WLKBasic Materials · Specialty ChemicalsThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Westlake Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $91 — +27.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 17 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Westlake Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (86): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (11): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WLK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Initiates | Overweight | $92 |
| 9 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | $96 → $82 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $89 → $95 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $110 → $89 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $127 → $104 |
| 2 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $106 → $92 |
| 1 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $110 → $88 |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $104 → $85 |
| 24 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 18 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WLK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Westlake Corp. returned −18.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Westlake Corp. has a market value of $9.0B and an enterprise value of $13.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $11.3B. The latest quarter grew 10.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.2B, a −10.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−9.58.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$265.0M.
Westlake Corp. spent $63.0M on share buybacks and $273.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 27.8×; forward P/E: 22.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.01%, paying out 69% of earnings.
Westlake Corp. employs 14,600 people — $774K of revenue per employee.
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Westlake (WLK) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its shares have since declined 3.1%. The article looks at what might be next for the stock following that earnings report.
Why it matters — WLK watchers would care because this item addresses how the stock has performed since its latest earnings report and what may lie ahead for the company.
Zacks Investment Research advises retaining Westlake Corp. stock, noting that its HIP (high-impact polypropylene) growth and acquisitions support its portfolio. The piece also acknowledges that housing weakness, operational risks, and global pressures cloud the company's outlook.
Why it matters — WLK watchers would care because the analysis weighs Westlake's growth drivers against the housing weakness, operational risks, and global pressures that affect its investment outlook.
Westlake Corporation announced the dual listing of its common stock on the NYSE Texas, a newly launched fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company expressed pleasure at joining the new exchange.
Why it matters — A dual listing on NYSE Texas expands the venues on which Westlake's stock can be traded, potentially increasing accessibility for investors.
Westlake Corporation's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.533 per share for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 25, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration of a regular quarterly dividend signals continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is a key consideration for income-focused investors following WLK.
Westlake reported Q2 earnings that beat estimates, with sales rising year-over-year. The profit recovery was driven by higher prices, stronger demand, and improved operations.
Why it matters — A WLK watcher would note that the company beat estimates and achieved a sharp profit recovery on higher prices and stronger demand.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Westlake Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $91, with estimates ranging from $80 to $114. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering Westlake Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Westlake Corp. 17 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Sept 2026, Westlake Corp. ranks 17 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +27.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Westlake Corp. 17 out of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Westlake Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WLK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $80 to $114 over the next 12 months.
Westlake Corp. returned -18.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Westlake Corporation is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies performance and essential materials, as well as housing and infrastructure products. Its materials portfolio supports a wide range of end markets, including packaging, construction, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and water treatment.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Sept 2026): "Why Is Westlake (WLK) Down 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report?". Westlake (WLK) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its shares have since declined 3.1%. The article looks at what might be next for the stock following that earnings report.
Westlake Corporation is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies performance and essential materials, as well as housing and infrastructure products. Its materials portfolio supports a wide range of end markets, including packaging, construction, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and water treatment. The company’s product lines include vinyls, chlor-alkali products, polyethylene, epoxy resins, PVC pipe and fittings, building products, and outdoor living materials. Westlake Corporation serves industrial customers, fabricators, contractors, municipalities, and distributors across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. Through its two core business segments, Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products, Westlake plays a significant role in supplying the basic inputs and finished products used in everyday residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
CEO Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson · 14,600 employees · United States · https://www.westlake.com
