Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)
NYSE · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Westlake Chemical Corporation is a Basic Materials company with a market capitalization of $10.03B and a dividend yield of 2.64%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | August 4, 2026 | $2.01 | $1.93 | +4.2% |
| Q1 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $-0.77 | $-0.24 | -220.8% |
| Q4 2025 | February 24, 2026 | $-0.25 | $-1.40 | +82.1% |
| Q3 2025 | October 30, 2025 | $-0.29 | $0.23 | -226.1% |
| Q2 2025 | August 5, 2025 | $-0.09 | $0.02 | -550.0% |
| Q1 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $-0.26 | $0.69 | -137.7% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 5,275,584 | 4.12% | 4.5 | +8.4% |
| June 30, 2026 | 4,867,899 | 3.80% | 3.6 | +22.4% |
| June 15, 2026 | 3,976,664 | 3.11% | 4.7 | +6.3% |
| May 29, 2026 | 3,741,497 | 2.92% | 3.9 | +3.9% |
| May 15, 2026 | 3,602,338 | 2.81% | 2.5 | +3.4% |
| April 30, 2026 | 3,483,406 | 2.70% | 3.6 | +1.1% |
| April 15, 2026 | 3,447,322 | 2.67% | 3.3 | -22.6% |
| March 31, 2026 | 4,453,477 | 3.45% | 3.5 | -11.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake Chemical Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) has a market capitalization of $10.03B.
Does Westlake Chemical Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes — Westlake Chemical Corporation pays a dividend yielding 2.64%, an annual payout of $2.12 per share.
What sector is WLK in?
Westlake Chemical Corporation is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry.
What is Westlake Chemical Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 5,275,584 WLK shares were sold short, or 4.12% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 4.5. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Westlake Chemical Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Westlake Chemical Corporation reported revenue of $11.17B and net income of -$1.51B.
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