Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) 65.25 $WLK
Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
GlobeNewswire - Tue Apr 15, 10:14AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its 2014 first quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Monday, May 5, 2014. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release.
Google Up on Stock Split Completion - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 04, 5:06PM CDT
Search king Google, Inc. has finally completed its long-awaited 2-for-1 stock split. As a result, one non-voting Class C share will be issued in lieu of each Class A and Class B share.
Why the Earnings Streak Will Continue for Westlake Chemical (WLK) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 03, 7:47AM CDT
Westlake Chemical may be a great candidate for another beat, as it has seen a streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports
Under Armour to Split 2 for 1 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 18, 3:23PM CDT
Shares of Under Armour hit a 52-week high of $121.43 yesterday on the announcement of its two-for-one stock split, the second one since this sports apparel retailer went public in Nov 2005.
Insider Trading Alert - WLK, DRE And AXL Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Mar 17, 9:15AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include WLK, DRE and AXL
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 Chemical Corporation Announces First Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
GlobeNewswire - Tue Apr 15, 10:14AM CDT
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) will release its 2014 first quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Monday, May 5, 2014. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release.
Google Up on Stock Split Completion - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Apr 04, 5:06PM CDT
Search king Google, Inc. has finally completed its long-awaited 2-for-1 stock split. As a result, one non-voting Class C share will be issued in lieu of each Class A and Class B share.
Why the Earnings Streak Will Continue for Westlake Chemical (WLK) - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 03, 7:47AM CDT
Westlake Chemical may be a great candidate for another beat, as it has seen a streak of beating earnings estimates at the previous two reports
Under Armour to Split 2 for 1 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 18, 3:23PM CDT
Shares of Under Armour hit a 52-week high of $121.43 yesterday on the announcement of its two-for-one stock split, the second one since this sports apparel retailer went public in Nov 2005.
Insider Trading Alert - WLK, DRE And AXL Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Mar 17, 9:15AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include WLK, DRE and AXL
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.
