WESTLAKE CORP (WLK)

75.11 -0.94 (-1.24%)

As of 2025-10-16 17:53:39 EST

Westlake Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products, which are fundamental to various consumer and industrial markets. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986. it is the largest producer of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the US and ranks among the Forbes Global 2000. Westlake Chemical operates in two segments: Olefins and Vinyls, and is also an integrated producer of vinyls, with substantial downstream integration into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products.

Traded asNYSE: WLK
ISINUS9604131022
CIK0001262823
LEIGOXNEVUM0LL78B1OS344
EIN760346924
SectorChemicals
IndustryIndustrial Organic Chemicals
CEOJean-Marc Gilson
Employees15,540
Fiscal Year End1231
Address2801 POST OAK BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77056
Phone713-960-9111
Websitehttps://westlake.com
Stock Quotes
trading_symbolregistrant_nametimepricechangepercentage_change
WLKWESTLAKE CORP2025-10-16 17:53:3975.11-0.94-1.24
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Company Information
trading_symbolcentral_index_keyregistrant_nameisin_numberlei_numberein_numberexchangesic_codesic_descriptionfiscal_year_endstate_of_incorporationaddress_streetaddress_cityaddress_stateaddress_zip_codeaddress_countryaddress_country_codephone_numbermailing_addressbusiness_addressformer_nameindustryfounding_datechief_executive_officernumber_of_employeeswebsitemarket_capshares_issuedshares_outstandingdescriptionupdate_time
WLK0001262823WESTLAKE CORPUS9604131022GOXNEVUM0LL78B1OS344760346924NYSE2860Industrial Organic Chemicals1231DE2801 POST OAK BLVDHOUSTONTX77056UNITED STATESUS713-960-91112801 POST OAK BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 770562801 POST OAK BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77056WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPChemicals1986Jean-Marc Gilson15,540https://westlake.com4,900,000,000134,651,380128,246,266Westlake Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products, which are fundamental to various consumer and industrial markets. The company was founded by Ting Tsung Chao in 1986. it is the largest producer of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the US and ranks among the Forbes Global 2000. Westlake Chemical operates in two segments: Olefins and Vinyls, and is also an integrated producer of vinyls, with substantial downstream integration into polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products.2025-10-10 19:45:23
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Market Cap
Fiscal YearMarket CapChange In Market CapPercentage Change In Market CapShares OutstandingChange In Shares OutstandingPercentage Change In Shares Outstanding
20244,900,000,0001,000,000,00025.641128,229,50913,3020.0104
20233,900,000,000700,000,00021.875128,216,207853,6360.6702
20223,200,000,000200,000,0006.6667127,362,571-558,087-0.4363
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Executive Compensation
Executive NameExecutive PositionFiscal YearSalaryBonusStock AwardsIncentive Plan CompensationOther CompensationTotal Compensation
Jean-Marc GilsonChief Executive Officer, President2024528,846—3,000,000716,11415,0154,259,975
M. Steven BenderChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President2024749,231—1,464,3791,164,543115,8584,138,244
Albert ChaoChief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman, President20241,172,923—5,258,0821,864,073315,53310,923,881
James ChaoChairman20241,012,077—2,994,5161,853,922183,2877,361,182
Robert F. BuesingerExecutive Vice President2024650,385—1,009,3931,058,71998,1093,260,691
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Employee Count
Fiscal YearEmployee Count
202415,540
202315,520
202215,920
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Income Statements
Fiscal Year202420232022
Revenue12,142,000,00012,548,000,00015,794,000,000
Cost Of Revenue10,185,000,00010,329,000,00011,721,000,000
Gross Profit1,957,000,0002,219,000,0004,073,000,000
Research And Development Expenses———
General And Administrative Expenses874,000,000865,000,000835,000,000
Operating Expenses———
Operating Income875,000,000729,000,0003,050,000,000
Net Income602,000,000479,000,0002,247,000,000
Earnings Per Share Basic4.663.7317.46
Earnings Per Share Diluted4.643.717.34
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Basic128,535,226127,806,317127,970,445
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Diluted129,206,922128,598,441128,845,562
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Balance Sheet Statements
Fiscal Year202420232022
Cash And Cash Equivalents2,919,000,0003,304,000,0002,228,000,000
Marketable Securities Current———
Accounts Receivable1,483,000,0001,601,000,0001,801,000,000
Inventories1,697,000,0001,622,000,0001,866,000,000
Non Trade Receivables68,000,00065,000,00069,000,000
Other Assets Current———
Total Assets Current6,214,000,0006,609,000,0005,973,000,000
Marketable Securities Non Current———
Property Plant And Equipment8,633,000,0008,519,000,0008,525,000,000
Other Assets Non Current———
Total Assets Non Current14,536,000,00014,426,000,00014,577,000,000
Total Assets20,750,000,00021,035,000,00020,550,000,000
Accounts Payable851,000,000877,000,000889,000,000
Deferred Revenue———
Short Term Debt6,000,000299,000,0000
Other Liabilities Current1,362,000,0001,614,000,0001,409,000,000
Total Liabilities Current2,219,000,0002,790,000,0002,298,000,000
Long Term Debt4,562,000,0004,906,000,0004,879,000,000
Other Liabilities Non Current362,000,000340,000,000314,000,000
Total Liabilities Non Current7,488,000,0007,481,000,0007,787,000,000
Total Liabilities9,707,000,00010,271,000,00010,085,000,000
Common Stock1,000,0001,000,0001,000,000
Retained Earnings10,481,000,00010,143,000,0009,885,000,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income-144,000,000-98,000,000-89,000,000
Total Shareholders Equity10,527,000,00010,241,000,0009,931,000,000
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Cash Flow Statements
Fiscal Year202420232022
Depreciation And Amortization1,114,000,0001,097,000,0001,056,000,000
Share Based Compensation Expense41,000,00043,000,00036,000,000
Other Non Cash Income Expense———
Change In Accounts Receivable-87,000,000-225,000,000-325,000,000
Change In Inventories97,000,000-250,000,000140,000,000
Change In Non Trade Receivables———
Change In Other Assets———
Change In Accounts Payable-20,000,000-26,000,000-153,000,000
Change In Other Liabilities191,000,000268,000,000198,000,000
Cash From Operating Activities1,314,000,0002,336,000,0003,395,000,000
Purchases Of Marketable Securities———
Sales Of Marketable Securities———
Acquisition Of Property Plant And Equipment1,008,000,0001,034,000,0001,108,000,000
Acquisition Of Business001,203,000,000
Other Investing Activities-33,000,000-22,000,000-12,000,000
Cash From Investing Activities-1,001,000,000-1,037,000,000-2,479,000,000
Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation———
Payments Of Dividends264,000,000221,000,000169,000,000
Issuance Of Common Stock———
Repurchase Of Common Stock60,000,00023,000,000101,000,000
Issuance Of Long Term Debt———
Repayment Of Long Term Debt300,000,0000250,000,000
Other Financing Activities10,000,0009,000,000-7,000,000
Cash From Financing Activities-650,000,000-245,000,000-587,000,000
Change In Cash-384,000,0001,073,000,000305,000,000
Cash At End Of Period2,919,000,0003,304,000,0002,228,000,000
Income Taxes Paid422,000,000421,000,000570,000,000
Interest Paid153,000,000159,000,000172,000,000
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Key Metrics
Fiscal Year202420232022
Earnings Per Share4.663.7317.46
Price To Earnings Ratio24.60337.52285.8729
Earnings Growth Rate24.933-78.636911.4943
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio0.9868-0.47720.5109
Book Value Per Share85.914284.221281.7767
Price To Book Ratio1.33451.66181.2539
Ebitda2,297,000,0002,162,000,0004,050,000,000
Enterprise Value16,385,563,660.919,788,772,127.3215,773,089,430.3
Dividend Yield0.01790.01240.0129
Dividend Payout Ratio0.43850.46140.0752
Debt To Equity Ratio0.43390.50830.4913
Capital Expenditures1,228,000,0001,091,000,0001,975,000,000
Free Cash Flow86,000,0001,245,000,0001,420,000,000
Return On Equity0.05720.04680.2263
One Year Beta0.93391.33120.9214
Three Year Beta0.99351.05631.2738
Five Year Beta1.25191.30231.2728
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Insider Transactions
Insider NameRelationship To IssuerTransaction DateAmount Of SecuritiesAcquired Or DisposedSecurities Owned Following Transaction
Szwejbka Scott ThomasSVP, HIP Segment Head2025-10-023,842D12,817
Szwejbka Scott ThomasSVP, HIP Segment Head2025-10-0110,840A16,659
Szwejbka Scott ThomasSVP, HIP Segment Head2025-10-0110,840D0
Chao JamesDirector, Senior Chairman2025-08-2815,140D39,741
Sheets Jeffrey WayneDirector2025-08-091,128A12,759
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Senate Trading
Name Of Reporting PersonType Of Reporting PersonReport DateTransaction TypeTransaction DateOwner TypeAmount
David A Perdue , JrSenator2017-08-28Sale (Partial)2017-08-08Joint$1,001 - $15,000
David A Perdue , JrSenator2017-08-28Sale (Partial)2017-08-09Joint$1,001 - $15,000
David A Perdue , JrSenator2017-08-28Sale (Full)2017-08-14Joint$1,001 - $15,000
David A Perdue , JrSenator2017-08-28Sale (Partial)2017-08-10Joint$1,001 - $15,000
David A Perdue , JrSenator2017-08-28Sale (Partial)2017-08-04Joint$15,001 - $50,000
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House Trading
Name Of Reporting PersonReport DateStateTransaction TypeTransaction DateOwner TypeAmount
James Comer2020-08-24KY01Sale2020-08-06—$1,001 - $15,000
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Institutional Holdings
Investor NamePeriod Of ReportMarket ValueAmount Of SecuritiesPrice Per Security
Blue Trust, Inc.2025-09-301,1561577.0667
Avanza Fonder AB2025-09-30206,5202,68077.0597
CWM, LLC2025-09-3053,00068377.5988
Pacer Advisors, Inc.2025-09-30463,1316,01077.0601
Inspire Investing, LLC2025-09-30307,6243,99277.0601
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Mutual Fund Holdings
Registrant NamePeriod Of ReportFund NameFund SymbolAmount Of UnitsValue In UsdPercentage Value Compared To Assets
TRUST FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS2025-08-31Column Mid Cap FundCFMCX97185,273.220.0086
Pacer Funds Trust2025-07-31Pacer Trendpilot US Mid Cap ETFPTMC4,748376,516.40.0899
Pacer Funds Trust2025-07-31Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETFPAMC1,756139,250.80.2259
Direxion Shares ETF Trust2025-07-31Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X SharesMIDU58246,152.60.0619
Advisors' Inner Circle Fund III2025-07-31I SharesKCXIX16012,6880.0052
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