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)
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
8-K
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
6 Feb 24
10-Q
2023 Q3
Quarterly report
2 Nov 23
Transcripts
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 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
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
22 Feb 22
WLK
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q3
2 Nov 21
Latest ownership filings
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
4
Robert F. Buesinger
11 Mar 24
4
Johnathan Stevan Zoeller
11 Mar 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
8 Mar 24
4
Mark Steven Bender
7 Mar 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
5 Mar 24
Financial summary
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Institutional ownership, Q3 2023
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 328 |
Opened positions | 38 |
Closed positions | 42 |
Increased positions | 86 |
Reduced positions | 139 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 4.53 tn |
Total shares | 129.89 mm |
Total puts | 34.10 k |
Total calls | 77.10 k |
Total put/call ratio | 0.4 |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
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TTWF | 93.41 mm | $0.00 |
FMR | 4.63 mm | $577.34 bn |
BLK Blackrock | 3.52 mm | $438.79 bn |
Vanguard | 3.38 mm | $421.74 bn |
Victory Capital Management | 3.37 mm | $420.04 bn |
Orbis Allan Gray | 3.21 mm | $400.38 bn |
STT State Street | 1.13 mm | $140.68 bn |
Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.10 mm | $137.46 bn |
Pacer Advisors | 1.08 mm | $134.14 bn |
Soroban Capital Partners | 898.84 k | $112.06 bn |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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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 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Employee Option Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 108.1175 | 296 | 32.00 k | 878 |
21 Mar 24 | Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Employee Option Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 86.5379 | 293 | 25.36 k | 0 |
15 Mar 24 | Robert F. Buesinger | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 144.5 | 3,878 | 560.37 k | 21,144 |
13 Mar 24 | Robert F. Buesinger | Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 144.5 | 122 | 17.63 k | 25,022 |
News
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
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Westlake, Raises Price Target to $162
10 Apr 24
Vertical Research Downgrades Westlake to Hold, Announces $154 Price Target
8 Apr 24
Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Westlake
4 Apr 24
Press releases
Westlake Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
17 Apr 24
Westlake to Host Housing & Infrastructure Products-Focused Investor Event
12 Mar 24
DaVinci Roofscapes® Launches "FRESH Colors for Homes with Brick or Stone" E-book
28 Feb 24
Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps for Easy, Affordable Curb Appeal
27 Feb 24
Westlake Epoxy Receives ISCC PLUS Certification at its Duisburg, Germany Site
27 Feb 24