westlake chemical corporation (nyse: wlk) is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and fabricated products. these chemical and plastic products enhance the daily lives of people around the world. from the tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, to the frames that secure our windows and doors, we play a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more. westlake chemical employs approximately 4,100 people and operates from 16 locations in north america, 7 in europe as well as 1 location in china. to learn more about westlake chemical, visit www.westlake.com.
Company profile
Ticker
WLK
Exchange
Website
CEO
Albert Chao
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Industry (SIC)
Former names
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP
SEC CIK
Corporate docs
Subsidiaries
Eagle Spinco Inc. • Rome Delaware Corp. • Taiwan Chlorine Industries Ltd. • Vinnolit Monomer Geschäftsführungs GmbH • Westlake Canada Inc. • Westlake Chemical Canada Inc. • Westlake Chemical OpCo LP • Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC • Westlake Chemical Partners LP • Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC ...
IRS number
760346924
WLK stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
10-Q
2024 Q1
Quarterly report
2 May 24
8-K
Westlake Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
1 May 24
8-K
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
25 Apr 24
PX14A6G
Letter to shareholders
11 Apr 24
8-K
Regulation FD Disclosure
3 Apr 24
ARS
2023 FY
Annual report to shareholders
29 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
29 Mar 24
DEF 14A
Definitive proxy
29 Mar 24
10-K
2023 FY
Annual report
21 Feb 24
8-K
Westlake Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
20 Feb 24
Transcripts
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2024 Q1
1 May 24
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q4
20 Feb 24
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q3
2 Nov 23
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q2
3 Aug 23
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q2
3 Aug 23
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q1
4 May 23
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q4
21 Feb 23
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
4 Nov 22
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
2 Aug 22
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
3 May 22
Latest ownership filings
4
Robert F. Buesinger
8 May 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
6 May 24
4
Mark Steven Bender
6 May 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
3 May 24
3
Jeffrey Adam Holy
2 May 24
4
James Chao
1 Apr 24
4
Johnathan Stevan Zoeller
22 Mar 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
21 Mar 24
4
Robert F. Buesinger
18 Mar 24
4
Robert F. Buesinger
14 Mar 24
Financial summary
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Institutional ownership, Q4 2023
74.5% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 47 |
Opened positions | 9 |
Closed positions | 290 |
Increased positions | 10 |
Reduced positions | 14 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 323.31 bn |
Total shares | 95.77 mm |
Total puts | 0.00 |
Total calls | 0.00 |
Total put/call ratio | – |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
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TTWF | 93.41 mm | $0.00 |
Pacer Advisors | 1.14 mm | $159.92 bn |
Mirae Asset Global Investments | 672.10 k | $94.07 bn |
Allspring Global Investments | 234.88 k | $32.87 bn |
Contravisory Investment Management | 63.97 k | $8.95 bn |
Cerity Partners | 60.68 k | $8.49 bn |
Raymond James & Associates | 38.05 k | $5.33 bn |
State of Alaska, Department of Revenue | 27.40 k | $3.83 mm |
Mutual Of America Capital Management | 19.81 k | $2.77 bn |
Asset Management One | 15.85 k | $2.23 bn |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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7 May 24 | Robert F. Buesinger | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | No | 157.5 | 3,133 | 493.45 k | 21,144 |
7 May 24 | Robert F. Buesinger | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 122.65 | 3,133 | 384.26 k | 24,277 |
7 May 24 | Robert F. Buesinger | Employee Option Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 122.65 | 3,133 | 384.26 k | 6,362 |
3 May 24 | Bender Mark Steven | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 152.19 | 4,950 | 753.34 k | 40,356 |
28 Mar 24 | James Chao | Common Stock | Gift | Dispose G | No | No | 0 | 36,632 | 0.00 | 45,193 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | No | 150.565 | 657 | 98.92 k | 4,416 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 122.65 | 68 | 8.34 k | 5,073 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 108.1175 | 296 | 32.00 k | 5,005 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 86.5379 | 293 | 25.36 k | 4,709 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Employee Option Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 122.65 | 68 | 8.34 k | 1,457 |
News
Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Westlake
7 May 24
Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Westlake, Raises Price Target to $180
7 May 24
Westlake Q1 EPS $1.34 Beats $1.12 Estimate, Sales $2.98B Beat $2.93B Estimate
1 May 24
B of A Securities Upgrades Westlake to Buy, Raises Price Target to $174
18 Apr 24
Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Westlake 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
11 Apr 24
Press releases
Westlake to Showcase Solutions for Enhancing Your Life Every Day® at NPE 2024
6 May 24
Westlake Water Solutions Reminds About Safety Risks Posed by Improper Pool Chlorination
2 May 24
Westlake Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
1 May 24
Westlake Royal Building Products™ Signs on as the Title Sponsor of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Home Remodeling Month Initiative in May
30 Apr 24
Westlake Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
17 Apr 24