WESTLAKE CORP
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See all $WLK insider activity →Westlake (WLK) reported Q2 net income of $260M ($2.01/Share), reversing prior losses, driven by a 14% price increase in its chemicals segment. EBITDA tripled YoY. Housing segment margins slipped. Debt reduced by $500M, $99M returned to shareholders. Hedge funds increased holdings, but short interest remains high at 17.44%. Forward P/E is 15.02.
Wells Fargo's Timna Tanners downgraded Vulcan Materials (VMC) to Underweight, cutting the target to $254. BMO's John McNulty downgraded Westlake (WLK) to Market Perform, reducing the target to $82. Tanners also downgraded Amrize (AMRZ) and Eagle Materials (EXP), lowering their targets to $44 and $196, respectively.
WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 31, 2026, Westlake Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Tommy E. Darby, age 45, to the posit
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning WLK (WESTLAKE CORP). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent WLK coverage spans earnings, financial news and corporate actions.
Earnings beat and profit turnaround likely support short-term price upside.
Analyst downgrade may weigh on stock.
New CFO‑type appointment may affect governance perception but limited immediate price impact.
The filing is a same-day insider sale, which can modestly affect sentiment but does not change fundamentals by itself.
Guidance skewed to the lower end plus margin pressure from muted residential construction, partially offset by higher pricing and debt reduction.
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Westlake (WLK) reported Q2 net income of $260M ($2.01/Share), reversing prior losses, driven by a 14% price increase in its chemicals segment. EBITDA tripled YoY. Housing segment margins slipped. Debt reduced by $500M, $99M returned to shareholders. Hedge funds increased holdings, but short interest remains high at 17.44%. Forward P/E is 15.02.
3 min readWells Fargo's Timna Tanners downgraded Vulcan Materials (VMC) to Underweight, cutting the target to $254. BMO's John McNulty downgraded Westlake (WLK) to Market Perform, reducing the target to $82. Tanners also downgraded Amrize (AMRZ) and Eagle Materials (EXP), lowering their targets to $44 and $196, respectively.
1 min readWESTLAKE CORP (WLK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 31, 2026, Westlake Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Tommy E. Darby, age 45, to the posit
1 min readChao Albert (Executive Chairman) sold 38,873 shares of WESTLAKE CORP (WLK) at an average of $80.28 ($79.70–$80.42, $3.12M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-11.
1 min readWestlake (WLK) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $3.3 billion, up from $3.0 billion a year earlier, and EBITDA of $679 million versus $340 million. The company cited $150 million of 3-pillar plan benefits and guided full-year HIP revenue of $4.4 to $4.6 billion and HIP EBITDA margin of 19% to 21%. Debt was reduced by $500 million.
8 min readWestlake Corp. (NYSE: WLK) discussed Q2 results and outlook on an earnings call. PEM volumes rose 2% QoQ, while polyethylene and PVC pricing trends were described. The company said its profitability plan added about $150M to Q2 and $300M to H1 EBITDA, targeting $600M in 2026. HIP sales were $1.3B (+8% YoY) with EBITDA $276M. 2026 guidance and capital allocation were also updated.
4 min readBusiness Watch reports Middle East petrochemical firms Sabic and Borouge posted strong Q2 results despite the Strait of Hormuz disruption, citing rerouted shipments and facility repairs. It also notes a Dutch court rejected Shell’s about $1 billion ethylene-damages claim. Lenzing plans to shutter Austrian and UK lyocell plants, and GAIL will expand gas-based fertilizer output with RCF.
9 min readWESTLAKE CORP (WLK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EXHIBIT 99.1 WESTLAKE CORPORATION Contact—(713) 960-9111 Investors—Jonathan Baksht Media—L. Benjamin Ederington Westlake Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results • Significant improvement in net income and EBITDA from the prior quarter and prior year levels • Three-pillar
6 min readWestlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) reported Q2 2026 net sales of $3.3B, net income of $260M ($2.01/share), and EBITDA of $679M. The company said results improved versus Q1 2026 and Q2 2025, supported by PEM pricing and HIP volume. Westlake reduced debt by $500M, returned $99M to shareholders, and outlined a $600M operating income benefit plan.
6 min readThe EPA rule update for hazardous air pollutants (HON, finalized in 2024) requires many chemical plants to cut emissions and conduct fenceline monitoring for toxins including ethylene oxide and chloroprene. Trump granted two-year exemptions to Westlake Vinyls (Calvert City) and Zeon Chemicals (Louisville) plus 18 others, citing burdens and lack of viable technology. EPA data show Westlake Vinyls 2024 emissions including 1,324.97 lbs ethylene oxide and 21,106.01 lbs ethylene dichloride.
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