ситуации.
2026-03-08	Buy	Hold	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние два месяца, но негативный EPS и снижение выручки указывают на потенциальные риски. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до ясности в финансовых показателях.
2026-03-06	—	Buy	Компания показывает сильный рост за последние 60 дней, что свидетельствует о положительной динамике. Несмотря на отсутствие данных по EPS и дивидендам, текущая цена выглядит привлекательной для инвестиций.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-09-09	BMO Capital	Rating Downgraded	— → 82	74.75
2026-08-06	RBC Capital	Target Raised	89 → 95	78.74
2026-07-16	Goldman Sachs	Target Lowered	125 → 85	77.64
2026-07-06	BMO Capital	Target Lowered	133 → 96	74.77
2026-07-02	Morgan Stanley	Target Lowered	106 → 92	72.82
2026-06-05	UBS	Target Lowered	130 → 117	84.445
2026-05-07	Deutsche Bank	Target Lowered	120 → 115	98.72
2026-05-06	UBS	Target Lowered	139 → 130	100.27
2026-05-06	Morgan Stanley	Target Lowered	115 → 106	104.78
2026-05-05	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	80 → 115	114.87
2026-04-20	Deutsche Bank	Rating Downgraded	— → 120	112.61
2026-04-10	RBC Capital	Target Raised	119 → 145	120.32
2026-03-26	Truist Financial	Target Raised	117 → 127	113.46
2026-01-21	Truist Financial	Target Raised	82 → 99	83.92
2026-01-16	RBC Capital	Target Raised	85 → 100	87.89
2026-01-08	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	82 → 88	74.47

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