Westlake Chemical Corporation Stock News

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

Koshinski Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 517 shares of the specialty chemicals companys stock, valued at approximately $41,000. A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold []

Westlake Chemical is a chemical company active in polymers and chemicals for the construction industry, among other things.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co NY purchased a new position in Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 1,007 shares of the specialty chemicals companys stock, valued at approximately $91,000. Other hedge funds and []

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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.

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Wall Street analysts expect that Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) will announce earnings of $4.86 per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have provided estimates for Westlake Chemicals earnings. The highest EPS estimate is $5.72 and the lowest is $4.01. Westlake Chemical posted earnings of $0.87 per share in the []

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

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Wedge Capital Management L L P NC raised its holdings in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) by 11.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 101,818 shares of the specialty chemicals companys stock after purchasing an additional 10,657 shares during the period. []

During the last session, Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK)s traded shares were 0.36 million, with the beta value of the company hitting 1.37. At the end of the trading day, the stocks price was $99.17, reflecting an intraday loss of -3.15% or -$3.23. The 52-week high for the WLK share is $106.47, that puts it down Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK)s -2.40% Loss This Week Just Tells Us Something New Read More »

Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 147,141 shares of the specialty chemicals companys stock after selling 936 shares during the quarter. Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC []

Scout Investments Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) by 18.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 182,581 shares of the specialty chemicals companys stock after selling 40,277 shares during the period. []