MARKET WIREYahoo • 2d ago
Westlake Completes PVCO Pipe Manufacturing Expansion in TexasWLK expands PVCO pipe production in Texas with a new facility, boosting capacity and supporting sustainable water infrastructure.
Why WLK Stock advanced +0.27% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$66.01 +0.27% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Westlake Corporation (WLK) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE E • RED ALERT
Cap $8.44B
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Why WLK Stock advanced +0.27% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Westlake Corporation (WLK) advanced +0.27% to $66.01, trading at 14% of its 52-week range ($56.33 – $124.23). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 14% of its 52-week range ($56.33 – $124.23) with RSI-14 at 52 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.7% around $66.01 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable E (Strong Sell) backed by 7.3% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Westlake Pipe & Fittings Completes PVCO Pipe Manufacturing ExpansionCompany reinforces its commitment to innovation with a substantial investment in state-of-the-art PVCO manufacturingHOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a division of Westlake Corporation
CATALYSTYahoo • 4d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 11d ago
Westlake Chemical Partners Announce Third Quarter 2026 Conference CallHOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The company will host a conferen
MARKET WIREYahoo • 11d ago
Westlake Announces Third Quarter 2026 Conference CallHOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The company will host a conference call
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WLK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -42.54%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-01O $65.83H $66.01L $65.83C $66.01VOL 916.0K
RES: $68.80SUP: $46.67SMA50: $67.72SMA200: $86.83
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -8.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Materials Rank #72 of 72
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1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (WLK vs. ESI, EMN, NEU, SOLS)
Industry: Major Chemicals (16 Tracked Issuers)Across 72 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Westlake Corporation (WLK) ranks #72 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #49 by equity capitalization ($8.44B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EMN leads on earnings valuation at 16.4x trailing P/E, while NEU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and 31.5% gross margin. NEU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with WLK at 27/100 (E).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLK
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Westlake Corporation | E | 27/100 | — | 7.3% | -11.2% | +0.27% | $8.44B | Benchmark Subject |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | 45.0x | 42.0% | 8.8% | -1.09% | $8.59B | /esi-vs-wlk → |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | D+ | 58/100 | 16.4x | 21.1% | 4.8% | +1.89% | $7.77B | /emn-vs-wlk → |
| NEU NewMarket Corp | B | 73/100 | 17.6x | 31.5% | 16.6% | -8.04% | $7.39B | /neu-vs-wlk → |
| SOLS Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. | D | 47/100 | 41.9x | 32.2% | 8.0% | -1.09% | $9.94B | /sols-vs-wlk → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001262823In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Westlake Corporation (WLK) reported GAAP revenue of $11.17B (-8.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $12.14B , and -11.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.51B, operating cash flow of $465.0M, and free cash flow of -$530.0M (-273.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, WLK closed FY2025 with $19.96B in total assets against $5.09B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.59, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $11.17B | -$1.51B | $465.0M | -$530.0M | $19.96B | $5.09B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $12.14B | $602.0M | $1.31B | $306.0M | $20.75B | $4.56B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $12.55B | $479.0M | $2.34B | $1.77B | $15.06B | $3.52B |
3. WLK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WLK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $66.01 (+0.27% 1D, market cap $8.44B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 72 tracked Materials issuers, WLK ranks #72 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WLK compare to ESI and EMN in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), WLK carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 7.3%, and ROIC of -11.2%. By comparison, ESI (Element Solutions Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 45.0x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $8.59B) and EMN (Eastman Chemical Company) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 16.4x, ROIC 4.8%, cap $7.77B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EMN leads on earnings multiple (16.4x) while NEU leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WLK?
Per WLK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001262823), Westlake Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (-8.0% YoY), -$1.51B in net income, and -$530.0M in free cash flow against $19.96B in total assets and $5.09B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WLK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WLK last traded at $66.01 (+0.27% on volume of 915,970 shares), positioning the stock -2.53% below its 50-day simple moving average ($67.72) and -23.98% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.83). Across its 52-week range of $56.33 to $124.23, WLK sits at the 14.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.7% ($61.59 to $70.43).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WLK stock moving today?
Why WLK Stock advanced +0.27% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.