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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 Time Period 2,680 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Bought by Avanza Fonder ABAvanza Fonder AB acquired a new stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 2,680 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $307,000. Other hedge funds and oJanuary 20 at 3:43 AM | marketbeat.comIs Westlake (WLK) the Best Plastics and Rubber Stock to Buy According to Analysts?January 19 at 3:34 PM | msn.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Purchased by Wedge Capital Management L L P NCWedge Capital Management L L P NC raised its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 7.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 79,178 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquirinJanuary 19 at 4:29 AM | marketbeat.comRBC Capital highlights potential recovery in B&C demand as Westlake price target loweredJanuary 16, 2025 | msn.comWestlake price target lowered to $147 from $167 at RBC CapitalJanuary 16, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake Chemical Partners: A Stable Dividend Stock For An 8% YieldJanuary 16, 2025 | seekingalpha.comWestlake Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:WLK)Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) was the target of some unusual options trading on Monday. Stock traders acquired 11,881 put options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 1,867% compared to the average volume of 604 put options.January 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target Lowered to $130.00 at Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley reduced their price target on Westlake from $155.00 to $130.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday.January 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comUBS Upgrades Westlake (WLK)January 11, 2025 | msn.comWestlake price target lowered to $135 from $165 at Deutsche BankJanuary 10, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBSJanuary 10, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Analyst Verdict: Westlake In The Eyes Of 8 ExpertsJanuary 10, 2025 | benzinga.comUBS Group Upgrades Westlake (NYSE:WLK) to BuyUBS Group raised Westlake from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $144.00 target price for the company in a report on Friday.January 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Remains a Buy on Westlake Chemical (WLK)January 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake price target lowered to $135 from $155 at Piper SandlerJanuary 8, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Reaches New 12-Month Low Following Analyst DowngradeWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low Following Analyst DowngradeJanuary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Given New $135.00 Price Target at Piper SandlerPiper Sandler cut their price target on Westlake from $155.00 to $135.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday.January 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Reaches New 1-Year Low - Here's WhyWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 12-Month Low - Should You Sell?January 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Receives Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the twelve ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy ratinJanuary 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comThose who invested in Westlake (NYSE:WLK) five years ago are up 77%December 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Principal Financial Group Inc.Principal Financial Group Inc. reduced its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 27.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 77,483 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after sellingDecember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Stifel Financial CorpStifel Financial Corp lowered its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 89.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,150 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stoDecember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Purchases 23,558 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 552,646 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stDecember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Hits New 52-Week Low - Time to Sell?Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Reaches New 52-Week Low - Here's WhyDecember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comCitigroup Upgrades Westlake (WLK)December 19, 2024 | msn.comWestlake upgraded, Axalta Coating and Eastman downgraded at CitiDecember 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestlake upgraded to Buy from Neutral at CitiDecember 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Upgraded at CitigroupCitigroup upgraded Westlake from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $152.00 to $140.00 in a report on Wednesday.December 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces Tapco Tape™ Accessory for Tapco Tools® BrakesDecember 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Innovations Invests in Universal MatterDecember 17, 2024 | businesswire.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Wellington Management Group LLPWellington Management Group LLP decreased its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 16.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 40,653 shares of the specialty chDecember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Royal Introduces Dryroll™ Universal Ridge Vent and Weather BlockDecember 16, 2024 | msn.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Reaches New 52-Week Low - Here's What HappenedWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Sets New 1-Year Low - What's Next?December 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Buys 9,838 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,198,710 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after buying anDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Chemical Appoints Roger A. Cregg to BoardDecember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comIs Westlake Corporation (WLK) the Best Plastics Stock to Invest in Now?December 11, 2024 | msn.comWestlake Corporation Appoints New Director to its BoardDecember 10, 2024 | businesswire.comRoyal London Asset Management Ltd. Buys 7,820 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Royal London Asset Management Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 129.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 13,851 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after buying an additional 7,820 sharDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLCWorldquant Millennium Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 49.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 22,720 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 21December 8, 2024 | marketbeat.com5,419 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Purchased by Quadrature Capital LtdQuadrature Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,419 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $815,00December 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comPoint72 DIFC Ltd Decreases Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Point72 DIFC Ltd decreased its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 87.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,378 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesShares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the thirteen analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have assigned a hold recommendatiDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comJanus Henderson Group PLC Purchases 91,973 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Janus Henderson Group PLC increased its position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 84.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 201,405 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after acquiringDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comHolocene Advisors LP Makes New $1.58 Million Investment in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Holocene Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 10,515 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $1,580,000. Other hedge fuDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake (WLK) Down 8.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?December 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Purchased by Quantinno Capital Management LPQuantinno Capital Management LP boosted its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 10.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 66,317 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after bDecember 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comPoint72 Asset Management L.P. Has $23.40 Million Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Point72 Asset Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 118.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 155,703 shares of the specialty chemicals coDecember 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comPolar Asset Management Partners Inc. Decreases Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 60.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 20,700 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock afterDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comVerition Fund Management LLC Has $2.58 Million Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)Verition Fund Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 57.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,195 shares of the specialty chemicals companyDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestlake (NYSE:WLK) Eyes Growth with Innovation in Polyethylene and Housing Market OpportunitiesDecember 4, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com Get Westlake News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WLK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WLK Media Mentions By Week WLK Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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