Westlake Chemical Corporation Stock Forecast
Westlake Chemical Corporation stock downgraded from Buy Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Wednesday trading session.
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)
The Westlake Chemical Corporation stock price gained 1.47% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $150.15 to $152.35. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.14% from a day low at $150.77 to a day high of $152.49. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 5.67% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -18 thousand shares and in total, 252 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $38.43 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock has broken the weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $148.81, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $160.58 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
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WLK Signals & Forecast
The Westlake Chemical Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $149.94 and $142.47. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, and so far it has risen 14.71%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Westlake Chemical Corporation stock
Westlake Chemical Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $146.79 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.72 between high and low, or 1.14%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.19%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $147.33 (-3.29%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 26 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (WLK) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect Westlake Chemical Corporation to open at $151.87, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $149.09 and $155.61, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.26 (+/-2.14%) up or down from last closing price. If Westlake Chemical Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.28% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $146.79, some $5.56 (3.65%) from the current price of $152.35, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Westlake Chemical Corporation stock A Buy?
Westlake Chemical Corporation holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold/Accumulate candidate.
Current score: 0.000 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Opening Price for Westlake Chemical Corporation of Thursday, March 28, 2024
Fair opening price March 28, 2024 | Current price |
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$151.87 ( 0.315%) | $152.35 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for WLK
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 153.59 | 0.81 % | |
R2 | 152.93 | 0.383 % | ||
R1 | 152.53 | 0.116 % | ||
Current price: | 152.35 | |||
Support | S1 | 151.21 | -0.746 % | |
S2 | 150.81 | -1.01 % | ||
S3 | 150.15 | -1.44 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 152.35 | |||
Support | S1 | 146.79 | -3.65% | |
S2 | 135.48 | -11.07% | ||
S3 | 132.81 | -12.83% |
WLK Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $0.500 | 0.351% |
2 | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Dec 06, 2023 | $0.500 | 0.386% |
3 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 | $0.500 | 0.402% |
4 | May 12, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Jun 08, 2023 | $0.357 | 0.318% |
5 | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | $0.357 | 0.333% |
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