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WLK closes its Cologne PVC plant to optimize costs as weak European demand, high energy costs and Asian import pressure weigh on profitability.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) said it will close its polyvinyl chloride manufacturing facility in Cologne, Germany, citing weak demand, higher energy costs and increased import pressure from Asia affecting European chemical operations. The Cologne facility, which has annual production capacity of approximately 165,000 metric tons of PVC, is expected to cease operations during the first quarter of 2027.

WLK is expanding its BlueLinx partnership, becoming its sole PVC trim supplier and broadening Kleer PVC Trim distribution across key U.S. markets.

On August 4, Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported second-quarter results that erased two consecutive quarterly losses in a single swing. Net income landed at $260 million, or $2.01 per share, compared with a $169 million loss just three months earlier and a $142 million loss a year ago. EBITDA nearly tripled from the second quarter of […]

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Westlake (WLK) has declined about 39% over the past three years. This has prompted investors to reassess whether that drop properly reflects its business profile, earnings quality, and current valuation. Over the past year, Westlake has delivered a 1-year total shareholder return that declined 11.45%, even though the year-to-date share price return is up 2.10%. This points to some recent improvement in momentum after weaker three year performance and leaves current pricing closely tied to...

Westlake stock has delivered a steep decline over the past three years, yet its current valuation checks point to pricing that looks broadly in line with fundamentals rather than clearly cheap or clearly expensive. Over the last three years, Westlake shareholders have seen the stock fall about 39%, which raises the question of whether sentiment has swung too far relative to the underlying business. Future valuation for Westlake can depend heavily on how consistently it converts earnings into...

WLK's HIP growth and acquisitions support its portfolio, but housing weakness, operational risks and global pressures cloud the outlook.

Sales hit $3.3 billion; cost initiatives delivered $150 million benefits.

Westlake's Q2 earnings beat estimates as higher prices, stronger demand and improved operations drove a sharp profit recovery.

Westlake (NYSE:WLK) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.3 billion and net income of $260 million, or $2.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $12 million in the prior-year quarter. The company said EBITDA reached $679 million, reflecting improvement in both its Performance and Essential

Moby summary of Westlake Chemical Partners LP's Q2 2026 earnings call

Westlake Corp (WLK) delivers a robust Q2 2026 with EBITDA surging to $679 million, driven by a successful three-pillar profitability plan and strong performance in its PEM segment.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Westlake (WLK) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, supported by stronger profitability in its Performance and Essential Materials business. The better-than-expected performance lifted the company’s shares 2.

Westlake (WLK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.15% and -0.28%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Why Westlake Earnings Are Back in Focus Westlake (WLK) is back on investor radars as Wall Street looks ahead to its June 2026 quarter earnings report, with expectations centered on flat EPS and higher revenue versus last year. See our latest analysis for Westlake. Westlake's recent share price performance has been weak, with the 90 day share price return down 37.33% and the 3 year total shareholder return down 42.93%. This suggests that momentum has been fading into this earnings update. If...

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