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Sector:
Basic MaterialsIndustry:
Specialty ChemicalsCountry:
United StatesIPO:
12 August 2004Website:
http://www.westlake.comNext earnings report:
20 February 2025Last dividends:
20 August 2024Next dividends:
26 November 2024Price
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WLK Latest News
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.525 per share for the third quarter of 2024. This dividend will be payable on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record on November 26, 2024. Westlake announced its first dividend on November 11, 2004 and has successively been paying and increasing its dividend for the past 20 years. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including s.
WLK sees lower sequential sales in Q3 as lower sales volume more than offset an increase in average sales prices.
Westlake Chemical (WLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.20 per share a year ago.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE: WLKP) (the "Partnership") today reported net income attributable to the Partnership in the third quarter of 2024 of $18.1 million, or $0.51 per limited partner unit, an increase of $4.9 million compared to the third quarter 2023 net income of $13.2 million. Cash flows from operating activities in the third quarter of 2024 were $126.1 million, an increase of $25.2 million compared to third quarter 2023 cash flows from operating activ.
WLKP's primary business revolves around its long-term Ethylene Sales Agreement with Westlake Corporation, which guarantees that Westlake purchases 95% of WLKP's ethylene production at a fixed margin. The company offers a solid dividend track record with a 12-month yield of 8.45% and consistent growth, providing stability for investors. Despite the cyclical nature of the petrochemical sector, WLKP's fixed-margin structure and operational efficiency offer a low-risk investment opportunity. Modest debt level and strong liquidity position is a plus.
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Westlake (WLK), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2024.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.525 per share for the second quarter of 2024. This dividend will be payable on September 5, 2024, to stockholders of record on August 20, 2024. This is the 80th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since completing its initial public offering in August 2004. The statements in this release that are not historical facts, including statements.
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Sales of Westlake (WLK) fall in Q2 due to lower year-over-year average sales prices for the majority of its key products in the PEM unit.
Westlake Chemical (WLK) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.40 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.31 per share a year ago.
What type of business is Westlake?
Westlake Chemical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment offers polyethylene, styrene monomers, various ethylenes, co-products, as well as sells propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen products. The Vinyls segment includes specialty and commodity polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomers, dichloroethylenes, chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated derivative, and ethylene products. This segment also produces and sells PVC compounds and building products made from PVC. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
What sector is Westlake in?
Westlake is in the Basic Materials sector
What industry is Westlake in?
Westlake is in the Specialty Chemicals industry
What country is Westlake from?
Westlake is headquartered in United States
When did Westlake go public?
Westlake initial public offering (IPO) was on 12 August 2004
What is Westlake website?
https://www.westlake.com
Is Westlake in the S&P 500?
No, Westlake is not included in the S&P 500 index
Is Westlake in the NASDAQ 100?
No, Westlake is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is Westlake in the Dow Jones?
No, Westlake is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was Westlake the previous earnings report?
No data
When does Westlake earnings report?
The next expected earnings date for Westlake is 20 February 2025