Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)

WLK (NYSE:Chemicals)
$97.93
pos +0.93
+0.96%
Today's Range: 97.08 - 98.24 | WLK Avg Daily Volume: 581,600
Last Update: 06/18/13 - 4:02 PM EDT
Volume: 376,488
YTD Performance: 23.49%
Open: $97.44
Previous Close: $97.00
52 Week Range: $49.07 - $99.51
Oustanding Shares: 66,777,348
Market Cap: 6,477,402,756
6-Month Chart
TheStreet Ratings Grade for WLK
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A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 1 1 1 1
Moderate Buy 0 0 0 0
Hold 6 6 6 6
Moderate Sell 1 1 1 1
Strong Sell 1 1 1 1
Mean Rec. 3.11 3.11 3.11 3.11
Latest Dividend: 0.19
Latest Dividend Yield: 0.77%
Dividend Ex-Date: 05/31/13
Price Earnings Ratio: 15.45
Price Earnings Comparisons:
WLK Sector Avg. S&P 500
15.45 15.40 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
2.49% 91.61% 380.28%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue -1.30 0.54 0.15
Net Income 48.90 6.28 0.92
EPS 48.60 6.23 0.92
Earnings for WLK:
EBITDA 0.76B
Revenue 3.57B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $1.88 $1.80 $7.23 $8.06
Number of Analysts 8 6 7 7
High Estimate $2.10 $1.95 $7.85 $8.92
Low Estimate $1.59 $1.58 $6.50 $7.50
Prior Year $1.59 $1.47 $5.66 $7.23
Growth Rate (Year over Year) 18.24% 22.79% 27.69% 11.48%
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David Peltier

 | Feb 27, 2013 | 11:47 AM EST

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bullishWestlake Chemical upgraded at UBS

Feb 8, 2013 | 8:19 AM EST

WLK was upgraded to Netural from Sell, UBS said. $90 price target. Softer ethane pricing outlook. 

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Jim Cramer

 | Jan 14, 2013 | 11:48 AM EST

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 | Jan 7, 2013 | 2:00 PM EST

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bullishWestlake estimates increased at Wells

Dec 24, 2012 | 7:34 AM EST

WLK estimates were raised through 2013, Wells Fargo said. Company is leveraged to lower ethane costs. Market Perform rating. 

bullishWestlake estimates increased at Wells

Dec 24, 2012 | 7:05 AM EST

WLK estimates were raised through 2013, Wells Fargo said. Company is leveraged to lower ethane costs. Market Perform rating. 

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 | Oct 8, 2012 | 11:35 AM EDT

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bearishWestlake Chemical downgraded at UBS

Aug 27, 2012 | 7:30 AM EDT

WLK was downgraded from Neutral to Sell, UBS said. Valuation call, based on a $54 price target. 

bullishWestlake Chemical upgraded at UBS

May 24, 2012 | 8:11 AM EDT

WLK was upgraded to Neutral from Sell, UBS said.  $54 price target.  Stock is now near its fair price. 

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Dan Fitzpatrick

 | Feb 28, 2012 | 7:42 AM EST

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 | Jun 18, 2013 | 10:33 PM EDT
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 | Jun 18, 2013 | 6:31 PM EDT
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