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Westlake(NYSE) WLK

Market Cap$10.15BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+1,332%
5 Year+6%
1 Year-3%
1 Month+3%
$79.32
+2.32%
+1.80Today
After hours$79.47+$0.15 (+0.19%)
Westlake last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 79.452026-08-19
Westlake stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.35%USD 79.172026-08-12
1 month+3.3%USD 76.912026-07-20
3 month-9.28%USD 87.572026-05-21
Year to date+8.64%USD 73.132025-12-31
1 year-3.02%USD 81.932025-08-19
3 year-35.31%USD 122.812023-08-18
5 year+5.69%USD 75.172021-08-20
Since inception+1,331.95%USD 5.412004-08-11

Westlake Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$10.15BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$11.29B

Net Income (TTM)

-$1.24B

EPS (TTM)

-$9.59

P/E Ratio

-8.29

Dividend

$2.12

Beta (Volatility)

1.00 (Average)

Price

$79.32

Volume

772,162.335

Open

$78.39

Previous Close

$79.45

Daily Range

$77.66 - $80.58

52-Week Range

$56.33 - $124.23

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About Westlake

Westlake Corporation makes building supplies like pipes and roofing. It also produces basic chemical materials used in common plastics and healthcare products. The company serves builders, manufacturers, and cities around the world.

What Does Westlake Build?

  • Housing Products: Exterior and interior home items like siding, trim, and windows for residential builders.
  • Infrastructure Products: Pipes and fittings used for water systems and various municipal construction projects.
  • Performance Materials: Versatile plastics like polyethylene used in packaging and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for durable goods.
  • Essential Materials: Basic chemical components including caustic soda and chlorine for industrial manufacturing and water treatment.

Expanding Around the World

  • Acquired a production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in June 2026 with an annual capacity of 838 million pounds of PVC.
  • Purchased the ACI/Perplastic Group in Jan. 2026 to enhance global chemical compounding capabilities.
  • Redeemed $496 million in senior notes in May 2026 to manage the company's long-term debt balance.
  • Entered a new $1.5 billion revolving credit agreement in April 2026 to support future business operations.

A Highly Integrated Network

Westlake operates with deep vertical integration across its material chains. This allows the company to transform raw chemicals into finished products like residential siding and water pipes.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Net sales reached $3,271 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 11% year over year.
  • Performance and Essential Materials net sales totaled $2,019 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Net income attributable to Westlake was $260 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP EBITDA reached $679 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Growing Beyond Chemicals

Westlake has grown from a specialized chemical producer into a broad manufacturer of essential construction and industrial materials. Its integrated supply chain helps the company navigate changing economic cycles and serve global markets.

AI Generated • Aug 6, 2026

Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

14,600

CEO

Jean-Marc Gilson, MBA

Website

www.westlake.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77056, US

WLK Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

4.72%

Operating Margin

-10.86%

Net Income Margin

-10.94%

Return on Equity

-13.93%

Return on Capital

-10.38%

Return on Assets

-6.35%

Earnings Yield

-12.06%

Dividend Yield

2.67%

Payout Ratio

-22.11%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$10.15BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

127.80M

Volume

772.16K

Avg. Volume

1.09M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$533.00M

Operating Income

-$1.23B

EBITDA

-$40.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$631.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$896.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$265.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.85B

Total Debt

$5.75B

Westlake Performance Analysis

Westlake annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 15,794,000,00034.1%
20232023-12-31USD 12,548,000,000-20.6%
20242024-12-31USD 12,142,000,000-3.2%
20252025-12-31USD 11,170,000,000-8.0%
Westlake sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-3.9%
Q42025-12-31-10.7%
Q12026-04-024.7%
Q22026-06-3023.3%
Westlake annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 17.3511.3%
20232023-12-31USD 3.70-78.7%
20242024-12-31USD 4.6425.2%
20252025-12-31USD -11.70N/A
Westlake sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-454.5%
Q42025-12-3130.8%
Q12026-04-0269.0%
Q22026-06-30253.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.27B

+10.8%

Gross Profit

$652.00M

+152.7%

Gross Margin

19.93%

N/A

Market Cap

$10.15BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$695.44K

N/A

Employees

14,600

N/A

Net Income

$260.00M

+283.1%

EBITDA

$619.00M

+194.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.85B

-18.7%

Total Debt

$5.75B

+2.3%

Accounts Receivable

$1.96B

+7.2%

Inventory

$1.75B

+1.3%

Long Term Debt

$5.75B

+6.7%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

-6.35%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-7.17%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$111.00M

+184.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$318.00M

+135.6%

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Questions About WLK

What is the current price of Westlake?

Westlake is trading at $79.45 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Westlake?

Over the past 52 weeks, Westlake has traded between $56.33 and $124.23.

How much debt does Westlake have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Westlake reported total debt of $5.90B.

How much cash does Westlake have on hand?

Westlake reported $1.64B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Westlake’s dividend yield?

Westlake currently has a dividend yield of 2.67%.

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