WESTLAKE CORPORATION Stock Price, News & Analysis

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings before market open on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The company will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT the same day to discuss results.

Investors must pre-register by phone at the provided registration link to receive a unique PIN and dial-in number. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast and the earnings release will be posted on the company investor website.

Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) added a black frame option to its Magnolia window Collection on October 13, 2025, answering rising demand for darker frame styles.

The black finish is available across the Magnolia 400/4000 Series and 450 Series on both interior and exterior surfaces. Magnolia windows feature multi-chambered vinyl profiles, all-welded frame and sash, aluminum sash reinforcement, an integral nailing fin, dual weather-stripping and are rated up to DP-50. Models offered include single hung, slider and picture windows with ¾” insulating glass and a warm-edge spacer system. The collection is sold in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) has expanded its DaVinci® Roofscapes product line with two new shake colors: Timber Black and Blonde Cedar. Part of the Nature Crafted Collection, these colors represent opposite ends of the spectrum, with Timber Black featuring deep grays and blacks reminiscent of charcoal, while Blonde Cedar offers warm, golden tones.

The new colors are available in Select Shake, Single-Width Shake and Multi-Width Shake options. These products feature superior performance specifications, including a Class A Fire Rating, Class 4 Impact Rating, and wind resistance up to 180 mph, meeting Coastal Florida's HVHZ and Miami-Dade requirements.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has announced an agreement to acquire ACI/Perplastic Group's global compounding solutions businesses. The Portugal-based ACI, which generated net sales of approximately EUR 210 million in 2024, manufactures specialty materials for wire and cable sectors across four production facilities in Mexico, Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia.

The strategic acquisition will integrate with Westlake's Housing & Infrastructure Products (HIP) business, expanding Westlake Global Compounds' portfolio with new specialty products and technology. The deal, which includes ACI's manufacturing capabilities in PVC, polyolefin, silicone, and thermoplastic rubber compounds, is expected to close in early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has made significant progress toward its sustainability goals with a new renewable energy initiative. The company has entered into an agreement with a solar renewable-energy three-farm project that generates approximately 160,000 megawatt-hours per year of renewable energy.

The company purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) as part of a multi-year agreement to offset its electricity consumption in operations. This initiative supports Westlake's goal to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. The company is also exploring opportunities to leverage RECs to enhance its downstream product offerings.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on September 4, 2025 to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2025.

The company has maintained a consistent track record of paying and increasing dividends for 20 years since its first dividend announcement in November 2004.

Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) reported Q2 2025 net income of $14.6 million ($0.41 per unit), in line with Q2 2024's $14.4 million. The partnership declared its 44th consecutive quarterly distribution of $0.4714 per unit.

Q2 2025 cash flows from operations decreased to $9.1 million from $121.9 million in Q2 2024, while MLP distributable cash flow was $15.0 million, down from $17.1 million. The decline was primarily attributed to higher maintenance capital expenditures from the Petro 1 turnaround, which extended into April.

The trailing twelve-month coverage ratio was 0.79x, below the previous quarter's 0.82x, though management expects improvement in H2 2025. The partnership maintains a stable sales agreement with Westlake Corporation, providing a fixed margin of $0.10 per pound on 95% of OpCo's ethylene production.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported challenging Q2 2025 results with net sales of $3.0 billion and a net loss of $142 million, or $1.11 per share. Excluding identified items of $130 million related to facility closures, the adjusted net loss was $12 million, or $0.09 per share.

The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment showed resilience with $1.16 billion in sales and EBITDA of $275 million. However, the Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment struggled with operational issues and weak demand, reporting a loss from operations of $318 million.

The company has achieved $75 million in cost savings toward its 2025 target of $150-175 million and announced an additional $200 million cost reduction target by 2026. Management expects chlorovinyls production to normalize in Q3 2025.

Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has introduced a new color option called Haint Blue for its 6" Reversible Beadboard/V-Groove Profile in the Royal® Trim & Mouldings line. The color pays homage to the Southern tradition of painting porch ceilings blue.

The versatile profile can be installed as either classic beadboard or modern V-Groove planking. Made from cellular PVC, the product features moisture and insect resistance, requiring minimal maintenance. The planking comes in 1/2" x 5-3/4" x 18' dimensions and includes hidden nailing systems for seamless installation.