Latest Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) Headlines
Board Appointments, Terminated License Agreements, Strong Financial Results, Dividends, and Awards - Analyst Notes on LyondellBasell, PPG, Rockwood, IFF, and Westlake
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 7:18AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG), Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Time to Buy in Spring? - Analyst Blog
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 10, 3:59PM CDT
The approach of spring has warmed up forward-looking markets in March.
Westlake Chemical Earnings Hindsight: Up 3.8% in Last 18 Days (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 7:09AM CDT
When Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) reported earnings 18 days ago on February 20th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $2.23 on sales of $924.3 million. The company actually reported EPS of $2.54 on sales of $951.6 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.31 and beating revenue estimates by $27.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westlake Chemical have risen from $131.49 to $136.44, representing a gain of 3.8% in the past 18 days.
How Far Ahead Does This Market Look? - Real Time Insight
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 07, 8:08AM CST
Well. Well. FEB Jobs Looked Good. Did You See It Coming?
Dividend Increases, Acquisitions, New Contracts, and Price Movements - Analyst Notes on LyondellBasell, Westlake, Flotek, Cabot, and Sensient Technologies
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 2:30PM CST
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Flotek Industries Inc. (NYSE: FTK), Cabot Corp. (NYSE: CBT), and Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
How To YieldBoost WLK From 0.7% To 6.7% Using Options
at The Street - Wed Mar 05, 10:39AM CST
Shareholders of Westlake Chemical Corp looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.7% annualized dividend yield can sell the October covered call at the $150 strike and collect the premium based on the $5.00 bid, which annualizes to an...
Insider Trading Alert - EMN, WLK And ACAS Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Fri Feb 28, 9:30AM CST
Stocks with insider trader activity include EMN, WLK and ACAS
Why Westlake Chemical (WLK) Was Upgraded
at The Street - Fri Feb 28, 8:33AM CST
JPMorgan upgrades Westlakc Chemical (WLK) to 'overweight' from 'neutral,' raising its price target to $149 from $140.
Upgrade Alert for Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 28, 7:01AM CST
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) was upgraded from Neutral to Overweight at JP Morgan today. The stock closed yesterday at $132.29 on volume of 274,000 shares, below average daily volume of 457,000. Westlake Chemical Corporation manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and fabricated products. The Company serves a range of consumer and industrial markets, including flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, and residential and commercial construction.
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: CSG, CR, WLK
at The Street - Tue Feb 25, 9:00AM CST
CSG CR WLK are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
Westlake Earnings Crush Ests, Strikes 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 24, 8:30AM CST
Westlake reached a new 52-week high following its forecast-topping fourth quarter results.
Westlake Chemical Benefits From Strong Prices in 2013, Expects up to $525 Million Capex in 2014, an Industrial Info News Alert
Marketwire - Fri Feb 21, 5:15AM CST
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Chemical and plastic products manufacturer Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (Houston, Texas) reported record net income for fourth-quarter and full-year 2013, as sales volumes and prices improved for most of the company's major products, including polyethylene, styrene and PVC resin. Industrial Info is tracking $795 million in active projects involving Westlake.
Westlake gets lift from prices
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Feb 20, 6:14PM CST
The maker of basic chemicals, polymers and plastics said Q4 sales jumped 19% to $951.6 mil, topping Wall Street's $924.2 mil target amid generally higher sales volumes for most products. Westlake Chemical's (WLK) EPS climbed 79% to $2.54, easily...
Westlake Announces Record Quarterly and Full-Year Earnings for 2013
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:05AM CST
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $171.0 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, compared to net income of $95.3 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, reported for the fourth quarter of 2012. Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $951.6 million increased $150.6 million compared to net sales of $801.0 million in the same period of 2012, primarily due to higher sales prices for polyethylene, styrene and PVC resin and higher sales volumes for most of our major products. Income from operations was $257.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $156.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. The increase in income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2013 was primarily a result of higher polyethylene and PVC resin sales prices as well as lower ethane costs, which were partially offset by higher propane costs as compared to the same period in 2012.
Westlake Hikes Dividend, Splits Stock - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 4:30PM CST
Westlake has raised dividend by 12% and declared a two-for-one stock split.
Westlake Chemical Dedicates New Geismar, Louisiana Chlor-Alkali Plant
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 12:00PM CST
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it held a dedication ceremony for the new Geismar, Louisiana Chlor-Alkali plant this morning. This ceremony was attended by The Honourable Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana, James Chao, Chairman of the Board of Westlake Chemical and Albert Chao, President and CEO of Westlake Chemical. They were joined by various state and local officials, local industry guests and executives and employees of the company.
Will Marvell (MRVL) Miss Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 11:40AM CST
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. is set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2014 results on Feb 20.
Alderon Iron Ore (AXX) Falls: Stock Goes Down 4.9% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 7:36AM CST
Alderon Iron Ore (AXX) falls 4.9% in last trading session, reversing its recent uptrend as the stock is now up over 9% in the past fortnight.
Will Analog Devices (ADI) Disappoint This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 18, 12:00PM CST
Analog Devices, Inc. is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Feb 18. Last quarter, it posted 6.9% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
Board Appointments, Terminated License Agreements, Strong Financial Results, Dividends, and Awards - Analyst Notes on LyondellBasell, PPG, Rockwood, IFF, and Westlake
PR Newswire - Fri Mar 14, 7:18AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG), Rockwood Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ROC), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Time to Buy in Spring? - Analyst Blog
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 10, 3:59PM CDT
The approach of spring has warmed up forward-looking markets in March.
Westlake Chemical Earnings Hindsight: Up 3.8% in Last 18 Days (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 10, 7:09AM CDT
When Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) reported earnings 18 days ago on February 20th, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $2.23 on sales of $924.3 million. The company actually reported EPS of $2.54 on sales of $951.6 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.31 and beating revenue estimates by $27.3 million. Since the company's report, shares of Westlake Chemical have risen from $131.49 to $136.44, representing a gain of 3.8% in the past 18 days.
How Far Ahead Does This Market Look? - Real Time Insight
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 07, 8:08AM CST
Well. Well. FEB Jobs Looked Good. Did You See It Coming?
Dividend Increases, Acquisitions, New Contracts, and Price Movements - Analyst Notes on LyondellBasell, Westlake, Flotek, Cabot, and Sensient Technologies
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 2:30PM CST
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Flotek Industries Inc. (NYSE: FTK), Cabot Corp. (NYSE: CBT), and Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
How To YieldBoost WLK From 0.7% To 6.7% Using Options
at The Street - Wed Mar 05, 10:39AM CST
Shareholders of Westlake Chemical Corp looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.7% annualized dividend yield can sell the October covered call at the $150 strike and collect the premium based on the $5.00 bid, which annualizes to an...
Insider Trading Alert - EMN, WLK And ACAS Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Fri Feb 28, 9:30AM CST
Stocks with insider trader activity include EMN, WLK and ACAS
Why Westlake Chemical (WLK) Was Upgraded
at The Street - Fri Feb 28, 8:33AM CST
JPMorgan upgrades Westlakc Chemical (WLK) to 'overweight' from 'neutral,' raising its price target to $149 from $140.
Upgrade Alert for Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Feb 28, 7:01AM CST
Westlake Chemical (NYSE:WLK) was upgraded from Neutral to Overweight at JP Morgan today. The stock closed yesterday at $132.29 on volume of 274,000 shares, below average daily volume of 457,000. Westlake Chemical Corporation manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and fabricated products. The Company serves a range of consumer and industrial markets, including flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, and residential and commercial construction.
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Tomorrow: CSG, CR, WLK
at The Street - Tue Feb 25, 9:00AM CST
CSG CR WLK are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
Westlake Earnings Crush Ests, Strikes 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 24, 8:30AM CST
Westlake reached a new 52-week high following its forecast-topping fourth quarter results.
Westlake Chemical Benefits From Strong Prices in 2013, Expects up to $525 Million Capex in 2014, an Industrial Info News Alert
Marketwire - Fri Feb 21, 5:15AM CST
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Chemical and plastic products manufacturer Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (Houston, Texas) reported record net income for fourth-quarter and full-year 2013, as sales volumes and prices improved for most of the company's major products, including polyethylene, styrene and PVC resin. Industrial Info is tracking $795 million in active projects involving Westlake.
Westlake gets lift from prices
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Feb 20, 6:14PM CST
The maker of basic chemicals, polymers and plastics said Q4 sales jumped 19% to $951.6 mil, topping Wall Street's $924.2 mil target amid generally higher sales volumes for most products. Westlake Chemical's (WLK) EPS climbed 79% to $2.54, easily...
Westlake Announces Record Quarterly and Full-Year Earnings for 2013
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 20, 6:05AM CST
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $171.0 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, compared to net income of $95.3 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, reported for the fourth quarter of 2012. Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2013 of $951.6 million increased $150.6 million compared to net sales of $801.0 million in the same period of 2012, primarily due to higher sales prices for polyethylene, styrene and PVC resin and higher sales volumes for most of our major products. Income from operations was $257.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to $156.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. The increase in income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2013 was primarily a result of higher polyethylene and PVC resin sales prices as well as lower ethane costs, which were partially offset by higher propane costs as compared to the same period in 2012.
Westlake Hikes Dividend, Splits Stock - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 4:30PM CST
Westlake has raised dividend by 12% and declared a two-for-one stock split.
Westlake Chemical Dedicates New Geismar, Louisiana Chlor-Alkali Plant
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 12:00PM CST
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it held a dedication ceremony for the new Geismar, Louisiana Chlor-Alkali plant this morning. This ceremony was attended by The Honourable Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana, James Chao, Chairman of the Board of Westlake Chemical and Albert Chao, President and CEO of Westlake Chemical. They were joined by various state and local officials, local industry guests and executives and employees of the company.
Will Marvell (MRVL) Miss Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 11:40AM CST
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. is set to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2014 results on Feb 20.
Alderon Iron Ore (AXX) Falls: Stock Goes Down 4.9% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 7:36AM CST
Alderon Iron Ore (AXX) falls 4.9% in last trading session, reversing its recent uptrend as the stock is now up over 9% in the past fortnight.
Will Analog Devices (ADI) Disappoint This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 18, 12:00PM CST
Analog Devices, Inc. is set to report first-quarter 2014 results on Feb 18. Last quarter, it posted 6.9% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
