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Westlake (WLK)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$137.06 USD

137.06
558,161

-6.88 (-4.78%)

Updated Aug 2, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $137.09 +0.03 (0.02%) 7:58 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

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

Westlake (WLK) benefits from strong demand for its products on continued global economic expansion, higher pricing and synergies of acquisitions.

Best Value Stocks to Buy for January 4th

WLK, ABG, and STC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on January 4, 2022

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock Moves -0.12%: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Westlake Chemical (WLK) closed at $97.13, marking a -0.12% move from the previous day.

Westlake (WLK) Arm NAPCO Launches Molecular-Based PVC Pipe

Westlake's (WLK) subsidiary, NAPCO, launches a breakthrough molecular PVC pipe to lower carbon footprint and offer innovation.

Is Westlake (WLK) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?

Westlake (WLK) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Chevron, Expeditors, Westlake Chemical, Devon Energy and CBRE Group

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Chevron, Expeditors, Westlake Chemical, Devon Energy and CBRE Group

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5 Momentum Picks for December Amid Virus and Fed Uncertainty

We have narrowed our search to five large-cap momentum stocks that have strong upside left for the rest of 2021. These are WLK, DVN, CVX, CBRE and EXPD.

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Ida Pulls Down US Chemical Output as Supply Chain Woes Linger

The October reading showed lower production on a monthly comparison basis across all regions barring Northeast, reflecting the lingering impacts of Hurricane Ida and supply chain disruptions.

Why Is Westlake (WLK) Down 11% Since Last Earnings Report?

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

Westlake (WLK) to Buy Hexion's Epoxy Business for $1.2 Billion

Westlake (WLK) agrees to acquire Hexion's Rotterdam-based epoxy business to integrate and expand its portfolios.

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Top 5 Picks to Gain From Wall Street's Omicron-Relief Rally

We have applied our VGM Style Score to narrow the search to the five stocks that have strong growth potential for the rest of 2021. These are: XOM, DVN, BLDR, CAR and WLK.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dow, Avis Budget Group, Phillips 66, Westlake Chemical and Builders FirstSource

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dow, Avis Budget Group, Phillips 66, Westlake Chemical and Builders FirstSource

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Powell's Renomination Confirms Fed Policy Continuity: 5 Picks

We have selected five stocks that have strong growth potential for the rest of 2021. These are Dow, PSX, BLDR, WLK and CAR.

Westlake's (WLK) Vinnolit Launches Low-Carbon GreenVin PVC

Westlake's (WLK) subsidiary, Vinnolit, brings a low-carbon PVC alternative to the market to contribute to sustainability efforts.

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Westlake Chemical and Covestro

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Westlake Chemical and Covestro

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2 Stocks to Buy From the Promising Chemical Plastics Industry

An upswing in demand in major markets on a global economic rebound should help the Zacks Chemicals Plastics industry to thrive. Westlake (WLK) and Covestro (COVTY) are poised to gain from the favorable industry fundamentals.

What Makes Westlake (WLK) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now

Westlake Chemical (WLK) benefits from solid demand for polyethylene and PVC resin and higher product prices.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dow, ConocoPhillips, Westlake Chemical, Avis Budget and Targa Resources

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dow, ConocoPhillips, Westlake Chemical, Avis Budget and Targa Resources

Is Westlake Chemical (WLK) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

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.

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4 Factors Likely to Drive Year-End Wall Street Rally: 5 Picks

We have narrowed down our search to five large-cap stocks that have strong growth potential for the rest of 2021. These are: DOW, COP, CAR, TRGP and WLK.

Westlake Chemical's (WLK) Q3 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

Westlake (WLK) achieves consecutive record quarterly earnings and higher sales led by global market recovery and increased sales prices and volumes for most of its key products.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Westlake (WLK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 16.96% and 12.47%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Westlake Chemical (WLK) to Post Q3 Earnings: What's in Store?

Westlake Chemical's (WLK) Q3 performance is likely to have benefited from higher demand for polyethylene and PVC resin.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Westlake (WLK) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Here's Why Westlake Chemical (WLK) is a Strong Value Stock

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