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Westlake (WLK)

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$134.68 USD

134.68
197,329

-2.38 (-1.74%)

Updated Aug 5, 2024 12:30 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.03%
2Buy17.70%
3Hold9.37%
4Sell5.03%
5Strong Sell2.48%
S&P50011.19%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value D Growth F Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 6% (235 out of 251)

Industry: Chemical - Plastic

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Zacks News

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock Up 23% in 6 Months: Here's Why

by Zacks Equity Research

Solid Q1 results and upbeat prospects stemming from strong demand for polyethylene and PVC resin have contributed to the run-up in Westlake Chemical's (WLK) shares.

What Makes Westlake Chemical (WLK) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

Does Westlake Chemical (WLK) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

How to Find Strong Buy Basic Materials Stocks Using the Zacks Rank

by Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Rank offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Strong Demand, Manufacturing Upswing Buoy Chemicals: 5 Top Picks

by Anindya Barman

A strong revival in industrial demand and strengthening manufacturing activities are driving the upturn in the chemical industry. DOW, OLN, UNVR, WLK and CC are good options for investment right now.

Westlake (WLK) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

by Zacks Equity Research

Westlake (WLK) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Westlake (WLK) Up 2.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

by Zacks Equity Research

Westlake (WLK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Here's Why You Should Buy Westlake Chemical (WLK) Right Now

by Zacks Equity Research

Westlake Chemical (WLK) benefits from strong demand for polyethylene and PVC resin.

Trinseo (TSE) to Divest Synthetic Rubber Unit to Synthos

by Zacks Equity Research

Trinseo (TSE) sells off its Schkopau-based synthetic rubber business to Synthos to focus more on Engineered Materials.

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    These 5 Stocks Are Smart Bets on Relative Price Strength

    by Nilanjan Choudhury

    CF Industries (CF), SilverBow Resources (SBOW), Guess? (GES), Westlake Chemical (WLK) and DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS) are five stocks with explosive relative price strength.

    Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock Up 18% in 3 Months: Here's Why

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Forecast-topping first-quarter results and upbeat outlook have contributed to the gain in Westlake Chemical's (WLK) shares.

    The Zacks Rank Explained: How to Find Strong Buy Basic Materials Stocks

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Rank.

    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: L Brands, Dillard's, PulteGroup, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co and Westlake Chemical

    by Zacks Equity Research

    The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: L Brands, Dillard's, PulteGroup, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co and Westlake Chemical

    If You Invested $1000 in Westlake Chemical a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Holding on to popular or trending stocks for the long-term can make your portfolio a winner.

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    Top 5 Value Picks to Shrug Off Market Gyrations

    by Nalak Das

    We have narrowed down our search to five value stocks that have provided higher returns than the S&P 500 Index in the past month. These are LB, PHM, DDS, RS and WLK

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    7 Lucrative PEG Stocks for GARP Investors

    by Urmimala Biswas

    While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG helps to identify stocks with solid potential. The stocks that qualify the screening include SC, PTR, AN, ASO, DVA, WLK, and SANM.

    Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for May 14th

    by Zacks Equity Research

    HRI, MTSI, WLK, and TGLS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 14, 2021

    Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for May 12th

    by Zacks Equity Research

    LL, WLK, MTSI, and DFS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 12, 2021

    Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for May 10th

    by Zacks Equity Research

    WLK, TOT, AN, and DFS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 10, 2021

    New Strong Buy Stocks for May 10th

    by Zacks Equity Research

    STLA, TOT, WLK, GIL, and DIN have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 10, 2021

    Westlake (WLK) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Westlake (WLK) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

    Westlake Chemical (WLK) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Does Westlake Chemical (WLK) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

    Should Value Investors Buy Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

    Westlake Chemical (WLK) Q1 Earnings and Sales Beat Estimates

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Westlake Chemical (WLK) benefits from increased sales prices and margins for most of its key products in Q1.

    Westlake Chemical (WLK) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Westlake (WLK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 19.87% and 17.96%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

    CF Industries (CF) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    CF Industries' (CF) first-quarter performance is likely to reflect higher nitrogen prices, increased demand and high natural gas costs.